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Dr. Owen, Chancellor, Envisions a Statewide Health Science Center To help make the Health Science Center truly a statewide institution, Dr. Owen created the position of Vice Chancellor for Health System Affairs. He has asked Dr. Michael Caudle to fill that role. The charge to Dr. Caudle is to “identify and facilitate integration of scientific, educational, and/or clinical activities and initiatives across colleges and with external partners.” Further, he is to “identify and facilitate synergistic scientific, educational, and/or clinical activities and initiatives across geographies within a College.” An example of this type of multi-campus initiative is the establishment of a statewide Cancer Institute within the College of Medicine (COM). Dr. John Bell, UTMC, is working with physicians and scientists in Memphis toward this goal. In moving toward a better statewide Health Science Center, Dr. Owen assured everyone that the Health Systems Affairs Office will not dilute the distinctiveness of each campus. Further, it will not re-allocate resources across campuses. If the latter did occur, it would only be with the approval of each campus with demonstrated benefits to each campus. Regarding people infrastructure, both Knoxville and Chattanooga campuses will have a dean who will report to an executive dean in Memphis as will the COM dean in Memphis. The search for the executive dean is to commence shortly. Once the position is filled, a search will be initiated for deans on the Chattanooga and Knoxville COM campuses. In the meantime, Dr. Ron Blankenbaker and Dr. Jim Neutens will serve as interim deans at those respective sites. Chancellor Owen explained that his vision for strategic planning includes five principle areas. Those areas are: Infrastructure (people talent not facilities), Research, Teaching, Clinical Care, and Community Service. He hopes to have people meet off-site to develop the strategic plan. Overall, Dr. Owen believes that a statewide Health Science Center provides opportunities for all and should make strides to improve the health care of all Tennesseans. For further information, a copy of the entire presentation is available on DVD through each department.
Dr. Waters Elected to Office in ABU "It is indeed a very high honor to be selected among your peers for this prestigious position. This brings recognition to the Division of Urology with our new residency program, the Department of Surgery, and the Graduate School of Medicine here at UT," Dr. Waters said. The American Board of Urology is a non-profit organization established in 1935. According their web site, "The purpose of awarding certification to individuals who meet the qualifications of the ABU is to assure the public that an individual has (a) received appropriate training, and (b) has a level of urologic knowledge to practice safe and effective urology." The ABU is one of the 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialists.
National, Local Conferences Study Health Literacy The February conference will examine the topic of health literacy—the ability of patients to read, understand and use medical information given to them by healthcare professionals. The issue has become a national problem, one that knows no geographic, economic or educational boundaries. Join health professionals from across the U.S. to understand how to achieve health literacy for your patients. Register now. Health Literacy: October 25, 2005 Heart, Lung, Vascular Topics of Conference A: This year’s Heart Lung Vascular Conference: Vital Signs: Advances in Heart Lung Vascular Disease, November 11-12, 2005, UT Conference Center We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the fall cardiology conference. We have expanded the topics to include recent treatments in heart, lung and vascular diseases. We’re bringing back Coach Phillip Fulmer, who spoke at our first conference. Plus, we’re continuing our tradition of cruising the river before the UT game, this year UT’s Homecoming with the University of Memphis Tigers. For more information or to register online visit this link. Frontiers Magazine Now Available Online The Office of Continuing Medical Education announces the following CME courses:
These will fill up quickly. Visit this convenient link for more information and details on the events listed, or call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 305-9190.
During his stay, September 8-17, 2005, Dr. Young treated over 100 dental patients and primarily performed tooth extraction on adults. His housing was provided by members of a local church. Dr. Young was paired with a Romanian dentist's family. This dentist was motivated to become a dental professional after being treated as a child at the same clinic where Dr. Young was volunteering. When asked what Dr. Young thought about the whole experience, he said, "I didn't feel as though I helped them nearly as much as they 'helped' me. It was an incredible experience." The sponsoring organization for the trip was the MLI/USAffairs Romania Ministries.
Department of Surgery Welcomes Tulane Physician After Hurricane Katrina Dr. Akers is a native of Knoxville and a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis. He has accepted a term faculty appointment with the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular/Transplant Surgery according to Department Chairman and Professor of Surgery, Dr. Mitchell H. Goldman. Dr. Akers said, " I know the area well. UT and Knoxville will be my home until I know more about the re-opening of Tulane Medical Center. I am very happy to be here." Please welcome Dr. Akers to UTGSM. Dr. Sam Burgiss Retires from UT Telehealth Dr. Burgiss will continue to serve UTGSM as Professor in a Post-Retirement Position as GSM HIPPA Security Officer and with the GSM Information Technology Team. Watson Retires from Position in Student Affairs
Susan, while enjoying her retirement, still plans to work with students as a tutor volunteering in the Athletic Department at the University of Tennessee. Congratulations Susan!
October is National Medical Librarians Month
Join the library in a series of classes this month:
Please visit this convenient link to register for any of the classes. Medical Library and Patient Education Committee UTMC Purchase Site License for MD Consult
The Preston Medical Library and the UT Medical Center's Patient Education Committee collaborated to promote a Library/ UT Medical Center joint purchase of a Site License of MD Consult for UTGSM and UTMC. The site license means no more lockouts! MD Consult's patient education handouts are licensed from several leaders in patient education including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the National Institutes of Health. The Librarians will be available to train nursing staff on use of this important tool. For more information contact the library at 305-9525. Library Purchases Surgery Board Review DVD's RefWorks Seminar on November 8, 2005
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Today's topic is about Lecture Practices – ways to present information orally. While we all know this isn't the best method for learning, we also know that at times it is the best available method given content and time. Research has shown that after 15 minutes of continuous lecture assimilation of material falls rapidly. To help retention you might do any of the following:
Hunter M. Reinforcement. Tip Publications, El Segundo, CA, 1983. Moore KD. Classroom Teaching Skills: A Primer. Random House: New Yor , 1989. Frederick PJ. “Student Involvement: Active Learning in Large Classes.” In Teaching Large Classes Well . (Ed. MG Weimer), New Directions for Teaching and Learning No. 32. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, 1987. Stronge JH. Qualities of Effective Teachers. ASCD, Alexandria VA , 2002.
The PET/CT Center is located in Mexico City, Mexico, at the Medica Sur Hospital. Among the many dignitaries attending the ribbon cutting ceremony were Hans-Joachim Kohlsdorf, President and Managing Director of Siemens Mexico, Dr, Juan Ramon de la Fuente, Rector of the National University of Mexico and Dr. Jorge Hernandez Ortiz, Director General of Medica Sur Hospital. Dr. Townsend was honored as the co-inventor of the PET/CT Scanner. Dr. Bielak Elected Fellow in ACSM Dr. Bielak also attended the American Academy of Family Physicians annual convention in San Francisco, CA, Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2005. He conducted a workshop entitled "Sports Medicine Emergencies and On-Field Management." This workshop was held in conjunction with members of the National Athletic Trainers Association and the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine.
Pathology Residents Awarded Fellowships At AFIP
The AFIP is an agency of the US Department of Defense, specializing in pathology consultation, education and research. The fellowship is named in honor of Donald West King, MD, former Executive Director of American Registry of Pathology and editor-in-chief of Atlas of Non-Tumor Pathology (1st Series). Dr. King is currently Deputy Director for Research and Education at the National Library of Medicine. Medicine Residents Selected to TN Chapter ACP
Ob/Gyn Residents Attend Conference
Donations to the Graduate School of Medicine so far have amounted to over $71,500.
Wall JS, Kennel SJ, Paulus MJ, Gleason S, Gregor J, Baba J, Schell M, Richey T, O'nuallain B, Donnell R, Hawkins PN, Weiss DT, Solomon A. McDermott DA, Bressan MA, He J, Lee JS, Aftimos S, Brueckner M, Gilbert F, Graham GE, Hannibal MC, Innis JW, Pierpont ME, Raas-Rothschild A, Shanske AL, Smith WE, Spencer RH, St John-Sutton MG, VAN Maldergem L, Waggoner DJ, Weber M, Basson CT. Groer MW, Davis MW, Smith K, Casey K, Kramer V, Bukovsky E. O'nuallain B, Shivaprasad S, Kheterpal I, Wetzel R. Zimmerman AW, Jyonouchi H, Comi AM, Connors SL, Milstien S, Varsou A, Heyes MP. Gertz MA, Comenzo R, Falk RH, Fermand JP, Hazenberg BP, Hawkins PN, Merlini G, Moreau P, Ronco P, Sanchorawala V, Sezer O, Solomon A, Grateau G. Bergstrom J, Gustavsson A, Hellman U, Sletten K, Murphy CL, Weiss DT, Solomon A, Olofsson BO, Westermark P. Anderson IJ, Matteson KJ. Linke RP, Joswig R, Murphy CL, Wang S, Zhou H, Gross U, Rocken C, Westermark P, Weiss DT, Solomon A. Ludlage E, Murphy CL, Davern SM, Solomon A, Weiss DT, Glenn-Smith D, Dworkin S, Mansfield KG. Copper CM, Pacanowski JP, Bell JL. Kraneveld AD, Kool M, van Houwelingen AH, Roholl P, Solomon A, Postma DS, Nijkamp FP, Redegeld FA. In Press:
Abstract/Poster Presentation: Abstract/Poster Presentation: The abstract also appears in: Poster Presentation: Kabalka Presents at Scientific Meeting: Kabalka GW and Mereddy AM Invited Lectures: Kabalka GW
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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide resource that has an obligation to be just that –the premier health education, research, and service organization for the entire state. The three principle components of the statewide Health Science Center are Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Approximately one-quarter of medical students and one-third of all residents are located in Knoxville and Chattanooga. 
W. Bedford Waters, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, at UTGSM, has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the 
and CME credit with Tennessee football, a personal talk with the coach, barbecue and cruising the Tennessee River? 
By now you have probably seen the inaugural issue of Frontiers magazine, a quarterly publication for alumni and friends, produced jointly by UTGSM and UHS. 
When Andrew Young, DDS, Instructor,
Director of the UT Telehealth Network, Sam Burgiss, PhD, announced his retirement from UTGSM effective September 30, 2005. Dr. Burgiss lead the Telehealth Network for 11 years. During that time the Telehealth Department received more than $4.2 million dollars in grant monies. He has served on the Board of Directors of the 
Susan Watson announced her retirement from UTGSM on August 31, 2005. Susan served in the 
The theme for this year's National Medical Librarians Month is "Saddled with Health Questions? We Can Round Up Answers." @sk Your Medical Librarian.
Cynthia Vaughn, Librarian, Preston Medical Library, will present the Tuesday, November 8, 2005, Research Seminar Series. The seminar will be held in Morrison's Conference Room at noon. Her topic of discussion will be the use of 
This is the beginning of series addressing Best Practices in teaching based on literature review and documented evidence when possible. Each part will be brief to serve as a trigger for further investigation rather than complete source of enlightenment. 
Kenneth Bielak, MD, Associate Professor and Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, 
Torch Campaign Update 
