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Clanton wins CEM Research Symposium Award
The symposium was in a meeting format with 10-minute presentations, the most difficult length of formal scientific presentations. Dr. Clanton participated in a presentation titled, “Absolute Clot Strength of Multi-Trauma Patients Increases During Transit to the Emergency Department.” The Graduate School of Medicine co-sponsored the symposium with the College of Veterinary Medicine, Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station and UT Knoxville Office of Research. AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology faculty, staff and residents attended a banquet Friday, June 20, to honor excellence in teaching and its graduating residents.
General DentistryGeneral Dentistry held an end-of-the-year banquet Sunday, June 29. O. Lee Wilson, M.D., Division Program Director, recognized the graduating residents, faculty and volunteer faculty for their dedication to the program and an outstanding year. During 2008-2009, Jonathan Bradshaw, M.D., will be acting chief resident for his second year of residency. Family MedicineFamily Medicine held its annual Resident Graduation and Faculty Recognition Dinner Friday, June 27. Among the residents' many accomplishments, Todd Montgomery, M.D., and Meredith Hale, M.D., went on mission trips to Africa, Nigeria and Ghana in May and June to provide medical care to those communities. Also, Meredith Hale, M.D., and Ben England, M.D., were appointed as the new co-chiefs for the 2008-2009 resident year. Awards presented at the event included Chief Resident Awards Joseph B. Moon Award Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Award The Jane Harold D. Blake Service Award UFP Faculty Teaching Award Community Faculty Teaching Award Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award Clinical Staff Award Department of MedicineThe Freeman Rawson award, given in memory of long-time Medicine faculty member, Freeman Rawson, M.D., was presented on May 15 to Matthew Wade, M.D., third-year Internal Medicine resident, and Jennifer Headrick, M.D., second-year Internal Medicine resident. This award is given annually to two upper-level residents who embody the spirit of teaching and possess excellent clinical skills.
Dr. Rawson, who passed away in 2003, was a founding member of the Knoxville Cardiovascular Group and practiced medicine in Knoxville for 47 years. Dr. Rawson was known for his compassion and clinical skills. The Department of Medicine traditionally recognizes faculty members at an annual banquet in December. Obstetrics and GynecologyObstetrics and Gynecology faculty and residents attended an awards banquet June 13 to honor graduating residents and excellence in teaching. The following awards were presented. APGO Excellence in Teaching CREOG Excellence in Teaching Obstetrics & Gynecology Faculty Excellence in Teaching 2008 Excellence in Teaching – Resident Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Best PGY-2 Teaching Resident
Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Day Successes Obstetrics and Gynecology held the 2008 Research Day May 23 with guest speaker Frank Ling, M.D., speaking on “Your Future in OB/GYN: Don’t Believe Everything You’ve Been Told.” Research Day awards, presented at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Awards Banquet June 13 included A.W. Diddle, M.D., Research Award Obstetrics & Gynecology Research Award Chairman’s Award 2008 PathologyPathology held the fourth annual Pathology Resident Research Day in Morrison’s Conference Room Monday, June 2. Awards given included
Presentations by Pathology Residents and Fellows included “A Case Report of Acute Splenic Sequestration Crisis as a Complication of Sickle Cell Anemia” “Bilateral Uveitis and Iris Nodules: An Unusual Presentation of Intraocular Lymphoma with A Natural Killer/T-cell Immunophenotype” “Atypical Squamous Cells, Cannot Exclude a High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (ASC-H) and its Clinical Significance in Postmenopausal, Pregnancy, Post Partum, and Contraceptive Use Patients” “Follicular Nodules of the Thyroid: A Colloid Conundrum” “A Case Report of Amyloid Lymphadenopathy” “Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: An Autopsy Case Report” “Mixed Luteinized Granulosa Cell Tumor and Mucinous Cystadenoma” “Case Report: Dopaminergic Overdrive in Cocaine-Excited Delirium” “Maxillary Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma Metastatic to the Pancreas: A Case Report and Review of the Literature” “Isolated Noncompaction of the Left Ventricular Myocardium: Case Reports and Review” RadiologyRadiology held its annual awards banquet to honor graduating seniors and recognize faculty and residents June 6. “In June of this year, six residents completed their radiology training. Four will enter advanced fellowship training programs, and two will enter private practice,” Kathy Hudson, M.D., Residency Program Director, said. “This group of residents was exceptional and has set a very high standard for performance. They were excellent teachers and role models for lower-level residents. They will be great ambassadors for our department and the institution.” Dr. Hudson also noted that the six graduating residents also successfully passed the American Board of Radiology Exam in June. Awards given at the banquet included
Faculty Teaching Award
Faculty Service Award SurgerySurgery held its 16th Annual Residents’ Research Day June 21 with Kimball I. Maull Lecturer Grace Rozycki, M.D., Professor and Chief, Division of Trauma/Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine and former UT Graduate School of Medicine General Surgery resident. The 24th Annual Chief Residents’ Dinner followed that evening to honor graduating residents. Dr. Mitchell Goldman, M.D., Professor and Chair, said, “Our graduating residents epitomize our departmental mission in that they will provide the highest quality patient care, teaching and research.” The following awards were presented at the banquet:
Faculty Teaching Award Faculty Service Award
Resident Performance Award Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons Outstanding Resident Award Kimball I. Maull Research Award The news team would like to acknowledge and thank the following Graduate School program staff for their assistance in providing awards information for this special issue of Scope. Do you or your department have news to share locally, nationally or internationally? Contact the Office of Communications and Outreach, 305-9190 or GSMNews@utmck.edu.
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Message from the DeanIt takes everyone here at the Graduate School of Medicine to make our institution successful. I appreciate the fact that we all strive to ra My sincere thanks go to the recipients of the 2008 Faculty Teaching and Research Awards and the Employee Excellence Awards. Your dedication to education as the foundation of everything we do, to the desire to reach beyond current limits in research, to the best possible care for your patients, to the highest standards of customer service and service to the community spotlight you as the leaders you are. Many of you have positively influenced the residents and fellows who will be graduating this month. Congratulations to these fine graduates. As you move into your careers or into further training, we know you will represent the UT Graduate School of Medicine well. We look forward to communicating with you, to keep you informed of the successes of your alma mater. This past year has been one a new beginnings. We’ve seen and spurred many changes in the Graduate School, but one thing remained constant: The continuing drive of our employees to improve our institution. Read on to see evidence of our employees’ dedication and our passion for education, research, patient care and service. James J. Neutens, Ph.D., F.A.S.H.A. Employees' Excellence RecognizedThe second annual Graduate School of Medicine Employee Excellence Awards were presented to four Graduate School staff members June 2 who have demonstrated exceptional community service, customer service, job performance and leadership. 2008 Excellence in Community ServiceNell West Library Aide, Preston Medical Library and Learning Resource Center
“This is a very humbling experience. How was it possible for me to be considered for such a high honor as this?” said West. Educators Honored with Faculty and Research AwardsThe fifth annual Graduate School of Medicine Faculty and Research Awards were presented by James Neutens, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School of Medicine, to the following recipients during the Residents' and Fellows' Reception and Faculty Awards held June 25 at the UT Visitors’ Center. Winners are nominated by department chairs. Spirit of the Graduate School of Medicine Award
“Dr. Beasley embodies the Spirit of the Graduate School of Medicine as evidenced by his untiring dedication to education, service and research on our behalf,” Dr. Neutens said in recognizing Dr. Beasley. “Dr. Beasley led the Graduate School as a faculty member, a department chair, director of Graduate Medical and Dental Education, and most importantly as a mentor to our residents and junior faculty.” Excellence and Leadership in Basic Science Research Award
“Dr. Gerard has provided both excellent leadership and mentoring,” said Eric Carlson, D.M.D., M.D., in nominating Dr. Gerard. Excellence and Leadership in Clinical Research Award
In nominating Dr. Grandas, Mitchell Goldman, M.D., said, “His interests transcend vascular and transplant surgery and his contributions to clinical literature highlight these interests.” Excellence in Teaching Award
“I cannot reiterate enough positive comments about Dr. Daphne Norwood, her dedication to teaching, her enthusiasm, and the respect she has earned from the residents,” said Timothy Panella, M.D. Excellence in Teaching for Volunteer Faculty Award
“Dr. Fields has been committed to the training of surgical residents in the Graduate School of Medicine and has enhanced the education program of the department immeasurably,” Mitchell Goldman, M.D., said in nominating Dr. Fields.
2008 Graduate School of Medicine Faculty Promotions Amy Barger-Stevens, M.D., Associate Professor in Family Medicine
Graduates Making an ImpactThe UT Graduate School of Medicine graduated 53 residents and fellows this year, each ready to embark on a new journey. Many will enter a fellowship to gain further expertise in their fields. Of those entering medical practice, 50 percent will enter practice in our region. Take a look at the impact the Graduate School of Medicine is making in our community. Rachel Barker, M.D., Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship, University of Virginia Health Science Center, Charlottesville, Va. Charles Bevan III, M.D., Transitional Year, U.S. Air Force, flight surgeon in aerospace medicine Paul Black, M.D., Family Medicine, practicing in the local area Stephanie Bradley M.D., General Surgery, private practice, Sylva, N.C. Joshua Campbell, M.D., Oral Surgery, private practice, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Corey Carpenter, M.D., Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Associates, Chattanooga, Tenn. Justin Caughron, M.D., Transitional Year, Radiology Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas J. Guilherme Christiano Neto, M.D., General Surgery, Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University Stephen Cole, M.D., Family Medicine Homeland Security, indefinite Craig Combs, M.D., Anesthesiology, University Anesthesiologists, Knoxville, Tenn. Myles Digby, M.D., Radiology, Northlake Radiology, Slidell, La. Matthew Dougherty, M.D., Internal Medicine, hospitalist, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Alexis Eckard, M.D., Family Medicine Behavioral Medicine, private practice, Rome, Ga. William Eckard, M.D., Anesthesiology, Preferred Anesthesia Consultants, Rome, Ga. Danielle Egner, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology, Women’s Specialty Care, Knoxville, Tenn. Carrie Ellis, M.D., Family Medicine, private practice, Strawberry Plains, Tenn. Dana Fathy, M.D., Radiology, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Va. Tanya Felton, D.M.D., General Dentistry, private practice, Clermont, Fla. Fred Foshee, M.D., Family Medicine, Ambulatory Care Center, Wartburg, Tenn. Ka Fung, M.D., Internal Medicine, hospitalist, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Thomas Higley, M.D., Anesthesiology, Maryville Anesthesiologists, Maryville, Tenn. Molly Houser, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo. Anjuman Howlader, M.D., Internal Medicine, Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn. Duncan Johnson, D.M.D., General Dentistry, private practice, Louisville, Ky. Jason Kennedy, M.D., Oral Surgery, private practice, Maryville, Tenn. Michael Lebow, M.D., Vascular Surgery, private practice, Gainesville, Ga. Ryan Lewis, M.D., Family Medicine, Emergency Service Partners, Temple, Texas Phonesavane Lianekhammy, M.D., Internal Medicine, private practice, Kentucky or Indiana Brian Linn, M.D., Family Medicine Sports Medicine, Harrison Mediquick, Harrison, Ark. Michael Murray, M.D., Internal Medicine, hospitalist, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Christopher O’Brien, M.D., Transitional Year, Ophthalmology Residency, Louisiana State University Alton Oschner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, La. Cherra Pumphrey, M.D., Internal Medicine, private practice, Mariana, Fla. Jeff Redmond, M.D., Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Fla. Brian Reed, M.D., General Surgery, staff surgeon, U.S. Navy Roxsann Roberts, M.D., Radiology, Neuroradiology Fellowship, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, Colo. James Ryman, M.D., Family Medicine Emergency Medicine, emergency medicine, Hubbard, Texas Brian Shepherd, M.D., Anesthesiology, Anesthesia Consultants Exchange, Chattanooga, Tenn. Daniel Sherrer, M.D., Anesthesiology, Anesthesia Services of Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala. Yoav Shiloah, D.D.S., General Dentistry, Endodontic Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas Eric Spencer, M.D., Oral Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio Jeffrey Staack, M.D., Anesthesiology, Fellowship in Pain Management, Virginia Mason, Seattle, Wash. Allen Stephens, D.O., Surgical Pathology, Midland, Texas, Midland Pathology Group Laura Stewart, M.D., Cytopathology, scheduled to graduate in September 2008 Craig Swafford, M.D., General Surgery, private practice, Dayton, Tenn. Jennifer Sylvester, M.D., Family Medicine, Adena Health Systems and Chillicothe Family Medicine, Chillicothe, Ohio A. Heath Trent, M.D., Family Medicine Emergency Medicine, emergency medicine, Team Health, Sevierville and Jefferson City, Tenn. Jaclyn van Nes, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology, Women’s Specialty Care, Knoxville, Tenn. Matthew Wade, M.D., Internal Medicine, private practice, Columbus, Miss. Amanda Weiss (Caplan), M.D., Family Medicine, faculty appointment, Family Doctors of Northbrook, Northwestern University, Northbrook, Ill. Raun Wetzel, M.D., Transitional Year, Radiology Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss. Wesley White, M.D., Urology, Laparoscopy/Robotics Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio Kelley Whitmer, M.D., Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Joey Wollas, M.D., Family Medicine, Family Medicine Emergency Medicine Fellowship, Graduate School of Medicine |
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Colin Clanton, M.D., Chief Resident, Anesthesiology, won the Award of Excellence in the intern/resident category at the second annual Comparative and Experimental Medicine Research Symposium June 17 on UT campus. 
V. White, Ph.D., R.D. Research Award
2007-2008 Frances K. Patterson Resident Award
2007-2008 Teacher of the Year Award
The Howard R. Gould Award
Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) Research Award
Resident Teaching Award
Trauma Scholarship 
ise the quality of our educational programs, hold high scholarly activity, and generously give of self in service to others. Our faculty and staff have asked that we recognize those who have excelled during this past year, and I applaud those who have earned this great status from their peers. 
West was chosen for the Excellence in Community Service Award for her friendliness to patients and family members as she helps them find medical information.
Peruski was selected for the Excellence in Courtesy and Customer Service Award for his successes as the Help Desk manager, including a customer satisfaction rating of 4.9/5.0.
Hurst was selected for the Excellence in Job Performance Award because she consistently reaches beyond the boundaries of her job description as a team player for her department.
Guider was chosen for the award notably for her implementation of the Graduate School of Medicine Coordinators’ Roundtable, a forum for coordinators from all departments to share ideas.
The Spirit of the Graduate School of Medicine Award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and innovation that upholds and promotes the Graduate School mission.
Dr. Gerard was selected for his commitment to basic science research over the past five years through several research projects while mentoring others. 
This award recognizes outstanding investigators and promotes excellence in clinical research. Dr. Grandas’s research in hormone replacement therapy has resulted in significant translational research.
Dr. Norwood received the Excellence in Teaching Award for her strong commitment to teaching while serving as a role model to residents, students and colleagues. Notably, Dr. Norwood initiated a two-week course for PGY-1 and PGY-2 students that allows residents time away from patients to focus on research and articles.
Dr. Fields volunteers his time and effort to further the Graduate School mission of education, patient care and research. Dr. Fields is noted by residents to be readily available, concerned about their education and an excellent role model.
