“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” ~ Douglas MacArthur
October 26, 2012
Inaugural MCG Vice Dean and Professor Emeritus is 2012 Flexner Awardee … an Extraordinary Achievement… The ” Nobel Prize for Medical Education” …
BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Rhee Fincher on receiving America’s top medical education award: the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education. Dr. Fincher is the first recipient in Georgia of the Flexner Award. Dr. Fincher is also the first female physician ever to receive this distinction. Rhee’s many accomplishments can be found here (http://issuu.com/ghsu/docs/medicinesp12/1). We hope that you will celebrate this honor with us … for Rhee, MCG, GHSU and our community and state. A remarkable and unprecedented honor.
Congratulations … 1987 Chief Resident Graduate Selected New AAFP President Elect … MCG Leaders Advance Nationally …
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Reid Blackwelder, 1987 Chief Resident Graduate from our Department of Family Medicine on recently being selected as the American Academy of Family Practice President-Elect. AAFP is one of the largest national medical organizations, representing over 105,000 family physicians, residents, and medical students across the country. This recognition is testament to his colleagues of his leadership ability. What an outstanding accomplishment!
Congratulations … New Leadership at the American College of Emergency Physicians Named …
Also please join us as we congratulate Dr. Michael Caudell on recently being named Chair of the Wilderness Medicine section at the annual American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) conference.
Congratulations and Farewell to a Great Colleague … Now a National Ambassador for Our
Institution …
We also want to congratulate Ms. Annie Hunt Burris on recently being named Executive Officer for George Mason University’s Prince William Campus in Manassas, Virginia. Annie was a great colleague to our institution, spearheading our economic development and advancing our presence across the state. Although we will miss her, we wish her great success in her new position and we know that she will also be looking out for national opportunities for continued collaboration with us.
Congratulations … AHA Student Scholarship and Travel Award Received … Student Leader Represents Top Research …
We also want to congratulate Mr. Nikhil Kadle, third-year medical student, on receiving the 2012 American Heart Association Student Scholarship in Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke as well as an AHA Travel Award for Junior Investigators to present “Plasminogen Deficiency And Gender Dimorphism After Thromboembolic Stroke” at the 2013 AHA Stroke Conference.
2012 Medical Scholars Research Day … Posters Highlighted Continued …
Continuing highlights of 2012 Medical Scholars Research Day, student Austin Cail (Class of 2015) with Advisor, Dr. Abdullah Kutlar (Medicine, Adult Sickle Cell Center) presented the poster “Retrospective Analysis of Core Decompression in Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease”, evaluating the long-term outcomes of core decompression in 100 Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) patients. Patients had a mean (+/-SD) follow up time of 10.0 +-7.2 years after decompression, with five hips undergoing recoring years later – of which none went into total hip replacement (THR). Two patients with symptom relief had THR 7 and 13 years after the core. This study suggests that core decompression is a practical option for SCD patients with early state AVN of the femoral head … an important observation. Good study! More to follow …
Update … Research Study for Overweight and Obese Children/Adolescents in Partnership with the Kroc Center … A Collaborative Effort Including Our Students …
Drs. Robert Pendergrast and Martha Tingen have put together an excellent team of investigators including Drs. Reda Bassali, Catherine Davis, and Jennifer Waller for an important research study for overweight/ obese children in partnership with the Kroc. A call for 18 mentors went out to our medical and nursing students with all but 4 going to MCG students. Recruitment for the study is occurring in CSRA community pediatric offices, GHSU pediatrics and family medicine, and GHSU dentistry.
MAG … House of Delegates Meeting … Great meeting! Phenomenal turnout! …
Our physicians and alumni were a remarkably strong presence at the recent Medical Association of Georgia House of Delegates meeting including Dr. Dan DeLoach, Immediate Past President, Dr. Sandra Reed, President, Dr. Ashish Jain, Chair, Credentials Committee, Dr. Jack Chapman, Program Co-chair and Dr. David Bogorad, Georgia Physician Leadership Academy Fellow and also of course as our President of GHSU Medical Associates – the largest single group practice in MAG. Brett Heimlich was also there representing our Medical Student Leadership. MAG is the leading advocate on legislative and legal issues for Georgia physicians. It was a busy and productive meeting including important policies review on health care policies, legislation, finance and administration and health care reform – most of direct pertinent information in academic medicine. There were also education sessions on electronic health records, medical graduate sessions, and medication safety….led by Dr. Tennent Slack, former MCG fellow. MCG Alumnus Dr. Scott Bohlke was also installed as the incoming President (big Congratulations!). We very much appreciate Dr. Deloach’s and Dr. Reed’s leadership and look forward to supporting Dr. Bohlke this coming year.
Upcoming Dates and Events …
Month of October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Show your support – Wear pink on Fridays
Month of October – Patient and Family Centered Care Month -http://www.mcghealth.org/patient-family-centered-care/GhsuContentPage.aspx?nd=2857 Week 4 Collaboration; Week 5 Participation. Today – Block Party with Congressman Barrow.
October 15th – November 9th – Open Enrollment – (http://connection.georgiahealth.edu/2012/10/02/university-open-enrollment/) Information Sessions: For ROTH 403/457, November 2nd at 9 am, Noon, and 5 pm. All others on November 7th, 3 pm Lee Auditorium
October 27th – Monster Bash, 8 pm, Enterprise Mill. Funds raised will go to the CMC. Event includes a silent auction and costumes are encouraged. Please come, dress your best, and enjoy!
October 29th – 2nd Annual Augusta Research Symposium (in partnership with Augusta Warrior Project, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center) “Advances in Warrior Care: An Integrated Approach” Kroc Community Center, Beginning at 7:30 am. For more information and to register, visit http://www.georgiahealth.edu/research/warriorcare/register.html.
November 1st – President’s State of the Enterprise Address, Noon, Lee Auditorium
November 2nd – Go Casual for Kids Day. Swap out your traditional work or class attire in favor of a more casual look
November 2nd – 7th – Association of American Medical Colleges Annual Meeting, San Francisco
November 8th – International Day of Radiology 117th anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s X-ray discovery, 5:00 pm Reception, Grand Rounds, 5:30 pm, Dr. Jose Angel Romero Figueroa, President Mexican Neuroradiologic Society, “Impact of Radiology on the Health Care System in Mexico”, Small Auditorium
November 9th – MCG Faculty Senate Meeting, Noon, Lee Auditorium and Memorial service for body donors, 1 pm, Lee Auditorium
November 11th – Veterans Day
November 15th – Bone Marrow Drive, ASU Student Center, CMC, and Allied Health Sciences Building, 11 am – 2 pm
November 12th – 17th – Coinciding with Veterans’ Day, AAMC has designated November 12-17 as Joining Forces Wellness Week. The cornerstone event will be a daily Webinar series on military health issues – see link for schedule and topics. Contact Anita Navarro (anavarro@aamc.org)
Saying Goodbye to a MCG Residency Graduate and Community Icon, Role Model …
and Legend …
Finally, it is with a heavy heart that our community says goodbye to Dr. W.G. “Curley” Watson. Dr. Watson has been an icon in our community teaching and practicing medicine for over 60 years. He has delivered over 15,000 babies (many of you, I’m sure). Last year, Dr. Watson was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award at GHSU Graduation. Over the years, Dr. Watson has shaped the lives of many medical students and residents that have had the honor of being taught by him. Dr. Watson has impacted all of our community and was “a medical giant” who was also so remarkably humble. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and our community.
Many thanks for your leadership.
Warm Regards,