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Internal Medicine Newsletter-January 2017
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We welcome 2017 and the adventures that lie ahead in this year.
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Division of Cardiovascular Medicine - New Chief's Vision
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Vincent Pompili, MD, stepped into the role of chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in November. Although the Division of Cardiology was the historic name for the division, when Dr. Pompili accepted the position, it evolved to rename the division.
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Internal Medicine Receives Major ACR Honors
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Several faculty members, a fellow and a student in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine recently received prestigious awards from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) for their efforts in education and research -- foundations in academic health science centers that improve health and quality of life for patients. The awards were presented recently during the annual meeting in Washington D.C.
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Bryant England, MD, giving one of his presentations.
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Michael Duryee, research coordinator and Peter Maloley, 4th-year student
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Taylor Pospisil, medical student and Dr. Geoffrey Thiele
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UNMC Department of Internal Medicine Scientist Development Award
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The second UNMC Department of Internal Medicine Scientist Development Award was recently given to Bryant England, MD, rheumatology fellow, for his proposal titled "Enhancing the Identification of Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Lung Disease."
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VA Same-Day Access Clinic
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There has been a change at the Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System. For many years UNMC Internal Medicine residents have provided care in a continuity clinic at the Omaha VA. The faculty and resident-staffed clinic has changed its focus from a continuity-of-care to an open-access clinic where immediate veteran needs can be met.
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VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System welcomed Dr. David Williams as the new Chief of Staff in September. He takes over for Dr. Marvin Bittner who served as NWIHCS' acting Chief of Staff for the previous six months.
Dr. Williams is a clinical neurologist and has served in a variety of leadership positions in the U.S. Air Force. He has 22 years of experience as a clinician and physician executive at increasingly large and complex health care organizations. His experience includes, serving four times as Chief of Staff and/or Chief Medical Officer (Chief of Staff equivalent) for a total of 10 years, and twice as Senior Advisor to the Air Force Surgeon General as Chief, Quality and Patient Safety for a worldwide healthcare system. Dr. Williams is Board Certified with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Williams can be reached at david.williams19@va.gov or 402-995-3106.
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Ted Mikuls, MD, MSPH - Gout Editorial
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Did you see the editorial in the November 1, 2016, Annals of Internal Medicine, titled “To Treat or Not to Treat (to Target) in Gout” with Dr. Ted Mikuls is senior author and Dr. Tuhina Neogi, Boston University School of Medicine, is first author.
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Successful Recruitment for Diabetes Trials
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Cyrus Desouza, MBBS, chief, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (DEM), is the site director for two NIH multicenter trials.
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Rare Aquagenic Urticaria Case Published
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Andrew Rorie, MD, assistant professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, an allergy-immunologist, was quoted in the November 4, U.S. News & World Report article "What It's Like Being Allergic to Water." According to the article, aquagenic urticaria is an extremely rare disorder.
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Appreciation for Role in Accreditation
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This fall, UNMC received full accreditation status from the Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Program, Inc. (AAHRPP).
Drs. Gay Canaris, Matt Lunning, James Schwarz and
Sue Swindells are members of the IRB and were recognized by Drs. Bruce Gordon, Executive Chair, UNMC IRB and Ernie Prentice, Institutional Official, for their ongoing great work in that role .
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Notable Participation/Awards at Nebraska Chapter ACP Meeting
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) Nebraska Chapter recently honored UNMC Department of Internal Medicine faculty with awards
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William Lyons, MD, and Carolyn Manhart, MD
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UNMC Distinguished Scientist Awards
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The 11th UNMC Scientist Laureate award, 2016 Research Leadership Awards, Distinguished Scientist Awards and New Investigator Awards were recently announced.
Congratulations to Internal Medicine recipients of Distinguished Scientist Awards!
•Mark Mailliard, MD, professor and chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
•Kaleb Michaud, PhD, associate professor, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology
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Publication of the Quarter
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Andre Kalil, MD, MPH, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, was honored with the Internal Medicine "Publication of the Quarter" for the third quarter of 2016, for his first author paper titled, "Management of Adults With Hospital-acquired and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia: 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Thoracic Society," published in the journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2016 Sept., 1;63(5):e61-e111.
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Inductees as Fellows of the Interprofessional Academy of Educators
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Seventy-one UNMC faculty were inducted into the Interprofessional Academy of Educators. The following Internal Medicine faculty are among the inductees: Rachel Bonnema, MD; Kelly Caverzagie, MD; Devin Nickol, MD; David O’Dell, MD; Jennifer Parker, MD; Craig Piquette, MD; Christopher Smith, MD; Regan Taylor, MD; Chad Vokoun, MD; and Rowen Zetterman, MD.
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New Faculty & Administration Staff
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Learn a little about Internal Medicine's newest faculty members.
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Administrative Staff Member to Know
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If you have not had a chance to meet the latest staff member in Internal Medicine Administration, meet Susie Fauble!
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IDeA-CTR Funding Programs Announced
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Multiple Deadlines (January 2017)
The GP-IDeA CTR has announced two funding opportunities. The IDeA-CTR Scholars Program and the IDeA-CTR Pilot Grant Program. Download the RFAs to read the details for each program and their deadlines.
Pilot Grant RFA
Scholars Program RFA
For information regarding the Pilot Grant Program contact Dr. Howard Fox. For information regarding the Scholars Program contact either Dr. Ted Mikuls or Dr. Lani Zimmerman.
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Programs to Boost House Officer Well-Being
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In the past year, UNMC has initiated programs for monitoring residents and fellows for burnout, instituted preventive measures such as mentoring and resident/fellow peer groups, dedicated conference time to education in wellness topics and worked with Nebraska Medicine leaders to soon open a house officer lounge.
Susan Smith, whose services to house officers are free and confidential, is now taking appointments. She is located in Bennett Hall, Room 4017, and can be reached at 559-5323, or via pager 888-1313.
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New Comparative Medicine Director
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Jennifer L. Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research, recently announced that John Bradfield, DVM, PhD, has accepted the offer to become the next Comparative Medicine director for UNMC.
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Internal Medicine Administration Group Tours New Building
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Earlier this year, tours were available for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. If you would like to sign up for a January or February tour, click on the link below, type your name and the tour you want, save and place an entry on your own calendar.
Sign Up Link
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Internal Medicine Administration members (from left) Karen Bradley, Don Coyne, Rita Laire and Angie Heisterkamp
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Internal Medicine Research & Non Research Awards
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ADIS Reported funding from 10/01/2016- To 12/31/2016.
See grants
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Faculty Publications – House Officer Scholarly Works – 4th Quarter 2016
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