A Note from Dean Cavalieri
On behalf of the deans and administration at SOM, please accept my thanks for your continued efforts in support of our patients, our students and our communities. As you gather with family and friends to celebrate the wonders of the season, please take with you my warmest wishes for a joyous holiday and a rewarding and fulfilling New Year.
My best,
Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO, MACOI, FACP
Dean
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Stratford Campus Celebrates
the
Holidays at Annual Unity Tree Event
Stratford Borough preschool and elementary students joined Stratford campus students, faculty and staff to celebrate the Unity Tree Lighting on December 14. This year marked the 25
th
anniversary of the annual event.
Music performed by students from Rowan's College of Performing Arts greeted guests as they entered the Academic Center Atrium. Not only did the audience enjoy songs from the Stratford Borough school children, but Dr. James Bailey, an assistant professor from the NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI), wowed the audience with his rendition of Josh Groban's "Believe," a popular song from the Polar Express movie, as well.
Food and toy drives were held in conjunction with this year's holiday celebration. The International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFSMA) organized the collection of non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of South Jersey and the Student Pediatric Medical Association (SPMA) helped gather toy donations for Toys for Tots. A big 'thank you' is extended to all who donated to the drives.
Everyone was invited to enjoy a fe
stive buffet holiday lunch following the program's conclusion.
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Dr. Millicent King Channell Lectures at International Conference
Dr. Millicent King Channell, Professor, Departments of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Family Medicine and Assistant Dean for Curriculum, traveled to Berlin, Germany to lecture at the International Osteopathic Conference held November 16-19. This year's conference theme was "Fascia in the Osteopathic Field - In Clinical Context."
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Community Grand Rounds Highlight Obesity, Health Literacy
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA), in conjunction with the Office of the Dean, sponsored two recent Community Grand Rounds lectures.
On November 1, Dr. Carol Penn discussed "Obesity Medicine for the Adolescent Patient." Dr. Penn, who is an SOM alumna and clinical faculty member, is board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Obesity Medicine. She currently practices with Medimorphosis in Shrewsbury and Ocean Health Initiatives in Manchester. Dr. Penn is also a lead consultant in All ONE Consulting Group and a medical correspondent for WURD Radio in Philadelphia, in addition to being a certified health, wellness and fitness coach.
On December 6, Dr. David Kountz presented "Low Health Literacy." Dr. Kountz is a Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Diversity and Equity for the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and serves as Co-Chief Academic Officer for Hackensack Meridian Health. He is also the designated institutional official for graduate medical education for three institutions in the health network. A board-certified internist, Dr. Kountz has been working within the network to advance the academic missions as measured by clinical research revenue, independent residencies and fellowships, publications, and grants.
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Cookies, Cupcakes and Crafts: Students Enjoy a Study Break
The Office of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement sponsored a study break for first- and second-year student doctors on December 10. The student doctors enjoyed seasonal refreshments and channeled their creative side by decorating cupcakes, cookies and participating in other craft activities.
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Lily the Comfort Dog Visits SOM
SOM loves Lily the Comfort Dog! Lily visited December 11-13 and provided happiness and comfort to student doctors during exam week.
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