The Class of 2022 Receives White Coats

On Friday, August 10, the members of the Class of 2022 received their first white coat at the White Coat Ceremony held in FAU's Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium. The medical students were selected among 3,411 applicants and range in age from 20 to 29. 

"The white coat is a symbol of your professional and ethical obligations to uphold the sacred trust of providing humanistic health care," Dean Phillip Boiselle, M.D., said during his remarks. 

The keynote speaker was mindful living expert, and international best-selling author, Barb Schmidt. Each student's white coat was sponsored by members of the community as well as local businesses through a special fundraising event, White Coats-4-Care.  Read more here.  

White Coats-4-Care Reception

The 8th Annual White Coats-4-Care Reception occurred on Wednesday, August 8 inside the Delray Acura Club at the FAU Stadium. The event was co-chaired by Bonnie and  Jon Kaye , of Kaye Communications, Inc. Speakers included Dean Phillip Boiselle, M.D. , FAU's President John W. Kelly, Ph.D. , Dean of Student Affairs Stuart L. Markowitz, M.D., the class of 2021 medical student Emmanuel "Manny" McNeely  and the class of 2022 medical students Sa'Rah McNeely and Bianca Biglione . Guests enjoyed refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, and music provided by the FAU Med house band. 


Dr. Galvin is part of a Multi-Million Dollar Grant from the NIH

James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H. a ssociate dean for clinical research and professor of Integrated Medical Science, is part of a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of the project titled: The LUCINDA Trial. The grant will involve three sites: NYU Langone Medical Center, University of Wisconsin and Florida Atlantic University. 

Additionally, Dr. Galvin was appointed to the Scientific Advisory Committee as an external scientific representative for the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities-sponsored Center of Excellence in American Indian and Native Alaskan Health.




Community Partners Program Enhances Residents' Experiences

When Nuwan Gunawardhana, M.D., began his Internal Medicine residency at the Schmidt College of Medicine, he didn't know anyone in the area. His immediate family was in St. Louis, Missouri, where h e was raised. 

Flash forward one year, with Dr. Gunawardhana receiving the Milton and Joan Bagley award in recognition of humanistic and compassionate medicine. Transitioning from not knowing anyone to impressing everyone with his warmth and caring within one year is remarkable, but the second-year resident is humble. "I am truly grateful for even being nominated," he said, and he credited the sponsor of the award, the Community Partners Program. "Without their help, we would not be the strong Internal Medicine residency we are today."




Medical Student Highlights

On Tuesday, August 14, Mandi Sehgal, M.D ., associate professor of Integrated Medical Science, brought her son, Nikhil, to visit her workplace. Unbeknownst to her, this would turn out to be more than just a regular visit. Second year medical student Emmanuel "Manny" McNeely , and third year medical student Javid Khanni formed a bond with Nikhil at the Medical Student Organization Fair. They made a big impression on him and, by the end of the day, Nikhil had ambitions of becoming a doctor himself.



Resident Highlight: Dr. Rupesh Manam

Dr. Rupesh Manam, an Internal Medicine resident at FAU received three impressive awards for his research posters in recent months: the "Young Investigators Award" at the American College of Physicians (ACP) National poster competition, the "Associate Faculty" distinction at the Advanced Endovascular and Coronary Intervention Global Summit and the "Young Achiever Award" at the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) national meeting.

Dr. Manam is beginning his final year of residency, and knew at an early age that he was interested in the healthcare field. His mother was an ultrasound technician and he volunteered at local hospitals throughout high school and college, gaining experience and knowledge. He realized his passion for service by spearheading multiple philanthropic events/clubs throughout his college and medical school days. He loved the fact that he could create an immediate impact. "You can bring about immediate and profound change in a person's life, especially in a hospital setting," Dr. Manam said. 


Annual Pap Test a 'Thing of the Past'? 

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its 2012 guidelines for cervical cancer screenings with a recommendation that does not include the Pap test. In the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA),  Lee A. Learman, M.D., Ph.D. , senior associate dean for Graduate Medical Education and Academic Affairs and professor at the Schmidt College of Medicine, is lead author of an editorial in this JAMA issue, and provides an important review of the guidelines. 



 

Summer Research in Geriatrics and Gerontology

Eight FAU medical students participated in the areas of geriatric medicine and gerontology research this summer, under the direction of Joseph Ouslander, M.D. along with additional faculty mentors. Students were guided by their mentors to select projects, formulate research questions and participate in group laboratory meetings during the eight-week period.  Read more here.




Minority Mentorship Mixer

T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society (TLJMS) and Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Minority Mentorship Mixer attendees enjoyed a fun-filled evening of networking on Friday, August 17 at Ceviche 401 in Downtown Delray Beach. The T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society is comprised of dedicated healthcare professionals working together to improve health and wellness, access to quality care, and academic and career opportunities for underserved populations in Palm Beach County. The SNMA is the largest national medical organization dedicated to serving the needs and concerns of minority students. 




Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Back to School Health Fair

FAU medical students volunteered their time at the annual Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Back to School Health Fair in Hollywood on Saturday, August 11. The students assisted with obtaining histories, performing physical exams under the supervision of FAU faculty, completing documentation paperwork, providing interpretation services, and additional functions ensuring that patients were examined efficiently and safely. The Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital staff and faculty were very grateful for the help and assistance provided by   FAU's medical students.
Faculty Awards 

Dean Phillip Boiselle , M.D.,  was named a Power Leader in Healthcare by South Florida Business Journal. 
 
Power Leaders in Healthcare is an annual feature of the region's top executives in the healthcare industry, which is part of the South Florida Business Journal's annual Power Leaders series profiling executives in key segments of business throughout South Florida. This special section will be published on September 21. 






Research Assistant Professor of Integrated Medical Science, Stephanie Chrisphonte, M.D., received one of ten travel awards to attend the 13th annual Norman R. Seay Lecture at The Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (Knight ADRC), part of the Department of Neurology, at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Read more.

Faculty Publication

Teng. B., Teng P., Hennikens, C.H. (2018). A Simple Way to Teach Single Slit Diffraction Based on Edge Diffraction.  The Physics Teacher, 56 (6), 380-383. 
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