A e-newsletter of Jefferson College of Population Health
SEPTEMBER 2019
A Message from the Dean

We are all very excited to welcome our new incoming students! It is an amazing time here in the College, bursting with activity and optimism, and new enriching experiences for students. As the new Interim Dean, I look forward to the opportunity to work hard with our faculty, staff, students, and alumni and the broader Jefferson community to position our college as the premier academic destination for making a needed and lasting difference in health and healthcare. 



Fall Highlights
The MPH program continues to grow by leaps and bounds with flexible degree pathways, concentrations, and innovative, dual degree options. This semester we welcomed our first cohort of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) MD students who will pursue their MPH at JCPH along with three new DO/MPH students from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM); five new students in Jefferson's new PA/MPH program; and seven new MD/MPH students from Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC).
This year, we've also launched new online Executive Master's degree programs in
Health Policy , and Operational Excellence to complement the newly restructured online executive master's degrees in Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research , Population Health , and

We are also excited to announce that our master's degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety was recently certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, which is the accrediting body for graduate programs in healthcare management in the U.S. and Canada. Our college is one of only four to have received this prestigious recognition.

If you or your colleagues are interested in learning about our new degree programs, sign up for one of our information sessions scheduled throughout the fall. These information information sessions provide the opportunity for prospective students to interact directly with faculty and receive an in-depth overview of program requirements, degree pathways, and the admissions process. Apply by November 1, 2019 to start classes in January 2020!

We've expanded the offerings under the umbrella of our The Population Health Academy. The October session will be followed by a new 2-day boot camp focused on High Reliability . This intensive, interactive program is designed for clinical and operational leaders who are responsible for service delivery at their healthcare organizations. Register soon! Seats are limited. The first course begins October 14, 2019.

We appreciate your interest in Jefferson College of Population Health. If you have a news item or story idea for this newsletter, please email: JCPH@Jefferson.edu.


Yours in good health,



Willie H. Oglesby, PhD, MBA, MSPH, FRSPH, FACHE
Interim Dean
Jefferson College of Population Health
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"Population Health: How to Keep the World Healthy" Video
STUDENT & ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Michelle Kavin , a student in the Population Health Science PhD program, spent two weeks at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) taking part in the NIH Summer Course in Clinical and Translational Research. This intensive course is designed to demonstrate the role of PhD scientists in clinical and translational research. “I am so grateful for the opportunity that I was given. It was an amazing and humbling experience to see the brilliance and dedication of the NIH” states Michelle. Michelle is a Physician's Assistant at  Rothman Orthopedic Institute .
MPH student Jess Hughes launched a website in her hometown of Waukesha, WI for the local breastfeeding coalition. The result of her MPH clerkship! "Women’s health is a huge passion of mine and I often wonder how I can be involved without being a clinician” explains Jess. She had first discovered about her county’s desire to launch a breast feeding coalition and her involvement would be great for her community and for her development as a public health student. One of the SMART goals identified by the committee was the creation of a website and Jess took it certainly took it on! https://www.waukeshacountybreastfeedingcoalition.com/

MPH student Laura Slifer spent part of her summer taking a global health course at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Laura describes the experience: "The combination of lectures, field trips, and internships made this experience so dynamic and helped me learn so much about healthcare systems di fferent from the U.S. I was able to sit in a classroom and explore the country with students and young professionals from over 11 countries. Not only was I able to learn firsthand from their experiences as doctors, public health students, and young professionals, but I had the opportunity to learn about their cultures, challenges, and successes as individuals, and as representatives of their countries. All this while earning credits for an elective towards my MPH at JCPH!" 

Prior to her recent graduation, Jennie Maduadiche, MPH became the recipient of the Tramuto Foundation Endowed Scholarship . The Tramuto Scholarship helps to ensure that highly qualified students have the ability to pursue their passion for population health and take with them the skills and knowledge they acquire to help improve the lives of their communities.Jennie has a passion for providing service to underserved communities and she’s committed to examining the social factors the play a big role in the healthcare outcomes of individuals and populations. Jennie now has a position as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University.
Graduation week was filled with many accomplishments for Josephine Hwang, MD,MPH. Not only did she graduate with her MPH and her MD from Jefferson, she received the U.S. Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award.This award is presented to medical students who are involved in public health issues in their communities and who increase awareness of the U.S. Public Health Service’s mission to protect, promote and advance the health and safety of the nation. A very well-deserved recognition to a wonderful public health advocate and outstanding student. Josephine is currently an internal medicine resident at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to Alum, Lindsay Wagar, MPH, CCRC , for being honored with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Clinical Research Coordinator RE@CH Excellence Award . Winners of this award score consistently high in all six judging categories: relationships with patients, families, and staff; human subjects’ protection; regulatory compliance and data integrity; leadership skills; contributions as a clinical research advocate for the Hospital and Research Institute; and interpersonal skills. 
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Scenes from the 2019 MPH Student Orientation
Meet JCPH Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Fellows!
Introducing Ryan Thomas, PharmD

Why did you choose the JCPH HEOR Fellowship program?
The Jefferson fellowship is one of the longest running HEOR fellowships programs and has consistently produced high level graduates. The ability to learn under the guidance of the preceptors in this program and the opportunity to join such a strong HEOR network were major factors in choosing Jefferson for my fellowship. Everyone at Jefferson is extremely welcoming. Upon visiting the college for my interviews, I could immediately see myself as part of the Jefferson family and have been welcomed with open arms.

How will this program benefit your future career?
The Jefferson fellowship program allows you to spend the first year learning about and conducting HEOR research, so that when you enter your second year at the sponsor company you've already had meaningful experiences and are able to quickly begin contributing.

Describe any insights or experiences that you have gained in the short time that you have been here.
In my short time at JCPH I have already had the opportunity to pilot a new longitudinal study, work with a large claims database, and collaborate on different types of projects with the Jefferson Health staff.

Why are you so enthusiastic about the HEOR field?
I believe HEOR is a crucial part of healthcare. HEOR helps to ensure that patients are receiving high value care at economically justifiable cost, and with the current healthcare landscape, HEOR will only grow in importance.

JCPH HEOR Fellows


Top row left to right: Rhea Jang, MPH (Ethicon); Dexter Waters, MSPH (Janssen); Ryan Thomas, PharmD (Celegene).

Bottom row from left: Seojin Park, PharmD (Teva); and Laetitia N'Dri, PharmD (Novartis).
FACULTY FOCUS: Russell McIntire, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor Russell McIntire, PhD, MPH has been selected to the inaugural Visiting Scholars Program with the  Public Health Management Corporation  (PHMC) Research and Evaluation Group.

In collaboration with PHMC researchers and practitioners, Visiting Scholars pursue and strengthen their research, build a knowledge base in a specific area of public health and further support their academic goals. Dr. McIntire will research the eligibility of lung cancer screenings among residents in various Philadelphia neighborhoods and seek to increase access.
JCPH PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
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JCPH Presentations
 
Barta J, Rojulpote M, Lake M, McIntire R , Juon H. Occupational risk, race, and lung cancer incidence in the national lung screening trial. Poster presented at: American Thoracic Society Meeting 2019, New York, NY.

Pachter L.  Cross sector trauma informed Delaware. Presented at: Delaware Trauma Awareness Month Kickoff Symposium, Delaware State University, May 1, 2019, Dover, DE.

Pachter L . Stress, distress, childhood adversity and health disparities. Presented at: Delaware Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference: First Chance DE: Helping Kids on a Path Towards health and Success. May 16, 2019, Medical Society of Delaware.

Pachter L . ACEs, trauma, and brain science. Presented at: Training for Governor’s Family Services Cabinet Council retreat. May 23, 2019, Wilmington, DE.

Pachter L . ACEs and social determinants. Presented at: Delaware WIC, Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health. May 2019, Dover, DE.

Pachter L . ACEs and trauma informed care. Presented at Nemours Family Advisory Committee. AI duPont Hospital for Children, June 25, 2019, Wilmington, DE.

Pachter L . Stress, distress, and adversity: childhood psychosocial trauma and health disparities. Presented at: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center, June 26, 2019, Wilmington, DE.

Riley A. Health hackers: using digital and social media to influence social media to influence sexual health among people. Panel presentation at: The HIV Prevention and Education Summit, June 11, 2019, Philadelphia, PA.

Riley A. The science of entertainment-education: historical perspectives and new directions. Presented at: Africa in Transition/Education Entertainment: Promoting Health and Social Change through Pop Culture , The Wilson Center, July 10, 2019, Washington, D.C.

Riley A. Smith B . Bryant C. A systematic review of maternal mortality in Philadelphia from 2008 – 2019. Poster presented at: Midwifery Thinks! Thomas Jefferson University, August 25, 2019, Philadelphia, PA .

Skoufalos A. Tackling the growing complex needs of our aging population. Moderator of panel discussion with Benton Wolfe C, Simonson D, Harvey D, Rogers H, Shireen McSpadden, at the National Association of Area Agencies on Agina, 44th Annual National Conference, Answers on Aging, July 31, 2019, New Orleans, LA.

Skoufalos A . Bean J. Demystifying "social determinants of health" to promote healthier aging in the 21st Century. Breakout session at 2019 Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging, August 15, 2019, Nashville, Tennessee.

 
JCPH Publications

Alcusky M, Singer D, Keith S, Hegarty S, Lombardi M, Maio V . Evaluation of care processes and healthcare utilization in newly implemented medical homes in Italy: a population-based cross-sectional study. Am J Med Qual. July 2019. Published online first. DOI: 10.1177/1062860619860590

Horvath B. Baker J. Frasso R, McAna J. Popped©: a health education intervention to combat the opioid epidemic. Am J Health Studies. 2019; 31(1): 23-28.

Kee A. Maio V. Value-based contracting: challenges and opportunities. Am J Med Qual. July 2019. Published online first. DOI:10.1177/1062860619862756.

Pachter LM. Overview of pediatrics. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BMD, St. Geme J, Schor NF (eds), Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21 st Edition. Elsevier; 2019.

Pachter LM . Child health disparities. In Kliegman RM, Stanton BMD, St. Geme J, Schor NF (eds), Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21 st Edition . Elsevier; 2019.

Pachter LM . Cultural issues in pediatric care. in Kliegman RM, Stanton BMD, St. Geme J, Schor NF (eds), Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21 st Edition. Elsevier; 2019.

Nash DB. ‘The House of God’: Medical training in the post-Woodstock era. MedPage Today. August 28, 2019.

Nash DB . Genetic testing: a rising star in preventive screening. MedPage Today. August 2, 2019.

Riley A , Sood S, Sani M. Narrative persuasion and social norms in entertainment-education: results from a radio drama in Mozambique. Health Communication . 2019. DOI:10.1080/10410236.2019.1606137. 
October 14 - 16, 2019 *
Population Health Essentials
A comprehensive overview of the tenets of population health, including the key components of creating a population health model.

October 17 - 18, 2019 *
Population Health Management and Strategies
Focused on actionable strategies and practical solutions to implement population health management programs that improve clinical and financial outcomes.

* These sessions are recommended as a combined full week program. Population Health Essentials or graduation from the Population Health Academy is required for enrollment into the Population Health Management and Strategies session.


NEW Population Health Academy Course!
HIGH RELIABILITY BOOT CAMP
OCTOBER 21-22, 2019
Designed for clinical and operational leaders responsible for service delivery within their organization. Provides an overview of high reliability concepts, including communications, structural organization and culture, and practical application models for quality improvement.

Program description and additional details for all sessions: Jefferson.edu/PopHealthAcademy
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