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Schmidt College of Medicine Launches Genomics and Predictive Health Certificate
The Schmidt College of Medicine has launched a Genomics and Predictive Health Certificate for M.S. and Ph.D. students focused on understanding and improving human health. This new certificate is one of only two such programs offered within Florida's State University System, which will commence in the spring semester in 2020. Biomedical science master's students and other graduate students will have opportunities to train in this emerging field through completion of an integrated set of genetics, genomics and predictive health courses. This exciting new program is a major step forward in the college's strategic goal of leading innovation in the vital areas of genomics and precision medicine.
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The Schmidt College of Medicine embraces diversity and inclusion as a means for achieving excellence. The college offers many programs to prepare students from underserved populations to realize their dreams of becoming clinicians and scientists, which will also help to create a diverse health care workforce in this region. The medical school strives to improve diverse mentorship opportunities, create a vibrant student community, and improve health access and quality to underserved populations.
This issue of the newsletter is dedicated to highlighting events and activities that took place this fall, which were coordinated by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion in collaboration with faculty, staff and students in the Schmidt College of Medicine.
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Julie Servoss and Nicole Baganz Receive 'FAU Women Leaders in STEM Award'
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The FAU Chapter of the Association of Women in Science (AWIS) and FAU's ADVANCE Leadership Team recently selected
Julie C. Servoss, M.D., M.P.H., associate dean for diversity and inclusion in the Schmidt College of Medicine, and
Nicole Baganz, Ph.D.,
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research assistant professor of biomedical science in the Schmidt College of Medicine, and director the FAU Brain Institute's ASCEND program, as the 2019 "FAU Women Leaders in STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). As recipients of this prestigious award, Drs. Servoss and Baganz participated in the "Female Leaders in Science Workshop," which took place November 5-6 with 17 other female faculty awardees from across the university. Join us in congratulating Drs. Servoss and Baganz on receiving this important recognition in STEM.
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A Special Thank You from a Grateful Mother and FAU Medical School Employee
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"As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday break, it is especially timely for me to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful care my son Austin received this month from the ER team of attendings, residents, nurses, and technicians at Bethesda Hospital East led by Patrick Hughes, D.O., assistant program director of FAU's emergency medicine residency. Austin's weekend fishing trip at the Boynton Beach Inlet turned dangerous when he found himself overtaken by rough currents and stranded as he clung to a coral-covered pillar in the inlet. Following his rescue, I asked first responders to transport Austin to Bethesda Hospital East to treat his numerous cuts and scrapes. Fortunately, he was otherwise unharmed.
Even in the midst of stormy weather (which "blew" in a full patient load), Dr. Hughes and the team treated my son's physical and emotional health and really demonstrated their concern for him as an individual - before even realizing that he was my son. I am so thankful to the team at Bethesda Hospital East. I know that any patient would get the same level of personalized treatment and passionate care that we received."
Sincerely,
Venus Davis-Wallace, C-TAGME
Director, Graduate Medical Education, FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine
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FAU Surgery Residents Receive 'David Wulkan Scholarship Award'
Daud Lodin, M.D. and
Bek Negmadjanov, M.D., surgery residents in the Schmidt College of
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Daud Lodin, M.D.
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Medicine, received the "David Wulkan Scholarship" award on November 7. Supported by Dr. Wulkan's family and Boca Raton Regional Hospital and its surgical faculty, the scholarship recognizes a resident or student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and mentorship in medical
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Bek Negmadjanov. M.D.
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commitment to excellence in clinical care, and a commitment to give back to the community. The scholarship includes a $5,000 stipend. Drs. Lodin and Negmadjanov follow in the footsteps of fellow surgery residents and prior winners of this award, David Rubay, M.D., a current fifth-year resident, and Adam Mann, M.D., a current second-year resident.
Dr. Wulkan, who passed away on November 22, 2011 after a battle with leukemia, received his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and later chose to practice in Palm Beach County and at Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH). He served as voluntary faculty for the University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine and the Schmidt College of Medicine. At BRRH, Dr. Wulkan served as president of the medical staff and chief of surgery, as well as the chair of the Office for Continuing Medical Education, and as a member of the board of trustees. He also was a member of the American College of Surgeons and several prestigious societies for vascular surgery. His family and those who knew him well say that he always saw the best in others and had an unwavering commitment to medical education and to his patients.
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Record-breaking Year of Philanthropy Featured
in Boca Raton Tribune
This fall, Boca Raton Tribune featured the Schmidt College of Medicine's newsletter highlighting a record-breaking year of philanthropy. You can view the article here.
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Scientists Featured in FAU Research Magazine's 'Faces of Addiction'
Scientists from the Schmidt College of Medicine were featured in FAU's Division of Research magazine for their contributions in helping to unlock the biological underpinnings of addiction to better understand and treat the disease.
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Schmidt College of Medicine Participates in Scripps Research Fest
On November 1, Schmidt College of Medicine faculty and students participated in the annual "Research Fest: Scientific Symposium and Vendor Show" at the Scripps Research Institute on FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter. Supported by the Society of Research Fellows, the event included more than 40 postdoctoral associates and graduate students who provided oral and poster presentations to the local scientific community. In addition, prominent scientific vendors and suppliers showcased their products and provided information to hundreds of researchers from top research institutes and universities in South Florida. Schmidt College of Medicine faculty and students displayed several posters at the event. FAU/Scripps MD/PhD student Cody Jackson, won a poster prize for his research titled, "Development of a Novel Adeno-associated Virus Capsid for Markedly Enhanced Muscle Transduction-Jackson CB" (Richard AS, Farzan M, Choe H).
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Second-year Medical Student Faith Obimdike Wins Top Poster Award
Faith Obimdike, a second-year medical student, won the top poster award at the Florida Medical Directors Association meeting this month in Orlando. Her winning poster is titled "The Association Between Discharge Location, Depression, and Hospital Return Rates in Hospitalized Patients 75 and Older." Faith's poster was part of her summer geriatrics research project, which she independently completed by identifying research questions, hypotheses, and pulling together data and the poster.
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Schmidt College of Medicine Researcher Awarded
Image of Distinction
Congratulations to Wen Shen, Ph.D., an associate professor of biomedical science in the Schmidt College of Medicine, for receiving an "Image of Distinction 2019" award for her entry in the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.
Dr. Shen's winning photo shows optic nerve fibers and ganglion cells in a mouse retina.
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Ira J. Gelb, M.D. Honored by Connected Warriors
Ira J. Gelb, M.D., senior academic advisor for pre-baccalaureate programs, professor of integrated medical science and Director Emeritus of Cardiology in the Schmidt College of Medicine, was honored by Connected Warriors at an event on November 9 at the Boca Raton Marriott. The "Seventh Annual Stars of Honor Gala" celebrated 10 years of serving those who have served. The event helps to heighten awareness of disabled veterans in the United States. Dr. Gelb is a veteran of the Korean War and served in Germany for two years. Join us in congratulating Dr. Gelb on this most deserving honor. You can read more in Boca Voice.
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Faculty, Staff and Students Attend AAMC 'Learn, Serve, Lead' 2019 Event
Faculty, staff and students from the Schmidt College of Medicine attended the "Learn, Serve, Lead" 2019 annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which took place November 8-12. Faculty, staff and students from medical schools from across the country traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to gather in community, share ideas, and learn from one another.
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Recent Faculty Publications
Jang-Yen (John) Wu, Ph.D., a professor of biomedical science in the Schmidt College of Medicine, recently co-authored a book titled, "Taurine 11 - Advance in Experimental Medicine and Biology 1155." Dr. Wu worked with four co-authors on the book, which was published by Springer.
Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., associate professor of integrated medical science and associate chair of the Department of Integrated Biomedical Science; and co-authors Sairenji, T., Watson, K.H., et al., recently published an article titled, "Identifying and Remediating Quality Issues at Clinical Teaching Sites: A CERA Clerkship Directors Survey." The article was published online ahead of print in the journal Family Medicine. You can read the article here.
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Event Honors 2018-19 'Core Faculty Teaching Award' Recipients
On October 4, the Schmidt College of Medicine announced the 2018-19 "Core Faculty Teaching Award Recipients" at a celebratory reception. This annual event acknowledges faculty for their contributions to the medical school's positive performance and student success, and also serves as an opportunity for team building and camaraderie. The event was spearheaded by Sarah K. Wood, M.D., senior associate dean for medical education and an associate professor of integrated medical science in the Schmidt College of Medicine. Faculty were nominated and selected by medical students for their outstanding dedication to teaching, mentoring and inspiring the next generation of physicians.
Join us in congratulating this year's award recipients for all that they do to enrich the lives of medical students in the Schmidt College of Medicine:
- Outstanding Course Director - Mahyar Nouri-Shirazi, DVM, Ph.D., professor of integrated medical science
- Outstanding Lecturer - Darin P. Trelka, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of integrated medical science
- Outstanding Simulation Center Instructor - Mario Jacomino, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of integrated medicine science
- Outstanding Problem-based Learning (PBL) Facilitator - Gary J. Rose, M.D., associate professor of surgery
- Outstanding Foundation of Medicine (FOM) Facilitator - Mary C. Labanowski, M.D., associate professor of integrative medical science
- Outstanding Inquiry Cases (IQ) Facilitator - Stuart J. Goldman, M.D., professor of integrated medical science and director of the FAU psychiatry residency
- Outstanding Clerkship Director - Jennifer G. Foster, M.D., M.B.A., assistant professor of integrated medical science
- Outstanding Mentor - Parvathi Perumareddi, D.O., assistant professor of integrated medical science
Congratulations also to Joanna Duran, director of student affairs in the Schmidt College of Medicine, for receiving the first "Outstanding Staff Award." Joanna was nominated and selected by medical students for this new, annual award that will continue to acknowledge a staff member for exemplary service directly related to medical students.
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