A Note from Dean Cavalieri
Congratulations are in order to our Pediatrics Department for their recent PCMH designation, an achievement that only results following many months of collaborative efforts involving dozens of staff members. I also want to congratulate members of the IDEA Council on another great Diversity Week celebration that reminds us that diversity is a key driver of any success we have in achieving our mission.
As usual, October is a busy time of year and a time when we see change all around us in the natural world. As our thoughts begin to drift to the upcoming holiday season, I hope you join me in reflecting on how we can each be drivers of change for good in our world.
Stay strong and be safe,
Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO, MACOI, FACP
Dean
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Department of Pediatrics Receives PCMH Designation
The Department of Pediatrics has received designation as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). PCMH is a model of care built on better relationships between health care providers and patients, and is regarded as a means to improve quality and the patient experience, while increasing staff satisfaction and reducing costs.
A years-long process, this designation could not have been possible without the collective efforts of faculty and staff from various departments, including Pediatrics, IRT and Managed Care. Congratulations to all!
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Dr. Joanne Kaiser-Smith Installed as ACOI President
Dr. Joanne Kaiser-Smith ’84, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, was recently installed as the President of the Board of Directors for the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) at their annual convention in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Kaiser-Smith’s achievement was celebrated at the medical school’s alumni reception by the many alumni, faculty and friends in attendance. Dr. Kaiser-Smith was also honored with the Dean’s Special Recognition Award by Dean Thomas Cavalieri at the alumni reception. A student breakfast was also held at the convention for SOM students and faculty in attendance.
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Stratford Campus Holds Annual Diversity Week Events
The SOM IDEA Council, along with a host of other student clubs, hosted Diversity Week October 17-21. Daily events included fun, educational and interactive activities that encouraged the campus community to engage in dialogue regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. The week kicked off with a keynote address by SOM alumna and nationally recognized pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Jane Aronson ‘86, and was followed by several panel discussions throughout the week on topics exploring LGBTQIA+ populations, religion in health care, women in medicine, among others. An international potluck-style event, at which participants could bring a food item of their choice, concluded the week’s events.
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October DEI Newsletter Available Online
- Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
- Video interview with SOM Alumna Dr. Adrienne Rigueur ‘06
- Recommendations and links to communications covering topics that range from immigration policy to Afro-Latinx experience and the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community
- Profiles of the first Latina president of the American Health Association and a Mexican chemist who received the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Past issues of the newsletter can be accessed on the DEI website.
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Birds, Bourbon and BBQ Proceeds Help Fund Student Scholarships
Nearly $50,000 was raised for student scholarships at the Birds, Bourbon and BBQ event recently held at Hudson Farm in Hopatcong, NJ. Hosted by SOM alumnus Dr. David Bollard ’86 and the New Jersey Association of Physicians and Surgeons (NJAOPS), the scholarships will benefit medical students from New Jersey who intend to practice in the Northwest region of the state. More than 100 guests attended the event, including SOM students who have rotations at nearby Newton Hospital, as well as recent SOM graduates who are excited to see what future health care opportunities the region presents.
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Rowan Medicine and RISN Benefit from Paws for a Cause
Rowan Medicine, and more specifically, Rowan Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center, was the chosen recipient of proceeds from the Glassboro Police Department’s “Paws for the Cause” community event. The Center received more than $900 in donations, which will be used to purchase equipment and supplies.
“Paws for a Cause” is organized annually by the Glassboro Police Department to both bring the community together and raise awareness – and funds – for a selected cause, in addition to the local animal shelter. RISN Center is committed to providing medical care for people with a variety of chronic, complex health conditions as well as intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Health Care Systems Unite at Fall Heart Walk
Students, faculty and staff joined representatives from Virtua, Inspira, Jefferson and Cooper Health systems for the South Jersey Fall Heart Walk on Saturday, October 22. The event, sponsored by the American Heart Association and Virtua Health, raised more than $84,000 for cardiovascular disease research and education. The Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine team raised more than $900 and also unlocked an additional $500 donation by Dr. Reginald Blaber, Virtua Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer.
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SOM Participates at Rowan Homecoming
The Office of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement, along with the OMM Student Clinic, Student Pediatric Medical Association, SOM Marketing, SOM Admissions, DEI and Rowan Medicine Department of OMM, joined other University clubs and organizations at this year’s 99th Homecoming celebration, “Once Upon a Prof.”
In accordance with the storybook theme, members of the Student Pediatric Association were adorned in fairytale attire while a Teddy Bear Clinic, where they led children in physical exams of teddy bears. Meanwhile, under the guidance of Drs. Danielle Cooley and Alexander King, the OMM Student Clinic provided demonstrations and treatments to more than 80 students, families, alumni – and even the Rowan University Prof!
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AAPI Gathers to Celebrate Garba Night
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) hosted its annual Garba Night event on Friday, September 30. Garba Night is a time of celebration and education about the festival of Navratri. Attendees gathered in the spirit of fellowship to appreciate the culture through food, music, and dancing.
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SNMA Conducts Annual Holiday Meal Giveaway
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) hosted its annual Holiday Meal Giveaway on Saturday, October 8. Student volunteers were recruited to prepare, package and deliver hot meals to the underserved and homeless population in our community in Camden, NJ. Over 120 hot meals, snacks and drinks were distributed.
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