Department of Emergency Medicine
Newsletter
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Message from the Chairman |
Welcome to the latest issue of the Department of Emergency Medicine’s newsletter. The arrival of spring, just a few weeks away, heralds a time of renewal, rebirth and new beginnings. It’s a time of hope and new plans and projects for the future. The symbolism of spring is not lost on us; having confronted the recent Omicron surge and staffing shortages during the busy holiday season. Increasingly, there are budding signs of a return to normalcy. COVID-19 case rates are declining; and public health restrictions are being relaxed. We could not have reached this promising moment without the unwavering commitment and dedication of each of you. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for all that you do.
While the weight of the pandemic seems to be waning, these unprecedented times and uncertain world events are creating new challenges and concerns on a daily basis. Now, more than ever, it is essential that we minimize the risk of burnout and prioritize our own care, and that of our colleagues. To this end, our Faculty Wellness Committee offers some helpful tips on maintaining balance in this edition of the newsletter.
On the academic and research front, our department continues to excel with the publication of innovative and exciting research in peer-reviewed journals. We have completed several NIH grant submissions, and our faculty continue to present at national and international conferences. We are also gearing up for a busy conference season this spring. A number of our abstracts and presentations have been accepted for the upcoming Society of Academic Emergency Medicine’s (SAEM) 2022 Annual Meeting. I am also pleased to report we enjoyed a successful recruitment season and will be welcoming many new faculty who will undoubtedly enrich our department.
We hope you enjoy this issue of the newsletter, and look forward to another year of growth for our department.
Sincerely,
Rahul Sharma, MD, MBA, FACEP
Professor and Chairman
Emergency Physician-in-Chief
New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine
Founder and Executive Director
Center for Virtual Care
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Dr. Abdul-Aziz Ahmed was named to NY ACEP's Unsung Heroes list for 2021. The award is given to New York-based emergency medicine physicians who are deeply committed to the mission of their emergency department, their colleagues, co-workers and patients.
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Andrew Jacobowitz, MS, PA-C was accepted to the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) Clinical Quality Fellowship Program (CQFP).CQFP is a 15-month program sponsored by GNYHA and the United Hospital Fund (UHF) to develop and nurture the next generation of clinical quality leaders in the New York metropolitan region.
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Dr. Felipe Teran was named a recipient of the Faculty Diversity Incentive Program of the Mastercard Diversity-Mentorship Collaborative at Weill Cornell Medicine.
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Promotions & Appointments |
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Dr. Brenna Farmer was appointed Vice Chief of Clinical Services at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
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Dr. Brock Daniels was appointed as a Quality Improvement Advisor for the Weill Cornell Medicine Quality Improvement Academy (QIA).
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Dr. Christie Lech was appointed Assistant Director of the NewYork-Presbyterian Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
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Dr. Kaushal Shah was promoted to Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine.
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Dr. Rachel Kowalsky was appointed to the leadership team for the Weill Cornell Medicine LEAP (Longitudinal Educational Experience Advancing Patient Partnerships) Program.
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Dr. Radhika Sundararajan was appointed Co-Director of the new Weill Cornell Medicine Office of International Medical Student Education.
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Dr. Rama Rao was appointed IRB General Chair at Weill Cornell Medicine.
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Dr. Shari Platt was promoted to Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine.
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Dr. Anthony Rosen was promoted to Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine.
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Dr. Adam Vella was named the 2022 Physician of the Year at NYP Lower Manhattan Hospital.
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Dr. Neel Naik was elected Vice President of Social Media & Communication for the SAEM Simulation Academy.
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Dr. Rahul Sharma was interviewed by several media outlets, including The New York Times, on the Omicron surge and it's impact on NYC hospitals.
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Dr. Brenna Farmer was a co-author on a paper that was included on Health Affairs Forefront: The 2021 Most-Read List.
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Dr. Nicole Gerber was interviewed by KCBS Radio in on the benefits of vaccinating children against COVID-19.
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Dr. Rachel Kowalsky was profiled by her alma mater, Tufts University, for winning the New England Journal of Medicine’s inaugural fiction contest.
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Dr. Deborah Levine was interviewed by ABC News on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health.
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Dr. Junaid Razzak, Vice Chair of Research, was recently awarded $1.16 million from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award will be used for a study to assess the feasibility of implementing an ambulance-based teleconsultation (ABT) process in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Dr. Rahul Sharma recently co-authored a paper published in New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst titled “The Future of Emergency Medicine: Emergency Care Without the Emergency Department.”
Dr. Sharma collaborated with Dr. Judd Hollander, Associate Dean for Strategic Health Initiatives at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Professor and Vice Chair of Finance and Healthcare Enterprises in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. The paper focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic led healthcare systems and professionals to rethink the role of emergency departments and emergency physicians, and to create new care options that remove traditional barriers to effective emergency care. You can read the paper here.
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Dr. Rachel Kowalsky published a short story titled "The Pianist" on Atticus Review, a daily online journal that publishes fiction, poems, and creative nonfiction, as well as graphic art and mixed media.
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Lambert VJ, Kisigo GA, Nzali A, Laizer E, Paul N, Walshe L, Kalokola F, Okello ES, Sundararajan R, Mwakisole AH, Downs JA, Peck RN. Religious Leaders as Trusted Messengers in Combatting Hypertension in Rural Tanzanian Communities. Am J Hypertens. 2021 Oct 27;34(10):1042-1048. doi: 10.1093/ajh/hpab080. PMID: 34022044.
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Dr. Flavio Gaudio was the lead author on the Wilderness Medical Society's (WMS) Clinical Practice Guidelines on Anaphylaxis. The current evidence-based guidelines expand the focus from the administration of epinephrine by trained nonmedical professionals to the broader field treatment and prevention of anaphylaxis, with consideration for hospital-based treatment. You can find the guidelines here.
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Lachs D, Stern ME, Elman A, Gogia K, Clark S, Mulcare M, Greenway A, Golden D, Sharma R, Bessey PQ, Rosen T. Geriatric burn injuries presenting to the Emergency Department of a major Burn Center: Clinical characteristics and outcomes. J Emerg Med, In press.
Rosen T, Safford MM, Sterling MR, Goyal P, Patterson M, Al Malouf C, Ballin M, Del Carmen T, LoFaso VM, Raik BL, Custodio I, Elman A, Clark S, Lachs MS. Development of the Verbal Autopsy Instrument for COVID-19 (VAIC). J Gen Intern Med. 2021 Nov;36(11):3522-3529. doi: 10.1007/s11606-021-06842-1. Epub 2021 Jun 25. PMID: 34173194; PMCID: PMC8231744.
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Intro to Telemedicine, Transition to Clerkship Course, Weill Cornell Medical College, December 2021
Essentials of Telemedicine, NYP Queens Graduate Medical Education Faculty Development Session, December 2021
Debriefing Strategies for the Difficult Learner, International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare 2022, January 2022
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Deconstructing A Race-Based Clinical Guideline, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, January 2022
Racial Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy, American Academy of Pediatrics at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology's Roundtable Discussion, February 2022
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Dr. Peter Steel & Dr. Yiye Zhang |
Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2021 Cornell-YCU Joint Workshop on Data Science, November 2021
Investing in Collaboration - Architectural Concepts for Machine Learning in Healthcare, UK Government's Office of National Statistics, January 2022
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Risk factors for physician burnout: A perspective from Tanzania, Keynote Address, Tanzanian Conference on Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Shari Platt, Dr. Deborah Levine, Dr. Rachel Kowalsky, Dr. Maria Lame & Jane Torres-Lavoro, MPH |
COVID-19 in Children, Webinar at Public Prep
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P is for POCUS and Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Rocky Mountain Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine
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Wake Up to the Science of Sleep & Education, Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, March 2022
Mentoring vs. Coaching, Metropolitan Hospital Faculty Development, March 2022
How to Develop a Career in Academics, Metropolitan Hospital Faculty Development, March 2022
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The Lightning Talks: Exploring Virtual Care Models & Trends, Weill Cornell Medicine/Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership Program
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Katherine Charles, MD
Assistant Professor of
Clinical Emergency Medicine
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Matthew Nguyen, MD
Assistant Professor of
Clinical Emergency Medicine
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Patrick Rumble
Senior Data and Research Analyst
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Denzil Coleman was recently appointed Administrative Director for the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Virtual Care. Denzil is a leader in healthcare and human services with an impressive background in the fields of technology, education, and quality control.
Denzil oversees the administrative activities and operations of the Center for Virtual Care (CVC) and the telemedicine and innovation activities of the Department of Emergency Medicine. He will also work with leadership to develop strategic goals and plans for the CVC, including the launch of new educational, clinical and research activities.
Prior to joining the CVC, Denzil was the telehealth coordinator for the Medical University of South Carolina, where he oversaw the implementation and ongoing delivery of telemedicine programs at a HRSA-designated National Center of Excellence. Additionally, he managed partnerships with external healthcare enterprises, contributed to telehealth research literature and mentored graduate students.
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Donna Kostulas Retires from WCM & NYP After Nearly 40 Years of Service |
Donna Kostulas retired from the WCM Department of Emergency Medicine on January 31, 2022. Donna worked in the Department of Emergency Medicine and at NewYork-Presbyterian for almost 40 years. In that time, she wore many hats, including finance supervisor, materials management manager, and financial operations analyst. She handled department operations, monitored compliance, managed budgets and supervised and directed interdepartmental team projects. Donna’s hard work, commitment and congeniality made her the Department’s go-to person.
We are hoping to hold an in-person retirement celebration for Donna this spring.
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We are pleased to introduce our new fellows who will be joining us in the summer of 2022. Learn more about each of them here.
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Janelle Lambert, MD
MedEd Fellow
Residency:
NYU Langone Health–Bellevue Hospital Center
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Emily Chien, MD
Global Emergency Medicine Research Fellow
Residency:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/Kings County Hospital
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Alexandra Wang, MD
Emergency Medicine Simulation Fellow
Residency:
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell-Columbia
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Sowmya Sanapala, MD
Healthcare Leadership & Management Fellow
Residency:
Jacobi Medical Center/Montefiore Medical Center
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Eli Madden, MD
Healthcare Leadership & Management Fellow
Residency:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/Kings County Hospital
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News from NewYork-Presbyterian Queens &
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist
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NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital |
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Brenna Farmer, MD, MBA
Vice Chief of Clinical Operations
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Kent Li, MD
Director of Simulation Medicine Fellowship
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Michelle Gaba, MD, MPH
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Yonathan Estrella, MD
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow
Residency:
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
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Timothy Fong, DO, MPH
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow
Residency:
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
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Jackie Jian, DO
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow
Residency:
St. Barnabas Hospital
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Thomas Rhodes, DO
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow
Residency:
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
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Nessy Dahan, MD
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow
Residency:
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
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Amal Frances Ayoub, DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Residency:
Palms West Hospital HCA East Florida Division
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Gerard Nicholas Pellegrini, DO
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Residency:
Staten Island University Hospital
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Jeremy Torrisi, MD
Emergency Department Administration & Leadership Fellow
Residency:
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
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Kevin Vinokur, DO
Medical Education & Research Fellow
Residency:
NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
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Annual Integrative Ultrasound Meeting (AIUM) 2022 |
Retrospective LOS Comparison of ED POCUS DVT vs. Comprehensive Venous Duplex
Luke Fey, MD
Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Starter Kit Efficiency and Usability in the ED
Aluko Gift, MD
A Curious Case of Abdominal Pain- Impact of POCUS
Joseph Heiney, MD
The Geriatric Abdominal Pain (GAP) Protocol
Camila Trinadad Green, MD
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NewYork-Presbyterian Queens |
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Dr. Richard Shin was appointed Adult ED Medical Director at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
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Dr. Kallie Combs was appointed Adult ED Associate Medical Director at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
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Dr. Anita Lui was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine.
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Sheetal Sheth, DO
Assistant Professor of
Clinical Emergency Medicine
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Nazey Gulec, MD
Assistant Professor of
Clinical Emergency Medicine
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William Chan, MD
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow
Residency:
NYP Queens Hospital
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William Perkins, MD
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow
Residency:
NYP Queens Hospital
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Justin Wang, MD
Medical Simulation Fellow
Residency:
NYP Queens Hospital
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Catherine DeGuzman, MD
Medical Simulation Fellow
Residency:
Maimonides Medical Center
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International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) 2022 |
Research Study Development & Presentation Program: Interdisciplinary Trauma Simulation: Collaborative Approach to Improving Patient Care Metrics
Justin Wang MD, Kallie Combs DO, Richard Shin, MD, Kent Li MD, Anita Lui DO, Anika Nichlany MD, David Simon DO
Hot Topics: AURA Sim: Better ACLS Training for Healthcare Providers
Rozalyn Hesse MD, Kallie Combs DO, Richard Shin, MD, Kent Li MD, Anita Lui DO, Anika Nichlany MD, David Simon DO
SimVentors - New Innovation: High Fidelity 3-D Printed TMJ Dislocation Reduction Task Trainer
Justin Wang MD, Jeremy Reikena MD, Richard Shin MD, Kent Li MD, Victor Huang MD
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Annual Integrative Ultrasound Meeting (AIUM) 2022 |
Pneumoperitoneum Diagnosed by Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Jeffrey Greco MD, Nathan Zarider MD, Jeremy Riekena MD
Endophthalmitis Diagnosis Supported by Bedside Ultrasound
Jeffrey Greco MD, Jerry Frenkel MD, Kallie Combs DO, Jing Jing Gong MD, William Perkins MD
Refractory Hypoxemia and Persistent Cyanosis After Cardiac Arrest: A Case of Eisenmenger Syndrome in an Elderly Adult Diagnosed by Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Jeffrey Greco MD, Nathan Zarider MD, Patrick Monahan MD
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American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) 2022 Scientific Assembly |
All Unmoderated Posters
Paint Injection
Patrick Monahan MD, Marion-Vincent Mempin MD
Jefferson Fracture
William Chan MD, Marion-Vincent Mempin MD
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Geriatric Polytrauma
JP Kwak, Saumil Patel DO, Marion-Vincent Mempin MD
Versed in the Danger of Versed
JP Kwak, Saumil Patel DO, Marion-Vincent Mempin, MD
Renal Laceration
Brian Smith DO, Marion-Vincent Mempin MD
Blakemore Tube
Jing Jong Gong MD, Marion-Vincent Mempin MD
DeWinters
Suji Cha DO, Marion-Vincent Mempin MD
Black Tongue
Barry Chong, Marion-Vincent Mempin MD
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Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) 2022 Academic Assembly |
March 27-30, 2022
San Diego, CA
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Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) 2022 Annual Meeting |
May 10-13, 2022
New Orleans, LA
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Drs. Kowalsky, Willis and Mital were part of a collaborative team of faculty from across Weill Cornell Medicine who authored the paper on ways hospitals can protect attending physicians from burnout by building a more nurturing and engaging environment capable of supporting clinical care teams. The authors conducted focus groups and surveyed WCM academic faculty engaged in clinical care of patients and used the responses to develop a list of solutions and an action plan.
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