June 27, 2012
YankeeYankee DoodleDoodle DoctorDoctor Archives New Features Next week, we will celebrate America’s they pioneered Human Subjects Training Independence Day on the 4th of July. All of medical teaching by Library Exhibit us have been learning since childhood developing the first NIH Grant Proposals about our early American heroes, such as medical school in the John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and American colonies. Inside this issue George Washington, but what do you The medical school was established at AIDS Memorial Garden know about John Morgan, colonial his alma mater, College of Philadelphia, Art Galleries physician? and Dr. Morgan was given the first Birthdays John Morgan, M.D., (1735-1789) is medical professorship in the country. Career Opportunities known as the founder of American During the American Revolution, Center Express medical education. Born and raised in Continental Congress appointed Dr. Classifieds Philadelphia, Penn., Dr. Morgan began his Morgan director-general of the Army’s Class of 2014 formal education at the College of hospital in Boston. This was a daunting Congratulations Philadelphia, which later became the task indeed, given the supply shortages, Crawl for Cancer E-learning modules University of Pennsylvania. It was here disease (including a smallpox outbreak), E-mail system that he first began to study medicine under and the lack of support by military Head for the Cure a local physician, Dr. John Redman, while personnel. Dr. Morgan was eventually Health insurance discount also working at Pennsylvania Hospital. replaced by his former partner, Dr. Ice cream truck Following his college graduation, Shippen (with whom a rivalry had JayStars Morgan joined the military and spent the developed). Kansas Journal of Medicine following four years as a field surgeon Dr. Morgan returned to Philadelphia KU Pride during the French and Indian War (also tired and in poor health. He retired and KU Today known as the Seven Years’ War). Once the spent the remainder of his life there, but Live & Learn war came to an end, Morgan traveled to kept busy working with many Motor pool Edinburgh to attend medical school. Upon community organizations. He was a News Flash earning his M.D., he traveled extensively founding member of the American Research funding available throughout Europe, gaining respect along Philosophical Society, a member of the Research funding opportunity Research study participants the way and eventually was elected to both Medical staff of the Pennsylvania Say hello the Royal Academy of Surgery at Paris and Hospital, one of the original fellows of 6 Questions the Royal College of Physicians at the Philadelphia College of Physicians, Tobacco counseling training Edinburgh and London. and also a member of the Philadelphia Tobacco credits Upon his return to Philadelphia, Society for Promoting the Culture of Silk. United Way Morgan began collaborating with Dr. Morgan died on October 15, 1789, Warren Theatre tickets colleague Dr. William Shippen, Jr., and at the age of 53. Wichita flag Funding The next KU Pride will take place on Tuesday, July 3, opportunity for at 9 a.m. in the Sunflower Room. Don’t miss it! junior investigators
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is accepting grant applications for its Patient- Centered Outcomes Research Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program.
Approximately $1.5 million will be available to support the K99 phase of the award and $3 million for the R00 phase. E-Learning Modules Important dates: available to Opening date: July 2 Letters of Intent due July 6 employees Applications due July 31
Visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa- files/RFA-HS-12-007.html for more information and to apply.
KUMC has several e-learning modules for employees. Topics include: You Scream, Career Advancement: Success for the Promotion Seeker I Scream! Management/Leadership: Hiring Competent Employees, What Every Supervisor Should Know, We all scream for ice cream! Join us for one of and Writing Effective Position Descriptions our favorite employee recognition events! The Policies & Procedures: Corrective Action, Family & Frosty Treats ice cream truck will be on Medical Leave Act, FLSA, Overtime/Compensatory campus tomorrow, June 28, from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Time, Shared Leave, and Workplace Violence serving up cool, sweet treats for everyone. The truck will park at the main entrance in the Professional Development: Managing Your Time, Preventing Harassment in the Workplace, and 15-minute loading zone. For more information, Conflict Management. contact Jera Teselle, HR, at [email protected] or 3-2615. To complete these trainings, click here. You will need to use your network username and password to log in.
4th Fact Malia Obama, George Steinbrenner, Neil Simon, Ron Kovic, and Calvin Coolidge were all born on the Fourth of July. The 1989 Oliver Stone movie starring Tom Cruise was based on the autobiography of Kovic.
Page 2 KUSM-W in the News
June 15—The Best Doctors List June 13—KU plans to ask state for $30 million to build $75 million medical education building
June 12—Faust joins BCBSND as medical director
For the latest news about KUSM–W, click here.
Changes to the Kansas Journal annual Human of Medicine
Subjects Protection In this latest edition of the Kansas Journal of Training Medicine, you’ll find details about: The Female Athlete Triad: An Assessment of Current Practices in Primary Care and Effective July 1, 2012, KUMC will be eliminating the Benefit of Educational Intervention annual human subjects training requirement and Predicting the Importance of Hospital instituting human subjects protection training on a Chaplain Care in a Trauma Population three-year cycle. Any individual who has completed human subjects training after July 1, 2011, will be Fatigue and TSH Levels in Hypothyroid considered current until July 1, 2014. Please note, the Patients Conflict of Interest Disclosure form must still be hCG Induced Hyperthyroidism Due to a completed annually (after July 1) as required by the Metastatic Germ Cell Tumor Kansas Board of Regents. For more information regarding research training requirements, please Bilateral Adrenal Hemorrhage after Blunt contact Jason Rush, [email protected]. Abdominal Trauma West Nile Encephalitis Endoscopy Ultrasound Imaging of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Evaluation of a Submucosal Gastric Lesion Kansas Horse & Buggy Doctor Receives a Letter from Albert Einstein Erratum: Should Vitamin D Screening be a Part of Primary Care?
4th Fact The Fourth of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.
Page 3 How long have you worked at KUSM–W, and what was your job before 6 Questions For... you came here? I have worked here for 17 years this July. Prior to working here, I was a network
administrator for Fourth Financial Corporation (Bank IV).
What are your job responsibilities and what do you like most about your job? I am responsible for leading the department of IT Services. We provide computer hardware and software, telephone, audio visual and video conferencing support. We are also responsible for managing the network infrastructure of servers, storage area networks, routers, switches, database administration, and network security.
I enjoy that the job is challenging and rewarding. I believe what we do is critical to
the mission of the Wichita campus. I particularly enjoy working with the great group of people in IT Services. Penni Smith What are your top 5 Strengths and how do you use them in your job? Assistant Director, IT My strengths are a great match for my job. Services Responsibility – I try to always do what I say I will do and have integrity. Achiever – This drives me to keep up with the numerous demands in IT and keep Hometown: Wichita, Kan. striving to do better. Focus – Many times there is more than can be done and my Focus strength helps Family: Raymond (husband), me to isolate the critical pieces. Katy (daughter), George Restorative – Fixing things or finding a better way to do things is critical for our (nephew) operations. Arranger – This helps with prioritizing and project management.
What do you do in your spare time? Mostly I spend time with my family. I lead a youth audio visual support team at my church. My hobbies are photography, gardening, and cooking.
What’s a favorite movie and/or book? Most of my time reading is spent reading the Bible. “Signs” and “The Fugitive” are two of my favorite movies.
Who is your hero or the person you most admire and why? I would have to say my husband for his integrity, his patience in teaching others, and his never-ending desire to learn new things.
4th Fact “Independence Day” was a hit for Martina McBride. Released in 1994, it won the Country Music Association’s award for Song of the Year that year and Video of the Year in 1995. Originally from Sharon, Kan., McBride was a founding member of still-popular Wichita cover band “Lotus.”
Page 4 Get a Leg Up on Scott Adrian June 27 Peripheral Arterial Disease Shanna Shea June 27 Noon to 1:30 p.m. David Stapleton June 27 Tuesday, July 17 Christine Taormina June 27 Roberts Amphitheater Erin Hemphill June 28 Chidi Ani June 29 Alexandra Flynn June 29 Tracie Collins, M.D., M.P.H. Susan Cooper-Morphew June 29 Chair & Professor Dana Prentice June 29 Kansas Health Foundation Allison Baughman June 30 Distinguished Professor in Public Alexandria Keys June 30 Health Monica Ledbetter June 30 John Maksimowicz June 30 Moneeshindra Mittal June 30 Did you miss the June 12 lecture about Michelle Redmond June 30 Immunizations with Robert Wittler, M.D.? Michael Eledge July 1 FREE audio recordings and notes are available online at Austin Rogers July 1 wichita.kumc.edu/livelearn Brady Werth July 1 within a week after each lecture. Elisha Yaghmai July 1 Donisha Franklin July 2 Roylene Klein July 2 Michael Priddy July 2 Write Winning NIH Amy Seery July 2 Betsy Simison July 2 Grant Proposals Jackie Aday July 3 Stacey Wilkerson July 3 Nathan Drummond July 4 David C. Morrison, Ph.D. Sandra Lindsey July 4 co-founder and member of Grant Writers’ Seminars and Vikram Malhotra July 4 Workshops, LLC Kerri Meyer July 4 Tuesday, Aug. 7 Gabby Dawson July 5 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Robert Freelove July 5 Roberts Amphitheater Kendra Kamlitz July 5 Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Justin O’Guinn July 6 Sponsored by the Office of the Associate Dean for Bailey Roberts July 6 Research Jordan Unruh July 6 This is a free seminar, but each participant must have Samuel Akidiva July 7 “The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook.” The Tara Shirley July 7 workbook can be purchased the day of the seminar for Brad Irvin July 8 $75. Note: This session will not be recorded. Tara Katz July 8 Tessa Rohrberg July 8 Seminar registration is required by July 24 to Christina Brad Cardonell July 9 Frank, Research, [email protected] or 3-3811. Emily Duethman July 9 Heidi Barrus July 10 Steve Charles July 10 Cody Heston July 10 Alison Raymond July 10 Jessica Rogers July 10
Page 5 Wanted: Research KU Pride day for Study Participants United Way
The KU School of Medicine–Wichita is looking for Please join us for the next KU persons with Peripheral Arterial Disease Pride day for the United Way (PAD) to participate in a study examining poor leg Campaign, Wednesday, July 18. circulation. The study will focus on those within With supervisor’s approval, you the African-American community with low levels of may wear jeans to work if you activity and who experience pain and discomfort purchased a year pass or by purchasing a sticker for when walking. Participants will be compensated for $2.50 in Human Resources. All proceeds will benefit their time and effort. For more information, call United Way. For more information, please contact (316) 293-3567. Tyler Doyle at 3-2649 or [email protected].
The KU School of Medicine–Wichita needs participants for a placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and Match a Maple! tolerability of Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained- Release (DVS SR) in the treatment of children The AIDS and adolescents ages 7-17 with Depression. Memorial Garden Participants will be asked to complete about 10 is in need of some study visits and will receive investigational study help. It has moved medication or placebo (inactive substance), study- three times since related mental health assessments, lab assessments, 1997 with its final and physical exams. Compensation may be resting spot provided for completed visits. Subjects who located on the complete the eight-week treatment may be eligible Wichita Campus to participate in a six-month open-label extension adjacent to the study. For more information, contact Jessica Rudick parking lot on the northeast side of the complex. at (316) 293-3806. The AIDS Memorial Garden was designed to If you are involved in a study that is recruiting remember someone special with an engraved brick. subjects and would like to have it listed in Jayhawk Bricks have been purchased for those who have died Talk Online, please e-mail [email protected] from AIDS or those who have been instrumental in with the specifics. Once we draft the copy, we’ll the fight against the disease. send it back to you for IRB approval then publish it. The hope is to beautify the area with trees, bushes, and plants to create a respite spot for anyone, including anyone who works at KUSM–W. The 4th Fact bricks are in place, tulips and hostas are planted, but The stars on the original American flag were in so much more needs to be done to improve the a circle so all the Colonies would appear equal. area.
Dr. Donna Sweet has agreed to buy some Japanese maples for the area and we are asking for contributions from others to help the cause. We are looking to add several large holly bushes which cost almost $100 each. We also want to add some other plants to the area to make it much more inviting. If you are willing to contribute, contact Michael Madecky at 293-3405 or [email protected].
Page 6 Reminder about how tobacco credits are awarded
For Non-tobacco users: a file of all employees who declared themselves as non-tobacco users during open enrollment was loaded to the wellness portal in November to populate the credits. Employees with established accounts should have received “8 Historical Wonders of Kansas” their 10 credits. If you did not yet have an account A photographic exhibit consisting of 8 photographs. established, there was nowhere for your credits to go. William J. Reals Gallery of Art – West We reload this report on a regular basis so you should see your 10 credits within three weeks after establishing your account, which can be done by clicking here.
For tobacco users: employees who declared as tobacco users during open enrollment and agreed to participate in the cessation program to receive the 2012 premium discount will need to complete the five required discussions with a Quit Coach in order to maintain their discount for all of 2012 and to earn their 10 credits toward the 2013 premium discount. Employees can expect to see their 10 credits awarded to their portal account within three weeks of completing their fifth discussion with a Quit Coach. “Through My Eyes” For more information on the tobacco cessation program requirements, please click here. Digital photography by Stan Shook William J. Reals Gallery of Art – West
Wichita Flag
Some of you already know that the Wichita flag was officially adopted on Flag Day, June 14, 1937. Thank you for your submissions. Dean Wilson held the official drawing for the retired KU flag and the lucky recipient is Jennifer Eaton, PA. Congrats!
Page 7 Vehicles added to the KUSM–W motor pool
KUMC has discontinued its motor pool, so two vehicles have been transferred from their fleet to Wichita. Each of the vehicles is a white 2007 Ford Focus, one of which is pictured here. Additionally, we have purchased a 2012 Chevy Equinox which will be arriving in late June or early July.
We encourage departments to utilize our fleet for employees who will be traveling. The current mileage rate billed is $.35 (FY12), and it will increase to $.48 per mile for FY13. This is still slightly cheaper for departments compared to the mileage rate reimbursed to an employee using his or her personal vehicle at the current rates of $.51 per mile (state funds) or $.55 (KUEA funds).
Each vehicle has a calendar in GroupWise that you can proxy to search for availability. The vehicle info will also soon be updated on the Facilities Management website. To reserve a vehicle please complete a Request/reservation Form.
2012 Health Insurance Discount
Reminder that July 31, 2012, is the deadline to earn your 20 points for the $480 health insurance discount. To confirm that you have earned all of your credits follow the steps below: 1. Go to https://kansashealthquest.alerehealth.com/portal/server.pt 2. Log into the website a. Your username is your e-mail address b. If you have forgotten your password click “forgot my password” or call the HealthQuest help desk at 1 (888) 275-1205, option 9. 3. After you log in on the left hand side of the screen, under credit programs click “track credits” 4. In the middle of the screen it should say “You have earned 20 credits!” Underneath the “You have earned 20 credits” it should say “You’ve completed the incentive. Congratulations.” If you find the congratulations message, you will receive the discount. 5. If you did not receive the congratulations message, or want to verify the accuracy of the website you need to call the HealthQuest help desk 4th Fact at 1 (888) 275-1205, option 9. Benjamin Franklin proposed Note: The HealthQuest portal is a State of Kansas controlled website. If the turkey as the national bird you are having difficulty with the site, you will need to call the HealthQuest but was overruled by John help desk. Neither Human Resources nor IT have access to help Adams and Thomas Jefferson, troubleshoot the portal. For privacy purposes HealthQuest will only release who wanted the bald eagle. information to the employee, HR cannot call on your behalf. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Page 8 New campus e-mail system coming this fall!
The next generation of e-mail is coming to your e-mail box.
Starting this fall, Microsoft Outlook/Exchange will replace GroupWise, the e-mail system used by nearly all entities on campus. Anyone using a kumc.edu address will retain their current e-mail address, and their GroupWise data will be migrated to Exchange.
The change encompasses The University of Kansas Hospital and its off-campus locations, as well as Mid-America Cardiology; the University of Kansas Medical Center and its KU Wichita Medical Practice Association; and The University of Kansas Physicians.
IT leaders at those organizations say GroupWise was falling behind in a world where integration is vital. “In our business, it’s imperative that our communication systems work together,” said Matthew Fuoco, director of Telecommunications & Networking at the medical center. “Outlook/Exchange gives us that benefit.” The market leader in business e-mail systems, Outlook/Exchange integrates easily with SharePoint websites, telephone systems (including voice mail), and with outside business partners, including systems on the Lawrence campus.
“It also offers a more reliable and better integrated mobility solution, which is important for users of smart phones and other mobile devices,” said Sean Roberts, the hospital’s systems director of Information Technology.
Many new and enhanced features will be part of this migration including instant messaging, a robust webmail client, and better integration with 3rd party applications.
The migration to Outlook/Exchange is months away, but IT leaders wanted to unveil the plan now, to keep everyone in the loop.
Also, because all e-mail and calendars will migrate over to Outlook/Exchange, the early heads-up gives you plenty of time to start cleaning out those musty folders and archives that don’t need to make the jump to Outlook/Exchange.
As the migration to the new system nears, watch for many training opportunities as well as continuous online training.
The migration to Outlook/Exchange will be a major undertaking. IT groups at the hospital, the university, and UKP will pilot the new system for several weeks, followed by a “big bang” migration weekend – currently slated for late fall.
Even after that weekend, the migration will stretch for several weeks.
In the coming weeks and months, more information will be posted here.
4th Fact The musical “1776” premiered on Broadway in 1969 and ran for 1,217 performances. The production won three Tony awards, including one for best musical.
Page 9 Tobacco Counseling Training Session
In 2010, nearly half (47%) of the infants in Sedgwick County who died during the first year of life had mothers who smoked. Research clearly establishes a causal relationship between maternal smoking and low birth weight and increased incidence of infant mortality. Helping pregnant women and new mothers stop smoking is crucial to improving the health of newborns.
A new workshop is aimed at teaching those in the medical field what to say about tobacco cessation in those tough situations during prenatal and postpartum care.
Tobacco Counseling Workshop Friday, June 29 1 to 4 p.m. KUSM–W $15
Registration is limited to 35 registrants who work in outpatient obstetrics, family medicine prenatal care, and pediatric sites.
To learn more about the workshop, click here.
To register, e-mail Dr. Linda Frazier, [email protected].
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Jordan Groskurth Kyle Rowe Supplemental Instructor Supplemental Instructor Medical Sciences Medical Sciences
Harpreet Singh Student Assistant PMPH
Page 10 Don’t forget your Head for the Cure discounted movie The inaugural Head for the Cure 5K, defeating tickets brain cancer step by step, benefits the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC) through the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Register to participate, volunteer, or donate.
Saturday, June 30 VIP discount tickets to the Warren Theatres (East, 8 a.m. West, and Old Town) are sold in HR during regular Sedgwick County Park business hours. Price per ticket is $7. Check with the Individuals: $35 per person theatres prior to purchase as passes are not Teams: $30 per person accepted for all performances. For further Kids Run: $10 information, or to check on availability of passes, contact HR at 3-2615. Research funds Congratulations! available
Dr. Rick Kellerman, Family and Collaborative R34s for Pilot Studies of Innovative Treatments in Mental Disorders Community Medicine chair, has (Collaborative R34) been appointed a member of the National Institutes of Health Institute of Medicine Global Award amount $225,000 Forum on Innovation in Health Closing date for applications January 7, 2015 Professional Education. This funding opportunity seeks to support collaborative preliminary intervention studies to evaluate the feasibility, tolerability, acceptability, and Crawl for Cancer safety of novel mechanism drug candidates, promising investigational new drugs or novel psychosocial Teams of 10 participate in a pub crawl at five Old strategies for the treatment of mental disorders and Town hot spots. All proceeds benefit KU Wichita for obtaining the preliminary data needed as a pre- Center for Breast Cancer Survivorship and Make-a- requisite to larger-scale (efficacy or effectiveness) Wish Foundation. intervention or services studies. Saturday, Aug. 25 Old Town More information can be found here. $400 per team by July 13 ($40 per person) $450 per team beginning July 14 ($45 per person) Registration deadline July 30 4th Fact The first official Fourth of July party was held at the White House in 1801.
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LaVonda Cash PMPH
When it rains, it pours! The week of May 7-11 was the week of extreme emergency leave for PMPH A JayStar is a “spot award” recognition program Admin staff. LaVonda had requested the 11th off designed to acknowledge and reward employees. To weeks prior. However, due to the absences, she learn more about the award and how you can forfeited her vacation day, came in to work (sick nominate someone, go to JAYSTARS. herself), and gave us her best! Thank you LaVonda for your consideration of others and the department. - Dianne Fleming, PMPH
Adam Borntrager ITS Amy Greenstein RHES Adam Borntrager has given the staff of Rural Health Education and Services (RHES) excellent customer service over and over and over! This Jaystar is well overdue! Adam is friendly, gives timely service, and is Amy often goes above and beyond her main an excellent communicator. Adam provided IT responsibilities in Rural Health. While I was on services for Kansas Career Opportunities last fall. vacation, an urgent matter arose with one of my From the sound system to the PowerPoint programs. Amy worked extremely hard to keep presentation, everything went flawlessly. The day of things running smoothly. Her hard work and our event, when we decided we would like some dedication are greatly appreciated. background music, Adam ran home and got his - Andrea Ellis, RHES personal collection of music to play for us. When anyone in Rural Health has a computer or printer problem, Adam is quick to take care of it. When our front desk computer blue-screened, Adam picked it Leona Johnson up that day and was able to put together another HR computer for us to use that was better than the
original. Adam’s nickname should be MacGyver because when our color printer was on the fritz, Adam fixed it with some scotch tape. So far, the printer is still working and we haven’t had to invest Leona helped me considerably as we went through in costly repairs. After Adam completes a repair, he the process of hiring an Assistant Director for the checks back to be sure we haven’t had any more SP Program. She helped with PD development, problems. Adam gets quotes to us in a timely posting, recruitment, interviews, and hiring. We fashion. On one occasion, when the quote system were able to recruit an excellent candidate for wasn’t working, Adam let us know there was a delay KUSM–W. She did all of this while taking on and provided updates as he received them on when additional responsibilities and duties. Leona is a we could anticipate the quote. Thank you Adam for dedicated and hardworking employee. I am glad that the awesome service you provide to RHES. We I get to work with her. appreciate you! - Steve Charles, Medical Sciences - Laurie Scott, RHES
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Kris Roudebush Standardized Patient
Kris is a dedicated and hardworking individual. During all of the transition in the Standardized
Patient Program, Kris has stepped up to the plate. She has taken on a leadership role and kept the SP Kurt Konda Program running smoothly. She has worked extra hours, including nights and weekends, to prepare the PMPH center for the medical students. Kris is dedicated, organized, and efficient. She also has the ability to problem solve as technical issues arise. She is a great Kurt Konda has put his figurative running shoes on, team member and I am thankful for her. and it is impossible for him to take them off! Kurt - Steve Charles, Medical Sciences has led a couple of very complex projects recently, one with the Kansas Health Institute and Pew Charitable Trust regarding a health impact assessment for a projected casino in southeast Jera Teselle Kansas. This has been an extremely time-intensive project that has also been hampered by the HR finickiness and funkiness of the Kansas legislature! Kurt has also lead several projects with Judy Johnston and the United Methodist Health Ministry She has gone above and beyond in assisting with the Foundation. Kim Moore, the director of the transition from contract workers for Standardized foundation, told Judy Johnston that Kurt was such a Patients to part-time employees. She has made sure joy to work with! He mentioned that Kurt is always that all documents, processes, and paperwork were pleasant, he presents information thoroughly, and completed and that all SPs received their paychecks always returns back to the drawing board willingly on time. Jera's commitment and hard work allowed when additional questions arise. It is such a joy to for the third-year students to have SPs for their June see Kurt lead these projects so beautifully. I love CSA. seeing Kurt be such a (Jay) Star! - Steve Charles, Medical Sciences - Dr. Elizabeth Ablah, PMPH
4th Fact Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on the Fourth. Adams and Jefferson died on the same day within hours of each other in 1826.
Page 13 Introducing the Class of 2014 Jamie Ball Andy Patton Hometown: Eureka, Kan. Hometown: Prairie Village, Family: Debbie (mother), Kan. Keith (father), Kelsie (sister) Family: Bailey Roberts (fiancée), Leon Patton (dad), When and how did you Connie Patton (mom), Emily first get interested in and Natalie Patton (sisters) medicine? I first became interested in When and how did you medicine when I had a severe first get interested in athletic injury where the medicine? doctors believed I would I read a book titled never walk again. It was the doctors and physical “Mountains Beyond Mountains” the summer before therapists who never gave up on me and tirelessly my first year of college. researched therapies and procedures to help me walk again that made me desire a career in medicine. What field of medicine are you leaning toward? What field of medicine are you leaning toward? Family Medicine - Internationally. I am eyes wide open at this point in my medical education. I have always been interested in pediatrics Whom do you most admire, or who is your and surgery, but I am still open to anything! hero, and why? My hero is Jesus Christ, for reconciling me to God Whom do you most admire, or who is your through his death on the cross. hero, and why? The person I admire the most is my grandfather, Jack What is one interesting fact or unusual trait Downing. He is one of the hardest working individuals about you? that I know and lives his life according to his faith, I want to be a medical missionary, and serve people in compassion, and honesty. He is a genuinely selfless a really poor part of the world. man who always goes above and beyond to help others and would do anything for those around him without ever expecting anything in return. He has taught me countless life lessons and has provided me with an individual to model my life after.
What is one interesting fact or unusual trait about you? One interesting fact about me is that I am a four-state NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick champion.
4th Fact The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men from 13 colonies.
Page 14 National Library of Medicine Traveling Exhibit on Display in Farha Library
“The Henkel Physicians: A Family's Life in Letters” features the National Library of Medicine's collection of the family correspondence of a remarkable family of doctors in 19th century Virginia. The letters document the working lives of the Henkel physicians as they share medical cases, professional rivalries, and the experience of the Civil War. Visit the exhibit website for additional details.
The exhibit is on display in the Farha Medical Library now through July 28. You may also view the full Henkel letter archive online.
Summary and images courtesy of the National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health.
4th Fact
The 1996 blockbuster film “Independence Day” starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman was originally slated to be released on Memorial Day with the title “Doomsday” to avoid 4th of July movie competition.
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Page 15 Career Opportunities
Faculty Staff
Family and Community Pediatrics ASA Medicine General Pediatrician Standardized Patient Pool Clinical Scholar General Pediatrician Student Services Coordinator- Geriatrician (2 FTEs) Neonatologist (PT) Financial Aid Pediatric Diagnostic Cardiologist Student Services Coordinator Internal Medicine Pediatric Endocrinologist Ambulatory Care/General Internal Pediatric Intensivist PMPH Medicine (3 FTEs) Pediatric Pulmonologist Post doctoral Fellow Cardiologist (2 FTEs) Dermatologist (2 FTEs) PMPH Psychiatry Endocrinologist (2 FTEs) Epidemiologist PRN Research Nurses and Techs Endocrinologist (2 FTEs) Research Assistant Gastroenterologist (2 FTEs) Psychiatry Research Nurse Hematologist/Oncologist (2 FTEs) Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Hospitalist (5 FTEs) Child & Adolescent Psychologist Public Affairs Infectious Disease Specialist (3 FTEs) General Psychiatrist Coordinator Infectious Disease, Chief Geriatric Psychiatrist Neurologist Neurologist Office of Research Pulmonary/Critical Care (2 FTEs) Senior Scientist/Director of For more information, contact Leona Rheumatologist (2 FTEs) Mid-Continent Center for Johnson, HR, ext. 3-2615, or Outcomes and Health Services [email protected]. For a OBGYN Research complete and up-to-date listing, click Chair, Department of OBGYN Scientist—Mid-Continent Center for on JOB VACANCIES. Outcomes and Health Services Orthopaedic Surgery Research Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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