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Fall 2015 University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies GLOBAL REACH UNDERSTANDING LGBT HEALTH LEADERS ON CAMPUS JULIO FRENK TAKES THE HELM fall 2015 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SIMULATION HOSPITAL contents AT THE SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Join us as we build our future. Marina Alvarez, Rosa M. Lamazares- features Romero, Yolanda Mancilla, Maria Padron, and Ginny Pickles Disparities Research Goes Global UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS 12 Minority undergraduates spend a summer gaining experience and Vice President for Communications inspiration toward becoming scientists. Jacqueline R. Menendez, A.B. ’83 Assistant Vice President for Campus Crusaders Communications and Marketing 18 Improving the lives of college students, particularly those at the University Todd Ellenberg of Miami, is a priority for many SONHS faculty and students. Editorial Director Opening Doors to LGBT Health Meredith Camel, M.F.A. ’12 22 SONHS researchers are furthering the school’s mission to improve the health of all people—no matter what they look like or whom they love. Design Director Scott Fricker Art Director Lisa Kuehnle departments Production Manager Angie Villanueva, A.B. ’12 Leadership Cover Illustration 2 Lisa Kuehnle Dean’s Message Heartbeat is published twice a year 3 by the School of Nursing and Health Vital Signs Studies (SONHS) and the University of 4 New UM President Julio Frenk • Student services gets a new assistant Miami Office of Communications and dean • Twist on interprofessional safety course • Understanding Marketing. Heartbeat is distributed to Overtown • STTI Beta Tau chapter grows • Spotlight on superb alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the preceptor • New post-master’s in mental health nursing • SONHS SONHS. Reproduction in whole or in named HSHPS member • Delivering care in the D.R. part without permission is prohibited. Postmaster and others, please send change Student Profile of address notification toHeartbeat , 11 Sarah Downs School of Nursing and Health Studies, P.O. Box 248153, Coral Gables, Florida, Faculty Updates 33124; telephone 305-284-3666. 28 Welcoming new faculty and honoring leaders Contributions of articles and artwork are WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION, SIMULATION SAVES LIVES welcome, but Heartbeat accepts no responsibility for unsolicited items. 30 Honor Roll Faculty Profile OOM The comments and opinions expressed 33 R in this magazine do not necessarily Martin Zdanowicz OOM reflect those of the University R of Miami or the staff of Heartbeat. Class Notes URGICAL Copyright © 2015, University 34 Good news from SONHS graduates S of Miami. An Equal Opportunity/ PERATING Affirmative Action Employer. Alumni Profile O 36 Sharah Herise Kittles, B.S.N. ’13 EDICAL UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS 15-013 M NIT U AB ARE L C KILLS S NTENSIVE I 12 18 22 For further information on ways to help us reach our goal, please contact: Karissa L. Grasty, Assistant Dean, Advancement (305) 284-1563 ● [email protected] leadership dean’s message UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI School of Nursing and Health Studies Breaking New Ground at the U and Beyond ADMINISTRATION FACULTY Nilda (Nena) Peragallo Montano, Laura D. Albuja, D.N.P. Linda Mays, D.N.P. Dr.P.H. Assistant Professor of Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Welcome to the fall 2015 issue This edition of In this issue Dean and Professor Patricia Amado, Ph.D. Yui Matsuda, Ph.D of Heartbeat. As this issue goes to press, Heartbeat shines the we also profile Doris Noel Ugarriza, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Clinical Assistant Professor I am thrilled to announce the long- spotlight on faculty our new UM Vice Dean and Professor M M awaited groundbreaking on November and students who E president, Brian McCabe, Ph.D. L Debbie Anglade, Ph.D K Victoria Behar Mitrani, Ph.D. T R Research Assistant Professor E Assistant Professor of Clinical 12 of the School of Nursing and Health are demonstrating B Dr. Julio Frenk. Associate Dean for Research and O R the Ph.D Program, and Professor Rossana Bizzio, M.S. Greta Mitzova-Vladinov, D.N.P. Studies’ new state-of-the-art Simulation leadership in research Given our Martin M. Zdanowicz, Ph.D. Lecturer and Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Assistant Professor of Clinical and Interim Associ- Hospital. and service to our school’s unwav- Associate Dean for Health Studies and ate Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program Professor of Clinical Patricia Larrieu Briones, D.N.P. I am hoping to see all of our communities, from the ering commitment Anne E. Norris, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Clinical SONHS family at the ceremony, UM campus to the global to national and interna- Mary Hooshmand, Ph.D. Professor Associate Dean, D.N.P. Programs and Rosina Cianelli, Ph.D. including our alumni. Whether you arena. Our cover story reports on health tional health care education, Assistant Professor of Clinical Brenda Owusu, D.N.P. Associate Professor have been with us since the beginning disparities research initiatives that practice, and science, we are especially Assistant Professor of Clinical Johis Ortega, Ph.D. of our rich 67-year history, or you are enabled minority undergraduates from proud and excited to welcome a Associate Dean for Master’s Programs and Global Nichole Crenshaw, D.N.P. Linda M. Parker, D.Sc. Initiatives, and Associate Professor of Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical and Research Assistant Professor a recent graduate preparing to lead the our programs and other South Florida transformative global health leader Director, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse of President Frenk’s caliber to the helm Mary Mckay, D.N.P. Practitioner Program Andrew Porter, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Nursing Undergraduate Assistant Professor of Clinical “ Our budding scientists are part of the U. Programs and Associate Professor of Clinical Joseph De Santis, Ph.D. The news, feature stories, and Sean Kilpatrick, M.S.Ed. Associate Professor Carmen Rosa Presti, D.N.P. Assistant Professor of Clinical of the generation that will address, profiles shared in this issue are really Assistant Dean of Student Services Diego Deleon, M.D. just some highlights of all the successful Marina Alvarez, B.S. Senior Lecturer Deborah J. Riquelme, Ph.D. and ultimately eliminate, health Executive Director, Operations and Research Assistant Professor of Clinical work being done at all levels by our Karina Gattamorta, Ph.D. dedicated teachers and researchers, Zuny Fernandez, B.S. Research Assistant Professor Anthony (Tony) James Roberson, Ph.D. inequities in the 21st century.” Director, Budget Associate Professor of Clinical students and alumni, preceptors and Juan Gonzalez, D.N.P. Marta M. Medina, M.S.Ed. health professions through the 21st institutions to spend last summer community partners—whether on the Assistant Professor of Clinical Deborah Saber, Ph.D. Associate Director, Graduate Admissions Assistant Professor of Clinical century, please join us in celebrating working with some of the world’s UM campus, in the local community, Rosa M. Gonzalez-Guarda, Ph.D. Deborah Salani, D.N.P. this momentous achievement. I look brightest minds in health care research. or on the national and global stage. Associate Professor ADVANCEMENT Assistant Professor of Clinical forward to standing with all of you Our budding scientists are part of I hope you enjoy the issue! Shayne Hauglum, Ph.D. Jill Sanko, Ph.D. as we witness the birth of this revolu- the generation that will address, and Karissa L. Grasty Assistant Professor of Clinical Assistant Dean, Advancement Assistant Professor tionary facility for health care ultimately eliminate, health inequities Melinda Jenkins, Ph.D. Kenya Snowden, D.N.P. education. I extend my heartfelt in the 21st century. Nilda (Nena) Peragallo Montano Associate Professor of Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical gratitude to the generous donors who Turn the pages to meet some Dr.P.H., R.N., F.A.A.N. 2014-2015 Laly Joseph, D.V.M., D.N.P. VISITING COMMITTEE Natalia Villegas Rodriguez, Ph.D. have made it possible for us to reach of our faculty members and students Dean and Professor Assistant Professor of Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical *Jayne Sylvester Malfitano, Co-Chair today’s milestone, and I remind all who are developing our understanding Alexis M. Koskan, Ph.D. Goldie Wasman, M.S.N. M. Christine Schwartz, Co-Chair readers that we have not yet attained of health disparities among LGBTQ Assistant Professor of Clinical Lecturer Lisette Exposito, B.S.N. our fundraising goal. Please continue communities, and others who are Kristin N. Levoy, M.S.N. Carole Wilkinson, D.N.P. to participate in the Simulation helping to “build a better U” by leading Pamela J. Garrison, R.N. Lecturer Assistant Professor of Clinical *Thelma Anderson Gibson, B.S.N. Hospital campaign! campus-wide initiatives to address LaToya J. Lewis-Pierre, Ed.D. Jessica R. Williams, Ph.D. sexual violence, racial discrimination, Jacqueline Gonzalez, D.N.P. Assistant Professor of Clinical Assistant Professor Kim Greene, L.C.S.W. and students’ unhealthy behaviors. Joanne Martin, M.B.A. Arthur R. Miller, M.B.A. MISSION STATEMENT Deborah S. Mulvihill, M.S.N. The mission of the School of Nursing and Health Studies is to educate students and Maria Lamas Shojaee, M.B.A. Joan K. Stout, R.N. support faculty committed to excellence in nursing and health science. Through research, Deborah Tedder, M.S.N. education, and practice, the school will create and disseminate health knowledge and David Zambrana, D.N.P. prepare culturally competent leaders to provide safe service to our community, the *Denotes Trustee nation, and the world. 2 heartbeat FALL 2015 FALL 2015 heartbeat 3 ROBERT KLEMM ROBERT vital signs New President Charts a Course to the U’s Next Century The UM School of Nursing and “This is the most intense period of Prior to becoming the University of New Assistant Dean Health Studies has long been a hub for change in the U.S.