Welcome NEW INTERNS, RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS
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Welcome NEW INTERNS, RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS
Graduate Medical Education WALTER REED DOM GME Snapshot Department of Medicine Walter Reed Bethesda JUNE/JULY 2015 - a monthly (or so) and evolving snapshot of GME news & highlights OFTHEPEOPLEBYTHEPEOPLEFORTHEPEOPLE of dom gme highlights Welcome NEW INTERNS, RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS THE INTERNS ARE HERE—ALL 27 OF THEM “Congratulations to everyone on a successful start to the year! New PGY1s hit the wards, ICU, ER, and clinic seamlessly. New PGY2s & PGY3s stepped up as leaders and mentors to keep everything running smoothly. Thank you for such strong work!” - Sakai Internal Medicine Portal 3, 2, 1 ACTION - The new interns have arrived and are excited to be here and seeing patients. Heard recently on the IM program's anonymous "Instafeedback Line: “I'm pretty sure I saw some interns literally running from patient room to patient room on 3c...July 1st is awesome.” Please welcome the new Interns. To help get better acquainted, here is a link to the photo roster (Thanks to Marc Barredo): https://learning.usuhs.edu/x/ gjXQgQ NCC-IM BECOMES "Quad-Service" For the first time ever this month, NCC-IM became "Quad-Service" with a new AF preliminary year intern here now along with a USPHS rising 3rd year resident in the program. Rite of Passage to the Medical Community - New Interns Trying on the White Coats IM Holds Successful and Enjoyable Intern Orientation This year's new internal medicine intern orientation was truly groundbreaking. This was the first year where a joint IM/TY intern orientation for wards was implemented to help increase productivity and unit cohesiveness between our two training programs. This was the first year that the lovely new USO building was utilized to create a more comfortable learning climate. This was the first year where a scavenger hunt was implemented, both for the hidden curriculum of team building, as well as to orient many interns from medical schools around the country to the beauty, culture, history, and experiences of our nation's capital. In small groups, during the Intern Orientation, Interns discussed and applied key points made by CAPT (ret) David Marquet’s in his TED Talk http://tedxtalks.ted.com/ video/TEDxScottAFB-DavidMarquet-How, to medical situations they could anticipate in the coming years. Key phrases LT Ben Vipler highlighted included: “Train for critical thinking, not compliance” and “deliberate action vs. reaction.” was the main concept introduced by Marquet in the TED talk. The Director of IM Residency, CAPT Bill Shimeall, reinforced that to the new Interns of 2015-2016 by explaining how “this [IM Residency] program is your program” and giving several examples of how Residents took control of their Residency program by identifying areas for improvement and by providing solutions, making major contributions and improvements the program. “To be a leader…we need to give control, not take control” Click here to view current and past publications of Walter Reed DOM GME , including DOM GME Snapshot, ImmunoNEWS, Chief of Medicine Weekly Update, and The Reeder highlights IM Holds Successful and Enjoyable Intern Orientation cont. During a discussion around making rounds and leadership, CPT Adam Barelski recommended Reading - Why Hospitals Should Fly: The Ultimate Flight Plan to Patient Safety and Quality Care by John J. Nance Photo right: Small group discussions during intern orientation related to potential scenarios. Photo left: The new Chiefs of Residents huddle during small group discussions at Intern Orientation. LT Ben Vipler and CPT Adam Barelski planned and ran an engaging and beneficial Intern Orientation for our 27 new Interns. We are very fortunate and grateful to have two such dedicated and talented Chiefs. Rising PGY1s Scavenge in Style! Rising PGY1s Partake in Scavenger Hunt As part of orientation for internal medicine, new PGY1s divided into groups and went on a “Tour de DC,” competition to find the most listed items in the DC, metro area. Some of the highlights to find and photograph (with at least one team member in the group) were MAJ Walter Reed’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery, embassies (the winning team visited 46), Bao Bao the panda at the National Zoo, and the local sports stadiums for the Redskins, Capitals, Nationals, and DC United. Also, any team that was able to get a picture with POTUS with proof of date got an instant 100 points. The Tour culminated with a rooftop barbecue at the residence of Navy Chief Resident LT Ben Vipler where prizes were given to the winning team of 5 (Stacey McClintick, Chase Foy, Andrew Miller, Ross Humes, and Joe Maciuba). Now there will be no excuse this month when asked to “print an echo report” or “direct your patient where to get compression stockings;” finding the locations where to do these tasks was worth 2 and 3 points respectively! Dermatology Resident Graduation Awards We are very proud of our Residents, Fellows, and Staff and of the accomplishments they have achieved this year. Thank you for all of your hard work, curiosity, and dedication, and best of luck to the graduates at their next duty stations! Awarded the COL (ret) Lenard Sperling Award for Clinical Excellence CPT Christopher D. Lowe (PGY-4 and first Chief Resident for the 2015-2016 academic year) Staff Award nominated by our Residents: The Golden Cryac Award for Teaching Excellence (2015) LCDR Joshua Kentosh CPT Nathaniel Miletta: Awarded at the 2015 NCC Graduation for the General Graves B. Erskine Award . The General Next Duty Stations for Dermatology Graduates: Graves B. Erskine award is presented annually to the outstanding resident and fellow as determined by a selection committee. These awards are sponsored by Mrs. Graves B. Erskine in the name of her husband, General Graves Blanchard Erskine, who served in both World War I and World War II. He commanded the 3rd Marine Division in Iwo Jima and the 1st and 3rd Marine Division at Camp Pendleton and later served as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. MAJ Luke Bloomquist- Ft Hood, Texas CPT Hannibal Eccles- Ft Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska CPT Martin Harris- Ft Campbell, Kentucky CPT Nathanial Miletta- Civilian Fellowship LtCol Marsha Mitchum- Andrews AFB LCDR Jerry Yuan- Cherry Point, NC 2 June/July 2015 Walter Reed DOM GME Snapshot highlights check it out LAMPOON On June 6, the Residency celebrated an outstanding year at the Bethesda Woman’s Club of Bethesda with a traditional annual Lampoon (and counter-Lampoon). The videos broke new ground in dramatic and technical excellence, and several Residents and Faculty received additional recognition, including: 2014-2015 Internal Medicine Residency Awards Outstanding Graduating Resident CPT Michael Dore Subspecialty/Service Awards for Residents: Heme-Onc - Platinum Jamshidi Award for performance and enthusiasm for hematology & oncology presented by MAJ Mary Kwok and LTC David Van Echo to CPT Ryan Haley Colleagues, The Air Force has agreed to list NCC-IM (one start) on the 2015 Health Professions Education Requirements Board (HPERB). This is very exciting and I wanted to thank the NCC and Dr. Curtis for supporting this request. Bill Shimeall, IM PD GI - Brown Finger Award for performance and enthusiasm for gastroenterology Presented by MAJ John Betteridge to MAJ Ted Bridges POSITIVE PATIENT STORY Dr. Julie Chen presented the resident continuity clinic awards: RADM John Eisold Award for superior performance in outpatient medicine by a Navy Resident – LT Christa Eickhoff and LT Michael Dore CPT Zach Junga receives Intern of the Year Award Outstanding Teaching Resident CPT Jack Hutter Resident Researcher of the Year CPT Jen Masel AIR FORCE ADDS NCC-IM AS TRAINING SITE Dr. Kurt Kroenke Award for superior performance in outpatient medicine by an Army Resident - CPT Blair Glasgo The Internal Medicine Residency Award for Excellence in Subspecialty Medicine Education went to the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Department (Subspecialty Education Coordinator LCDR Andrew Philip) Brian Cuneo Award Most Dedicated Resident CPT Blair Glasgo Another great example of putting patients first: “This comment is being specifically placed to commend Army Captain Gilda Bobele MD. (Internal Medicine Resident). My patient encounter with her was one of the most positive experiences I have ever had with a healthcare provider. She went above and beyond the call of duty through not only her mastery of medicine, but in her ability to connect with me as a patient on a personal level to help me through a deeply stressful period in my life. If this comment reaches her superiors I sincerely hope that you appreciate what a talented young doctor you have at your disposal.” SAVE THE DATES State of the Department Led by Dr. Nations, new trainees and staff will be introduced. DATE: Friday August 14, 12001300 in Clark Auditorium Fellowship Forum for Program Directors and Administrators Thursday, July 30, 1200-1300, in Bldg 19, Shore Conference Room 1118 Intern of the Year CPT Zachary Junga IM RESIDENCY FACULTY Do you want to know what’s going on in the residency? Sign up for SAKAI Fellow Teacher of the Year LT Geoff Cole (Cardiology) http://tinyurl.com/IMaccountrequest Sakai, if you don’t get it,...you DON’T GET IT. Fellow Mentor of the Year LCDR Andrew Letizia (ID) LCDR Andy Philips shown with CAPT (sel) Nations, SN Vogdes, and HM3 Macanas Outstanding Teaching Attending John Betteridge, MD (GI) Mentor of the Year CDR Patrick Young (GI) 3 Kudos to the Lampoon organizing committee LT Zoe Marinides, LT Laura Gilbert, CPT Blair Glasgo, and LT Julia Cheringal for an outstanding venue and event! ADMINISTRATIVE TIPS Don’t use Expedia or similar booking sites for hotels If you share a hotel room split the bill instead of 1 person submitting for both If you cannot update vouchers, it may mean JAVA is not working - ask IT (2956300 Ext 1) to update JAVA. June/July 2015 Walter Reed DOM GME Snapshot highlights Congratulations INTERNAL MEDICINE GRADUATES 2014-2015 has been a banner year for Team Walter Reed Bethesda Internal Medicine. Successes for our housestaff abound, with some notable achievements being a transition to a 4+1 block schedule and presentation at local and nation conferences such as Chest, APDIM, National ACP as well as many others, which were highlighted in previous publications of Snapshot. Graduation Awards Most recently, at the National Capital Consortium Graduation Ceremony held June 19, 2015 at Strathmore Hall in Bethesda, a strong contingent of Walter Reed Bethesda Department of Medicine Residents, Fellows, and Faculty received recognition as special awardees, earning 9 of the 12 possible designated awards: MAJ John Betteridge, Gastroenterology Faculty, was voted by the intern class to receive the Outstanding Faculty Award, given for the most outstanding physician, teacher and role model and based on the physician’s demonstrated abilities as a clinician instructor, counselor and mentor. LT Michael Dore, IM PGY3 Resident, was voted by the intern class to receive the Lieutenant Neil Holland Award, presented annually to the Walter Reed house staff member who best exemplifies excellence in teaching and humanitarianism, ability as a clinician, instructor, counselor and mentor. LTC Joshua Hartzell, ID Staff and IM Residency Associate Program Director, received the Staff Physician Teacher of the Year Award, given to the Walter Reed Faculty member by a committees of program directors and house staff members who best demonstrates the attributes of a knowledgeable, accomplished clinician, a dedicated and tireless instructor, and a principled, compassionate leader. LCDR Melissa Butts, Rheumatology Fellow, received the General Graves B. Erskine Award, presented annually to one resident and one fellow demonstrating outstanding academic performance as determined by a selection committee. To view LCDR Butts Letter of Commendation https://learning.usuhs.edu/x/WcI3Ei LT Alison Lane wins Intern of the Year award for the entire command (Note: photo was taken at Maryland ACP her 2nd place clinical vignette podium) LT Alison Lane, IM Intern, received the Outstanding Intern Award, given for the Walter Reed intern among more than 120 peers judged to have the best academic performance, compassion for patients, and outstanding interpersonal skills. 4 MAJ Robert Walter, Sleep Medicine Fellow, received the Major General Lewis A. Mologne Award, given to the physician in training who best exemplifies MG Mologne’s commitment to the care of patients with a deep sense of loyalty to country, the US Army and fellow soldiers, whiles showing the greatest respect for truth, honesty and dedication to the practice of medicine. (See photo of MAJ Walter under Research and Academic Success – Pulmonary) LTC Josh Hartzell received Teacher of the Year Award MAJ (P) Joseph Cheatham, Gastroenterology Associate Program Director, and CAPT (sel) Timothy Whitman, Infectious Disease Program Director, received both Lieutenant General Claire L. Chennault Awards, presented to two teaching staff who best demonstrate overall excellence, professional medical expertise and personality traits of innovativeness, fairness, leadership and tenacity in the face of adversity. June/July 2015 Walter Reed DOM GME Snapshot highlights Congratulations INTERNAL MEDICINE GRADUATES At the ceremony 17 Internal Medicine Residents graduated and will travel this summer near and far to care for our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines as internists. INTERNAL MEDICINE— CPT Melanie Acevedo Valle – McDonald Army Health Center, Fort Eustis, VA as a staff internist CPT Adam Barelski – WRNMMC Chief of Medical Residents, 2015-2016 (photo, second from left, shown receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal) MAJ Ted Bridges – Fort Belvoir Community Hospital as a staff internist (photo, third from left, shown receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal) LT Michael Dore – Naval Hospital Guam as a staff internist (photo, fourth from left, shown receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal) LT Christa Eickhoff – WRNMMC as a staff internist and hospitalist (photo, fourth from right, shown receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal) LT Jeffrey Eickhoff – WRNMMC as a rheumatology fellow CPT Derek Forsthoefel – WRNMMC as a staff internist (photo, third from right, shown receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal) 5 CPT Brian Foster – 168th Medical Battalion at Camp Red Cloud in Area I, South Korea as a staff internist (photo, second from right, shown receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal) LT Allison Gould – CBMU3, San Diego, CA (SeaBees) CPT Blair Glasgo – WRNMMC as a staff internist and hospitalist (photo, top left, shown receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal) LT William (Tony) Lewis – Camp Lejeune (FMF) CPT Camellia Hernandez – WRNMMC as an allergy and immunology fellow CPT Nathan Hutter – WRNMMC as an infectious disease fellow LT Christie Joya – WRNMMC as an infectious disease fellow LT Donovan Mabe – WRNMMC as a pulmonology critical care fellow LT Alex Gutweiler – Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA LT Meredith Lütz – Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Pensacola, FL (Flight Surgery) LT Zoe Marinides – Naval Undersea Medical Institute (NUMI), Groton, CT (Undersea Medicine) LT Andrew Peacock – Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Pensacola, FL (Flight Surgery) CPT Jennifer Masel – WRNMMC as an infectious disease fellow LT John Peters – Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Pensacola, FL (Flight Surgery) LT Brian Park – CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Center, Great Lakes, IL as staff internist CPT Stephen Savioli – General Medical Officer, MFO TF Sinai south camp, Egypt LT Tyrone Robinson – WRNMMC as a staff internist LT Benjamin Wilson – Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Pensacola, FL (Flight Surgery) LT Benjamin Vipler – WRNMMC Chief of Medical Residents, 2015-2016 (photo, far right, shown receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal) While many of our internal medicine interns are remaining for continued IM training, we would like to recognize our outstanding interns who will be leaving to serve in the field or fleet as General Medical Officers: We look forward to hearing about the successes, achievements and memories you will make in your new assignments! Bravo Zulu. Fair winds and following seas. CAPT Bill Shimeall June/July 2015 Walter Reed DOM GME Snapshot PULMONARY / SLEEP MEDICINE AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE— DAVID HOSTLER (Pulm/CCM Fellow) WINS THE ROBERT A. PHILIPS CLINICAL RESEARCH AWARD Robert Allan Phillips MD (July 16, 1906 in Clear Lake, Iowa[1] – September 20, 1976)[1] was a research scientist during World War II who developed battlefield methods to evaluate hemoglobin levels using specific gravity saving many lives. This method is used in blood donor clinics to determine whether a person is healthy enough to donate blood. Continuing in the Navy his research turned to cholera where he spearheaded the efforts of Naval Medical Research Unit Two to develop a cure for the disease. He evaluated the course of the disease and developed the protocol for rehydration used today which has saved millions of lives. His research lead the Lasker Foundation to award him a prize in 1967. In his retirement, he collaborated with the University of Washington and the Chinese Government doing research in kidney failure again using hydration as a solution in remote areas of China where dialysis was not available. Residents Present at National Sleep Medicine Conference… (Sleep's CHEST equivalent) PCCM fellow CPT Billy Londeree and CPT Patrick Smith both presented posters at the meeting [29th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS)]. They did an excellent job, and Dr Smith even got interviewed and had a story written about his project, “Some Sedative Hypnotics Not Ideal for Predicting Low-Arousal Threshold”:http://tinyurl.com/DrSmithInterview research and academic success To view the full abstract referred to above: Eszopiclone versus Zolpidem for Polysomnograph” Authors: Londeree, W. A.·Sheikh, K.·Andrada, T. F.·Hostler, J. M.·Khramtsov, A. N.·Holley, A. B. https://learning.usuhs.edu/x/4WoRpK To view the full abstract referred to above: Nonbenzodiazepine Sedative Hypnotics Reduce The Occurence Of The Low Arousal Threshold Phenotype Of OS, Authors: Smith, P.·Forsthoefel, D.·Sheikh, K.·Bridges, E.·Andrada, T.·Hostler, J.·Holley,A.B. https://learning.usuhs.edu/x/QNu8HD This award was for the Airflow Pertubation Device (APD) project that could not have been completed without CAPT (s) J. Nations' support during his time here. There were multiple other team members involved, including Karen Sheikh, Teotimo Andrada, Ray Irvine, Andrea Pham, Daniel Ephrem and Tina Blythe. This was very much a team effort, led by Dr Walter. Sleep Medicine fellows and Vin Capaldi and Matt Rodgers also presented projects. Please congratulate all involved. Aaron Holley Chief of Sleep Medicine CPT Shannon Wood (Internal Medicine—photo above) also presented a poster at the national sleep conference in early June: “Does positive airway pressure adherence reflect medication compliance?” Authors: S. Wood, K. Sheikh, R. Walter, M. Rodgers, V. Capaldi, C. Lettieri. She did an outstanding job - there was A LOT of traffic at her poster so I know she generated interest. DR. ROB WALTER WINS AASM 2015 YOUNG INVESTIGATOR Two Winners from 3rd Annual IM Residency QI Poster Fair Q I R C Title: "High value cost conscious care: An intervention for the reduction of unnecessary diagnostics" Members: Brett Sadowski, Derek Forsthoefel, Shannon Wood, Ben Wilson, Jimmy Fisher, Alison Lane; Faculty Mentor: Dr Chin Hee Kim Title: "Improving Annual Hemoglobin A1c Testing through PCMH Diabetic Champions" Members: Laura Gilbert, Pitter Hogan, Jace Mattingly, Allison Gould, Chioma Umeh; Faculty Mentor: Dr Timothy Krohe Rob Walter (left) accepting an award from the President of the AASM - Dr Timothy Morgenthaler from Mayo Clinic. The presentation generated a lot of interest in the command, including a request by MG Clark to have these presented at the Board of Directors meeting. AWARD: PCCM Fellow CPT Londeree presents at AASM 6 Abstract: “Correlation between Respiratory Resistance Measurements and Apnea-Hypopnea Index.” (Note: these are the results of the QIRC article, “Great Turnout” in May’s Snapshot). June/July 2015 Walter Reed DOM GME Snapshot research and academic success INTERNAL MEDICINE AND UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES – IM Residents and USUHS Students present at DC ACP Residents meeting at Georgetown. Congratulations to the Students and Residents on your presentations representing Walter Reed / Uniformed Services University at the DC Regional ACP Resident Abstract Competition at Georgetown University on Saturday, 30 May. Our presenters and awards included: Research/Process Improvement Podium Submission: Title: “Block 4+1 Scheduling in Ambulatory Clinic: Effects on the Internal Medicine Resident Continuity Clinic Experience” Authors: Nicholas Fiacco, MD (PGY2) and Julie Chen, MD (GIM Staff) SECOND PLACE PODIUM RESEARCH Vignette Podium submission: and Timothy Krohe, MD (GIM Staff) – CLINICAL 2nd PLACE POSTER Title: “Pneumatocele as a Consequence of Bronchoscopy” Authors: John Greenwald, Title: "A Curious Case of a Black EsophaMD (PGY1), Sarah Petteys, MD (Pulm/CC gus" Authors: Patrick Coleman (USU MS4), Fellow) Ryan D Haley, MD(PGY2) and Brian Cohee, MD (Pulm/CC Fellow) Vignette poster submissions: Title: “Hemoglobin SC Disease and Multiple Title: "More Stubborn than Congress: A Organ Dysfunction Syndrome” Authors: Case of Difficult to Eradicate h. Pylori Infec- Jeffrey Spiro (USU MS4), Laura Gilbert, tion" Authors: Blake Cirks (USU MS4), Mi- MD (PGY2) and Rose Ressner, DO (ID Staff) chael Dore, MD (PGY3), and Todd Gleeson, MD MPH (USU ID Staff) CLINICAL 1st PLACE A special thanks to the resident, fellow POSTER and faculty mentors for these abstracts as well as our three Walter Reed volunteer Title: "A Case of ETOH-Induced Pain in Lym- judges for the event: Dr. Joanne Chang, phoma" Authors: Daren Yang, DO (PGY1) MD, FACP, Dr. Chris Tracy, MD, and Dr. Casey Flanagan, MD RHEUMATOLOGY – Dr. Melissa Butts (Graduating Fellow in photo below) was selected as podium winner at the Rheumatism Society of the District of Columbia 13th Annual Rheumatology Fellows Forum, for her research titled Characterization of epitopes identified with cerebral vasculature injury.” Melissa was also selected for the poster presentation for the case titled “Critical Mass – A Severe Presentation of Crowned Dens Syndrome, for which Ryan Jones (current IM PGY3) was also involved. JUST PUBLISHED GASTROENTEROLOGY— RHEUMATOLOGY – Congratulations CPT Pence on your recent publication (9 JULY) in the ACG Case Reports Journal! Rheumatology staff MAJ Chris Tracy and LTC Jess Edison, Rheumatology PD, (below) recently co-authored a book chapter: Tracy C and Edison J. “Intra-articular Corticosteroid Treatment of Inflammatory Joint Diseases” Local Treatment of Inflammatory Joint Disease: Benefits and Risks, 1st ed. Ed. W.U. Kampen and Manfred Fischer. Springer International Publishing Switzerland. 2015. http://preview.tinyurl.com/TracyEdisonChapter Esophagogastric Fistula Caused by an Angelchik Antireflux Prosthesis, Authors: Mark M. Pence, DO, Mark Hubbard, MD, Manish B. Singla, MD, and Patrick E. Young, MD Abstract The Angelchik prosthesis is an antireflux device that was popular in the 1980s for treatment of refractory gas-troesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We present a patient who developed a gastroesophageal fistula 17 years after Angelchik prosthesis placement. The incidence of late complications continues to grow, and clinicians should consider device malfunction in patients with history of Angelchik placement presenting with abdominal symptoms. To read the entire article: https://learning.usuhs.edu/x/MKIqbY Thank you LCDR Manish Singla and CDR Pat Young for your mentorship in this case, and for LT Mark Hubbard your efforts! 7 LCDR Butts receives the General Graves B. Erskine Award, shown with MAJ Tracy and LTC Edison June/July 2015 Walter Reed DOM GME Snapshot LT Hogan, LCDR Chiaruttini and CPT Masel Conduct Civil-Military Operations Aboard USNS Comfort comfort corner U.S. Naval Hospital Ship COMFORT “ACAJUTLA, El Salvador (June 22, 2015) – [LT] Patricia Hogan, a native of St. Louis, Mo., and an internal medicine physician... examines a patient at a medical site established at the Centro Escolar Lisandro Larin Zepeda in support of Continuing Promise 2015.” (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Paumen/Released) http://tinyurl.com/PatriciaHoganUSNSComfort LT Patricia Hogan—El Salvador “COLÓN, Panama (June 4, 2015) [LCDR] Robert Chiaruttini, a native of Paoli, Penn., and internal medicine physician assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Md., examines a patient at a medical site established at the Instituto Benigno Jimenez during Continuing Promise 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Cannady/Released)” http://preview.tinyurl.com/RobertChiaruttiniUSNSComfort LCDR Bob Chiaruttini CP15 – Panama “HATTIEVILLE, Belize, (April 15, 2015) – Army [CPT] Jen Masel, a native of Bethesda, MD...examines a patient at the Hattieville Government School, one of two medical sites set up for USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) medical personnel to provide services during Continuing Promise 2015.” (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Paumen/Released) http://tinyurl.com/JenMaselUSNSComfort Saving Lives on the World's Biggest Hospital Ship By Samantha Bresnahan, for CNN Updated 4:35 AM ET, Thu July 9, 2015 “Kingston, Jamaica (CNN)With more than 700 medical personnel, 5,000 units of blood and 12 operating rooms, it is one of the largest trauma facilities in the United States. What sets it apart from most others is that it just happens to float. This is the USNS Comfort, which, along with its sister ship, the Mercy, is the largest hospital ship in the world. The twin ships are actually oil tankers-turned-floating hospitals -each the height of a 10-story building and the length of three football fields.” To read more, including interviews of staff aboard the ship, and to see some fantastic photographs, click on http:// www.cnn.com/2015/07/09/health/usns-comfort-hospitalship/index.html CPT Jen Masel CP15 Photo – Belize 8 June/July 2015 Walter Reed DOM GME Snapshot education well-deserved recognition Medical Improv course improves GME interpersonal communication skills using a novel methodology of improvisational theater techniques. Andrea Creel, MSW, Clinical Skills Educator working at Val G. Hemming Simulation Center http:// simcen.usuhs.edu at USU, teaches the Medical Improv Advanced Communication Course. Andrea and her team have run the Medical Improv course for a total of 4 sessions, 3 of which have included GME learners, and one which was run for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner students at USUHS. Each course is limited to 10 participants to ensure that all learners have ample opportunity to practice all of the exercises and "I found that the basic skills in the course. rules of improv are all very useful for patient Medical Improv is an advanced and family encounters." communication skills training using a novel methodology of improvisational theater exercises. The course consists of five, two -hour sessions, and is available for NCC residents, fellows, and attending level physicians. Medical Improv was created by Katie Watson at Northwestern University, and has been used successfully in improving interpersonal communication skills in medical learners for almost a decade. The course builds interpersonal communication skills as well as increases self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to think on one’s feet. It is helpful both for learners who may be struggling with interpersonal communication skills as well as for learners who would like to refine and expand the skills they "I really enjoy already possess. Please click here improv. I https://learning.usuhs.edu/x/Ps9vCA learned about to read a published article by Katie myself through Watson which gives a more detailed the course; I am description of the course and the able to think on origins of this learning methodology. my feet better." "I learned how to communicate with another person using several techniques that might enhance the relationship." They hope to offer the course again sometime this fall. Anyone who is interested in the course for themselves or their residents/fellows is welcome to email her at [email protected]. She can also be reached at 301 295-8132 (direct). GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES Under the leadership of Sarah Cantrell, Kimberly Adams and colleagues, our very own Darnall Medical Library awarded FEDLINK Small Federal Library/Information Center of the Year, FY14 Darnall Medical Library, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was awarded the Library of Congress FEDLINK “Small Library/ Information Center. Darnall Medical Library is recognized for dedicated library leadership in support of quality patient care and health education. By embedding a clinical librarian into the inpatient internal medicine and pediatrics teams, the library gave providers the rapid ability to identify esoteric drug interactions, radiologic procedures and other up-to-date guidelines. With the combination of evidence-based medical teaching and online medication resource sites, librarians organized and presented an array of electronic resources into customized web portals with the latest data and information.” support the readiness and care of the Uniformed Services and their families. ”Visit the Darnall website, and you will quickly see why the Darnall team, including Sarah Cantrell, who supports the Department of Medicine, received this well-deserved recognition. You will find a very user-friendly website of useful resources, including journals, databases, books, drug information, EBM Resources, mobile Resources, specialty portals, and more. Cantrell created a specialty portal for Internal Medicine that includes selected journals, eBooks, and databases that are important to this specialty: http://wrnmmc.libguides.com/internal_medici ne Another illustration of their exemplary and continued support to our Residents and Staff –Cantrell joins morning rounds with Internal Medicine ward teams in order to support clinical decision-making at the point of care. She helps the team answer a variety of clinical questions as they arise, using evidence-based medicine resources such as Essential Evidence Plus, ClinicalKey, UpToDate, and quality journal articles http://loc.gov/today/pr/2015/15-065.html found via PubMed. Additionally, Cantrell provides literature search An article was also written up in the support for clinical and research Journal with a photo of senior offi- projects and also participates in cials and Darnall Medical Library journal clubs. staff re-dedicating the library (located in building 1, third floor) in Sarah Cantrell, MLIS, Clinical LibrariFebruary following renovations: an, can be reached at O: http://preview.tinyurl.com/Darnall-Journal 301.295.2603 |M: 240.472.7598, The library’s mission is to “provide quality information and services to [email protected] To Share DOM GME News and Highlights, Please Contact Sean M. Lynch, Self-Declared Supreme, Editor-in-Chief, [email protected], (301) 319-4399 9 June/July 2015 Walter Reed DOM GME Snapshot
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