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Emory at Grady Professional Development Newsletter

Volume 5, Issue 2, Spring 2024

 

Congratulations, Grady Team! 

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Congratulations to Carlos del Rio

Congratulations to Carlos del Rio (medicine) on his recent achievements. Carlos received the Emory Medal. Also, he has been named Chair of the Department of Medicine beginning Sept. 1.

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Kimberly Manning receives the Spirit of Atlanta Award

Kimberly Manning (medicine) was recognized by Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman as a pillar in the community who impact the lives of people not only in Atlanta but also across the country. She was awarded the Spirit of Atlanta award for her role in inspiring other women, girls and all.

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Jada Bussey-Jones awarded the Distinguished Medical Achievement Award

Jada Bussey-Jones (medicine) was awarded the Distinguished Medical Achievement Award by the Emory University School of Medicine Alumni. This award is conferred upon an individual who has achieved distinction in research, teaching, medical practice, or administration in an academic or public institution.

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Nanette Wenger featured in American Heart Association article

Nanette Wenger (medicine) is highlighted for her career spanning seven decades. Her numerous contributions to cardiovascular medicine are spotlighted, including her recognition that heart disease behaves differently in women than in men. Read article.

 

Welcome Dean Wong

Sandra Wong, MD, MS, has joined Emory as the new dean of the School of Medicine. She is an international leader in surgical oncology, specializing in the management of soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancers, and a globally recognized health services researcher. Wong previously served as chair of the Department of Surgery at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and professor of surgery in the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Read more.

 

Emory at Grady Advocacy Collaborative Learning Community Meeting

Date: April 29

The Emory at Grady Advocacy Collaborative Learning Community will meet on April 29. This meeting will include a presentation on the importance of advocacy as a core component of your role as a clinician by Tracey L. Henry (medicine). Shub Agrawal (medicine) will also describe the key role of storytelling in clinician advocacy efforts. Faculty, learners, and staff with an interest in advocacy are encouraged to attend. Register.

 

Emory at Grady Education Collaborative Learning Community Meeting

Date: May 7

The Emory at Grady Education Collaborative Learning Community will meet on May 7. This meeting will include a presentation on educational assessment by Katie Gielissen (medicine). Lakshmi Tummala (medicine) will also share lessons learned and tips about qualitative research. Faculty, learners, and staff with an interest in education are encouraged to attend. Register.

 

Diversity and Inclusion Week

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Dates: May 20-24

Registration for this year’s Diversity and Inclusion Week is now open. This year’s theme, From Being to Belonging, seeks to advance the results from last year’s Diversity Engagement Survey (DES) which showed an increased demand for a better sense of belonging among our School of Medicine community. Join us for engaging lectures that showcase the incredible DEI work our remarkable community does year-round, cultural activities, an art gallery, a SOM Block Party and much more. Register.  

 

2024 National Doctors' Day 

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Congratulations to all of the Emory at Grady faculty recognized during Doctors' Day. View recognitions.

 

FOB 20-Year Celebration 

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April 8 marked the 20-year anniversary of the Emory Faculty Office Building. Faculty from throughout the years joined the celebration to commemorate this special occasion.

 

Thank a Resident Day 

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Thank a Resident Day is a special day that takes place each year in February to show gratitude and appreciation for resident physicians and fellows and their integral role in the healthcare team.

 

Events

Communicating your Science to the lay World

April 19 | Zoom

 

Mock FCAP Review Session

April 24 | Zoom 

 

Clinical Research Bootcamp 201

April 26 | Zoom

 

Advocacy Collaborative Learning Community meeting

April 29 | FOB 101

 

Education Collaborative Learning Community meeting

May 7 | FOB 101

 

WHEA Educators Salon: Leadership Education in the Health Professions: Necessity or Nice To Do?

May 8 | WHSCAB Plaza

 

Documentation Tips to get Credit for Complex Care

May 17 | Zoom 


Diversity and Inclusion Week: From Being to Belonging

May 20-24 | Hybrid

 

Recent Publications by Emory at Grady Faculty 

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Perioperative Health Care Among Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: JACC State-of-the-Art Review

In this review, Modele Ogunniyi (medicine), Abimbola Faloye (anesthesiology), and others summarize existing literature and highlights disparities in cardiovascular perioperative health care.

 

Four years after COVID became real, the world's more divided

Read this opinion piece, featuring Carlos del Rio (medicine). 

 

Current Inpatient Screening Practices for Sexual History and STIs: An Opportunity to Seize

This study by Holly Gooding (pediatrics) and others describes the current practice of sexual history documentation and sexually transmitted infection among adolescents admitted to a pediatric hospital medicine service.

 

Contemporary Management of Blunt Splenic Trauma in Adults: An Analysis of the Trauma Quality Improvement Program Registry

Tarek Hanna (radiology and imaging sciences), Randi Smith (surgery), and others evaluate the effectiveness of management strategies for blunt splenic injuries in adult patients.

 

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