Division of General Internal Medicine
Paul W. Seavey Distinguished Lecture (General Internal Medicine)
Occurs every fall. The purpose of the Paul W. Seavey Distinguished Lecturer in General Internal Medicine series is to highlight the role of the internist as a diagnostician, emphasize the importance of the physician-patient relationship, recognize innovative trends in medicine and public health as they relate to the field of ambulatory practice, and inspire individuals choosing to practice within the field of internal medicine. This lecture series provides a forum for scholarly discourse on the practice of medicine and recognizes dynamic leaders at the crossroads of medicine and public health.
2015: "The National Institutes of Health: Undiagnosed Diseases Program and Network." William A. Gahl, MD, PhD
2016: "A Tale of Two Brains: How to Rekindle the Artist Within." Salvatore Mangione, MD
2017: "Presentation Skills for Physicians." Scott C. Litin, MD
2018: "HealthPolicy: Does Evidence Really Matter?" Victor Wu, MD, MPH
2019: "Individualizing Cancer Screening in Older Adults." Louise Walter, MD
2020-2022: canceled due to COVID-19
2023: "Dialogue with the Makers: 'The Only Doctor' Film Screening and Creator Q&A." Karen Kinsell, MD & Matthew Hashiguchi
William T. Branch Jr. Innovations in Primary Care
Occurs every October during Primary Care Week. Dr. Branch is an innovator and pioneer in medical education of trainees and practitioners with a focus on primary care. The purpose of the William T. Branch Innovation in Primary Care Lectureship/Seminar/Series will be to offer innovative, interactive presentations that promote the life-long learning of humanism in medicine, support the development of professional identity, and foster collaborative, collegial relationships among health professionals.
2020: "What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear." Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD
2021: "Realizing Our Potential as Healers: Professional Identity Formation." Dennis H. Novak, MD
2022: "Can We Educate Physicians to be Trustworthy? It Depends." Adina Kalet, MD, MPH
2023: "Social Media and Medicine: Connectivity and Disconnects." Paul N. Williams, MD
Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology
Bettye Rose Connell Lecture
The Bettye Rose Connell Lecture takes place every April.
A lecture series fostering collaboration in scientific and clinical rehabilitation in environment, aging, and dementia. Established in 2009, the Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture series commemorates Dr. Connell’s dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable elders. Each spring, distinguished regional and national researchers are invited to Emory University and the Atlanta VA Medical Center to honor her legacy and promote continued scholarship in this field.
2011: “Environment and Aging Research: Past, Present and Future” - Eleanor "Ellie" McConnell, RN, MSN, PhD
2012: "Am I Where I Want to Be? Impacts of the Long Term Care Environment on the Spatial Behavior of Residents with Dementia" - Margaret "Maggie" Calkins, PhD
2013: "Loss of Mobility is NOT Normal Aging!" - Stephanie Studenski, MD, MPH
2014: "Brain and Exercise" - Art Kramer, PhD
2015: "Caring for Persons with Dementia and Family Caregivers: The State of the Science and Innovative Approaches" - Laura Gitlin, PhD
2016: “Translating Reduced Fall Risks for Older Adults: Real-World Applications” - Neil Alexander, MD, MS
2017: “Technology and Aging: State of the Science” - Alex Mihailidis, PhD
2018: "Preventing Hospital Falls: Balancing Vigilance, Autonomy, Cost, and Gravity" - Ronald Shorr, MD, MS
2019: "Depression and Quality of Life in Late Life Chronic Illness: Findings from the EQUAL Study" - Patricia Parmelee, PhD
2020: "Transforming Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care: Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic" - Nimalie Stone, MD
2021: “COVID-19 and U.S. Nursing Homes: Implications for the Future” - Vincent Mor, PhD
2022: "Keys to Successful Aging" - Joseph Ouslander, MD
2023: "The Role of Technology in Supporting Family Caregivers" - Sara J. Czaja, PhD
2024: "Painting a Bett-r Rose-y Picture: Don't 'fall' for substitutes: 'Know' your surroundings!" - Steven L. Wolf, PhD
Division of Renal Medicine
- Dr. William E. Mitch lecture
- Dr. Juha P. Kokko lecture