2025 Maternal Health Awareness Day Event, A Shining Success | |
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This year's Maternal Health Awareness Day was led by hosts Archana Pradhan, MD, FACOG, professor, interim chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, and associate dean for clinical education, and Gloria Bachmann, MD, MMS, professor and associate dean, Women's Health. Both brought their enthusiasm and passion to the podium and the camera when they were interviewed by WMBC, a local television studio based in West Caldwell, NJ.
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy arrived to begin the program. She delivered a hopeful message from the Governor's office regarding its work that has reduced infant and maternal mortality rates in the state. In addition, she promised that her office will fast track their initiatives this year to accomplish their goals before Governor Phil Murphy leaves office in 2026.
The First Lady's remarks were followed by a special panel on critical maternal health issues; the panel was moderated by Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD, who managed a discussion among four experts in their fields. They were Ru-fong Cheng, MD, FACOG, the director of women's health innovations from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Ruchira Sharma, MD, FACOG, assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at RWJMS; Naveena Yanamala, PhD, associate professor of medicine, section chief of clinical research and AI innovation at RWJMS; and Padmini (Mini) Murthy, MD, MPH, MS, FAMWA, FRSPH, professor and global health certificate director from NY Medical College School of Health Sciences and Practice and NGO representative of the American Medical Women's Association to the United Nations.
Topics included simple ways to become active in supporting countries and communities that need maternal health support, the importance of long-term care after delivery for all mothers who are at risk for potential cardiac complications, and the use of AI to improve maternal health.
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In the News: SIM Lab Training Brings Theory into Practice | |
As a fourth-year medical student, Colleen Donovan, MD, faced a pivotal moment during a course that introduced her to a simulated scenario: working with a team to save a patient in cardiac arrest. It was a powerful “gut check.”
“I remember being terrified, realizing that some day, maybe soon, I would encounter a critically ill patient, and the only thing standing between that patient and death would be my skills,” said Dr. Donovan, director of the simulation program at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Donovan also serves in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Read the full article here.
| Dean Amy P. Murtha Recognizes Staff and Faculty at Award Ceremony | |
Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD, hosted the Dean's Leadership Awards and Employees of the Month for 2024 on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Dean's Leadership Awards are presented annually to staff leaders who have gone above and beyond to support the mission areas in which they work. The EOM recognition is a monthly award for those whose contributions have profoundly impacted the RWJMS community.
The photos below include the recipients of both awards.
Read more about the Employee of the Month recognition program and the winners/nominees here.
| Dr. Suhayl Dhib-Jalbut Appointed to Executive Position at RWJBarnabas Health | |
Suhayl Dhib-Jalbut, MD, professor and joint chair of the Department of Neurology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, has been named senior vice president of neurology and co-leader of the neuroscience service line at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health.
Dr. Dhib-Jalbut will provide strategic vision and leadership, while enhancing the recruitment, retention, development and support of diverse and outstanding clinical and research faculty, educators and staff. He will continue his university roles in addition to his new opportunity.
Congratulations, Dr. Dhib-Jalbut!
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AI Tools for Rutgers Faculty, Staff, and Students | |
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A number of tools with AI capabilities are now available.
Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini: These AI assistants (or "chatbots") can assist you in writing, planning, and brainstorming. Logging in with your Rutgers credentials will prevent these tools from using your information to train the models, thereby protecting university data.
Grammarly: Now with AI features that allow you to use AI prompts to suggest or recommend improvements in your writing.
Zoom: Introducing Zoom's personal assistant, AI Companion 2.0. It offers tools to generate meeting summaries and tasks, provides recaps, and enables post-meeting queries.
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Rutgers Day Registration Open Until Feb. 17
Rutgers Day will be held on Saturday, Apr. 26, and the time is now to register and take advantage of an opportunity to showcase your outstanding work to more than 90,000 visitors. Applications are due no later than Feb. 17.
To learn more and submit your program, visit the Rutgers Day Website. Click on "Program Provider Resources" and log in with your NetID. You will find program guidelines, a submission form, a webinar with tips for creating an engaging event, and marketing assets and tools. We hope to see you there!
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MLK Steward of the Dream Award Presented to Dr. Denise Rodgers | |
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Denise V. Rodgers, MD, FAAFP, vice chancellor for interprofessional programs at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, now Rutgers Health, was named "Steward of the Dream” for embodying the vision of the late Martin Luther King Jr. The award is presented annually to leaders for their contributions to the African American community and community members of the greater Newark area.
In a new Q&A, Dr. Rodgers explains her approach to solving health inequities – and how she uses anger as a secret weapon.
Read the full article here.
| Kacie Barry Receives the Tara Hansen Foundation Scholarship | |
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Kacie Barry, a fourth-year student at the medical school who plans to study to be an obstetrician/gynecologist, was awarded the Tara Hansen Foundation Scholarship during the Maternal Health Awareness Day celebration on Friday, Feb. 24.
Each year a third- or fourth-year medical student specializing in OB/Gyn receives scholarship funding in memory of Tara Hansen and the work of the Tara Hansen Foundation to increase maternal health awareness in hopes of improving maternal healthcare in the United States.
Barry sent a heartfelt thank you after the event. Among the many things she expressed was her commitment to making a meaningful contribution to maternal health awareness as she enters her residency in Ob/GYN. She said, "I hope to honor Tara's memory by truly listening to each of my future patients and empowering them to use their voices throughout the pregnancy and postpartum experience."
From left to right: Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD; Kacie Barry:
and Patricia M. Hansen, MA, representing the Tara Hansen Foundation
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From Pons to Pee: Insights and Innovations in Neuro-Urology
Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 7 - 8 a.m.
The Department of Urology Grand Rounds will feature Raeesa Islam, urology resident at the medical school. For virtual access, join Zoom meeeting here (password: 443802) or contact Theresa Cuozo.
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Pathway for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Improving the Patient Experience
Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 8 - 9 a.m.
The Department of Urology Grand Rounds will be presented by Ji Hae Park, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Urology. For virtual access, join Zoom meeeting here (password: 443802) or contact Theresa Cuozo.
The Current Approach to Obesity in Children
Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 8 - 9 a.m.
The Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds will be presented by Svetlana Ten, MD, associate professor of pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. For virtual access, join Zoom meeting here (password 696867) or contact Maricel Quinones.
Multiple Limb Amputee Rehabilitation
Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 4 - 5 p.m.
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds will feature Heikki Uustal, MD, associate clinical professor at the medical school and medical director, prosthetic/orthotic team, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. For virtual access, join Zoom meeting here or contact Dr. Jaclyn Joki.
For more information on upcoming CME events, contact Paul F. Weber, MD, RPh, MBA, associate dean, Continuing Medical Education.
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Social Media Post of the Week | |
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A New Study Links Sugar-Sweetened Drinks to Millions of New Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases -- Christoph Buettner, MD -- WDC TV News, Food and Wine
Rutgers Study Finds POCUS Reduces Hospital Stays and Costs -- Partho Sengupta, MD -- Axis
Study Links Divorce to Genetic Predispositions For Psychiatric Disorders -- Jessica Salvatore, PhD -- Psychiatric Times
Q&A: Coffee, tea may impact memory, cognition, motor function related to Alzheimer’s -- Auriel A. Willette, PhD -- Healio
Do you know your neighbors? Why connecting with them can help combat loneliness and make you feel safe and supported. --Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research -- Yahoo!Life
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