Feb. 24, 2023
The latest news and updates from Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD!
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Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is grateful for the commitment of all our residents for providing our patients with the highest quality of care, and for serving as models and mentors to our medical students.
We recognize the strenuous training residents undergo in pursuit of a career in medicine and your unique role of being both a clinician and a learner. Your efforts are valued throughout the medical school and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and our hospital affiliates, and your contributions are essential to our academic health system.
Rutgers Health also extends its gratitude to our residents with a special message being sent throughout the academic health system.
Thank you for your amazing dedication and tireless work!
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Dr. Hudson Contributes to National Report on Improving Veteran Health |
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Shawna Hudson, PhD, professor, Henry Rutgers Chair of Family Medicine and chief of the Division of Research in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, was a member of the committee that drafted a newly released report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, Achieving Whole Health, A New Approach for Veterans and the Nation.
The consensus study report focuses on whole health care, a people-centered, integrated approach that shifts the focus from a reactive, disease-oriented system to one that prioritizes prevention and well-being. The report explores ways to scale and spread and identifies five foundational elements of an effective #WholeHealth care system. It must be people-centered, comprehensive & holistic, upstream-focused, equitable and accountable, and grounded in team well-being.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Samueli Foundation, and the Whole Health Institute commissioned the NASEM to establish a committee to provide guidance on how to fill gaps and create processes to accelerate the transformation to whole health care for veterans, both inside and outside the VA system, and the rest of the U.S. population. The resulting report presents findings and recommendations that provide a roadmap for improving health and well-being for veterans and the nation.
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Study from Dr. Wackym Investigates How to Help Speed Recovery of a Rare Inner Ear Problem |
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Robert Wood Johnson Medical School physician-scientists, led by P. Ashley Wackym, MD, professor and chair, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, developed a test model to enhance understanding of a condition known as “third window syndrome,” caused by an abnormal third mobile window of the inner ear. Normally humans have two of these windows. When a third “window” is present – at birth, after trauma or for reasons that remain unclear – patients can suffer sound-induced dizziness, hearing internal sounds unusually well (one-third can hear their eyes move or blink), and chronic headaches. Patients can also suffer cognitive dysfunction – such as impaired memory, poor concentration, spatial disorientation, slurred speech, out-of-body experiences and crippling anxiety.
Dr. Wackym, Todd Mowery, assistant professor, of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, and other colleagues in the department developed the animal testing model, then studied how the animals responded to pressure and sound stimulation. They found that the large window resulted in similar electrophysiologic findings as observed in human patients with SSCD. They also discovered the bony holes created in the inner ear healed spontaneously, with all hearing and balance functioning returning to baseline.
“This will enable future studies to test SSCD conditions before, during and after recovery — findings that could be applied to human patients,” Dr. Wackym said.
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MFM Faculty, Fellows and Residents Present at National Conference |
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Faculty, fellows and residents in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, presented research from seven studies during poster sessions at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine's Annual Pregnancy Meeting earlier this month.
Presentations focused on research into risks related to eclampsia, cesarean sections, preterm delivery, mental health and postpartum depression, type 2 diabetes, and smoking while pregnant. Presenters included resident Morgan Dunn, MD; fellows Jessica Fields, MD, and Emily Rosenfeld, DO; and faculty members Cande Ananth, PhD, MPH, professor and chief, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Justin S. Brandt, MD, associate professor; Sonal Grover, MD, MPH, assistant professor; and Todd Rosen, MD, professor and chief of the division.
Dean Amy P. Murtha, MD, served on the panel "The Major Leagues: Panel Discussion on Promotion and Pathways to Research" at the meeting, and the division also was part of the MOMPOD trial that was presented at the meeting as late-breaking research, and for which Dr. Rosen is a co-author. |
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Medical School Community Celebrates "Expressions of Me" |
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Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's Office of Faculty and Staff Affairs held its third "Expressions of Me" event this week, celebrating rich culture and traditions of Africa and the Caribbean that included cuisine, authentic clothing, and points of interest.
Funded by a grant from Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, the "Expressions of Me" multicultural series is designed to increase the sense of community at the medical school and RBHS through fairs honoring different global regions.
Join us for the next event on April 25, 2023, as we explore the continent of Europe!
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U.S. News & World Report Expert Opinion Survey to Open Soon; Your Vote Counts!
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The expert opinion survey window is opening soon for the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2023-24 ranking. All physicians who are board-certified in the identified specialty areas are eligible to vote in the Best Hospitals survey, which is conducted by Doximity.
Please be on the lookout for an email from Doximity with a link to your ballot. If you use the Doximity app, you will also receive a notification there.
Adult specialists can vote for up to five hospitals in your area. Pediatric specialists can vote for up to 10 hospitals. Your vote for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) helps the hospital achieve High Performing ratings or national Top 50 rankings (Gold Badges). Both are significant recognitions for your programs. Expert opinion scoring is significantly weighted in the overall program evaluation in the adult and pediatric surveys; last year, RWJUH programs for cancer and gastroenterology/GI surgery increased their reputational scores by increasing voting.
Please help this year by casting your vote via Doximity.com or the Doximity app, and encourage your colleagues at other institutions to vote for RWJUH on their surveys. Thank you for your support! |
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Opportunities to Observe Black History Month |
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The medical school's Office of Inclusion and Diversity has a full slate of events planned in recognition of Black History Month. Scheduled events include a poetry contest; time management and academic leadership workshops; Betsy, Lucy and Anarcha Days of Recognition; and more. An updated calendar of events can be downloaded here. Visit the office's website for additional information about each of the events.
In addition to these activities, Rutgers Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement has released a Spring 2023 calendar with select events and upcoming workshops that are open to the Rutgers community. Learn more here.
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LAST DAY to Register Your Program for Rutgers Day! |
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Today is the last chance to register your department or program to participate in this year's Rutgers Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Busch Campus in Piscataway and the College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in New Brunswick. Past medical school-hosted activities have included robotic surgery demonstrations, Teddy Bear Clinics, Jell-O Brain surgery, and more.
The program submission period closes today, Feb. 24. A NetID is required to access program provider resources. Be sure to visit the Rutgers Day website for updates!
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Female Faculty and Staff:
Please Join Us March 8 for the International Women's Day Retreat!
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I highlight the following Grand Rounds event taking place in two weeks:
The Department of Emergency Medicine's Grand Rounds titled "Building Allyship: Addressing Bias and Microaggressions" will be delivered in hybrid format by Sangeeta Lamba, MD, MS-HPEd, RBHS vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, and vice president for faculty development and diversity, on Wednesday, March 8 from 8 - 9 a.m. in person at the Child Health Institute of New jersey, room 3101; for Zoom details, please contact Nirali Kelly.
Looking further ahead:
The Department of Pediatrics' Systemwide Grand Rounds will feature "Social Determinants of Health: An Upstream Approach," by Hanan Tanuos, MD, FAAP, associate professor; director, Pediatric Primary Care; and medical director, WIC Program, Department of Pediatrics, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, on Wednesday, March 15 from 8 - 9 a.m. Please contact Ashley Henriquez for Zoom details.
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a lunchtime film screening of "Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic" being held virtually on Wednesday, March 22 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Short breakout sessions will follow the film and CME/CNE are being offered. To register and learn more, download the information flier here.
Please note for your convenience and flexibility that hybrid and in-person options have become more widely available for accredited programming to complement virtual platforms.
Feel free also to send me programs that you would like featured with as much notice as possible.
Best wishes!
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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-- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School students -- Patch.com
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