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Dean Schidlow's latest blog entry introduces you to the team members who work inside the Dean's Office.
Visit From the Dean's Desk to read his most recent post and leave a comment if you would like.
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HR Policies Information Sessions
You are cordially invited to attend a College of Medicine HR policies information session. The information sessions will offer a thorough review of those policies that have been revised or are new. All Drexel University College of Medicine policy changes are effective May 1, 2013.
Date and Location
TODAY! Thursday, May 16, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. or 4 – 5 p.m.
Center City, Stiles Alumni Hall - Multipurpose Room
Registration
To register for one of the sessions via Career Pathway, please complete the following steps:
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Log in to DrexelOne
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Select the Employee Tab
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Select Career Pathway under Development & Certifications heading.
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Select Learning
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Select the Events Calendar to register for the session of your choice
Please register if you would like to attend. Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Additional Information
Questions about the HR policies information sessions should be directed to Shannon Camps at sth28@drexel.edu or 215.895.1947.
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CoM-IT Official Notice: Outage for Monthly Maintenance
As a reminder, on Sunday, May 19, between the hours of midnight and noon, CoM-IT will be performing its regularly scheduled monthly maintenance. Please note that all systems will be unavailable for use during this time.
If you have any questions, please contact CoM-IT Technical Support at 215.762.1999.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Lab/Medical Supply Vendor Fair
Date and Location
TOMORROW! Friday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
New College Building, Room 3506-10
University Procurement is hosting a lab/medical supply vendor fair. Please carve some time out of your schedule to come and gather information on the new products that our preferred vendors will display. Refreshments will be provided.
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Advances in microRNA: Implications for Molecular Medicine
Date and Location
Wednesday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
New College Building
Keynote Speakers
Isidore Rigoutsos, Ph.D., professor, Departments of Pathology, Anatomy & Cell Biology; Cancer Biology; and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; and director, Computational Medicine Center, Thomas Jefferson University
Ken Witwer, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Molecular & Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Target Audience
Basic and clinical scientists, engineers, clinical fellows, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and medical students are all encouraged to attend.
Registration
This workshop is free and refreshments will be provided. Please register for this event.
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St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's 23rd Annual Research Day
Date and Location
Friday, May 31, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DiGeorge Auditorium, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Topics Include
Mechanisms of Brain Injury, Genetics of Autism, Neuromuscular Diseases, Decreasing Food Insecurity, Medical Student/Resident Education, Neuroprotection
Schedule
Platform Session, 8 – 9 a.m.
Poster Discussion, noon – 2 p.m.
Posters are available to view from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lower atrium
Refreshments will be provided.
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12th Annual Faculty Development Day
Date and Location
Friday, June 7, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Queen Lane Campus
Topic
Reinventing the Classroom
Presented By
Steven L. Kanter, M.D., vice dean, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Target Audience
All faculty, residents, and administration at Drexel University, Drexel University College of Medicine and other academic campuses.
Additional Information
For more information, contact Tracey R. McCafferty at 215.991.8561 or tmccaffe@drexelmed.edu.
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Third Annual Day of EMS
Date and Location
Wednesday, May 22, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Montgomery County Public Safety Training Center
1175 Conshohocken Road
Conshohocken, Pa.
Presented By
Drexel University College of Medicine and the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Center
About the Event
As part of the 2013 National EMS Week, Drexel University College of Medicine and the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Center have joined forces for the Third Annual Day of EMS. The goal of this event is to provide emergency medicine physicians in training, Philadelphia Fire Department cadets, future paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and first responders with the opportunity to train together, and allow them to become better acquainted with each other's respective roles within the emergency medical service system.
Participants will rotate through different stations, including mass casualty incidents/triage, blast injuries, and hazmat/decontaminations.
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Wellness Wednesday Mini-Massages for Faculty and Professional Staff
Date and Location
Wednesday, June 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Queen Lane Campus, Atrium
Come de-stress and enjoy a mini chair massage, compliments of A Healthier U. Mini-massages are open to all Drexel University College of Medicine faculty and professional staff.
Additional Information
For more information, contact Donna Sandfort at 215.991.8187 or donna.sandfort@drexelmed.edu.
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Security Reminder of the Week
Hidden data could contain sensitive information that you may not intend to share (e.g., hidden tabs or cells in Excel, and text in Word).
- In your open MS Office 2010 document, go to "File" and select "Info."
- Click on "Check for Issues" and select "Inspect Document" from drop down menu.
- In the Document Inspector Window, make sure all checkboxes are selected and click the "Inspect" button.
- Results will show hidden data and other areas of potential risk. Review these results carefully.
- Click "Remove All" to delete the hidden data, where applicable.
Please contact Technical Support at 215.762.1999, or email dmsupport@drexelmed.edu if you have any questions.
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Computer Tip of the Week
Opening Browser History
Do you keep forgetting what websites you were on? Pressing Control + H automatically opens your browser history. From there, you can skim through the websites you have visted in the last three weeks.
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Media Review
Monday, April 29, 2013: Drexel University College of Medicine's Institute for Women's Health and Leadership was mentioned on 6abc for presenting Lisa Thomas-Laury with the Woman One Award.
Thursday, May 2, 2013: Anita Gupta, D.O., Pharm.D., associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, was interviewed by NBC 10 about the use of genetic testing to help predict what pain control methods may work best.
Thursday, May 9, 2013: Drexel Medicine's Convenient Care Center was mentioned on NBC 10 in an article about urgent care centers in Philadelphia.
Thursday, May 9, 2013: Garry Condon, M.D., clinical associate professor, Department of Ophthamology, was quoted by Eyeworld in an article about developments for glaucoma surgery.
Friday, May 10, 2013: Drexel University College of Medicine was mentioned in The Triangle about a new art exhibit that is on display at the new URBN Center Annex.
Friday, May 10, 2013: Ziauddin Ahmed, M.D., professor, Department of Medicine, was quoted in an article on NBC 10 about raising money for the recent tragedies in Bangladesh.
Monday, May 13, 2013: David J. Libon, Ph.D., professor, Department of Neurology, was listed as part of the research team in a press release about a new study showing older adults being misdiagnosed with dementia. The release was published by several news outlets including ABC 12 in Flint, Michigan.
Monday, May 13, 2013: Drexel University College of Medicine was mentioned in the Sacramento Business Journal in an article about the new pathology program at Drexel's Sacramento campus.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013: Ari Brooks, M.D., associate professor, Department of Surgery, was interviewed by NBC 10 about Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo preventive double mastectomy surgery.
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Grand Rounds & Seminars
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
Medicine |
Neurobiology & Anatomy |
Pediatrics |
Psychiatry
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Seminar
Date and Location
Monday, May 20, 1 p.m.
Biochemistry Department Library
New College Building, 11th Floor – Room 11101
Topic
Chromosome Segregation in Meiosis: Violations of Mendel's First Law
Presented by:
Michael A. Lampson, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania
Hosted by:
Karen Berkowitz, M.D., assistant professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
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Medicine Grand Rounds
Date and Location
Wednesday, May 22, 8:30 a.m.
New College Building, Geary Auditorium B
Clinical Case Presentations: DiPalma Conference Room, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Topic
Two Hundred Years of Medical Advances
Presented By
Jeffrey M. Drazen, M.D., editor-in-chief, New England Journal of Medicine; Distinguished Parker B. Francis Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Accreditation Statement
Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Drexel University College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1-2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
This program is eligible for 1-2.5 credit(s) in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association.
Faculty Disclosure Statement
Speakers at continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the audience any financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services. Any conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation and announced to the audience.
Faculty Disclosure
All disclosures will be announced at the beginning of grand rounds.
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Neurobiology & Anatomy Seminar Series
Date and Location
Wednesday, May 22, noon
Michael J. Goldberger Conference Room
Queen Lane Campus, Room 276
Topic
Neuronal Circuit Mechanisms Regulating Adult Neural Stem Cells
Presented by:
Hongjun Song, Ph.D., professor, Departments of Neurology and Neuroscience; director, Stem Cell Program, Institute for Cell Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Hosted by:
Xiaobing Yuan, Ph.D., research assistant professor, Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy
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Additional Information
For more information, contact contact Joy Hudson at 215.991.8401.
Pediatrics Grand Rounds
Date and Location
Friday, May 17, 8:00 a.m.
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Angelo M. DiGeorge Teaching Center, Lower Level
Topic
Multidisciplinary Case Conference
Moderators
Darshita Bhatia, M.D., Blair Dickinson, M.D., and Betsy Maxwell, M.D., chief pediatric residents, St. Christopher's Hospital of Children
Target Audience
Attending physicians, associate staff, referring physicians, fellows, residents, and nursing staff.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to:
- Develop an appropriate diagnostic plan for children who present with various pathologic or developmental symptoms
- Recognize common imaging and pathologic findings in various clinical pediatric disorders
- Describe the current pathophysiologic mechanisms of various clinical disorders
- Develop a suitable management plan for various clinical disorders
Accreditation Statement
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure Statement
Speakers and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing medical education activities sponsored by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).
Faculty Disclosure
The planning committee, moderator, and speaker have no disclosure.
Additional Information
For more information, call 215.427.5159 or visit www.stchristophershospital.com
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Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Date and Location
Thursday, May 23, 12:30 p.m.
Scattergood Auditorium at Friends Hospital
4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia
This session will also be videoconferenced to:
Hahnemann New College Building, 245 N. 15th Street, Room 17308
Queen Lane Dean's Conference Room
Northwestern Human Services, 27 E. Mt. Airy Avenue
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Department of Neurology
Monmouth Medical Center
Abington Memorial Hospital
Topic
The Effects of Violence in Children
Guest Speakers
Drs. Zindadil Gandhi and Marialba Romero, child/adolescent psychiatry residents, Department of Psychiatry
Discussant
William Sonis, M.D., professor, Department of Psychiatry
Target Audience
Drexel University College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry staff, clinical staff at Friends Hospital and clinical staff of affiliate programs, e.g., St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Northwestern Human Services, and Northeast Community Mental Health Center.
Learning Objective
Discuss the major research of importance to practicing mental health professionals and academicians in the fields of psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and the other clinical neurosciences.
Accreditation Statement
Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
Drexel University College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
This program is eligible for 1 credit(s) in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association.
APA (Psychology)
Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Drexel University College of Medicine maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is offered for 1 credit.
LSW (PA SBSWE Licensed Social Workers in PA)
This conference is approved for a maximum of 1 credit hour through a formal co-sponsorship agreement with the Bryn Mawr School of Social Work & Social Research. Bryn Mawr College, as a CSWE accredited school of social work, is an approved provider of continuing education for social workers in PA and many other states.
PSNA (Nursing)
Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Participants will be awarded one (1) credit hour for attending this conference.
Faculty Disclosure Statement
Speakers at continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the audience any financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services. Any conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation and announced to the audience.
Faculty Disclosure
Drs. Gandhi, Romero, and Sonis have no commercial relationships to disclose.
Additional Information
For additional information, contact Angel Eberhardt at 215.831.4053.
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