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Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Library Tip of the Month: EndNote New Features in Version X4
Opening Reception for the Dorothy Mann Center for Pediatric and Adolescent HIV
Discovery Day Poster Presentation Abstracts Due September 10th
Women's Health Fair Save the Date
2011 Coulter Foundation Translational Research RFP
Computer Tip of the Week
Media Review

Library Tip of the Month: EndNote New Features in Version X4

Do you manage research literature files with EndNote software? The latest upgrade, version X4, is available for download from IRT's software site.

New features give you the ability to:

  • Automatically create a reference from a PDF, and attach the PDF to the reference
  • Search contents of attached PDF files
  • Add wildcards within search terms
  • Quick Edit tab on main library window, for easy reference editing
  • Add hyperlinks between in-text citations and the bibliography

    Try our EndNote video tutorials and EndNote help blog 

    Have questions about EndNote or any other library topic? Please call:

    Hahnemann Library: 215-762-7184
    Queen Lane Library: 215-991-8740

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    Opening Reception for the Dorothy Mann Center for Pediatric and Adolescent HIV

    You are invited to an opening reception for the Dorothy Mann Center for Pediatric and Adolescent HIV at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.

    Thursday, September 16, 5 p.m.
    Nelson Pavilion (next to Ronald McDonald House), South Wing
    3601 A Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
    Directions

    5
    6:30 Wine and cheese reception (hors d'oeuvres) and silent auction
    6:30 Ribbon cutting ceremony
    6:45 Stroll to the DiGeorge Auditorium for the formal program

     

    Basic ticket: $25
    Friend: $50
    Advocate: $100
    Silver Sponsor: $250
    Gold Sponsor: $500
    Platinum Sponsor: $1000
    Tickets are fully tax-deductible, less $10, the fair-market value of attending the event.

    RSVP and purchase tickets.

    For the amount, please select "other" and type the amount in the space provided. Enter "Dorothy Mann Center" in the special instructions section (also please indicate "attending" and number of people, or "not attending" in the same section).

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    Discovery Day Poster Presentation Abstracts Due September 10th

    Thursday, October 7
    Queen Lane Campus

    Discovery 2010, the annual day of research at Drexel University College of Medicine, is accepting abstracts. This all-day event of intellectual pursuit and discovery is organized to celebrate the basic and clinical research accomplishments of the graduate, medical and undergraduate students, clinical research coordinators, post-doctoral fellows and residents associated or affiliated with the College.

    It is anticipated that more than 300 posters will be presented on topics as diverse as inflammation, infectious diseases, molecular and cell biology, cancer, neuroscience, cardiology and genomics. The morning session is dedicated to individual poster presentations, followed in the afternoon by platform presentations of selected abstracts.

    Submit a poster to the Discovery submission webpage.

    Abstract submissions for poster presentations are due September 10.

    Pharmacological Chaperones: Protein Stabilization as a Therapeutic Approach for the Treatment of Protein Conformational Diseases

    Presenter and keynote speaker: Gregory Petsko, D.Phil., professor of biochemistry and chemistry, Brandeis University, and adjunct professor, Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

    For more information, go to the Discovery web page, email Angelo Milone, or call 215-991-8403.

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    Women's Health Fair Save the Date

    Wednesday, September 29, 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
    Rotunda at Liberty Place

    College of Medicine physicians will be available at the health fair to answer your questions, with at least ten departments represented.

    Please email Brenda Wills with any questions or suggestions you may have.


     

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    2011 Coulter Foundation Translational Research RFP

    We are pleased to announce the start of the 2011 Coulter Foundation Translational Research proposal process. The timetable for proposal submissions, evaluations and presentations, as well as details on required forms and previously funded projects, can be found at http://www.biomed.drexel.edu/new04/Content/Translational_Research/Coulter/guidelines.cfm

    For more information, please contact Monika Jost, Ph.D., Coulter Foundation College of Medicine Research Coordinator, Drexel University College of Medicine.


     

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    Computer Tip of the Week

    Easily change the case of text in Microsoft Word.

    Change the Case of Text
    1. Select the text you want to change.
    2. On the "Format" menu, click "Change Case."
    3. Click one of the following options:

  • Sentence case (first letter of first word capitalized, the rest lower case)
  • lowercase (all letters lower case)
  • UPPER CASE (all letters capitalized)
  • Title Case (all initial letters capitalized)
  • tOGGLE cASE (switch capitals to lower case, and vice versa)

    Undo Automatic Capitalization
    To undo automatic capitalization, click "Undo Automatic Capitalization" the AutoCorrect Options button. To display the AutoCorrect Options button, mouse over the letter that was automatically capitalized.

    Format Text as Small Capital Letters or as All Capital Letters
    1. Select the text you want to format.
    2. On the "Format" menu, click "Font," and then click the "Font" tab.
    3. Select the "Small caps" or "All caps" check box.

    Create a Large Dropped Initial Capital Letter

    1. Click the paragraph that you want to begin with a "drop cap," a large dropped initial capital letter. The paragraph must contain text.
    2. On the "Format" menu, click "Drop Cap."
    3. Click "Dropped" to keep the letter in the paragraph or "In margin" to move the letter to the margin.
    4. Select any other options you want.

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    Media Review

    August 31, 2010: Drexel University College of Medicine was mentioned in the article "$1.85 Million Grant Explores New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis" published by Science Letter magazine.

    August 31, 2010: Drexel University College of Medicine was noted in the article "Recent Studies from University College Add New Data to Neurochemical Research" published by Life Science Weekly and Science Letter magazines.

    August 30, 2010: The College of Medicine's Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM
    ) program was featured in the press release "National Leadership Program Names New Class of Fellows" published by 7x7 Health News.

    August 30, 2010: David Stein, M.D., assistant professor, Department of Surgery, and founder and director of Mini-Medical School, along with Peggy Lee, program coordinator, Mini-Medical School, were highlighted in the article "Mini Med School Summer Camp Offers Opportunities for Aspiring Physicians" published by Eastside News.

    August 27, 2010: Diane Magrane, M.D., professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and director of the College of Medicine's Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program, was noted in the article "Research Conducted at University College Has Provided New Information about Academic Medicine" published by Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week and Drug Week magazines.

    August 27, 2010: Drexel University College of Medicine was mentioned in the article "Breast Cancer Award Goes to AGH Surgeon" published by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

    August 24, 2010: Drexel University College of Medicine was noted in the article "Provider Agreement for Hahnemann University Hospital, NJ Insurer" published by the St. Louis Business Journal.

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    Grand Rounds and Seminars

    Anesthesiology Lectureship
    Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds
    Humanities Grand Rounds
    Family, Community, & Preventive Medicine Lecture
    Psychiatry Grand Rounds

    Anesthesiology Lectureship

    Tuesday, September 28, 5 6 p.m.
    New College Building, Geary Auditorium B
    Reception to follow.

    Perioperative Myocardial Infarction After Noncardiac Surgery

    Presented by:
    P.J. Devereaux, M.D., Ph.D., FRCP (C), McMaster University

    This lecture is fourth in the series and will discuss the most common major perioperative vascular complication along with its incidence, monitor for, prevention and management.

    RSVP by September 7 to Gerry Young at 215-255-7344.


     

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    Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds

    Wednesday, September 9, 8 a.m. noon
    New College Building, Room 2105

    Case Conference
    Presented by:
    Colin O'Dea, M.D., administrative resident, Department of Emergency Medicine
    8
    10 a.m.

    Job Search
    Presented by:
    Edward Ramoska, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine
    10
    11 a.m.

    The Ethical & Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare
    Presented by:
    Sister Megan Brown, RSM, vice president, Mission & Values, Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
    11 a.m.
    noon

    Target Audience: Emergency medicine faculty, residents and medical students

    Educational Objectives
    Case Conference: Perform an effective, yet timely, evaluation of a chief complaint presenting to the Emergency Department utilizing history, physical examination, and ancillary tests and studies. Analyze the information obtained and assemble a differential diagnosis of the chief complaint and choose the most likely one. Describe a treatment strategy for the chief complaint and respond to changes in the patient's condition by altering that plan. Practice performing an "oral board" type of case presentation.

    Educational Objectives
    Grand Rounds/Summer Core Curriculum: Recognize and describe the presentation of acute illness and injury to the Emergency Department. Review and summarize the epidemiology of acute illness and injury. Update and inform the physician about therapeutic options available for the treatment of acute illness and injury. Characterize and debate controversies in the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injury.

    Educational Objectives
    M&M: Describe and assess the evaluation and management of a recent patient who was treated in the Emergency Department. Critique the acute care decision-making in an attempt to uncover any medical errors, and discriminate between human, communication, technology-based, and systems-based factors that may lead to an adverse outcome. Update and inform the physician about diagnostic and therapeutic options available for the evaluation and treatment of that illness. Characterize and debate current controversies in the diagnosis and treatment of the acute illness.

    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: Drexel University College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1-6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
    . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    AOA: This program is eligible for 1-6 credits 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: Drs. Edward Ramoska and Colin O'Dea, and Sr. Megan Brown have no commercial relationships to disclose.
    Planning Committee Members: Drs. Daniel Mullin, Edward Ramoska, and Mark Saks have no commercial relationships to disclose.


    This activity is supported by departmental funds.

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    Humanities Grand Rounds

    Tuesday, September 7, 1 1:50 p.m.
    Queen Lane, Auditorium B

    From Hippocrates to the House of God: Portrayals of the Physician in Art and Literature

    Presented by:
    Division of Medical Humanities, and Rhonda Soricelli, M.D., adjunct assistant professor, Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine

    The visual and literary arts not only reflect but also help shape the social, political and cultural perceptions of our time. Beginning with 16th-century engravings of the physician portrayed as God, as Angel, as Man and as Devil
    images that persist today this illustrated presentation will explore portrayals of the physician in Western culture, contributing to a better understanding of contemporary attitudes toward medicine and tensions within the patient-physician relationship.

    Lectures are open to faculty and staff. For further information, please contact Roseann Bilardo at 215-991-8464.

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    Family, Community, & Preventive Medicine Lecture

    Friday, September 10
    10 Shurs Lane (Manayunk), 3rd floor Conference Room

    11 a.m.
    Why Behavioral Medicine?
    Presented by:
    Flo Gelo, D.Min, NCPsyA, associate professor, Department of Family, Community, & Preventive Medicine

    2 p.m.
    Common Pediatric Musculoskeletal Conditions
    Presented by:
    Brad Sandella, D.O., assistant professor, Department of Family, Community, & Preventive Medicine

    3 p.m.
    Hyperlipidemia
    Presented by:
    Donna Ott, D.O., assistant professor, Department of Family, Community, & Preventive Medicine

    Please contact Doris Rowley at 215-215-967-1632 with any questions.

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    Psychiatry Grand Rounds

    Thursday, September 9, 12:30 p.m.
    Friends Hospital, Scattergood Auditorium
    4641 Roosevelt Boulevard

    Controversies Related to Treatment of Bipolar Depression

    Presented by:
    Daniel Z. Lieberman, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

    This session will be video-conferenced to New College Building, 245 N. 15th Street, Room 17308, Northwestern Human Services, 27 E. Mt. Airy Avenue, and Queen Lane Dean's Conference Room.

    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. Grand Rounds is free and open to students, residents, faculty and staff.

    Educational 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.

    For additional information, contact Angel Eberhardt 215-831-4053.

    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: Drexel University College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
    .
    AOA: This program is eligible for 1 credit in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    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: Dr. Lieberman was on the Glaxo Smith Kline speaker's bureau. He will support his presentation and clinical recommendations with the "best available evidence" from the medical literature.

    Grand Rounds is being funded by the Department of Psychiatry.

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