Current Issue
Drexel Med Monitor
Thursday, September
2, 2010
News and Events
Library Tip of the Month: EndNote
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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
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
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images that persist today
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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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