Campus Tidbits

The OPP Fellows' Clinic at each campus has reopened! They will incorporate updated policies and procedures to decrease the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for staff and patients. In Utah, the clinic is located in the Medical Office Building in Suite 102 across the street from the campus. Appointments are available for students on Mondays and Fridays from 8-11am and can be scheduled at utfellows@ rvu.edu. In Colorado, the clinic is located within Rocky Vista Health Center and is available for appointments on Mondays. Call the clinic at (720) 875-2880 to make an appointment.

In June, two representatives of the RVUCO chapter of Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) attended the virtual SOMA Summer House of Delegates. Jonathan Evers, OMS II, President of the SOMA chapter, and Jeffrey Edwards, OMS II, National Liaison Officer, were invited to represent RVU and their fellow student doctors. "There were many resolutions approved at this session that will either be adopted as official SOMA policy or communicated directly with the AOA!" said SD Evers. Here are some of the key resolutions that were approved:

• Encouraging the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and American Medical Association (AMA) to publicly support federal policy (U.S. Code §1498) that would improve insulin affordability;

• Joining the National Call to Action to address the effects of Climate Change on National Health; • Lobbying the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) to adopt a single licensing exam for DO students;

• Advocating through SOMA for increased Medication Assisted Training (MAT) waivers for medical students.

The Primary Care Podcast is the creation of Ross Tanick, OMS III. The latest episode is with Mark Andersen-Nissen, a doctor of physical therapy who discusses how he works with primary care providers to carry out the best possible care and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and chronic disorders. This is a fun, inter-professional discussion about how the two related fields overlap, how they are distinct, and how to work together to benefit patients. Find it on any podcast platform and be sure to subscribe!

Amanda Brooks, PhD, Director of Research, gave an inspiring presentation at the Women in Research event on June 25th, which was co-hosted by the RVU-SU American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) Club and Medical Research Club. She presented to approximately 30 participants on the multiple ways for women to get involved in research opportunities at RVU. She also shared her personal experiences with biases and struggles as a woman in the medical research world, providing helpful tips for navigating a path to success amid the various roadblocks commonly encountered by women. "Dr. Brooks truly led a presentation that both captivated and empowered her audience," said Holly Bagot, Administrative Assistant for the MSBS Program. "Dr. Brooks is a true advocate for gender equality and the advancement of women in research. Her words resonated with each member of the audience and every female left feeling a little more confident in their pursuit of both future research and career opportunities in the medical field."

Ian George, PhD, Associate Professor of Structural Medicine, completed his one-year term as Chair of the Faculty Senate. To honor his service, Dr. Clyde Jensen carved a gavel and lamp (pictured at right) from 150 million-year-old sandstone, which is found in Southern Utah. Dr. Jensen will be taking over as Chair for the next year.