Updates from the Office of SIMS
In August, the Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine (CSOM) hosted a highly successful, quality event at RVU-CO's Heathcare Simulation Center. The event, which was also broadcasted virtually, included community practitioners, faculty learners, students, Fellows, and interns. It offered hands-on stations to those present on campus. Staff in the Office of Simulation in Medicine and Surgery (SIMS) worked diligently to ensure seamless simulations with task trainers, manikins, and ultrasound units. This conference was orchestrated by David Ross, DO, FACEP, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine. Susan Carter, Director of the Office of SIMS, noted that it may have been the first on-campus event to provide full continuing medical education credits. (Pictured at right) In December, five teams of students competed in a clinical scenario in front of faculty judges. Dr. Ross commended the students for their dedication to expanding their medical education. "Most students would not wish to take this extra obligation on. I hope everyone found the experience educational and beneficial." First place went to Team 1: Allison Stassel, OMS II, Kaitlin Williams, OMS II, and Samantha Santora, OMS II. (Pictured at left)
RVU Exhibits Strong Presence at UOMA and UMA Students in RVUCOM-SU's Academic Medicine and Leadership Track—Adam Berry, OMS II, Lawsen Parker, OMS II, Avery Roe, OMS II, and Cheyenne Wong, OMS II—represented RVU at the Utah Medical Association's (UMA) Annual House of Delegates meeting, serving as Student Delegates. Then, at the annual Utah Osteopathic Medical Association (UOMA), several students presented posters during the conference competition. Colby Adamson, OMS II, and SD Berry, won for their research poster presentation, "Osteopathically Oriented Dissection of the Human Cadaveric Superficial Face." Kevin Seely, OMS II, and Jordan Jones, OMS II, were co-authors on the research. SD Parker also presented his research titled, "Use of Rho kinase inhibitors in Ophthalmology: A Review of the Literature", while SD Jones presented his research titled, "Does Risk of Bias Scoring Impact Meta-analysis of Hypotension during Colonoscopy with Propofol Sedation." Finally, David Crimin, DO, CMD, Assistant Professor of Primary Care, was elected as President of UOMA and started his term in August. "It's great to see our excellent faculty step up and serve in the community and state," said colleague Dr. Ben Wilde.
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