2014 Officers and Board of Trustees
Table of Contents
David Bare, MD President Matt Hollon, MD President-Elect Anne Oakley, MD Immediate Past President J. Edward Jones, MD Vice President
President’s Message: Conflict: A Necessary Step Towards Progress . . . . . . . . . .
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In-Depth Interview: Bradley W. Pope, MD Fly-Fishing: One Physician’s Welcome Respite . . . . 2
Gary Newkirk, MD Secretary-Treasurer Trustees Charles Benage, MD Audrey Brantz, MD Karina Dierks, MD Elizabeth Grosen, MD Clinton Hauxwell, MD Louis Koncz, PA-C Frank Otto, MD Fredric Shepard, MD Carla Smith, MD Brian Tryon, MD Newsletter Editor – Matt Hollon, MD
Medical Education in Spokane: An Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Medical Education: ATP: Doctors Supporting a New Medical School for Washington . . . . .
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Group Health: Health Care Chiefs Weigh the Impact of Patient-Powered Research . . . . . . 9
Membership Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Spokane County Medical Society Summer Cruise Photo Spread . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Community Businesses Making a Difference in the Lives of Children . . 14 Spokane County Medical Society The Message A monthly newsletter published by the Spokane County Medical Society. Advertising Correspondence SCMS Publications Attn: Saraj Bailey 211 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201 509-343-0123 Fax 509-325-3889 Saraj@quisenberry.net All rights reserved. This publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the Spokane County Medical Society. Authors’ opinions do not necessarily reflect the official policies of SCMS nor the Editor or publisher. The Editor reserves the right to edit all contributions for clarity and length, as well as the right not to publish submitted articles and advertisements, for any reason. Acceptance of advertising for this publication in no way constitutes Society approval or endorsement of products or services advertised herein.
New Medical Residency Slots and Transition to New Authority are Significant News for Spokane . . 15
In the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
New SCMS Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Medical Offices / Buildings/Meetings/Conferences/Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Positions Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
“Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” – Chinese Proverb
President’s Message
In-Depth Interview
CONFLICT: A NECESSARY STEP TOWARDS PROGRESS
BRADLEY W. POPE, MD FLY-FISHING: ONE PHYSICIAN’S WELCOME RESPITE
By David Bare, MD
same opportunity for high-quality medical
University. The focus of this collaboration
By Bonny Laughary
welcome respite from the responsibilities of
depth of the lake. Both locations provided
SCMS President
care that meets or exceeds the standard
is to encourage and obtain a consensus
SCMS Accounting Assistant
his position as the Medical Director of the
Dr. Pope and his brother with ample
of care offered to the people of Western
regarding how the universities should move
Eastern Washington/North Idaho District of
opportunities to develop their fly-fishing
Washington. The outcome of the current
forward with medical education in the
Group Health Permanente.
techniques and gain appreciation for the
medical education controversy regarding the
Spokane region, emphasizing the goal of
proposed Medical School and the increase
providing the highest level of quality medical
in number of GME spots available will have
care to the area. The first meeting of this
a significant impact on whether or not this is
group will take place this month.
Most people would prefer to avoid conflict. However, there are times in life when conflict is inevitable and must occur in order to resolve a complex issue. The recent public controversy surrounding
an achievable goal.
Near the center of a lake, a man stands on the deck of a rowboat. The morning air
time spent together on the water, enjoying
is crisp and a slight breeze provides just
Growing up in Moses Lake, Washington, Dr.
enough wind to keep the small boat drifting.
Pope was first introduced to fly-fishing as
Grasping a slender rod in his right hand, he
a teenager by his older brother, nearly ten
After graduating from the University
nature.
arches the pole behind him and with one
years his senior. Dr. Pope’s interest in fly-
of Washington School of Medicine in
Your Medical Society will be working
fluid motion, springs the rod forward as a
fishing was developed as he and his brother
1980, Dr. Pope moved to Charleston,
the University of Washington, Washington
In the past, Greater Spokane Incorporated
diligently, partnering with local businesses
weighted fly shoots toward the water in
together frequented well-known fly-fishing
South Carolina for his Family Medicine
State University, and medical education
(GSI) was instrumental in securing a Medical
as well as Washington State University
front of him, the reel whirring as the line
spots like Rocky Ford Creek and Dry Falls
Residency. As any physician would
in Spokane has been well-documented by
School location in Spokane, understanding
and the University of Washington to
is released. He repeats the motion several
Lake. Rocky Ford Creek, a desert spring
attest, the life of a resident doesn’t
the press and local news. The increasing
the critical role a Medical School would
ensure that the citizens of our great
times, letting his line drift as the fly bobs
stream northeast of Ephrata, Washington,
provide much time for leisure activities,
scarcity of physicians, especially primary
play in obtaining the best possible medical
community receive medical care
and skips along the surface of the lake.
eventually intersects with Moses Lake and
including fly-fishing. He returned
care physicians, in Eastern Washington
care for the community. GSI invested
achieving the highest levels of excellence.
After a while, he sits down and carefully
offers one of the region’s largest rainbow
to Washington after completing his
presents a public health challenge, driving
considerable time, effort, and millions of
Regardless of the numerous differences of
rests his fishing rod in the boat. No bites
trout population. A catch-and-release-only
residency, moving to Spokane. Living in
a significant effort by numerous parties
local dollars to accomplish this feat. Perhaps
opinion regarding how this outcome should
today. He surveys his surroundings. Out
creek, it is also one of the few streams in
Spokane with its proximity to so many
and individuals in the community to develop
as a result of this historical involvement, the
be achieved, I believe that the solution
on the water it is quiet and calm except for
Washington that is designated “fly-fishing
lakes, rivers, and streams, Dr. Pope found
solutions to provide training programs on this
GSI leadership is working with numerous
finally derived from this conflict will move
the occasional lap of the lake against the
only.” Dry Falls Lake, located in Grant
it fairly easy to make time for fly-fishing
side of the state for future physicians. There
local businesses and the SCMS to facilitate
us closer to this goal and ultimately, a
boat. Grasping an oar in each hand, he rows
County north of Soap Lake, is also a well-
once again. Instead of planning major
is a lot at stake in this issue for the people of
a conversation between both the University
brighter future for both medical education
back to shore. For physician Bradley W.
known rainbow trout fishing spot and offers
fly-fishing excursions to locations hours
Eastern Washington; they should have the
of Washington and Washington State
and medical care throughout our region. n
Pope, this time spent fly-fishing provides a
good fishing year-round because of the
away, early on, Dr. Pope developed the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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In-Depth Interview
Medical Education
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE practice of keeping his minimal fly-fishing
Spokane is a convenient trip for an hour
and high winds, Dr. Pope does not fish
gear and a small, one-person raft in his
or two of early-morning fly-fishing before
Rock Lake without a motor attached to his
car so that he can squeeze in a few hours
the start of a busy day.
rowboat. There is only one boat launch at
of fly-fishing if the opportunity arises. Newman Lake, Washington, where he and his wife Michele have a home, is a favorite and convenient fly-fishing spot. Located approximately 12 miles northeast of Spokane, Newman Lake is well-stocked with tiger muskie fish, known as the “fish of a thousand casts,” or otherwise known as a trophy fish. To Dr. Pope, fly-fishing for the elusive tiger muskie is not a pointless endeavor ending in frustration but rather provides a happy excuse to get out on the lake; an opportunity to take some time to experience being outdoors, enjoying the peace and relaxation of being out in nature. Even at times when Newman Lake is busier, Dr. Pope still enjoys the time on the water, even if he spends more time just observing the birds, bugs, and animals of the environment. Medical Lake, located in the West Plains region, is an optimal fly-fishing venue and provides substantial opportunity for observing nature. The managed lake is quiet as motors are not allowed; barbless hooks are also required. For Dr. Pope, Medical Lake’s short distance from
Amber Lake, about 12 miles south of Cheney, Washington, is another preferred fishing location. Stocked annually with both rainbow trout and cutthroat trout, Amber Lake is an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts who enjoy fly-fishing with wet flies. Dr. Pope uses mostly wet flies as opposed to dry flies for fly-fishing. Wet flies are supposed to resemble immature
the southern end of the lake and the rocky terrain and rattlesnakes make the majority of the lake’s banks unapproachable. There are also rumors of a lake monster. Still, the deep waters providing abundant rainbow trout and brown trout year-round, combined with the awe-inspiring scenery make the trip to Rock Lake worth it for the experienced boater.
MEDICAL EDUCATION IN SPOKANE: AN UPDATE By John McCarthy, MD,
result of the closing of the Pullman
to move in the right direction. In order for real
insects and are typically less fancy-looking
For Dr. Pope, fly-fishing is a solitary and
Assistant Dean,
WWAMI campus. In essence, the state’s
growth in undergraduate medical education
than dry flies; they are used to attract fish
highly rewarding activity, a way for him to
University of Washington
number of allopathic seats is unchanged
to occur, it will be important for the
when water-born insects are just about to
relax, find some balance, and incorporate
School of Medicine
though they have been re-distributed.
taxpayers of the state to support increased
hatch. They are called “wet” flies because
peacefulness into his busy life as a physician.
Meanwhile, Pacific Northwest University,
student numbers. This will be vital and the
the technique utilized to fly-fish with
He is grateful for his wife’s understanding of
the osteopathic medical school in Yakima,
time for this discussion will likely be in front
them involves dipping the fly just below
his hobby and appreciates the time she gives
has increased its number of entering
of our legislators this biennium, meaning
the surface of the water where their real
him to spend fly-fishing on the lake, enjoying
this January. It would be helpful if there is a
counterparts would normally be found.
simply being outside in nature.
first and second year medical students
students to 138 this year.
in our community, most of us are aware
Spokane will find more students starting
When Dr. Pope is feeling more adventurous,
Bradley W. Pope, MD received his Doctor of
of the discussions which are being held
locally and hopefully they will become
As faculty involved in resident training,
he might travel to Rock Lake, located
Medicine from the University of Washington in
regarding which state institution should
enchanted with our community and
we are excited to explore the residency
approximately 26 miles south of Cheney
1980 in Seattle, Washington. He completed his
be the accrediting body. Although we will
want to return. We do believe training
transition to the Teaching Health Center
near Ewan, Washington. Rock Lake is
Internship and Residency in Family Medicine
not be addressing this here, we want you
students locally is enhancing our ability
which will be on the WSU campus. GME
one of the largest natural lakes in eastern
at Medical University of South Carolina in
to continue to be informed as to what is
to attract physicians and physicians-
funding is expensive and for the most part,
Washington. At places more than a mile
1983 in Charleston, South Carolina. The 2011
happening today in our area with respect to
in-training back to this community. The
tied to federal funding which has been
wide and more than seven miles long,
Spokane County Medical Society President,
medical education and the changes that are
number of third and fourth year students
“capped” since 1997. We hope the funding
Rock Lake is bordered by steep cliffs on
Dr. Pope is the Medical Director of the Eastern
occurring to ensure appropriate numbers of
electing to take the majority of training
for this type of training continues and this
nearly all sides. Since the lake is especially
Washington/North Idaho District of Group
well-prepared students in our community.
(Track Students) has transitioned from
decision will come at a federal level. Our
susceptible to sudden changes in weather
Health Permanente. n
This issue of excellence is the overriding
seven in 2008 to 30 this year. The number
community has chosen to gamble that it
principle that we see as imperative for
of filled rotations in clerkships has
will. This has allowed the Spokane’s GME
growth of medical education.
increased from 103 in 2008 to 252 on the
numbers to change from 76 approved slots
books for this year. And, the number of
in 2010 to 97 approved as of this date.
As WWAMI Spokane begins its seventh year of educating
The size of the first year class of medical students will double to forty this year; the size of the second year pilot has contracted to nine. This is something to be
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students electing to take part of their training in Spokane has increased from 56 in 2008 to 89 proposed for this year.
unified voice requesting this growth.
As we have entered this new academic year with new residents/students/PAs and other allied health care workers, we appreciate
both pleased about and disappointed by.
The number of faculty working in Spokane
your continued generous assistance with
The overall gain for Eastern Washington
has continued to increase, and the
their training. You are helping to create the
medical students at our state institutions
infrastructure of our medical education
physicians for our future and we need them
is essentially a net zero as the additional
system is growing. There are more
to be well equipped to serve our community
20 students we have this year are the
educators at all levels. The trend continues
as you all are doing. n
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Medical Education
ATP: DOCTORS SUPPORTING A NEW MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR WASHINGTON
Spokane County Medical Society Presents
MEDICINE 2014 RED LION HOTEL AT THE PARK Agenda & Faculty
focuses on resources in King County.
7:00 AM
Vijay Reddy, MD and Madeline Geraghty,
Registration / Light Breakfast
when they leave to attend school elsewhere.
The expansion of sophisticated medical
7:45 AM
MD – writing for the Washington Alliance
The University of Washington School of
facilities in Eastern Washington has not
Welcome and Introductions Deborah Wiser, MD (Program Chair)
of Teaching Physicians
Medicine (UW) can offer only 120 seats to
been paralleled by an expansion in primary
8:00 AM
Common Peripheral Neuropathy Issues in Primary Care Scott Carlson, MD
Washington students, as the other seats are
care training. Only a regional medical
9:00 AM
designated for Alaska, Wyoming, Idaho, and
school will be invested to develop Eastern
Current Challenges and Trends in the Management of the Adult Patient with Congenital Heart Disease C. Chris Anderson, MD
Montana students. A state this size needs
Washington’s medical teaching resources,
10:00 AM
Break
close to 500 seats. UW’s important WWAMI
using regional teaching talent to train the
10:30 AM
program expansion is overdue and needed
next generation.
Shared Decision Making with Patient Decision Aids David Arterburn, MD
advocating a fully-accredited medical school in Eastern Washington. The medical community is deeply aware of the needs in our state, and is the community best positioned to speak to the issues. ATP invites and encourages support for a new medical college in our state,
but cannot provide seats on the scale of a new medical school. Washington State needs a new, cost-effective medical school in Spokane to provide the needed training.
Washington’s civic, business, and medical communities have long worked to expand medical education in Spokane. Physicians understand and must tell our legislators and
headquartered and invested in our own
III. Economic Future of Washington State:
business community: having a new medical
region. ATP identifies four major needs
The American Association of Medical
school here will be a transforming event
that can be served only by a new, full-
Colleges (AAMC) reports on the economic
for Spokane and the region. UW’s WWAMI
fledged medical school:
impact of medical schools on each state.
program, an important part of our state, is
Despite UW in King County being the
not the same as building a medical school.
highest-funded public medical school in the
Two separate medical schools are entities to
nation, Washington is lowest among ranked
truly collaborate for the statewide need for
states in receiving real economic benefit
more school seats and more primary doctors
of a medical school . The states that show
to be trained.
I. Physician Supply: Eastern Washington needs a medical school that anchors and develops students invested in the region, as a satellite of other programs cannot. Teaching physicians at both an undergraduate and GME level encourages our medical students into careers in this region; remotely based teaching through a satellite site does not. A new accredited school will develop local faculty from among those who are best-placed to recruit those undergraduates into regional practices. II. Education for Washingtonians: The number of seats for qualified students to train in medicine is distressingly low in Washington State. We have less than a third of the national average number of medical school seats. Excellent candidates leave Washington State every year for their medical education, and we simply lose many
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a benefit have two or more full medical schools. Greater Spokane Incorporated’s 2010 Tripp Umbach report showed how a new school in Spokane will drive $2.1 billion in statewide growth, $1.6 billion of it here in Eastern Washington. These are projections for having a new medical school, not hosting a satellite training site.
ATP invites colleagues to meet with legislators and university officials, to cultivate new teaching locations in our region or just to lend a moment to sign our letter to Governor Inslee. ATP is a volunteer organization, unfunded, and independent of the universities. Updates and support can be
• Understand a useful examination approach to foot-drop to guide further evaluations. • Understand common causes of painful polyneuropathy and identify a rational approach to neuropathic pain treatment. • Understand a reasonable approach to carpal tunnel syndrome. • Identify epidemiologic trends in adults with congenital heart disease and discuss issues of access to quality healthcare for the adult patient with congenital heart disease. • Review management of common late-term complications in repaired and unrepaired congenital heart disease. • Discuss issues of family planning, pregnancy, and parenting unique to the adult patient with congenital heart disease. • Identify the key components of a shared decision-making process and understand the value of incorporating patient decision aids into clinical practice. • Describe the two major diseases of the mouth. • Explain the connection between oral disease and diabetes. • Identify the patient with chronic diarrhea; understand diagnostic strategy and medical therapy for the patient with chronic diarrhea. • Describe the major pharmacological effects of cannabinoids and identify the primary components of the endocannabinoid system. • Explain and describe the risks and benefits of cannabis; identify the main distinctions between appropriate medicinal use of cannabis versus recreational or other less compelling uses. • Understand options and barriers for treatment of the transgender patient; identify risks of treatment and other risk factors for the transgender patient. • Describe the appropriate diagnostic approach to Celiac Disease and review long term risk factors for patients with this disease. • Discuss the differences between celiac and gluten intolerance.
W 303 NORTH RIVER DRIVE, SPOKANE, WA 99201
of our best and brightest future physicians
Physicians (ATP) is an ad hoc group
At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
By Jeremy Graham, DO, Henry Mroch, MD,
The Washington Alliance of Teaching
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
11:30 AM
Lunch
12:30 PM
Healthy Mouths / Healthy Bodies James N. Sledge, DDS
1:30 PM
Chronic Diarrhea: What Should I do Next? Wichit Srikureja, MD
2:30 PM
Break
3:00 PM
Medicinal Cannabis and Chronic Pain: Science-Based Education in Times of Legalization Gregory T. Carter, MD
4:00 PM
CME Category 1
Resident Presentations:
The Spokane County Medical Society designates this activity for a maximum of 7.0 hours in Category 1 credits to satisfy the re-licensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission.
Transgender Patients: An Update on Treatments and Patient Perspectives Rachel Wright, DO
The Spokane County Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(S)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Celiac Disease Robert Lichfield, DO 5:00 PM
Adjourn
Spokane County Medical Society Presents MEDICINE 2014
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IV. Research / Academic Relationships:
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Spokane County has nearly a thousand
gmail.com, and signing our message to
teaching hospital beds, and abundant
Governor Inslee at http://www.change.org/
teaching settings which remain
petitions/governor-inslee-support-a-new-
undeveloped. A robust pool of clinical and
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HEALTH CARE CHIEFS WEIGH THE IMPACT OF PATIENT-POWERED RESEARCH
But changes are afoot, thanks to support for
how embedding such research into a routine
improving outcomes for asthma patients
the Patient Centered Outcomes Research
care-delivery system provides information that
who are racial minorities, and comparing
Institute (PCORI), a non-profit organization
can make a direct, positive impact on its patients.
MRI to mammography among women
established by the Affordable Care Act. PCORI funds research comparing the effectiveness of various treatments to discover the evidence that patients and their caregivers need to make
By Eric B. Larson, MD,
It only makes sense for health researchers to
Yet these kinds of questions seldom
better-informed health care decisions. This
MPH
study questions that most matter to patients,
drive scientific inquiry. Too often,
type of research is squarely in Group Health
Vice President for
right? Questions such as:
research agendas are set by other
research’s wheelhouse because it relies on
motives, such as the scientists’
clinical data gathered in real-time from actual
academic interests or the potential
health care settings. Our researchers have
for profits or other market gains. And
longstanding collaborative relationships with
too often, research is conducted in
Group Health providers and patients, along
experimental settings that don’t reflect
with access to the organization’s electronic
patients’ actual experience of health
health records. And, we participate in large
and health care.
networks of similar research institutions—
Research, Group Health Executive Director, Group Health Research Institute
• What options do I have for treating my condition? • What are the benefits and harms of each option? • Given my situation, which choice gives me the best chance for better health?
all of which makes Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) well suited to this new era of patient-powered science. I recently had the opportunity to help
Explore the Possibilities. Make a Difference.
lead two workshops for health system
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leaders interested in integrating research into real-world health care settings. Sponsored by the Institute of Medicine’s Health Care and PCORI, the workshops highlighted patient-powered research that’s already resulting in better care at a lower cost for patients. Jonathan Perlin, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer at Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), described his organization’s recent efforts to fight Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This dangerous, drugresistant infection has plagued many health care facilities. Collaborating with scientists from several research organizations, HCA providers conducted a pragmatic clinical trial comparing three
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In another session, Group Health President and CEO Scott Armstrong joined a panel of other health care chiefs to discuss the infrastructure needed to support such efforts. Integrating research into realworld clinical settings has both pluses and
who have survived breast cancer. GHRI is also helping to launch PCORnet, a large group of health care information networks that PCORI funds to advance the use of electronic health data for comparative effectiveness research.
minuses, they concluded—an assessment
While this activity shows that patient-
echoed in a survey led by GHRI Research
powered research is gaining ground in
Associate Karin Johnson, PhD. Her
the communities Group Health serves
preliminary results showed health care
and around the country, we must also
leaders believe integrating research with
recognize that federal funding for PCORI
clinical care:
could be in jeopardy following the 2016
• can interfere with operations—especially when it’s “out of sync” with fast-paced changes in the delivery system • may require new ways of using data— focused on generating knowledge in addition to improving outcomes • typically involves culture change as
national election. If we believe in this approach - research based on data from real people getting care in real-world clinical settings - then we must promote its development in our health care systems while calling for the continued support of PCORI in the years ahead. n
researchers and health care providers learn to adapt to each other’s perspectives in the unpredictable world of everyday clinical care. But they believe it has many positive impacts as well, in that it: • advances their organizations’ missions and strategies • supports operations in ways such as facilitating process improvement • improves patient care.
for both research and care delivery, Group Health remains committed to its collaborations in patient-powered research. GHRI researchers now have six PCORI-funded studies underway and keep seeking funding for future projects. Current topics include helping patients get the care they need for back pain,
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Thank you to the members listed below. Their contribution of time and talent has helped to make the Spokane County Medical Society the strong organization it is today. 50 Years
With improved care as a primary goal
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William C. Tubbs, MD
8/10/1964
William M. Shanks, MD
8/14/1964
40 Years Philip L. Monroe, MD
8/19/1974
10 Years Joseph A. Davis, MD
8/1/2004
Benjamin C. Ling, MD
8/16/2004
Brian D. Murphy, MD
8/16/2004
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SPOKANE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY SUMMER CRUISE A perfect summer evening was the setting for the 4th annual river cruise on Thursday, July 17, 2014. SCMS members and their significant others cruised the Spokane River and to Lake Coeur d’Alene on The Serendipity listening to guitar player Steven King, while enjoying great food and conversation with colleagues. n
A very special thank you to our host and sponsor, UBS – The Prewitt Group, and our sponsors, US Bank and Numerica Credit Union.
The Prewitt Group
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Spokane County Medical Society
Cordially invites you and your family to our
2nd Annual SCMS Members Family Event Saturday, August 23, 2014 Noon—3:00 p.m. FREE to SCMS members, their significant others, and children and grandchildren under 18 ($15 for each additional guest)
Big Brothers Big Sisters
COMMUNITY BUSINESSES MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN By Melissa Smith, Big Brothers Big Sisters
the commitment of becoming a mentor. You
shopping at Fred Meyer with your Rewards
Fundraising Coordinator
can find more information on these events by
Card. All you have to do is link your Rewards
visiting our website: www.nwbigs.org.
Card to us, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
Over the past 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping children in the
In addition to these fundraising events, we
Inland Northwest by providing them with a
have partnerships with businesses that also
mentor. We provide those children who are
fundraise for our program. Check out some of
facing adversity with strong and enduring,
the opportunities listed below.
professionally supported one-
Location: St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St., Spokane, WA 99202
Rewards Card, go to: www.fredmeyer.com. Click on “Rewards” at the top of the screen, and click on “Community Rewards” on the your Rewards Card now”.
their lives for the better, forever. This allows us to help children
• JIB Antennae Ball Campaign: For just
realize their potential and build
$1, plus tax, store guests of Jack in the
their futures, not to mention it
Box may purchase a limited-edition
helps our community.
Toasty Jack ornament, with $.68 of every ornament sold benefitting Big
Something that most people
Brothers Big Sisters. You can purchase
do not realize is that although
your Jack Ball anytime during October
our organization is based on
R.S.V.P. by August 15 to shelly@spcms.org, call (509) 325-5010, ext. 25 or complete the form below and fax to (509) 325-5409.
when you shop at Fred Meyer. To link your
left navigational link. Click on “Link
to-one relationships that change
Come join your colleagues and their families for a fun-filled afternoon of food and games!
Inland Northwest, and make sure to use it
volunteer mentors there is a real cost to
• Smiles for Life Campaign: Whiten your
through December at participating restaurants in our area, while supplies last.
running our mentoring program. This is due to
smile and help a child through the Smiles
the standards that we follow to make sure that
for Life Campaign, hosted by Chaffin
all people in our program (children, parents,
Dental Care. From March through June,
and volunteers) are the right fit and that
you can sign up for a reduced price teeth
safety measures are taken to provide a safe
whitening with Chaffin Dental Care and
Now, when you shop on AmazonSmile
atmosphere for all involved, specifically for the
all money is donated to Big Brothers
(which is the same thing as Amazon), you
children. These costs include interviewing,
Big Sisters to support mentoring in our
can designate Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
screening, background checks, home visits,
community. Chaffin Dental’s team donates
Inland Northwest as your charity of choice
reference checks, and monthly support
their time and Phillips Oral Health Care
and Amazon will donate 5% of your eligible
Significant Other Name: _____________________________________________________
contact. Because of this, we work hard to
donates the products. To schedule your
AmazonSmile purchases to our organization.
Name & Ages of Children:____________________________________________________
build partnerships with local businesses and
appointment or for more information,
To start shopping and help Big Brothers
individuals who will help to fund our program.
call (509) 467-6128 or go to: http://www.
Big Sisters raise money for children in our
Provide name of physician/physician assistant, all family members and ages of children attending, and if any dietary restrictions.
—————————————————————————————–—‐‐————— Physician/Physician Assistant Name: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ Other Family Members: (Name/Age): ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Dietary Restrictions (if any): __________________________________________________
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We have three main fundraising events that are held annually, including Bowl for Kids’ Sake,
chaffindentalcareblog.com/smiles-life/. • Fred Meyer Community Rewards:
We usually receive over $2,000 through this campaign. • Amazon Smile: Do you ever shop at Amazon?
community, just go to: http://smile.amazon. com/ch/91-6061587.
Benefit Production, and Benefit Breakfast.
Community Rewards through Fred Meyer is
If you would like to talk to us about other ways
Getting involved in these events is an easy way
where shopping and giving unite. You can
you can help raise funds for Big Brothers Big
to make a difference in a child’s life without
support Big Brothers Big Sisters just by
Sisters, give us a call at (509) 328-8310. n
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NEW MEDICAL RESIDENCY SLOTS AND TRANSITION TO NEW AUTHORITY ARE SIGNIFICANT NEWS FOR SPOKANE
revenue bonds to finance the construction
and their last two years in Colville to gain
of a two-story, 42,000 square foot building
experience in rural communities.
that would house the residency clinic.
The consortium has created a nine-
This facility would also serve as a teaching
member board of directors to oversee it.
space for health sciences students from
Mike Wilson, former CEO of Providence
WSU, Eastern Washington University,
Health Care Spokane, serves as its
and University of Washington, who
executive director.
share the WSU Spokane campus. They
certified in anatomic and clinical pathology
would work with the medical residents
and hematopathology. Hematopathologists
in interprofessional teams to serve the
work closely with area oncologists to
community. The clinic would be known as
decide the best treatment for patients
the University District Health Center.
with diseases of the blood, bone marrow,
By Lisa Brown, PhD, WSU Spokane
new funds made available to “teaching
least $175,000 on top of the public funds
Chancellor; Elaine Couture, MBA, BSN,
health centers” within the Affordable Care
-- to launch the consortium and invest in
Providence Health Care’s four decades of
RN, Chief Executive, Providence Health
Act. These funds will support the training
the leadership of this important community
sponsoring and partially funding medical
Care; and Antony Chiang, President Empire
of the six new residents. The granting
asset,” says Chiang. “Each of the partners
education gives the consortium the
Health Foundation
agency – the federal Health Resources
is playing their part to make this work.”
expertise necessary to make this project a
Six new medical residents began working in Spokane on July 1 as a result of the efforts of a unique consortium provisionally approved in December to receive $900,000 to fund their first year. Residents are newly graduated medical doctors who must complete at least three additional years of graduate medical education in an accredited intensive physician training program before they can apply for their board certification within a specialty. Increasing the number of residents is key to reducing our region’s primary care shortage. These six new resident physicians— three in family medicine and three in internal medicine—will increase the number of residency slots in Spokane from 74 to 80. The increase is significant news for Spokane, which for years has worked to increase residency slots as a way to ensure physicians stay in the region once they complete the final portion of their medical education. Washington State has 1,600 resident slots, with 1,500 in western Washington. The Spokane Teaching Health Center (STHC) consortium — comprised of Empire Health Foundation, Providence Health Care, and Washington State University Spokane – was formed late last year to apply for
and Services Administration (HRSA) – will have to receive new funding to continue the program, which is due to expire at the end of the federal fiscal year, Sept. 30, 2015. If no new money is appropriated, Empire Health Foundation has agreed to pay the expenses for the existing residents, allowing these six doctors to finish their training. Community stakeholders are working with Congressional representatives to continue the federal funding, which would sustain these positions and allow for further growth. If the HRSA program is continued, STHC plans to apply for additional funds to create up to 39 more residency positions over the next five years. These positions could include six more each in family and internal medicine, three in family medicine rural track training, and 12 each in pediatrics (a new program) and psychiatry (a restoration), for a grand total of 119 positions in Spokane. “The possibility of increasing the number of residency slots by 62 percent is incredibly exciting and significant for Spokane,” says Lisa Brown, Chancellor of WSU Spokane.
the new residencies must be communitybased,” says Antony Chiang, President of Empire Health Foundation. “The foundation is providing flexible start-up funds – at
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“I’m very excited about these three
based at Providence‘s residency clinic in
Hallock, Empire Health Foundation: erica@
organizations working together to grow
the 5th & Browne Medical Building which
empirehealthfoundation.org, (509) 991-
graduate medical education – the residency
provides free and low-cost health care.
2390; Joe Robb Providence Health Care:
Elaine Couture, regional Chief Executive for
WSU Spokane has agreed to fund the
Providence Health Care. “In my 12 years
faculty, and in September the WSU Board
here, Spokane has envisioned how it can
of Regents will consider whether to allow
do more to train and expand our health care
the university to sell $15.2 million in general
Welcomes New Hematopathologist, Stephen H. Hooper, MD
and lymph nodes. Dr. Hooper graduated
For more information, contact Erica
programs and the medical school,” says
Incyte Diagnostics
Dr. Hooper is board
success. For now, the new residents will be
phcpr@providence.org, (509) 474-3081 or Terren Roloff, WSU Spokane: terren.roloff@wsu.edu, (509) 358-7527. n
from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. He was a physician in the U.S. armed forces for 20 years prior to arriving in Spokane. Dr. Hooper joined Incyte Diagnostics in June. n
work force and bring quality medical care to residents throughout the region. This
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work helps us realize the dream.” Another important change is that oversight of most of the existing Providence-based residency programs has been transferred to the consortium. “The traditional funding stream for residencies is most often linked to medical schools and university hospitals,” says Brown. “It’s very unusual for a consortium like ours to oversee medical residencies, and it is an honor not only for WSU and the consortium members, but for the Spokane region.” Moving to the consortium will be internal and family medicine, the transitional year residency (where 16 new doctors spend a year before moving to other residencies
“In order to qualify for the federal funding,
IN THE NEWS
spend their first year training in Spokane
in their specialty areas), and a one-year
Resident’s Happiness is
Our Success.
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sports medicine fellowship for primary care residents. Providence is also transferring sponsorship of its family medicine rural training track program, where residents
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New SCMS Members The following physicians and physician assistants have applied for membership and notice of application is presented. Any member who has information of a derogatory nature concerning an applicant’s moral or ethical conduct, medical qualifications or such requisites shall convey this to our Credentials Committee in writing to the Spokane County Medical Society, 104 South Freya Street, Orange Flag Building, Suite 114, Spokane, Washington, 99202.
Fair, Jamie, MD Internal Medicine Joined Critical Care Associates 07/2014
PHYSICIANS
Khan, Ahsan, MD Rheumatology Joined Rockwood Clinic Hospitalists 08/2014
Dave, Brijal, MD Pathology Med School: Baroda Medical School, India (1997) Internship: Sir Sayyaji Rao Gaekwad Hospital, India (1998) Residency: U of Arizona (2009) Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2012) Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2014) Joined InCyte Pathology, PS 07/2014 Yin, Liqun, MD Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Med School: Xiangya School of Medicine, China (1995) Internship: Xiangya School of Medicine, China (1996) Residency: Xiangya School of Medicine, China (1998) Residency: U of Colorado, Denver (2012) Fellowship: U of Pennsylvania (2013) Joining InCyte Pathology, PS 09/2014 Gebrekidan, Dawit, MD Internal Medicine Med School: U of Washington (2008) Internship: U of Washington (2009) Residency: Providence Internal Medicine Residency Spokane (2014) Joining Providence E WA Internal Medicine Hospitalists 09/2014 Chatburn, Andrea, DO Family Medicine/Hospice and Palliative Medicine Med School: Kansas City U (2010) Internship: Providence Family Medicine Residency (2011) Residency: Providence Family Medicine Residency (2013) Fellowship: U of Kansas (2014) Joined Providence Medical Group Palliative Care 08/2014 PHYSICIANS PRESENTED A SECOND TIME Schmitt, William, MD Otolaryngology Joined Columbia Surgical Specialists 08/2014 Pates, Jason, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology Joined Obstetrix Medical Group 08/2014
Ahmad, Naila, MD Rheumatology Joining Rockwood Main Clinic TBA
EWPHC is a “quick call” to find assistance
Assistance is available to you in the following areas:
Cabling, Marven Gerel, MD Internal Medicine Joined Providence Medical Group E. WA Rheumatology 07/2014
Marital and Family Issues
Death of a Spouse or Family Member
Edinger, Lara, DO Neurology Joined Rockwood Neurosurgery & Spine Center 08/2014
Drug/Alcohol Misuse
This commi�ee, a fusion of the former SCMS commi�ee and one including members of medical staffs of Community Health Services and Providence Health Care Hospitals, meets quarterly to educate ourselves about physician health issues, review u�liza�on and sa�sfac�on with the Wellspring Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and plan ac�vi�es, programs and resources to address needs in those areas.
Lawsuit Educa�on and Support
Some of the guiding principles of the commiƩee are:
Barker, Bryce, MD Orthopedic Surgery Joined Rockwood Main Clinic 08/2014
MQAC/OSTEO Board Issues
Boundary Issues
The medical profession and healthcare community should foster physician well‐being
Fisher, Thomas, DO Reproductive Endocrine & Infertility Joined SRM Spokane 07/2014
Disrup�ve Behavior
A sense of community with one’s peers is vital to personal well‐being
Elder Care
Assess the changes in the healthcare environment
PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS
Prac�ce Management
Physician Commi�ee Members
Baca, David, PA-C Physician Assistant School: U of Florida (2008) Joined Northwest Orthopedic Specialists 07/2014 Gott, Jacob, PA Physician Assistant School: U of Washington MEDEX, Northwest Joining Spokane Critical Care 11/2014 PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS PRESENTED A SECOND TIME
Wilcox, Phillip, PA-C Physician Assistant Joined Rockwood Pulmonary & Critical Care Center 06/2014 Stockdale, Lori, PA-C Physician Assistant Joined Northwest Heart & Lung 07/2014 Knabel, David, PA-C Physician Assistant Joining Deaconess Medical Center TBA
Bartsch, Stephen, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care Joined Spokane Critical Care 07/2014
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(Name and Contact Informa�on) Jim Shaw, Chair 710‐3151 Barry Barnes
255‐6557
Michael Metcalf
927‐4102
Paul Russell
954‐4989
Steve Brisbois
953‐3798
Michael Moore
747‐5141
Robert Sexton
624‐7320
Andi Chatburn
624‐2313
Mira Narkiewicz
889‐5599
Tasca Snow
565‐4000
Deb Harper
443‐9420
Sam Palpant
467‐4258
Alexandra Wardzala
990‐1938
Michael Henneberry
448‐2558
Tad Pa�erson
939‐7563
Hershel Zellman
993‐4274
Greg Loewen
844‐8476
Rod Peterson
944‐5781
Caduceus Al Anon Family Group ‐ Meets every Thursday evening from 6:15 pm un�l 7:15 pm at 626 N. Mullan Rd., Spokane, WA. Non‐smoking mee�ng for spouses and signicant others of Healthcare Providers who are in recovery or who may need help seeking recovery. Facilitated 12 Step Al Anon Format. No dues or fees. Contact (509) 928‐4102 for more informa�on. Physician Family Alanon Group ‐ Physicians, physician spouses or signicant others and their adult family members share their experience, strength and hope concerning difficult physician family issues. This may include medical illness, mental illness, addic‐ �ons, work‐related stress, life transi�ons and rela�onship difficul�es. We meet Tuesday evenings a�er 6pm. The format is structured by the 12‐Step Alanon principles. All is conden�al and anony‐ mous. There are no dues or fees. To discuss whether this group could be helpful for you, contact Bob at (509) 998‐5324.
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RIVER FRONT AND ACREAGE, 3,300 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom Home for Lease (Or Sale) $1,850/month. Close in but feels like the country. Four bedroom, three and ½ bath, master suite with corner jetted tub and large walk-in closet, open living and dining area with great views and gas fireplace, family room with wood stove, attached two-car garage and detached two-place carport. Forced air natural gas furnace. Large multilevel deck and patio looking toward river. Wooded acres on the Little Spokane River with private trails, sandy beach and swimming hole. Plentiful wildlife. School bus comes to front drive. Mead school district. Close to Whitworth, shopping and freeways but very quiet and secluded. Cable hook-up. Grounds are river irrigated. First and last plus cleaning deposit. Utilities not included. No indoor pets. $150/month grounds maintenance fee if you choose not to do it yourself. Contact Scott (509) 435-7099. For photos go to Craig’s list - http://spokane.craigslist.org/ apa/3984125910.html. ALL COSTS INCLUDED--UPSCALE VIEW CONDO One of a kind, separate entrance condo built into an upscale home on the north side. (Owners rarely in residence) This home is located in a quiet, gated community, with panoramic views overlooking a small lake and golf course. It is totally turnkey furnished, dishes, linens, cleaning supplies etc. All new appliances, modern decor. One bedroom (king size bed/rollway for guests) one bath, complete laundry room w/full size washer/ dryer and one car garage with extra storage. ALL COSTS ARE INCLUDED! Heat/ AC, Utilities/ Water, Cable TV, Internet/ WiFi, Long Distance phone. Golf and walking trails right out the door. Close to Holy Family Hospital and Whitworth University. Freeway access to South Hill hospitals. Call (509) 954-8339 for details. Available immediately. Willing to rent “unfurnished.”
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COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS
For more information regarding the Community of Professionals program contact Dean Larsen, CEO at (509) 325-5010.
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REAL ESTATE (CONTINUED) WSU College of Nursing is pleased to present the 16th Annual Thelma L. Cleveland Visiting Scholar Event
“Achieving Healthy Communities: A Public Health and Primary Care Partnership” a conversation with
Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean of Nursing, Columbia University Sr. Vice President, Columbia University Medical Center
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PRESENTATION Thursday, September 11, 2014 The Davenport Hotel, Marie Antoinette Ballroom | 5:00 PM $60 per person | $420 per table 1.0 contact hour Cost includes dinner & presentation RSVP & purchase tickets at http://wsunursing2014.eventbrite.com/
NEW 2,400 SQ. FT. HOME located five minutes from downtown Spokane in country setting. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, full kitchen and completely furnished. $250.00 day/$1,000.00 week/$3,000.00 month with a month maximum stay unless arranged by owner. Call Sheri at (208) 641-9069 or email 209homedesign@gmail.com. CONDO FOR RENT- Very nice and clean 2BR, 2BA one-level, 1,200 sq. ft. 7th and Monroe, City views, one block walk to Deaconess, Shriners, shopping. Convenient to SHMC, Rockwood and downtown. Covered under-building parking. Quiet, nicely updated, fireplace, dishwasher, washer/dryer, elevator. $800/month. Call (509) 263-1746 for more information and to see.
MEDICAL OFFICES/BUILDINGS
PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Join WSU College of Nursing at The Davenport Hotel to meet Dr. Berkowitz as she shares her extensive knowledge of public health and how to approach population health through primary care. Dr. Berkowitz’s presentation will examine the continuum of population health; working with individuals and families in health care systems, and working with populations within a geographic and/or political designation. ABOUT DR. BERKOWITZ Dr. Berkowitz is a prominent international leader in public health. She is the Dean of Nursing at Columbia University and the Sr. Vice President of Columbia University Medical Center. A former public health nurse from Bellingham, WA, Dr. Berkowitz served as chair of the Department of Psychosocial and Community Health at University of Washington as well as the Deputy Secretary for the Washington State Department of Health. Dr. Berkowitz is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine and serves on many editorial boards for nursing and public health journals. Purpose: The purpose of this faculty directed activity is to enhance the learner’s knowledge about working within health care systems to address public health issues in primary care clinic settings. Target Audience: Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
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About the Cleveland Visiting Scholar Endowment The Cleveland Visiting Scholar program began in 1998 to honor Washington State University College of Nursing Dean Emeritus Thelma L. Cleveland. The endowed lecture is the premier annual nursing lectureship in Eastern Washington and provides resources for WSU College of Nursing to host national and global health care leaders to share their knowledge, expertise, and experience with students, faculty, nurses, and the health care community.
NEW MEDICAL PLAZA - Downtown Spokane has available a 2,000 sq. ft. Ambulatory Surgery Center within a newly constructed integrated medical plaza. Medical Plaza is comprised of complimentary clinical specialties including dermatology, age management, wellness programs and a medical spa. Surgery Center is ready for immediate custom build out to your specifications. Conveniently located within one mile of two major hospitals at the intersection of 3rd and Sherman. Plenty of onsite parking with heated sidewalks. Building amenities include shared conference room, beautiful lobby, coffee kiosk and more. Partnership/ownership opportunity possible subject to terms of lease. Financing available. For further information, and to schedule a tour, contact John Driscoll at (509) 624-1184, ext. 1123.
NORTH SPOKANE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING has several medical office suites for lease. This 60,000 sq. ft. professional medical office building is located at N. 5901 Lidgerwood directly north of Holy Family Hospital at the NWC of Lidgerwood and Central Avenue. The building has various medical office spaces available for lease from 635 to 10,800 contiguous usable sq. ft. and has undergone extensive remodeling, including two new elevators, lighted pylon sign, refurbished lobbies, corridors and stairways. Other tenants in the building include urgent care, family practice, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry, pathology and pharmacy. Floor plans and marketing materials emailed upon request. A Tenant Improvement Allowance is available, subject to terms of lease. Contact Patrick O’Rourke, CCIM, CPM®with O’Rourke Realty, Inc. at (509) 624-6522, mobile (509) 999-2720 or psrourke@comcast.net. OFFICE SPACES FOR LEASE 1315 NORTH DIVISION - Located 1.5 miles north of downtown Spokane and just west of Gonzaga and the university district. SUITE #1 - Approx. 860 sq. ft. $900 / month, including utilities. Ideal for ancillary medical, chiropractic or therapeutic clinic. Space has a receptionist-enclosed area with several office, storage, or exam rooms. SUITE #2 – 204 sq. ft. – $300/month, including utilities. Built-in cabinets, running water, and leaded walls. Originally used for C-Arm procedures. SUITE #3 – 213 sq. ft. $300/month, including utilities. Small built-in cabinet and solar tube. The rest of the building is occupied by a physiatry practice. Amenities: Free onsite parking and shared reception area. Call for a showing of your ideal office space (509) 321-2276.
SOUTH HILL – on 29th Avenue near Southeast Blvd. - Two offices now available in a beautifully landscaped setting. Building designed by nationally recognized architects. Both offices are corner suites with windows down six feet from the ceiling. Generous parking. Ten minutes from Sacred Heart or Deaconess Hospitals. Phone (509) 535-1455 or (509) 768-5860.
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/EVENTS SPOKANE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS MEDICINE 2014: 7.0 Hours of Category 1 CME credit, sponsored by the Spokane County Medical Society. The program will focus on the more challenging management issues that clinicians encounter. The conference will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. Visit the Spokane County Medical Society website for more information and to view the program brochure at www.spcms.org or contact Karen Hagensen (509) 325-5010 or karen@spcms.org. PHYSICIAN FAMILY ALANON GROUP: Physicians, physician spouses or significant others and their adult family members share their experience, strength and hope concerning difficult physician family issues. This may include medical illness, mental illness, addictions, work-related stress, life transitions and relationship difficulties. We meet Tuesday evenings after 6 p.m. The format is structured by the 12-Step Alanon principles. All is confidential and anonymous. There are no dues or fees. To discuss whether this group could be helpful for you, please contact Bob at (509) 998-5324. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) - Meets the second Thursday of every month at noon at the Heart Institute, classroom B. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the IRB office at (509) 358-7631.
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Washington State Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval & Recognition Program (CEARP), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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Classified Ads POSITIONS AVAILABLE ESTABLISHED SPOKANE CLINICAL RESEARCH COMPANY is seeking primary care and specialty physicians interested in serving as Principle Investigators or as Sub-Investigators. There is an opportunity to assume an on-going research portfolio and to join new studies that are opening in the fall of 2014. For more information, contact Dalyn Boehm or John Driscoll at Premier Clinical Research at (509) 343-3710 or research@premierclinicalresearch.com. BC/BE PEDIATRICIAN WANTED, SPOKANE The State of Washington Division of Disability Determination Services seeks a BC/BE pediatrician to perform contract service in our Spokane office. Contract services include the evaluation of physical impairment severity from medical records and other reports, utilizing Social Security regulations and rules of law. Medical consultants function as members of the adjudicative team and assist staff in determining eligibility for disability benefits. Reimbursement: $65/ hour base; potential for $68/hour for high productivity. Interested physicians should contact Chief Medical Consultant Dr. Gene Profant at (360) 664-7454 or Spokane Office Manager David Bennett at (509) 329-2508. This position reviews interesting cases; teaching is thus an integral function. Hours are quite flexible. PHYSICIAN (OB/GYN and Urgent Care) OPPORTUNITIES AT COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANESpokane Locations (CHAS) Enjoy a quality life/work balance and excellent benefits including competitive pay, generous personal time off, no hospital call, CME reimbursement, 401(k), full medical and dental, NHSC loan repayment and more. To learn more about physician employment opportunities, contact CHAS Human Resources at (509) 444-8888 or hr@ chas.org. Visit our website to learn more and to apply www.chas.org.
FULL-TIME LICENSED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) wanted for expanding clinic in Spokane, Washington. Currently patients are seen four days per week, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Approximately 24 patients per day. This could expand into five days a week in the future. No call, weekends or holidays. Fabulous benefit package offered, including vacation and CME benefits. Starting salary depends on experience. Submit resume and cover letter to Kris Norton, Office Manager Inland Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, P.S. 105 W 8th Ave, Ste. 200 Spokane, WA 99204 or knorton@neuroandspine.com. PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GROUP (PMG) – Eastern Washington has immediate opportunities for BE/BC Family Physicians to join our expanding primary care team in Spokane, eastern Washington’s largest city. Newborns to geriatrics, no OB. Excellent compensation and benefits. PMG – Eastern Washington is our physician-led network of more than 450 primary and specialty care providers in multiple clinic locations in Spokane and Stevens County. PMG partners with some of the region’s most advanced hospitals: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital, Providence Holy Family Hospital, Providence Mount Carmel and Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital. Contact Mark Rearrick at mark. rearrick@providence.org or (509) 4746605 for more information. MID-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES AT COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE-Family Practice ARNP and Physician Assistant needed in Spokane, WA and Moscow, ID. Enjoy a quality life/work balance and excellent benefits including competitive pay, generous personal time off, no hospital call, CME reimbursement, 401(k), full medical and dental, NHSC loan repayment and more. To learn more about employment opportunities, contact CHAS Human Resources at (509) 444-8888 or hr@chas.org. Visit our website to learn more and to apply www.chas.org.
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PHYSICIAN-BE/BC FAMILY MEDICINE - General Full Time, Spokane, WA Columbia Medical Associates (CMA) is a multispecialty medical group with more than 40 clinicians in 12 locations throughout the Spokane, Wash. region. The providers of CMA are dedicated to providing patient-centered, evidencebased medical care for the 70,000 patients the organization serves each year. CMA employs 200 health care professionals and accepts all types of insurance. CMA is a subsidiary of Group Health Cooperative and its physicians are employees of Group Health Physicians. Benefits include: Full malpractice indemnification, medical/ dental/vision benefits, 401(k), 4 weeks paid vacation, CME, long-term disability, long-term care benefits. Competitive salary offered. Spokane is located on the eastern side of the state. Its unique location provides year round activities including skiing, hiking, boating and kayaking. Small town charm, pleasant neighborhoods, affordable housing and a highly rated school system make Spokane a great place to live and an unparalleled place to raise a family. Columbia Medical Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Interested candidates may send a CV to Jessica Billings at billings.j@ghc.org. SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE RESOURCES has an immediate opportunity for a civilian Family Practice Physician at Fairchild Air Force Base. This contract position offers: Full-time; Outpatient setting; Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm; Manageable patient load (20-25 per day) and Shared on-call responsibilities (mostly telephone consulting). The position will have the following requirements: Current and unrestricted medical license; Successful completion of a family medicine residency; Board Certified by the ABFM or AOBFP; BLS, ACLS, PALS and Ability to work in a team setting. Contact Spectrum recruiter Lisa Paska for more information at Lisa_Paska@ spectrumhealth.com or (314) 744-4107.
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QTC MEDICAL GROUP is one of the nation’s largest private providers of medical disability evaluations. We are contracted through the Department of Veterans Affairs to manage their compensation and pension programs. We are currently expanding our network of Psychology, Psychiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine and General Medicine providers for our Washington Clinics. We offer excellent hours and we work with your availability. We pay on a per exam basis and you can be covered on our malpractice insurance policy. The exams require NO treatment, adjudication, prescriptions to write, on-call shifts, overhead and case file administration. Please contact Maggie Dillon directly at (909) 978-3548 or mdillon@qtcm.com or visit our website www.qtcm.com to learn more about our company. PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GROUP (PMG) – Eastern Washington is recruiting for an excellent Family Medicine physician to join our care team in Spokane Valley, a scenic suburb of Spokane. Full-time opportunity with our growing medical group in what will be a large, state-of-the-art medical ambulatory center (construction completion target is spring 2014). No OB. Outpatient only. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. PMG – Eastern Washington is our physician-led network of more than 450 primary and specialty care providers in multiple clinic locations in Spokane and Stevens County. PMG partners with some of the region’s most advanced hospitals: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital, Providence Holy Family Hospital, Providence Mount Carmel and Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital. Contact Mark Rearrick at mark.rearrick@providence.org or (509) 474-6605 for more information.
PROVIDENCE FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY SPOKANE - Immediate opening with Providence Family Medicine Residency Spokane (PFMRS) for a fulltime BC/BE FP physician who has a passion for teaching. PFMRS is affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine. We have seven residents per year in our traditional program, one per year in our Rural Training Track and also administer OB and Sports Medicine Fellowships. This diversity benefits our educational mission and prepares our residents for urban & rural underserved practices. We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and gratifying lifestyle. Please contact Linda Barkley, Program Assistant at (509) 459-0688 or Linda. Barkley2@providence.org. We are looking for a COMPASSIONATE AND SKILLED FAMILY/INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN/ FINAL YEAR RESIDENT for our growing clinic in the Olympic Peninsula. This setting provides a place and all the resources for setting up your own private practice in a complete turnkey manner with regulatory and administrative matters taken care of professionally. The organization is physician led and takes care of physicians very well. We would expect the new physician to start with some urgent care hours and slowly transition to a full time private practice primary care. Candidates signing up in during their residency are eligible for a $1000 per month stipend for the remainder of their residency. For further details, please call (509) 414-6390. MANN-GRANDSTAFF VA MEDICAL CENTER in Spokane has immediate opportunities for Psychiatrists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Internists, and Hospitalists and an immediate opening for a Director of the Emergency Department. Recruitment incentives and Education Debt Reduction Incentives may be available. Please contact Rodney Gile (509) 434-7590 (Rodney.gile@va.gov) or Robyn Highbarger (509) 434-7393 (Robyn.Highbarger@va.gov) for specific information about positions.
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N.E. WASHINGTON HEALTH PROGRAMS LOON LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is seeking a family practice ARNP or PA-C. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with a medical team that is dedicated to the mission of NEWHP and have the ability to work autonomously. The Loon Lake clinic is nestled in the rural area of Loon Lake in N.E. Washington State. The area allows for the recreational enthusiast who enjoys, skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, snowshoeing, horseback riding and any other outdoor event that you desire. Competitive salary and benefits. N.E. Washington Health Programs is also a NHSC/State student loan repayment eligible site. Please send resume to NEW Health Programs/Attn: HR DTR/PO Box 808/Chewelah, WA 99109 or email to: vickien@newhp.org. EOE & Provider PHYSICIAN WANTED NATIVE PROJECT/NATIVE HEALTH CLINIC— Consider joining a growing, innovative, community health clinic in Spokane, WA. NATIVE offers patient-centered care in a medical home that provides medical, dental, mental health, chemical dependency and preventative health services in a multi-disciplinary practice model and needs a Family or Internal Medicine physician. Physician benefits include competitive salary and excellent medical, dental and life insurance benefits, 401(k), paid licenses and CMEs, I.H.S. and NHSC loan repayment and signing bonus. At NATIVE’s beautiful facility, we serve people of all ethnicities, income levels, ages and medical or behavioral health needs. For more information contact Dylan Dressler, Clinic Manager, at (509) 483-7535 or our website at www. nativeproject.org for the complete job description.
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