Many members of the Department of Medicine pause to acknowledge a successful year.
Residents Excel in Education and Research
national meetings. The future looks bright since we have several open Institutional Review Board protocols in progress that will produce more posters and presentations at the regional and national levels. We continue to explore innovative methods of teaching clinical medicine. The Narrative Medicine program provided balance to the Evidence-Based Medicine block of studies for the PGY-1 and PGY-2 classes. The department hosted the first M-4 student to take the recently available clinical Narrative Medicine rotation in January 2012. An identical course is available for approved PGY-3 Internal Medicine residents. Details regarding these electives are available at http://gsm.utmck.edu/internalmed/curriculum/areas/narrative.cfm. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) has become a partner with the Department of Medicine in designing curriculum following ACGME guidelines to offer instruction in communication, professionalism, and ethics. Rev. Randy R. Shoun, a certified pastoral educator and the director of the CPE program, has developed similar programs for Family Medicine residents, medical students, Internal Medicine residents, and Surgery residents at facilities in continued on Page 4
This is an exciting time for the Internal Medicine residency program. Our residents’ academic performance has improved steadily over the past four years. This year, our program ranked in the top 40% nationally, and our PGY-2 class scored in the 84th percentile on its in-service examination. We will build on these results with the recent purchase of a curriculum developed by the American College of Physicians that provides weekly reading assignments and quizzes delivered by e-mail. Our residents have been productive in research and publication, presenting research findings at the American College of Physicians and the Society of General Internal Medicine annual meetings this spring. These presentations are the direct result of a highly acclaimed program, “Monday Morning Quarterback,” initiated by Medicine faculty Mark Rasnake, M.D., and Daphne Norwood, M.D., as a way for residents to identify safety and quality issues and recommend a plan of action. Several other residents delivered case presentation posters at the American College of Physicians and the American Geriatric Society
Points of View
The publication of a newsletter for the Department of Medicine is the realization of a dream for me. Ron Lands, M.D., Amanda Johnson, and Susan Burchfield did a marvelous job in conceptualizing, planning, organizing, and designing this publication. I hope you will be pleased with their efforts. This newsletter will serve an important role by promoting communication with members of our department, our institution, our alumni, and the community at large. The name Rajiv Dhand, M.D., Chair of the newsletter, In Touch, suggested
by Lindsay Luttrell, M.D., one of our outstanding residents, aptly reflects this mission. The Graduate School of Medicine’s missions of education, clinical patient care, research, and public service will be emphasized via this medium. The current issue focusing on education is very timely as we bid farewell to our graduating trainees, while welcoming our new class of residents and fellows as they begin their chosen career paths with us. We are committed to providing an excellent and comprehensive training experience for them and feel privileged to be a part of their journey. On behalf of all the members of the department, I offer my sincere thanks to Timothy Panella, M.D., for leading the department as chair for 10 years and ideally positioning us for even greater accomplishments. 1
Residents and Fellows: Going and Coming Welcome, 2012-2013 PGY-1 and Transitional Year Internal Medicine Residents
The faculty in the Department of Medicine interviewed a record number of medical students for the Internal Medicine residency program this year. We have a high-quality PGY-1 resident class joining us this summer, representing schools from all over the United States. Christen Fleming, M.D., Laura Green, M.D., and Mehul Patel, M.D., join us from the Memphis campus of University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Andrew Christie, D.O., and Kayleigh McDaniel, D.O., are coming from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Asha Pathak, M.D., University of Florida; Neiman Maxwell (Max) Rajan, M.D., University of Illinois College of Medicine; Harsha Ranganath, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine; and Molly Van Petten, M.D., University of Kansas School of Medicine, complete the group of overachievers making up the 2012-2013 PGY-1 Internal Medicine class. Austin Faulkner, M.D., University of Mississippi; Craig Robinson, M.D., Marshall University; and Jonathan Suther, M.D., University of South Carolina, will study radiology here after completing their transitional year. Ryan Fischer, M.D., University of Kentucky, is a future dermatologist.
Graduating residents in the Department of Medicine will impact healthcare across the country.
It’s the time of year when we say goodbye to our seniors and welcome our new residents into the program. After our talented residents have completed all of the requirements for graduation, their impact will broaden the influence of our department.
Congratulations, Graduating Residents
Ben Helms, D.O., has accepted a position at the University of Tennessee Medical Center here in Knoxville, as we continue to be a source of hospitalists for programs in the area. Justin Hoque, M.D., will stay close to us while working at Parkwest Medical Center. Samer Hodroge, M.D., has accepted a position at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mehar Khan, M.D., will head south to Atlanta to join her family while sorting through a variety of offers in outpatient and inpatient arenas. Mark Washington, M.D., will move to Gary, Indiana, to join his father in private practice. Sung Yong Bae, M.D., will continue his academic career as he travels to Christ Hospital in Oaklawn, Illinois, to complete a chief resident year. Scarlett Schneider, M.D., will start a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Louisville. Umang Shah, M.D., and Harry South, M.D., will stay at the Graduate School of Medicine to complete their fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease.
Jordan Masters, M.D., UT Health Science Center, Memphis; and Tyler Pace, M.D., Wake Forest University, will study ophthalmology after completion of their transitional year.
Congratulations to Our Fellows
Farewell to our graduating Cardiovascular Disease fellows who will graduate in 2012: Jeremy Mahlow, M.D., who will complete an Electrophysiology fellowship at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Deviprasad Venugopal, M.D., who will serve at the University of Minnesota in an Electrophysiology fellowship. Best wishes to our graduating Pulmonary Disease fellows who will graduate in 2012: Kamran Manzoor, M.D., who will complete a Critical Care fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, New Hampshire, and Muhammad Mir, M.D., who is finalizing plans.
Our graduating transitional year residents, Ashley Baracz, M.D., Thomas Christianson, M.D., Nicholas Cutchens, M.D., Ryan Gordon, M.D., Adam Roth, M.D., and Arion Smalley, M.D., will remain at the Graduate School of Medicine to complete Anesthesiology residencies. Darrell Benton, M.D., Matthew Layman, M.D., and Lindsay Luttrell, M.D., also will remain at the Graduate School of Medicine to complete residencies in Radiology. Matt (Craig) Gordon, M.D., will move to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, to complete a Dermatology residency.
Stay in Touch! Alumni, please update your contact information by completing the simple form at http://gsm.utmck.edu/internalmed/alumni.cfm or by calling the Department of Medicine at 865-305-9340. Thank you! 2
Award-Winning Inventor Speaks on Inhaled Antibiotics On February 16, 2012, Bruce Montgomery, M.D., CEO of Cardeas Pharma, presented information on inhaled antibiotics and his experiences as a physician CEO. He has the unique distinction of developing and holding patents for several drugs that have made significant impacts on treatment of cystic fibrosis and asthma. He is the recipient of the Inventor of the Year Award from the University of Washington, Breath of Life Award from the CF Foundation, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Aerosols in Medicine.
In Touch
Gross Speaks on COPD
Volume 1, Issue 1: July 2012
On February 22, 2012, Nicholas Gross, M.D., gave a talk on current issues and progress in COPD management. Dr. Gross is Emeritus Professor in the departments of Medicine and Molecular Biochemistry at Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University of Chicago and a volunteer attending physician in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. He has authored more than 160 papers and many book chapters. He is a renowned researcher, internationally known for his work with anticholinergic drugs in COPD and as a leading authority on COPD treatment.
Publishers James Neutens, Ph.D., Dean
Continuing Education Opportunities The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine offers the following educational courses this fall. To register or for more information, call 865-305-9190 or visit www.tennessee.edu/cme.
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Morrison’s Conference Center, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville
John W. Whittington, M.D., Endowed Lecture: Big 4 Conference: Gaining Ground in Cancer Research and Treatment
Rajiv Dhand, M.D. Managing Editor Amanda F. Johnson, APR Editor Ronald Lands, M.D. Administrative Director Susan Burchfield, CAP-OM Contributors Susan Burchfield, CAP-OM Rajiv Dhand, M.D. Amanda F. Johnson, APR Ronald Lands, M.D. Design J Squared Graphics In Touch is produced by the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine Department of Medicine. The mission of the newsletter is to build pride in the Department of Medicine by communicating the accessible, collaborative and human aspects of the department while highlighting pertinent achievements and activities. Contact Us In Touch UT Graduate School of Medicine Department of Medicine 1924 Alcoa Highway, U-114
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Faculty Announcements January 2012
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Amy Barnett, M.D., Assistant Professor, will serve as a house staff medicine attending for the Department of Medicine. Dr. Barnett completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. She practiced as a hospitalist in Marietta, Georgia, for two years then came to Knoxville to become involved with teaching. She currently practices with Faculty Internal Medicine at the Cherokee Mills location.
February 2012
Upinder Dhand, M.D., Professor, joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Neurology. She will practice at the Cole Neuroscience Center, where she is co-director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association clinic. She will also be involved in teaching neurology to residents and medical students. Dr. Dhand received her Neurology training at the Postgraduate Institute in Chandigarh, India, and at the University of Chicago. She was on the faculty at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Mount Sinai Hospital and Chicago Medical School, and at the University of Missouri-Columbia prior to joining the UT Graduate School of Medicine.
March 2012
April 2012
John M. Pierce, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, will serve as an attending in the Internal Medicine Residents’ Clinic. He completed his Internal Medicine residency in 1987 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Pierce currently practices Internal Medicine at Summit Medical Care on Kingston Pike in Knoxville.
Kimberly Morris, M.D., assumed a new role as chief of the section of General Internal Medicine for the Department of Medicine. Dr. Morris is an Associate Professor and key faculty member with interests in curriculum development and the educational training of general internists for practice in inpatient and ambulatory settings. She graduated from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University and completed her internship and residency at the UT Graduate School of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and participates in several academic medical organizations.
Luttrell Names Newsletter
Rajiv Dhand, M.D., Chair, congratulates Lindsay Luttrell, M.D., on naming the new Department of Medicine newsletter.
The naming contest for the Department of Medicine newsletter yielded many worthy submissions. The editorial committee unanimously agreed that Dr. Lindsay Luttrell’s submission, In Touch, best reflected the mission and vision of the newsletter: To share the collaborative and human aspects of our department. For her effort, Dr. Luttrell received a gift certificate to the restaurant of her choice along with our appreciation. Congratulations!
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North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Rev. Shoun and other members of the Department of Pastoral Care serve as adjunct faculty in the Internal Medicine residency. Education for our residents also has extended into the new Center for Advanced Medical Simulation. The 9,300-square-foot facility offers the latest communication technology, a skills laboratory, fully equipped procedure rooms, and much more. Dr. Rasnake and Janet Purkey, M.D., develop a challenging resident curriculum for learning medical procedures in the center. The caliber of students we attract to our program continues to be strong. The rising PGY-1 class is no exception. We have ambitious plans to expand our residency class size, strengthen our outpatient medicine education experience, and as always, build on our academic and research successes.
Presentations, Publications, Awards Department of Medicine faculty, residents and fellows share their knowledge and experience by publishing and presenting across the world. For a list of our most recent accomplishments, visit http://gsm.utmck.edu/internalmed/ publicationsandpresentations.cfm
Thank You for Your Support For information about philanthropic giving to the UT Graduate School of Medicine Department of Medicine, please contact the development office at 865-305-6611 or development@utmck.edu. If you would like more information about any of the information in this issue of In Touch, please contact the Department of Medicine at 865-305-9340 or visit http://gsm.utmck.edu/internalmed/main.cfm. We look forward to your input.