An educational bulletin of Mercer University School of Medicine & The Medical Center of Central Georgia

DECEMBER 2011

Volume 25: Issue 12

2011 Trauma Symposium

Almost 200 health professionals from all across the state of Georgia enjoyed dynamic presentations ranging from the care of the traumatic brain injury patient to the treatment of patients suffering sports-related concussions at the 2011 Trauma Symposium. The symposium was held November 3, 2011 in Joseph W. Eversole Auditorium located at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. The lineup of expert speakers were commended for their ability to engage the audience and speak from their experiences about the unique challenges they face in treating patients suffering from severe trauma. Of particular interest were the presentations given by Colonel Rocco Armonda, MD on Neurocritical Care and Role of Decompressive Craniotomy. Dr. Armonda is a military trained trauma surgeon that spent time providing medical treatment to injured servicemen at hospitals in Kuwait and Iraq. Other speakers included Conference Moderator and Speaker Dennis Ashley, MD, former chair of the states commission on trauma and Director of Trauma Services at the Medical Center of Central Georgia; Richard Rowe, MD, a Neurosurgeon with the Georgia Neurosurgical Institute in Macon, and Angela Yi, Ph.D., an expert in Neuropsychology with the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. We look forward to seeing you at next years conference. In this issue
1 1 Trauma Symposium Annual Day of Medicine 2012 Certified CME Activities Non-Certified CME Activities 2012 History of Medicine Joint Research Conference

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Annual Day of Medicine
Friday, February 3, 2012
7:45 A.M.1:00 P.M.

Mark Your Calendar

The Medical Center of Central Georgia

Joseph W. Eversole Auditorium
Look for a full brochure and registration form beginning January 2012

Certified Continuing Medical Education Activities

December 1 Surgery Regularly Schedule Series 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. MCCG Eversole Auditorium 777 Hemlock St Macon, GA 31201 Elizabeth Jennings (478) 633-7101 Topic: Multidisciplinary G.I. Conference Objective: To review G.I. conditions and to discuss diagnostic and management plans to improve multi-disciplinary management
The Mercer University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Elizabeth Jennings (478) 633-7101 Topic: VTE/CME QI Review Speaker: Eric Long, MD PGY-5 Objective: To summarize the first quarters data with VTE.
The Mercer University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

December 15

Family Medicine Regularly Scheduled Series 12:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. December 2 Family Medicine MUSM Medical Education Bldg. Regularly Scheduled 790 First Street Macon, GA 31201 Series Yolonda Howard (478) 633-5554 Topic: The Use of Sliding-Scale Insulin in 12:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. the Hospitalized Adult: Risks and MUSM Medical Education Bldg. Benefits 790 First Street Macon, GA 31201 Speaker: Vincent Jones, MD, PGY-2 Yolonda Howard (478) 633-5554 Topic: Osteopathic Care of the Fibromyalgia Objective: The learner will recognize the approPatient for the Family Physician priate use of sliding-scale insulin and appropriSpeaker: Murray Berkowitz, D.O. ate alternatives within the hospital setting. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic This activity has been reviewed and is acceptMedicine/ Atlanta Campus able for up to 1.00 Prescribed credits by the Objective: The Learner will recognize the diag- American Academy of Family Physicians nosis and develop strategies for treatment of the Fibromyalgia patient, including use of integra- December 12 Tumor Conference tive evidence-based therapies. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. This activity has been reviewed and is acceptMCCG Trice Auditorium able for up to 1.00 Prescribed credits by the 777 Hemlock St. Macon, GA 31201 American Academy of Family Physicians. Debbie Chambers (478) 633-1902 Objective: Apply learned cancer management issues in regard to diagnosis December 5 Tumor Conference and treatment and to dictate a plan of care 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. The Mercer University School of MCCG Trice Auditorium Medicine designates this live activity for a maxi777 Hemlock St. Macon, GA 31201 mum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) Debbie Chambers (478) 633-1902 Objective: Apply learned cancer December 14 Houston Cancer management issues in regard to diagnosis Conference and treatment and to dictate a plan of care 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. The Mercer University School of Houston Medical Center Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) 1601 Watson Boulevard Warner Robins, Georgia 31093 December 8 Surgery Regularly Dawn Carpenter (478) 542-7963 Cancer Conference Schedule Series The Mercer University School of 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Medicine designates this live activity for a maxiMCCG Eversole Auditorium mum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) 777 Hemlock St Macon, GA 31201

December 9

Surgery Regularly Schedule Series 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. MCCG Eversole Auditorium 777 Hemlock St Macon, GA 31201 Elizabeth Jennings (478) 633-7101 Topic: A New Paradigm for the American Healthcare System Speaker: Joe Sam Robinson, MD Professor of Surgery MCCG/MUSM Objective: To formulate an interest in high quality clinical medical research.
The Mercer University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

December 16

Family Medicine Regularly Scheduled Series 12:15 p.m. 1:15 p.m. MUSM Medical Education Bldg. 790 First Street Macon, GA 31201 Yolonda Howard (478) 633-5554 Topic: Integrative Medicine for the Family Physician: Healing for the Holidays Speaker: Roberta Weintraut, MD Residency Program Director MUSM Objective: The learner will develop a treatment strategy for the management of medical challenges the holidays offer, including appropriate use of mind-body therapies, botanicals/dietary supplements, and cuisine. This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.00 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians December 19 Tumor Conference 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. MCCG Trice Auditorium 777 Hemlock St Macon, GA 31201 Debbie Chambers (478) 633-1902 Objective: Apply learned cancer management issues in regard to diagnosis and treatment and to dictate a plan of care
The Mercer University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

NON-Certified Continuing Medical Education Activities

The Following Educational Opportunities Are Available But Do Not Have Continuing Medical Education Credit
December 6 Pediatric Regularly Scheduled Series 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. MCCG Trice Auditorium 777 Hemlock Street Macon, GA 31201 Felicia Bentley (478) 633-7140 Topic: Intergenerational Challenges in Medical Education Speaker: Marcia Hutchinson, MD Chief Academic Officer & Associate Dean for GME and CME MCCG/MUSM December 7 Internal Medicine Regularly Scheduled Series 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. MUSM Medical Education Building 790 First Street Macon, GA 31201 Lenora Rogers (478) 301-5823 Faculty Grand Rounds Topic: Faculty Grand Rounds: Solitary Pulmonary Nodule (SPN) Speaker: Douglas Farman, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine/ Pulmonary & Critical Care MUSM December 13 Pediatric Regularly Scheduled Series 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. MCCG Trice Auditorium 777 Hemlock Street Macon, GA 31201 Felicia Bentley (478) 633-7140 Topic: Diagnosis of Mental Disorders Speaker: Macon Behavioral Health December 14 Internal Medicine Regularly Scheduled Series 8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. MUSM Medical Education Building 790 First Street Macon, GA 31201 Lenora Rogers (478) 301-5823 Faculty Grand Rounds Topic: Resident Grand Rounds: Speaker(s):Misty Poole, M.D. PGY-3 Topic: Cervical Cancer Sara Chappell-Knabe, MD, PGY-2 Topic: In-flight Medical Emergencies

Mercer University and The Medical Center of Central Georgia Office of Medical Education Holiday Hours are as follows: The Offices will be CLOSED beginning December 21, 2011 and will reopen on January 4, 2012. Have a safe and prosperous holiday season from all of us in Medical Education Administration! Marcia Hutchinson, MD Kelli Guy Stacy Jackson Mary Ann Paul Tony Blash

13th Annual History of Medicine Symposium February 9, 2012 Medical Center of Central Georgia Joseph W. Eversole Auditorium
Keynote Speaker: Lamar McGinnis, M.D., F.A.C.S. Past-President, American College of Surgeons
Call for Abstracts History of Medicine fans and scholars. Each year the Medical Education - Surgery Department of the Medical Center of Central Georgia, and the Department of Surgery, Mercer University School of Medicine hosts a wonderful half-day of presentations on a wide range of topics on the rich history of medicine. Participants from the middle Georgia medical community and anyone with an interest in medical history are welcome to participate. Presentations should be 15 - 20 minutes in length accompanied with a standard PowerPoint slideshow. A brief description of the topic, the information to be presented, the name of the presenter, and contact information should be sent to Martin Dalton, M.D., Medical Education - Surgery, Medical Center of Central Georgia by fax or email (Dalton.Martin@mccg.org, or in care of Liz Jennings, Jennings.Elizabeth@mccg.org). For information call Liz Jennings, 633-1367 (fax 633-5153).

Mercer University School of Medicine Medical Center of Central Georgia Joint Research Conference

Presented by:
Division of Basic Medical Sciences Mercer University School of Medicine

Thursday, December 1, 2011

5:00 6:00 P.M. Trice Auditorium First Floor The Medical Center of Central Georgia Program
5:00 p.m. Qihai (David) Gu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physiology House dust mite, protease-activated receptor-2, and allergic asthma. Comments: Douglas P. Farman, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonology

5:20 p.m. Laura Silo-Suh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Microbiology Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa genes involved in persistence. Comments: 5:40 p.m. Comments: Laurie Quinn, RN, Infection Preventionist

Mark Swanson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Genetics Genetic analysis of cellular response to stress.

Frank P. Bowyer, M.D., Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics

6:00 p.m.

NETWORKING in the FOYER with SPEAKERS

Introductions: Joseph M. Van De Water, M.D. Professor, Surgery, Assistant Dean for Research

NOTE: This is not a CME certified activity.

The Synapse
Tony G. Blash, Medical Education Coordinator Editor: Stacy Jackson, Administrative Coordinator, Continuing Medical Education

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The Synapse is a monthly newsletter produced by Mercer University School of Medicine/Medical Center of Central Georgia Office of Medical Education as a resource for the physicians of Georgia.