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SPOTLIGHT ON: AWARD WINNERS

Several faculty members in the Department of Internal Medicine are recipients of various awards. In addition, the Department has announced its various student award winners as described below. Distinguished Teacher Award, M.D. Degree Program -- 2008 The School of Medicine recently initiated a distinguished teacher award program to recognize outstanding teaching of medical students. Winners of these awards are determined by the students themselves and the program is administered by the Office of Curricular Affairs. This year two faculty members in the Department were included in the 2008 award recipients. Last year, in the program’s first cycle, two Internal Medicine faculty members were also among the award recipients. The recipients were honored with receipt of a medal, a cash award and by having their names displayed on a plaque outside the LRC Auditorium.

Paul G. Schmitz, M.D., Nephrology, is the recipient of this award for Presentation Skills which honors achievement in the presentation of didactic materials.

H. Douglas Walden, M.D., is the recipient of this award for Clinical Teaching which honors excellence in facilitating student learning in a clinical setting; ambu- latory and inpatient.

Thomas J. Olsen, M.D., General Internal Medicine, was the 2007 recipient of this award for Humanism which honors achievement in demonstrating the qualities essential for humanism: compassion, altruism, empathy, service, good communication skills, and respect for students, staff, patients, family and colleagues. Rafi Kevorkian, M.D., Geriatric Medicine, was the 2007 recipient of this award for Clinical Teaching. The third year medical students each year nominate outstanding teachers from among the residents and faculty they work with during the internal medicine clerkship. Recognized for their outstanding leadership, teaching, and role model during the 2006-2007 academic year were resident Sourin Banerji, M.D., and faculty member Rajagopal Chadaga, M.D. Two Internal Medicine faculty were also recipients of award made by the Office of Research and Innovation of Saint Louis University for their commitment to the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service; their initiative in forming collaborative projects; and their success in obtaining external support for these activities. Recipients were John E. Morley, M.B.,B.Ch., and Nina Tumosa, Ph.D. These awards were announced at the 2008 Grant Winner Reception. Each year the Department of Internal Medicine makes several awards to outstanding medical students in the graduating class, as follows: ACP Coy D. Fitch Book Award – Estebes Hernandez was recognized for outstanding achievement in internal medicine and commitment to a career in general internal medicine.

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ACP Clerkship Award – Estebes Hernandez received the award which is given to one medical student from each Missouri medical school for outstanding performance in the year 3 internal medicine clerkship. The award consists of a $400 stipend to enable the student to attend the fall meeting of the Missouri ACP Chapter at the Lake of the Ozarks. Goronwy O. Broun, M.D., Student Award – James Grigg and Bithika Thompson received $250 each for outstanding achievement in clinical internal medicine. Announcements Residency Match We again filled all the positions in our categorical, preliminary and combined Medicine-Pediatrics programs with outstanding medical graduates. The names of the incoming residents are: Categorical Program • Jose Baeza, M.D., University of Illinois • Zummera Bhatti, M.B.B.S., Sind Medical

College • Timothy J. Brinker, M.D., Saint Louis

University • Matthew A. Brinkmeier, M.D. Ohio State

University • Heather Cha, M.D., University of Missouri-

Kansas City • Elie Jean Chahla, M.D., American University

of Beirut • Fuad A. El Rassi, M.D., American University

of Beirut • Matthew T. Garner, M.D., University of

Oklahoma • Mazen Hadid, M.D., University of Damascus • Joi C. Irving, M.D., Morehouse • Fahmeedah S. Jamaluddin, M.D., University of

Missouri-Kansas City • Heiko Konig, M.D., Ludwig-Maximilians-

Universitat Munchen

• Manige Konig, M.D., Ludwig-Maximilians-

Universitat Munchen • Nabeel S. Koro, M.B.B.S., University of Jordan • Najla Maalouf, M.D., American University of

Beirut • Amir E. Masoud, M.B.,Ch.B., Ain Shams

University • Martin Musumbi, M.D., University of Kansas • Ammar Nasir, M.D., Saint George's University • Lama Nazzal, M.D., American University of

Beirut • Joshua A. Niebruegge, M.D., University of

Illinois • Eman G. Spaulding, M.D., Meharry Medical

College • Joseph Sunny, M.D., Jefferson Medical College

of Thomas Jefferson University • Waseem Touma, M.D., University of Damascus • Hala Yamout, M.D., American University of

Beirut Postgraduate Resident II • Andrew Zimolzak, M.D., Washington

University Preliminary Program • Manpreet Bedi, M.D., University of Missouri-

Kansas City • Kevin C. Bylund, M.D., University of

Rochester • Sujan Fernando, M.D., University of Missouri-

Kansas City • Rafif Ghadban, M.D., University of Damascus • Ivy D. Lawson, M.D., Saint Louis University • Luke N. Ledbetter, M.D., Saint Louis

University • Tricia A. Missall, M.D., Saint Louis University • Wesley A. Russell, M.D., Washington

University Combined Medicine and Pediatrics Program • George R. Kasarala, M.D., Gandhi Medical

College • Anilkumar Katta, M.D., Kurnool Medical

College • Adnan A. Khan, M.D., Deccan College of

Medical Sciences • Bhanu P. Sankineni, M.D., Osmania Medical

College

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Ph.D. Completed: Jason Low, MS, graduate student in the Division of Rheumatology, completed his Ph.D. defense and thesis work on "Biomarkers in Juvenile Arthritis" on May 5, 2008. He will receive his Ph.D. at the graduation ceremony. Raymond and Alberta Slavin Endowed Professorship in Allergy and Immunology – On May 29 2008, at the Pere Marquette Gallery, the Department of Internal Medicine will celebrate the establishment of the Raymond and Alberta Slavin Endowed Professorship in Allergy and Immunology honoring the 43 years of service by Dr. Slavin to the Department and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. INTERNAL MEDICINE – JUST THE FACTS

This is the title of a new textbook of internal medicine edited by Paul G. Schmitz, M.D., (editor-in-chief) and Kevin J. Martin, M.B.,B.Ch., (associate editor). This new 800 page textbook covers all aspects of internal medicine in short, summary form

suitable for exam review. Virtually all of the chapters are authored or co-authored by faculty in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University. There are 15 sections in the textbook including Interdisciplinary Medicine, Assessing the Medical Literature and a chapter devoted to each of the major medical specialties and subspecialties. There is also a chapter on psychiatric disorders. The book is published by McGraw Hill Medical in New York.

New Research Grants Awarded Kevin Martin, Nephrology, $59,000 from the University of Missouri / Missouri Kidney Program for “Altering the Progression of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism by Correcting Vitamin D Deficiency with Ergocalciferol.” Suzanne Mahon, Hematology / Oncology, $24,879 from the Komen Foundation for “Educating Women about Hereditary Risk for Breast Cancer.” Fasiha Kanwal, Gastroenterology, $75,000 from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for “Quality of Endoscopic Care in Patients with Cirrhosis.” Marcia Sokol-Anderson, Infectious Diseases, $37,949 from Washington Univeristy / HRSA for “Grants for Coordinated Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children & Youth.” William Banks, Geriatric Medicine, $121,591 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center / NINDS for “Polypeptide Modification for Enhanced Brain Delivery.” EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION NUMBER

977-3000 Saint Louis University has developed a single notification number for all emergencies including fire and smoke, personal illness or injury, chemical and radioactive spills, criminal activity, suspicious persons, power outage, threats and harassment and any other incidents that endanger persons or property. The department of public safety responds to all emergencies on University property and may be contacted at any time as follows:

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- Saint Louis campus and most University buildings at the Medical Center: call 977-3000. - For University staff members and students at Saint Louis University Hospital, Anheuser-Busch Institute, Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center, Wohl Memorial Institute, the Doctors Office Building, and the West Pavilion Cancer Center: call 22222 (in-house line) or 577-8000 (outside line). Cardinal Glennon call 4444. The reporting person should stay on the line to provide the following information: the exact nature of the emergency, the location and room number of the incident and the phone number from which the call is being made. Clinical Ticker PRACTICE LOCTION

FY 07

AMB ENCs LESS

NUC MED

FY 08 YTD APR 08

CANCER CENTER 8,783 7,698 CARDINAL GLENNON 632 611 DES PERES 2,485 2,107 DOB 49,405 41,433 MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY 137 280 OP CATH LAB 93 264 SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER 62 295 SLUH 15,246 11,554 SNF/NF/CC/HOSPICE 7,274 5,427 UNIVERSITY CLUB TOWER 10,753 8,460 OTHER 6,083 5,200 Grand Total 100,953 83,329 FY07 YTD APR 07 (LESS NUC MED) 83,076 FY08 YTD AMB ENCs / FY07 YTD AMB ENCs 100.3%

Dates of Note May 15, 2008 – School of Medicine Pre-Commencement, 9:00 am, Chaifetz Arena. May 17, 2008 – Saint Louis University Graduation, 10 am, Chaifetz Arena. June 3-4, 2008 – 19th Annual Saint Louis University Summer Geriatric Institute “Innovations in Geriatric Care.” Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Learning

Resources Center. Contact: Nina Tumosa, Ph.D., 894-6560. June 13, 2008 – Department of Internal Medicine Annual Faculty Meeting, 7:30-8:30 am, LRC Auditorium. The annual resident and faculty photograph will be taken immediately following this meeting. June 14, 2008 – 25th Annual Department of Internal Medicine Graduation Celebration, 6:30-10 pm, Busch Student Center Ballroom. This celebration is open to all faculty, residents and subspecialty residents (fellows) who are completing their training this year. Contact Ms. Charlotte Robinson at 577-8762 for more information. October 23-25, 2008 – Saint Louis University School of Medicine Alumni Reunion Weekend. Website Access the Department of Internal Medicine website at http://internalmed.slu.edu. Information for Next Newsletter If you have any news, grants, notices, achievements that you would like to be included in the next newsletter or if you think something important was missed, please let Camille Goff know at goffcj@slu.edu .

Editor

Adrian M. Di Bisceglie, M.D., FACP Professor of Internal Medicine

Acting Chairman