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S u r g i c a l E d u c a t i o n N e w s l e t t e r ● Issue 162| 1
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Dr. Veronica Sullins is Appointed Physician Wellness
Officer for the Department of Surgery
In her new role, Dr. Veronica Sullins will develop and implement the
department’s wellness measures, initiatives, and research to promote
the health and wellbeing of physician and faculty members, and she
will represent the department on the Physician Wellness Oversight
Committee. Drs. Sullins and Juillard have been instrumental in co-
leading resilience training and meditation sessions for surgical residents
during Wednesday conferences.
Dr. Joe Hines Named as ABS 2020-21 Vice Chair
Dr. Joe Hines has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of the American
Board of Surgery and will serve as the Chair in 2021-2022 succeeding
Dr. John D. Mellinger.
In addition to his role at the ABS, Dr. Hines is president-elect of the
American Pancreatic Association. He has also served as president of the
ACS Southern California Chapter, president of the Society of University
Surgeons, vice president of the Pacific Coast Surgical Association, and
governor of the American College of Surgeons.
Read more in the ABS E-Newsletter:
https://www.absurgery.org/quicklink/absnews/enews_fall2020.html
Residency News
December 2020 - January 2021. Issue 162
Kudos
Anaar Siletz won the SoCal Resident Trauma Paper
Competition, in the Basic Science category, with her
paper titled, “Stored Whole Blood Versus Component
Therapy for Civilian Trauma Patients: Preserved
Platelets Function, Equivalent Outcomes.” Lab
resident, Kevin J. Blair, also presented his work at the
competition.
JAMA Network featured a research study led by Chris
Childers and faculty mentor, Dr. Melinda Gibbons.
The study found that clinical registries or
claim-based sources are prone to bias, but are heavily
used to shape health care policy. Read it here:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jamanetwork.co
m/journals/jamasurgery/article-
abstract/2773448__;!!F9wkZZsI-
LA!Qr2J_Rxh2AMqiCIEhcqIjaGYZhmVyt05PsV2q9Es5jK_
nrBUBlLGgekyybM2ZERARbBfjXg$
S u r g i c a l E d u c a t i o n N e w s l e t t e r ● Issue 162| 2
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
DGSOM and UCLA Health Launched a New
Research Theme in Health Equity and
Translational Social Science;
Drs. Dicker and Hansen are Named Co-Leads
This theme was born from the joint mission of UCLA Health
and the DGSOM and has a dual focus: “1) to foreground
health equity in all of UCLA’s research efforts while
developing and studying new forms of health care that
address social-structural determinants of health, and 2) to
foster social sciences as fundamental sciences of
medicine. The Theme will build collaborations among
social scientists on the Arts and Sciences campus, life
scientists, clinicians and clinical researchers at DGSOM,
as well as develop partnership projects within the UCLA
Health System and throughout the greater Los Angeles
community, that integrate social interventions with
medical care”(quoted from the DGSOM announcement
by Deans Martin and Smale).
Dr. Rochelle Dicker, will be leading the Health Equity
component, alongside Psychiatry and Bio Behavioral
Sciences faculty member, Dr. Helena Hansen, who will
lead the Translational component.
In Memoriam: Jeffrey J. Eckardt, M.D
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jeffrey J.
Eckardt, MD on November 13, 2020. Dr. Eckardt was a
member of the UCLA family for more than 40 years and
served as Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery
from 2010 to 2016.
Dr. Eckardt was a world famous orthopedic surgeon and
oncologist and held the Helga and Walter Endowed
Chair of Musculoskeletal Oncology. He was known for
developing many of the limb sparing surgical techniques
for bone and soft tissue sarcomas and innovative
extremity reconstructions using large metal
endoprostheses following major limb resections.
Dr. Eckardt originally joined the UCLA faculty in 1980
following his service as a Navy Flight Surgeon. He
completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UCLA and
orthopedic oncology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. We
send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his
family.
Dr. Ronald Busuttil Awarded the ALF Lifetime
Achievement Award
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) awarded former
Chair of Surgery, Ronald Busuttil, MD, PhD, the prestigious
and coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the virtual
Salute to Excellence event held on December 15, 2020. He
was recognized for his continued dedication to improving
the lives of liver disease patients over the past several
decades through research, education, and patient care.
Congratulations Dr. Gerald S. Lipshutz!
Dr. Gerald S. Lipshutz has been awarded a $10,000 grant
for the project entitled “Gene Therapy for
Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency”.
Dr. Curtis D. Holt Retires from UCLA
after Nearly 3 Decades
Dr. Curtis D. Holt, clinical professor of Surgery with the
Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, has retired
from UCLA in December. He has been an integral part of
the transplant programs, an exemplary educator and a
well-respected colleague. Congratulations!
Dr. Karen Woo Receives her PhD
Congratulations to Dr. Woo who received her PhD at UCLA
in the Fielding School of PublicHealth! Dr. Woo continues to
be a leader at UCLA and nationally with her dedication
and achievements in vascular surgery research and
improving quality of care. Her PhD work in dialysis access
will meaningfully contribute to the field-and again
exemplifies the stellar achievements of UCLA Surgery and
of its people.
S u r g i c a l E d u c a t i o n N e w s l e t t e r ● Issue 162| 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
OR Instrument Course for R1s Many thanks to Ms. Julie Fahndrick, RN, for teaching our
interns and for her numerous contributions to our
teaching programs over the years!
Alumni Spotlight
UCLA General Surgery alumna, Dr. Lorraine Kelley-Quon,
first-authored “Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing in
Children and Adolescents after Surgery” which was
published in JAMA. Read the publication here:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-
abstract/2772855
UCLA Surgical Faculty in the News
HemOnc Today reported on a study led by Dr. Maggie
DiNome, chief of breast surgery and member of the
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. The
study found certain factors, such as tumor size, lobular
histology and nodal metastasis size, can help predict
which patients could avoid having lymph node surgery.
https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-
oncology/20201201/certain-patients-with-breast-
cancer-could-avoid-lymph-node-surgery
Forbes published a guest column written by Dr. Nina
Shapiro professor of pediatric head and neck surgery at
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, on the discrepancy of
COVID-19 testing access for professional athletes versus
health care workers. Dr. Shapiro also commented in a
USA Today story on people of all ages being at risk for
becoming critically ill from COVID-19. MSN, Yahoo!
News, Detroit Free Press and 20 other outlets syndicated
the USA Today story.
Surgery residents rotating at Olive View are
getting their vaccinations for COVID-19! We are grateful to the UCLA Health System and GME
office for expediting the process.
S u r g i c a l E d u c a t i o n N e w s l e t t e r ● Issue 162| 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Community Site Spotlight: Breast Surgeon Care Team at Pasadena and Burbank UCLA Health Burbank Breast Care is located at 191 S. Buena Vista St, Suite 415 Burbank, CA 91505, and UCLA Health Pasadena
Breast care at 625 S. Fair Oaks Ave, North Tower, Suite 300, Pasadena, CA 91105. Both clinics deliver personalized,
multidisciplinary breast cancer care in a compassionate and supportive environment Dr. Deanna J. Attai and Dr. Carlie
Thompson work with Nurse Practitioner, Laura Zibecchi at the Burbank Clinic, while Dr. Jeannie Shen serves as the main Breast
Surgeon at the Pasadena location. Dr. Shen works closely with the medical oncology staff, Drs. Alexander C Black, Dorcas Chi,
and Evangelia Kirimis.
Pasadena clinic (pictured left) and Burbank clinic (pictured right)
Meet Dr. Deanna J. Attai
and delivering talks and working on research projects. Monday evenings for the past 9 1/2 years have been spent co-
moderating a breast cancer support community on Twitter.
How long have you been a member of UCLA? Why work at UCLA?
After 19 years in private practice, I joined UCLA in August 2014. I am thankful that I can still maintain my presence in the
community where I built my practice but have all the resources of the UCLA health system at my fingertips, including a
network of expert colleagues, research opportunities, and the ability to participate in student and resident education.
What advice do you have for current residents and prospective residents?
It seems that there is a lot of pressure on medical students to choose a specialty, and on residents to declare their
subspecialty interest early in their student or resident experience. Looking back on my 25-year career, I've been in 6 very
different practice situations, none of which are what I had envisioned as a first-year medical student. Follow your heart (this is
a tough field for many reasons, do what you love) but also your skill set, and it's ok to change course over time.
Learn more about Dr. Attai here: https://www.uclahealth.org/deanna-attai
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
In breast surgery, we tend to develop long-term relationships with our patients. I've been
in the area for 20 years so I have some patients that I've been seeing for quite some
time. I enjoy getting to know my patients as individuals and sharing in their good (and
not so good) times.
What does a typical day look like for you? What do you do?
I love that I do not have a typical day! In my clinic, I see new and follow up patients,
including those with benign breast conditions, women who are at high risk for breast
cancer, and those diagnosed with breast cancer. Some days I have a medical student
or family practice resident working with me, so on those days some extra time will be
spent teaching and helping them improve their interactions with patients. I'm also on
several committees for national organizations and journal editorial boards, so there are
some meetings - of course all are virtual now. Other non-clinical work includes preparing
Pictured to the left:
Dr. Attai’s cats, which
she lovingly refers to as
“the chunky one” and
“the fluffy one.”
Pictured to the right:
Sunflowers from Dr.
Attai’s expansive
Garden
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Meet Dr. Jeannie Shen
A random fact about yourself.
I was a member of two choirs throughout high
school, including a competitive show choir. I also
sang in choir at UCLA during undergrad.
A favorite quote, motto, or piece of advice.
I often tell my 4 year old daughter, “You can choose
to be happy, or choose to be sad.” In other words,
you can focus on what you have, or focus on what
you don’t have. I practice gratitude every day. No
matter how big or small, there is always something to
be grateful for.
What made you choose your specific specialty or the
surgery field in general?
I knew I wanted to be a doctor and help people
when I was 5 years old. In undergrad, I learned I
wanted to focus on women’s health. I was originally
leaning towards either Internal Medicine with an
emphasis on women’s health, or OB/GYN
specializing in reproductive endocrinology. Once I
decided on surgery, specializing in breast cancer
was the most natural choice. As a breast cancer
surgeon, I am able to combine my two passions –
women’s health and surgery. I am incredibly lucky to
practice medicine in an era where breast surgery is
recognized as its own specialty. I am incredibly
grateful to be able to come to work doing a job
which I love.
Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I am a medical acupuncturist. Back in 2009, I
completed a 300-hour course for physicians on
Acupuncture. I firmly believe that Western medicine
does not hold all the answers, and try to take of
breast cancer patients through a mind-body
approach. In addition, by blending the combined
knowledge of Eastern and Western medicine, we
can offer patients the latest scientific advances while
minimizing their side effects through a multi-modality
approach.
Learn more about Dr. Shen here:
https://www.uclahealth.org/jeannie-shen
Meet Dr. Carlie Thompson
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
I am deeply grateful for the relationships that I get
to build with my patients. They each impact my life
in their own meaningful way.
What does a typical day look like for you? What do
you do?
My office is in Burbank, and I operate in Burbank
and at Westwood. I feel that I get the best of both
worlds—community and academic practice.
What hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
My greatest joy in life is spending time with my
husband Ryan, my son Finn (6 years old) and my
daughter Maeve
(1-year-old). I also enjoy practicing yoga.
What made you choose your specific specialty or
the surgery field, in general?
I knew I wanted to be a surgeon the moment I
stepped into the OR as a third-year medical
student. I will never forget that feeling for the rest of
my life. After I made that decision, my passion for
women's health and cancer care made becoming
a breast surgeon an obvious path for me.
What advice do you have for current residents and
prospective residents?
The journey IS the destination, so try to find joy and
meaning in all the moments.
Learn more about Dr. Thompson here:
https://www.uclahealth.org/carlie-thompson
S u r g i c a l E d u c a t i o n N e w s l e t t e r ● Issue 162| 6
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion Course Directed by Dr. Areti Tillou
The New Surgical
Science Lab is
coming soon.
Dr. Warwick
Peacock and Dr.
Areti Tillou
(pictured to the
left) take a sneak
peek at the
progress made
thus far.
S u r g i c a l E d u c a t i o n N e w s l e t t e r ● Issue 162| 7
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Welcome to the Cuteness Corner
Caia, age 4, welcomed her baby sister, Annika, into
the world on October 23. Congratulations to the proud
parents, Drs. Justin Wagner and Adrienne Keener!
The First Grand Rounds broadcast occurred on
November 18. Dr. Dicker spoke on Structural Racism
and its role in Healthcare.
Navigating COVID-19 in 2021
Vaccines
All house staff in training programs were
prioritized into the NASEM/CDC/ACIP highest risk
category, and received a link to the risk
assessment survey. The vaccine is being offered
based on a comprehensive assessment of an
individual's occupational risk, individual risk, and
social vulnerability.
Testing
Automated testing scheduling was
implemented for those who “fail” the symptom
screen or who develop symptoms, thus allowing
HCW to bypass calling the COVID Hotline.
For questions about exposures, please continue
to call the COVID Hotline 310-267-
3300. Unanswered questions about exposures
may be escalated to the Hotline supervisor or to
Infection Prevention
Each sponsoring institution is taking responsibility
for vaccinating their own house staff – please
get vaccinated at RRMC.
Other Information
The main OR schedules will be kept on hold to at
least January 22 for same day admits and
overnight stay patients that require an inpatient
bed.
COVID Curfew-UCLA Healthcare Professional
Decals are available at RRMC information desk
and SMH security.
Form letters, which can be individualized for
residents and fellows to carry while driving after
hours have been distributed.
To be featured in future issues, email the cute photos
that capture the moments in your life to Chi at
Many thanks to this month’s contributor: Dr. Justin
Wagner
S u r g i c a l E d u c a t i o n N e w s l e t t e r ● Issue 162| 8
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Counseling & Consultation
The UCLA Staff and Faculty
Counseling Center provides free
counseling assessment, and referral
services to faculty, staff, and their
immediate family Members.
Contact: 310-794-0245
From the Office of
Surgical Education
Department of Surgery
UCLA School of Medicine
10833 Le Conte Ave,
72-235 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-825-6643
http://surgery.ucla.edu/general-
surgery-residency
Constructed by Andrea Mclean
"I'd rather regret the risks
that didn't work out than
the chances I didn't take at
all."
Simone Biles
2020-21 Upcoming Events (dates are subject to change)
Wed, January 27 Department of Surgery Faculty assembly
Mon, Feb 1-4: American Board of Surgery Training Exam
Fri, Mar 19: Match Day
December-January Wednesday Conferences
Dec 2
7 am
Zoom
“Building High Performing
Teams in
Academic Surgery:
The Value of an Inclusive
Culture”
Erika Newman, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery Division
of Pediatric Surgery
Surgical Director Mott Solid Tumor
Oncology Program Univ. of Michigan
Dec 9
7 am
Zoom
“Use of Social Media for
Patient-Centered
Outcomes Research”
Deanna J. Attai, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
UCLA Div. of Breast Surgery Program
Social Media Editor
Journal of Oncology Practice
Dec 16
7 am
Zoom
“Striving to Become an
Optimal Surgeon”
Clifford Y. Ko, MD, MS, MSHS
Professor of Surgery
Director of the American College of
Surgeons National Surgical Quality
Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP)
Dec 23
Dec 30 No Conference Happy Holidays
Jan 6
7 am
Zoom
Surgery Resident Research
Presentations
Part 1
Anaar Eastoak-Siletz, MD
Razmik Ghukasyan, MD
Gabe Oland, MD
Max Schumm, MD
Jan 13
7am
Zoom
Surgery Resident Research
Presentations
Part2
Kevin J. Blair, MD
Rivfka Shenoy, MD
Linda Ye, MD
Michael Mederos, MD
Jan 20
7am
Zoom
Thyroid Surgery Updates
Michael Yeh, MD
Professor of Surgery
Chief, Endocrine Surgery
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Jan 27
7-9 am
Zoom
Faculty Meeting
Surgical Education Updates No Conference
Zoom Link https://uclahs.zoom.us/j/571420558