GIM Faculty Receive Teamwork Award
Several GIM faculty received the Duke University Hospital “It Takes a Team” Award for their work on the Duke Outpatient Clinic (DOC) redesign project. Congratulations to them all!
CCTSI Offering D&I Training Materials
The Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute is sharing training materials for investigators interested in dissemination and implementation (D&I) research. Click here to access these materials. For more information, or to access additional materials, email Elaine.Morrato@ucdenver.edu.
Gierisch Accepted into OBSSR/NHLBI Summer Institute
Dr. Jennifer Gierisch
was accepted into the 14th annual OBSSR/NHLBI Summer Institute on Randomized Behavioral Clinical Trials. Gierisch’s application was one of only 30 accepted out of more than 160 spaces. Congratulations, Dr, Gierisch!
was accepted into the 14th annual OBSSR/NHLBI Summer Institute on Randomized Behavioral Clinical Trials. Gierisch’s application was one of only 30 accepted out of more than 160 spaces. Congratulations, Dr, Gierisch!
GIM Faculty Publication Receives Editorial
GIM faculty members published a paper in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes this week:
“Do the Benefits of Participation in a Hypertension Self-Management Trial Persist After Patients Resume Usual Care? Matthew L. Maciejewski, Hayden B. Bosworth, Maren K. Olsen, Valerie A. Smith, David Edelman, Benjamin J. Powers, Miriam A. Kaufman, Eugene Z. Oddone, and George L. Jackson. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes.
Dr. Saumil Chudgar Receives Professionalism Award
Saumil Chudgar, MD recently received a 2013 Practice Course Professionalism Award from Duke University School of Medicine. Saumil was selected by second-year medical students in the Practice Course. The award recognizes exceptional professional behavior in a clinical setting. The Practice Course teaches professionalism, and the goal of the course is to develop physicians who will treat patients with respect. Congratulations, Saumil!
Dr. Chad Kessler receives Duke GME Innovation Award
Chad Kessler, MD received a Duke GME Innovation award for his project, “Patient Outcomes from Consultation Communication Education - The 5 C’s. This project will study the effectiveness of standardizing the way we call and answer consultations. Congratulations, Chad!!
Dr. Maciejewski awarded AHRQ R01 on medication management in Medicare
Matthew Maciejeswski, PhD received an R01 grant from AHRQ, entitled: "Fragmentation in Medication Management in Medicare." This 18 month study will characterize the prevalence, risks and benefits of continuity of medication management on health care and health outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries with multiple co morbid chronic diseases. Congratulations, Matt!
Dr. Kelli Allen promoted to Full Professor
Kelli Dominick Allen, PhD was promoted to Full Professor! Kelli has spent much of her distinguished career advancing the health of patients with osteoarthritis through her conduct of rigorous studies employing methods in health services, clinical and comparative effectiveness, and patient centered outcomes research. He work has focused on improving care for osteoarthritis, with a focus on self-management, physical activity, and physical therapy related care.
Dr. George Jackson quoted in national media on patient centered medical homes
George Jackson, PhD was quoted and interviewed as an expert in an article about Patient Centered Medical Homes on Medpage Today, edited by Sanjay Gupta, MD. See the article and George’s interview here: Jackson. Congratulations, George!
Dr. Voils elected Fellow of Society of Behavioral Medicine
Corrine Voils, PhD was elected as a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Fellow status is a distinction conferred by the Society on full members in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the science and practice of behavioral medicine. Among the considerations for this distinction are academic, professional, clinical, legislative, or other meritorious accomplishments. Congratulations, Corrine!