From the Director
First, sorry Jason, but GO RAVENS!
A huge thank you to
Erin Payne and
Dave Butterly for a fantastic recruiting season. It's a long haul and you were terrific. Also thanks to
Randy, Jen, Laura, Lauren, Sheila and Shawna for early mornings, late evenings, set up, clean up, snacks, moral support and keeping the rest of the program running from November to February. And, thanks to all the residents for helping the applicants understand how amazing you are! Glad many of you could join us at the end of recruitment celebration on Friday.
Kudos this week go to
Marcus Ruopp for outstanding work on ID consults (from attending David Holland), to
Scott Westphal for his gen med interns for great teaching and team leadership, to
Newton Wiggins for coming in early to help Erin with some second look applicants, to
Nilesh Patel for making some very constructive suggestions at the DOC (from Lynn Bowlby) and to
Blake Cameron and
Natasha Cunningham for spectacular SAR talks. Also big kudos to
John Stanifer for his international Society of Nephrology Global Outreach and Prevention grant to study "Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness, Screening and Prevention Among the General Population of the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania". Way to go, John!
This week is the
NC ACP meeting, and we have a lot of posters! Our medical jeopardy team should do quite well, and
Jason Webb will be presenting in the chief resident competition. We look forward to great Duke representation.
During
GME week this week,
Bill Iobst from the
ABIM is here to teach about milestones and assessment. Want a sneak peek at how we will be assessing your progress as a physician next year? Check out
http://www.acgme-nas.org/assets/pdf/Milestones/InternalMedicineMilestones.pdf We look forward to meeting with him.
This week's pubmed from the program goes to SAR
Jason Rose for his abstract accepted to The American Thoracic Society meeting in Philadelphia
Rose J, Voora D, Kraus W, Newby K, Zaas A, Lucas J, and Ginsburg G. "Blood Gene Expression Profiling Reveals an association between viral infection, platelet function and acute myocardial infarction"
Have a great week!
Aimee
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What Did I Read This Week (by Murat Arcasoy, MD)
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule: United States 2013 Annals of Internal Medicine 158:191-199, January 29, 2013 [/box]
Why I read this article: In my practice, I vaccinate many of my patients with chronic hematologic disorders or I am frequently involved in the decision when they are vaccinated by their primary care physicians. The recent pertussis outbreaks across the country have raised concern in the public and health care providers, and I would like to adhere to the latest guidelines.
What did the authors do: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices reviewed and updated the adult vaccination schedule. It was noted that current levels of vaccine uptake for adults are low and that a strong recommendation from a vaccine provider is associated with increased uptake.
Results and conclusions: The article has two figures of the recommended adult immunization schedule by vaccine, age group, and medical or other indications. Live vaccines (such as the attenuated influenza, zoster…) are avoided in persons with immune deficiencies or immunocompromising conditions. This situation applies to many of my patients with hematologic malignancies and those on immunosuppressive treatments.
Some of the highlights of the updates are:
1-The 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) is recommended for adults aged 19 or older with immunocompromising conditions (chronic renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, functional or anatomic asplenia, CSF leaks, or cochlear implants) who have not previously received PCV13 or PPSV23. This first dose of PCV13 should be followed by PPSV23 at least 8 weeks later.
Adults age 19 or older with the conditions mentioned above who have received 1 or more PPSV23 doses previously, should receive PCV13 one or more years after the last dose of PPSV23.
2-Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) is routinely recommended in adults aged 65 or older and for pregnant women (during 27-26 weeks’ gestation) with each pregnancy (based on optimal protection for the woman and infant in the first few months of life).
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From the Chief Residents
Grand Rounds
| Date |
Division |
Speaker |
| 8-Feb-13 |
M&M |
Chief Residents |
Noon Conference
| Day |
Date |
Topic |
Lecturer |
Vendor |
| Monday |
2/4 |
Stead Society Noon Conference 2002, 8253, 8262, 4275, 2270 |
Stead Group Leaders |
Pita Pit |
| Tuesday |
2/5 |
Gallops |
ACRs |
Sushi |
| Wednesday |
2/6 |
IM-ED Combined Conference |
|
Saladelia |
| Thursday |
2/7 |
SAR talks |
Scott Westphal, Sundhar Rammalingham |
Domino's |
| Friday |
2/8 |
Chair's Conference |
Chiefs |
Picnic Basket |
Annual Charity Auction - Tickets on Sale NOW!!!
2013 Charity Auction
benefiting Durham Senior PharmAssist
& The DOC Clinic Fund
Friday – February 15, 2013
Durham Arts Council Building
120 Morris Street, Durham, NC
Tickets - On sale in the Med Res Office and at Grand Rounds
Trivia Night (Submitted by the Rankin Stead Society)
The Rankin Stead Society invites all Medicine residents, regardless of Stead group, to a special Trivia Night to be held on Wed,
Feb 20, at the Carolina Ale House (3911 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd). The event will benefit a charity chosen by the Stead society that musters the highest trivia score. The Stead groups will begin forming tables at 7pm and will cover your food and drink for the evening. Trivia starts at 8pm. To the highest scoring Stead team, we will provide $200 to donate to their local charity of choice. Please come out and have fun for a good cause!
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From the Residency Office
BLS Blitz
When:
March 25, 2013 Through
March 28, 2013
Who Should Attend: Residents whose cards expire before November 2013,
BLS Blitz Flyer - with registration information:
blsblitz
MKSAP
We are offering a 2nd opportunity for residents to obtain MKSAP this academic year. You can submit your request as shown below:
- First, you need to become a member of the ACP
Associate membership costs $109/yr
https://www.acponline.org/membership/dues/new_us.htm . Please make note to record your ACP # – you will need it to complete our online request form
- Which MKSAP format to you want?
The cost for Digital MKSAP 16 is covered by the program – simply complete the order blank using the following link.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MKSAP_16_Request_Form
If however you request MKSAP 16 Print (hard copy), or the complete set, you will need to cover the additional cost.
Cost:
MKSAP 16 Digital – $339 for members (paid for by the program)
MKSAP 16 Print - $389 for members (your cost $50)
MKSAP 16 Complete - $629 for members (your cost $290) includes Digital and Print copies
Summary:
- This offer is open to all Categorical, Med Peds, and Med Psych trainees who have NOT previously received a copy of MKSAP
- We cover the cost of the MKSAP 16 Digital release
- You are required to be a current ACP member to participate
- You have the option to request the printed version or complete set – but you will need to cover the additional cost
- We do not place orders randomly at different times in the year.
February is GME Month!
February is GME Month, check out the all the interesting opportunities and have a chance to win Men's Basketball tickets.
Read the February 2013 GME Newsletter
Starting off the month we have nationally known lecturer
William Iobst, MD (Vice President of Academic Affairs, ABIM) visiting Duke this week. In his role with the ABIM, Dr. Iobst has developed outreach activities for residency and fellowship training programs, established faculty development opportunities, worked to enhance assessment methods for competency evaluation, and has assisted in the development of the Internal Medicine Milestones. Below are the workshops and opportunities for hear his presentations:
- Medical Education Grand Rounds: "Competencies, Milestones & Assessment (the Internal Medicine Perspective)"
Monday, February 4th – 4pm (DN 2001)
Tuesday, February 5th – 12noon (DN 2001)
Wednesday, February 6th – 7am (DN 2003)
Please register using the following link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MedEdGrandRoundsReg2012
- Small Group Workshops
Assessing Resident Progress against Milestones (with a focus on Direct Observation)
Monday, February 4th – 1:00pm to 3:00pm (GME Conference Room, M147) **TRAINEES ONLY**
Tuesday, February 5th – 8:00am to 10:00am (Medical Center Board Room) **FACULTY ONLY**
- Teaching and assessing Clinical Reasoning to reduce Medical Errors
Tuesday, February 5th – 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Medical Center Library Conference Room 212C) **TRAINEES & FACULTY**
Please register using the following link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/IobstWorkshops
Complete the Housestaff Mid-year Survey
If you have not yet completed the survey, look for an email on Monday titled "ACTION REQUIRED: Housestaff Mid-Year Survey", click the link and complete the 5-minute survey.
When? The survey closes on February 15, 2013.
Dr. Weinerth and the GME Office would like to know your feelings about the required duty hour requirements, and how they may impact your perceptions about your education, professionalism, and personal life. We have asked a group of your colleagues to create a set of questions that may open the door to more in-depth exploration of the real outcomes of these restrictions
Faculty Resident Research Grant applications (submitted by Murat Arcasoy, MD)
The annual
Faculty Resident Research Grant applications are due on March 29, 2013.
Please see below the Website link for the Request for Applications/Instructions, application forms, and a sample NIH style biosketch. You do not need preliminary data to apply.
http://residency.medicine.duke.edu/duke-program/resident-research/research-funding
To discuss any issues regarding your research interests, for guidance to identify a research project and mentor, for questions related to the application process or once you decide to submit an application, please e-mail
arcas001@mc.duke.edu with any questions and declare your intention to apply, your research mentor's name, the title of your Grant Application.
Wishing you success with your research projects!
Respiratory Fit Testing/T-DAP, TB Testing
February 2013 Resp Fit Testing-T-Dap-TB Skin Testing Flyer
Contact Information/Opportunities
9322 Hospitalist Residency Flyer
Piedmont IM Flier (5)
Upcoming Dates and Events
- February 8: ACP Meeting /Poster Session, Washington Duke
- February 13: Duke/ UNC Game at Motorco
- February 15: Annual Charity Auction, 7 PM at the Durham Arts Center
- March 15: MATCH DAY CELEBRATION at Dr. Klotman’s!
- April 28: 2nd Annual Stead Tread
- June 4: Resident Research Conference, Searle Center
- June 8: SAR Dinner, Hope Valley Country Club
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