Group forms hospice collaboration Oct 30, 2009
The institute will tap into indirect medical education reimbursements available to teaching hospitals and from fee-for-services for new programs. Plans call for housing the institute at the Center for Hospice campus in Cheektowaga. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
* NATMA to continue promoting the nation Oct 30, 2009
Medical education, mission, interaction and outreach for all generations are the pillars of our organization. I humbly ask you to join me in this journey at the 25th annual meeting in Kaohsiung on Nov. 7. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tuskegee Univ. mourns loss of former dean Oct 30, 2009
He helped provide veterinary medical education to students from developing countries who returned to their native lands where they provided veterinary medical care and established veterinary medical schools ... The dedication was given in honor of the many contributions Dean Williams and Dean Bowie gave to the growth and development of veterinary medical education at Tuskegee University and to the larger veterinary medical community. (WSJA.com, AL)
Hodes named chairman of U of L neurosurgery department Oct 30, 2009
Also in July, the Residency Review Committee of the American Council for Graduate Medical Education reaccredited U of L s residency program in neurosurgery. Halperin praised Hodes response to both review processes and other changes in the department during his time as interim chairman. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Could medical homes help improve health care in the U.S.? Oct 29, 2009
The Senate bill calls for changes in medical education so some federal money flows to community-based training centers that would turn out more primary care physicians. However, most federal money would keep going for specialist training. (MSNBC -- Health)
MIDEM Classical Awards 2010: Four Artists and a Label Already Confirmed Oct 29, 2009
Its portfolio of over 470 events serves 44 industry sectors, including: Aerospace ion, automobiles, broadcasting, building ruction, electronics, energy, oil engineering, manufacturing, environment, food service hospitality, gifts, healthcare, interior design, IT oms, jewellery, life science aceuticals, machinery, medical education, printing ics, property estate, security y, sports recreation, travel. For further information about Reed MIDEM visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Former Deac Trades Soccer Field for Service in Africa Oct 28, 2009
In this way, TRIAD creates jobs for adults in the community in addition to providing medical education for the children. "You can't teach a kid to walk unless they fall on their face. They have to do it themselves," said Noftsinger in describing the foundation's goal of self-sufficiency. (Wakeforestsports.com)
UB reveals more of grand expansion plan Oct 28, 2009
The Downtown Campus will be a world-class center of clinical practice, medical education, health sciences research and the translation of new knowledge into practical applications. It will be home to UB s School of Medicine and Biomedical Science, School of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and School of Public Health and Health Professions. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
1 shot of gene therapy and children with congenital blindness can now see Oct 25, 2009
6 billion enterprise dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. PENN Medicine consists of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System. (EurekAlert!)
Winters becomes UK medical student for a day Oct 25, 2009
I am thankful that so many of our legislators took time out of their busy schedules to spend some time and learn a little more about what is happening in medical education and research at the University of Kentucky, said UK President Lee T. Todd, Jr. We have a lot of great stories to tell, and it was exciting to share some of that story with Kentucky's elected officials ... The entire College community is initiating change in medical education, in research, in patient care. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Tourism board approves funding requests under new allocation system Oct 24, 2009
Ejnes said the nonprofit medical education company has conferences and training seminars at various locations and has had its spring primary care conference in Flagler County the past three years. "Traditionally it has been a one-week meeting," he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Creationists defeated in Kansas school vote on science teaching Oct 23, 2009
a successful oxford-based medical education agency. full details on application. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Doctors find efficiency in bigger space Oct 23, 2009
He received his medical education from the State University of New York-Down State Medical Center ... She received her medical education and performed her internship at Baylor College of Medicine. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Elsevier selected as new publisher of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Oct 22, 2009
The journal provides cutting-edge, peer-reviewed scientific content on all aspects relevant to child and adolescent mental health Each monthly issue will also provide opportunities to participate in accredited continuing medical education activities to enhance overall clinical proficiency. Editor-in-Chief Andrs Martin, M.D., M.P.H stated, "We are pleased to have entered into this partnership with the largest and most respected publishing house in the field of science and medicine." Elsevier is... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
APC Supports SACGHS' landmark recommendations on DNA patenting exempting caregivers Oct 20, 2009
As such, they should be widely available to promote optimal patient care, medical education, and medical research ... The APC provides education, training, information resources and networking opportunities for chairs, residency program directors, undergraduate medical education directors and department administrators in its 145 member institutions. (EurekAlert!)
Man shot to death in Mattapan building Oct 19, 2009
PROVIDENCE Construction plans at Brown advance Brown University officials have approved design plans for the school s new medical education building. The Corporation Committee on Facilities and Design approved the schematics for the 135,000-square-foot Warren Alpert Medical School on Saturday. (Boston Globe)
Stanford study identifies cellular mechanism that causes lupuslike symptoms in mice Oct 19, 2009
The Stanford University School of Medicine consistently ranks among the nation's top 10 medical schools, integrating research, medical education, patient care and community service. For more news about the school, please visit. (EurekAlert!)
11 students already lined up for medical campus Oct 15, 2009
Administrators were pleased because they say the division of students between the two campuses is about what they had hoped, indicating success in their efforts to make medical education at Athens comparable with that in Augusta ... MCG is hiring an associate dean for students who will be in Savannah and Brunswick and is talking with hospital officials in Rome about expanding medical education there ... A committee from the accreditation agency, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, will... (Athens Banner-Herald)
ASAPS partners with SAGE in 2010 to publish the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Oct 14, 2009
ASJ also includes Continuing Medical Education (CME) articles and exams ... The mission of the ASAPS includes medical education, public education and patient advocacy. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Nonprofits host binational health fair Oct 10, 2009
The goal of the fair is to provide medical education and basic services to the uninsured and under insured residents of the Valley. This year, the Binational Health Week Fair partnered with the Children's Cancer Foundation, which was founded in 1997 as the Sonoma Children's Cancer Foundation, by 13-year-old leukemia survivor Michelle Bertrand, and family-friend Steve Webster. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
TBTF announces award finalists Oct 10, 2009
Medical Education Technologies is celebrating its second nomination in the TBTF awards after getting a nod for emerging technology company of the year in 2008. Syniverse (NYSE: SVR) is up for its second award from TBTF after being honored for its community outreach in 2007. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Governor recognizes stem cell research at Einstein Oct 9, 2009
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University is one of the nation's premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. It is home to 2,775 faculty members, 625 M.D. students, 225 Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Seton Williamson offering Level III trauma Oct 7, 2009
He's also served as the director of surgical education for Austin Medical Education Programs at UMCB and as vice chair of surgery at The University of Texas Medical Branch Austin. This is a very exciting time to practice medicine in Williamson County, Coopwood said. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Health care: Which is the real party of no? Oct 7, 2009
I must have missed the proposal to scrap Medicaid and Medicare (not to mention the VA), end all tax credits and other subsidies for health insurance, end all government loans and grants for medical education, etc ... Enter your comments here jt I must have missed the proposal to scrap Medicaid and Medicare (not to mention the VA), end all tax credits and other subsidies for health insurance, end all government loans and grants for medical education, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Collateral damage: Recession leads to increase in domestic violence Oct 6, 2009
The Rhinelander Daily News - Online news and information for the Rhinelander, Wisconsin region. By Sarah JuonSpecial to the Daily News. (Forest Republican, WI)
John Madill / H-P staff Dr. Robert Allen (left), critical care physician at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, gives a tour of the critical care unit to Michigan State University medical students who will spend 84 weeks at Lakeland beginning next year completing their degrees. Students (from left) are Mary Mier of Grand Rapids, James Wahl of Roscommon, Joe McCarthy of Highland and Ethan Ebner of Marshall. Oct 6, 2009
He is Lakeland's director of medical education and will be in charge of residency programs in internal medicine and emergency medicine that will begin in 2011. As a preamble to the residency program, the hospital started taking college students for monthlong elective rotations about a year ago. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
A woman in space Oct 6, 2009
Upon leaving Mayo he established the private Lovelace Foundation for Medical Education and Research, which received government contracts throughout the '50s to conduct aerospace research ... The authors of the study are Dr. Kathy Ryan of the United States Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Dr. Jack Loeppky, formerly with Research Section of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albuquerque; and Dr. Donald Kilgore, formerly with the Lovelace Foundation for Medical... (EurekAlert!)
Dr. Elizabeth Kent: Family history of breast cancer what does it mean? Oct 6, 2009
Kent completed her medical education at Wayne State University School of Medicine; internal medicine residency at Mayo Clinic; and hematology/oncology fellowship with the University of Michigan. She is board certified in oncology and board eligible in hematology. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Dead? Try again Oct 6, 2009
Dr. Claude Brunson, chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology, said medical education has evolved since he earned his degree in 1987. "Then you got instructions. Procedures were learned by watching attending physicians and (then you) step up and actually perform it on a patient. That was a pretty stressful manner in which to learn.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Accomplished ISU alumni return Oct 4, 2009
In his mind, the national debate about reforming health care fits well into the university's plans to establish an in-state medical education. "ISU is just on the edge of having (a medical degree). If we could get a little push there and take the programs we have and get a degree, it's the kind of degree that's needed. Ours would be family doctors as opposed to specialty, which is really what we need under this new medical (reform effort)," Davis said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Arbitration panel to settle dispute over dollars for Charity Hospital Oct 3, 2009
"We believe arbitration by an independent body is the best option for an expedited settlement of this long-standing dispute, which has stalled the state's efforts to build a state-of-the-art medical facility that would provide world-class medical care and medical education and research to the entire Gulf region," Davis said. Clark Stevens, a spokesman for FEMA, said the agency believes the arbitration process "provides an important additional option for remaining public assistance projects.". (WWLTV.com, LA)
Hong Kong can be base for SME forays into China Oct 3, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Saturday October 3, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Researchers Redefine Cura Personalis -- Caring For The Whole Person -- Using Systems Medicine Oct 3, 2009
In fact, at Georgetown University Medical Center, Federoff is leading a comprehensive shift in the focus of research and medical education to incorporate a systems-medicine approach ... Finally, in exploring the sociolegal implications, Federoff and Gostin examine the implications of systems medicine on medical education and practice. (Science Daily)
Report warns penicillin 'becoming obsolete' Oct 2, 2009
"Governments need to invest more in providing continuing medical education and supervision for prescribers. "If we run out of antibiotics it's not just poor people with infections who will suffer, it's rich people who won't be able to have anti-cancer therapies or routine operations that rely on antibiotics. " Share this on: | | Sit tight, we're getting to the good stuff powered by Top News 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 More in:... (CNN -- World)
Risk of abnormally slow heart rate twice as high in those taking drugs to slow Alzheimer's Oct 2, 2009
The physicians and staff of St. Michael's Hospital provide compassionate care to all who walk through its doors and outstanding medical education to future healthcare professionals in more than 23 academic disciplines. Critical care and trauma, heart disease, neurosurgery, diabetes, cancer care and care of the homeless and vulnerable populations in the inner city are among the Hospital's recognized areas of expertise. (EurekAlert!)
MCG breaks ground on new dental school site Oct 1, 2009
Ben Harbin, R-Evans, the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, was emphatic that it would get built, including a medical education commons that will be shared by both schools. "MCG will be the health sciences university for the state of Georgia," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kwame Nkrumahs Revolutionary Health Platform Sep 30, 2009
Four versions of the reasons accounting for this action have been told: It was said that Nkrumahs actions were upon the advice of a South African Scientist called Gillman who felt that American medical education was not appropriate for Ghana or that Ghanaians could start their own medical school ... Of course, later, President Nkrumah bore the transportation expenses of the delegation which then took President Barnor and Secretary Boohene to England, Germany, Austria and Ireland where they... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The American Way of Dentistry Sep 30, 2009
Federal grants to support dental education (and medical education generally) have meanwhile become less plentiful. This is a bigger blow to dental schools because, unlike medical schools, they can't make up the difference with research grants. (Slate)
Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School opens new home Sep 30, 2009
"The new Khoo Teck Puat Building provides faculty and students with a world-class environment in which to achieve our missions of advancing innovative medical education, creating a new generation of clinician-scientists, and speeding the translation of scientific discoveries to the bedside and thereby closing the gaps in healthcare disparities worldwide," said Victor J. Dzau, chancellor for Health Affairs at Duke. "I have had the honor of visiting virtually all of the world's leading medical... (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Angolan President Honored By Charles Drew U And The Africa Society Sep 30, 2009
The public is also welcomed to attend the special program, which will begin promptly at noon on Friday, Oct. 2 in the atrium of the W. Montague Medical Education Building, 1731 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059. President Eduardo dos Santos, a former Angolan liberation fighter, is one of the longest serving leaders in Africa, celebrating 30 years in power. (allAfrica.com)
Physician group learns about leadership, team building Sep 25, 2009
Each doctor member is required to complete 150 hours of approved continuing medical education every three years, which the AAFP can provide. The doctors also need this continuing education to continue their licensure by an outside organization, such as the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts in this state. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Burned-Out Doctors Seek Help Sep 24, 2009
Primary care physicians who took part in a continuing medical education program emphasizing reflection about their clinical experiences reported improvements in burnout and mood, researchers found. Primary care physicians who took part in program emphasizing reflection about their clinical experiences reported improvements in burnout and mood, researchers found. (ABC News)
ACP launches ethics case studies series on MedscapeCME Sep 24, 2009
The ACP Ethics Case Studies -- which offer continuing medical education (CME) credit -- uses hypothetical examples to elaborate on controversial or subtle aspects of issues not addressed in detail in ACP's Ethics Manual, the Physician Charter on Professionalism, and other ACP position statements (). "We are extremely excited about working with Medscape to bring important ethics and professionalism debates and educational content to a wide audience," said Lois Snyder, JD, Director of the ACP... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Tired, Stressed Docs Make More Mistakes Sep 24, 2009
The study demonstrated that primary care physicians participating in a continuing medical education program that focused on self-awareness experienced improved personal well-being, including burnout and improved mood, the researchers wrote. "They also experienced positive changes in empathy and psychosocial beliefs, both indicators of a patient-centered orientation to medical care," they said. (MEDLINEplus)
Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice to offer continuing education units for reviewers Sep 24, 2009
Dr. Newman cites the policies of the American Medical Association and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education as models for change in continuing dental education. "Our program is consistent with the approach recommended in those models, awarding CEUs based on learning across a wide range of settings and activities.". (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Stress, Depression Linked To Medical Errors Sep 23, 2009
Programs focused on relaxation and personal well-being like the one in the study are becoming a more common feature in medical education and are used to decrease anxiety among medical students and decrease levels of exhaustion and distress among physicians. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Can ill-structured problems reveal beliefs about medical knowledge and knowing?A focus-group approach. Sep 23, 2009
BMC Medical Education 2009, 9:62doi:10 ... Determining whether EB are also influential in reasoning processes with regard to medical issues to which there is no straightforward answer, could have implications for medical education. (BioMed Central)
Hugo memories Sep 22, 2009
Our son, Brad (who was living with us in the Providence community near Holly Hill while working in Orangeburg and waiting for his wife to complete her medical education) was taking care of things here -- along with his brother Bart who lived nearby. There was no mention of a hurricane at that time. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Govt appeals to health professionals in Diaspora to return Sep 22, 2009
Dr Kumbuor acknowledged the ever rapidly changing trends in the medical practice the world over and said without continuous medical education the country's medical profession risked becoming outmoded. He commended KATH and its partners for helping to sustain high quality continuing medical education in the country over the past six years that was impacting well on the health care delivery system ... Professor Adjei said KATH was well aware of the critical importance of continuing medical... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Considering Vaginal Birth after C-S... Sep 21, 2009
5% chance of uterine rupture, according to the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy (Mayo Clinic Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2004). Low vertical incisions, which are used much more rarely, rupture in 1%-7% of cases. (Suite101.com)
Emergency Preparedness Simulation Scenarios Developed for Disaster Training Utilizing Laerdal's VitalSim(TM) Product Line Sep 17, 2009
Laerdal, one of the world's leading providers of Healthcare Solutions, is dedicated to helping save lives with products and services for Airway Management, Immobilization, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Patient Care, Self-Directed Learning, and Medical Education ... WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Laerdal Medical, in conjunction with The University of Miami's Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education, is in the final stages of re-developing the Emergency... (PR Newswire)
George Albert Guin Sep 17, 2009
His body has been donated to the Medical Education and Research Institute in Memphis. He is survived by three sons, Chris (Christy) Guin, Jonathan Guin, and Michael Guin, all of Big Sandy; three sisters, Coralee (William) Jaco, of Clarksdale, Miss. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Mount Sinai researchers find phone assessment effective for evaluating cognition in the elderly Sep 16, 2009
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is internationally recognized as a leader in groundbreaking clinical and basic science research, as well as having an innovative approach to medical education. With a faculty of more than 3,400 in 38 clinical and basic science departments and centers, Mount Sinai ranks among the top 20 medical schools in receipt of National Institute of Health (NIH) grants. (EurekAlert!)
Qatar home to world-class biomedical research program Sep 16, 2009
Central to this endeavor is a partnership approach, bringing together institutions that have overlapping missions in medical education, research and healthcare. The program will also support high quality research in the fields of genetic and molecular medicine, women's and children's health, gene therapy, stem cells, and vaccine development. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Comstock completes recertification exam Sep 16, 2009
To achieve recertification by the ABFM, a family physician must verify the completion of 300 hours of acceptable continuing medical education over the past six years; possess a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States; and successfully complete a one-day, written examination of cognitive knowledge and problem-solving abilities ... Founded in 1969, it is a voluntary, not-for-profit, private organization whose purposes include improving the quality of medical care... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Health practitioners urged to tackle challenges in the sector Sep 14, 2009
The ceremony was under the theme, "KRTHS @ 40 - Championing Excellence in Medical Education and Training of Middle-level Health Professionals in Ghana". Dr Yankey noted that the school remained a key institution in the government's vision of ensuring that quality health care was made available in every community in the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ad Council and U.S. Army to Launch National High School Dropout Prevention Campaign Sep 13, 2009
The scholarship endowment is funded equally by L-3 Communications and Medical Education Technologies, Inc. (METI), the world's leading producer of medical simulation products and educational software for health care education. In creating the endowment, Lou Oberndorf, METI Chairman and CEO and a long-time friend of Lanza, cited Lanza's visionary leadership and commitment to charitable causes as inspiration for the program. (Saint Louis Front Page)
Carroll: 'Big Pharma' practicing questionable marketing Sep 13, 2009
The companies have given meals, tickets to shows and sporting events, ski and beach vacations, often disguised as medical education seminars or consulting jobs for which the doctors do little or no work. Many doctors have quit going to such events because of their suspicious nature. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UA med student works in rural areas Sep 11, 2009
She's one of 24 students comprising the first class who will complete all four years of their medical education at the Phoenix campus, which opened in 2006 ... "By the UA having two medical-school campuses, we increase our odds of developing physicians to serve Arizona in both rural and urban areas," said Dr. Carol Galper, assistant dean of medical education and director of the Rural Health Professions Program. (AZCentral -- News)
New Directions in Angioedema: A Focus on Supportive Care and Treatment Options Sep 11, 2009
RMEI is a medical education company that specializes in independent, certified, and non-certified education. The goal of all certified RMEI educational offerings is to promote a spirit of lifelong learning and continuous professional development. (PR Newswire)
MIPCOM Features First Games2TV2Games Summit Sep 10, 2009
Its portfolio of over 470 events serves 44 industry sectors, including: Aerospace ion, automobiles, broadcasting, building ruction, electronics, energy, oil engineering, manufacturing, environment, food service hospitality, gifts, healthcare, interior design, IT oms, jewellery, life science aceuticals, machinery, medical education, printing ics, property estate, security y, sports recreation, travel. For further information about Reed MIDEM visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Elsevier to add nearly 250 health sciences eBook titles on ScienceDirect Sep 9, 2009
Until May of this year, Elsevier's medical and health sciences book titles had only been available through MD Consult () for clinical practitioners and medical education, Evolve eBooks () for health professions education, and Veterinary Consult () for veterinary medicine education. The thousands of authors represented in the Elsevier medical and health sciences collections on ScienceDirect can now enjoy greater market visibility, increasing the potential for research collaboration and... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Hospital chaplains want to join the health care team Sep 8, 2009
Chaplains then have differing, and potentially conflicting, moral obligations entailed by their adherence to two relatively distinct professions, said Mohrmann, a professor of biomedical ethics, pediatrics and medical education at the. A healing presence. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Creationists defeated in Kansas school vote on science teaching Sep 7, 2009
a successful oxford-based medical education agency. full details on application. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Design Research Points The Way So You Won't Get Lost At The Hospital Sep 7, 2009
These symbols will be tested this fall at four hospitals across the nation and by means of surveys taken among the populations in three Midwestern cities, according to Yolanda Partida, director of Hablamos Juntos (We Speak Together), based at UCSF Fresno Center for Medical Education & Research. Hablamos Juntos and the Society for Environmental Graphic Design are overseeing the project that is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (Science Daily)
