The Rounds - UC College of Medicine newsletter

Dear College of Medicine Alumni:

 

As the College of Medicine and the world unfortunately continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, I truly hope you and your family and friends have remained safe and healthy. I share my sincere thanks and appreciation for all you have done as physicians to care for your patients throughout this difficult time.

 

Despite COVID, our recruitment activities for the Class of 2026 continue in earnest and our new class is taking shape. As with last year, most of this work is being done virtually. All indications are that we will have another outstanding class arriving this fall.

 

As medical education continues to evolve, we continue to do all we can to provide our students with the best experience possible for their medical education. We are continuing our work revising our curriculum and have introduced changes to improve student wellness and eliminate disparities. Additional work is ongoing in several other areas, such as revising our competencies and assessment methods and creating opportunities so each student can be competitive in whatever specialty they choose. Meanwhile, our students continue to have USMLE scores above the national average, excellent match outcomes and consistently positive feedback from residency programs concerning their clinical strengths.

 

I am always proud of our alumni and the many ways you positively impact the lives of your patients. Each of you is a vital member of your community, improving the health and wellbeing of countless people. So, it is especially sad whenever we learn of the death of an alumnus. One recent example is Dr. Timothy Freeman, Class of 1984, who died Feb. 3 at age 66. Dr. Freeman was a pioneer in the care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He also was a faculty member for more than 30 years where he trained medical students and residents and inspired many to enter family medicine. This is just one example of the tremendous contributions made by our outstanding alumni.

 

Thank you for staying connected with your College of Medicine.

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Filak, Jr., MD
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Andrew T. Filak, Jr. MD
Senior Vice President for Health Affairs
Christian R. Holmes Professor and

Dean, College of Medicine

 
Sian Cotton, Director of UC Center for Integrative Health and Wellness

Bernard Osher Foundation Gives $5.5M to UC Center

Thanks to a $5.5 million gift from Bernard Osher and The Bernard Osher Foundation, the University of Cincinnati Center for Integrative Health and Wellness will be able to expand its work. 

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Joseph Broderick, MD exams brain scan

Backed by national network, UC researchers launch global trial of treatment for stroke 

For decades, University of Cincinnati researchers have been pioneers in the field of stroke research. UC physicians are continuing this work in an effort to find the first proven treatment for stroke due to intracerebral hemorrhage.

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Members of the United States Airforce Medical Team

UC renews cooperative agreement with U.S. Air Force

The University of Cincinnati and the U.S. Air Force have renewed their cooperative agreement that could mean up to $49 million in research funds. The relationship between UC and the Air Force goes back to 2005 with the establishment of the Centers for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

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Dr. Achala Vagal and Dr. Pooja Khatri

UC researchers to launch largest NIH study of stroke recovery

Two UC Health Physicians are leading a study to examine how magnetic stimulation, MRI can predict motor function recovery after a stroke.

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Navin Goyal, MD

From MD to VC: "Physician Underdog" Inspires People to Think Bigger

Determined to educate and inspire healthcare workers who feel stuck and burned out, as well as entrepreneurs and investors who want to drive a more impactful journey, Navin Goyal, MD, CoM '03, and CEO of LOUD Capital, has published a new book, Physician Underdog, which chronicles his journey from anesthesiologist to venture capitalist. 

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Upcoming Events:

New Advances in Neuroscience Care for Primary Care Providers

Join UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute for an upcoming CME program! 

Joseph Broderick, MD and the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute will be hosting a CME event for primary care providers in the community. Through this event, participants will learn more about what is on the horizon for memory disorder treatment, non-pharmacologic preventative measures surrounding cognitive decline, new guidelines regarding stroke prevention measures, and Migraine treatment. The University of Cincinnati designates this live internet webcast for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 

Saturday, March 12

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

A Virtual Program Presented by 

UC Health 

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Save the Date: 2022 Optimize Your Well-Being Symposium

The UC Center for Integrative Health and Wellness and the UC Brain Tumor Center present an event featuring 15+ scientific presentations and integrative health experientials, such as acupuncture, meditation, and nutrition. The symposium includes a keynote lecture by Dr. Robert Bonakdar, Director of Pain Management at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. Registration opens April 2022. 

Saturday, May 14

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

 

The Graduate Hotel 

151 Goodman Street

Cincinnati, OH 45219

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Other news of interest:

George Leikauf, MD

 

New Chair UC Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences

 

Effective February 1, 2022, George Leikauf, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Chair of Environmental Health, pending approval by the UC Board of Trustees.

 
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BRI COGGINS '10, '20

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