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Bulletin for September 2013
Students recite their oath in unison during the White Coat Ceremony
Entering Class of 2013 Receive First Doctor’s White Coats at Time‐honored Ceremony
The 65 students who make up the incoming class of 2013 ofFAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine received their firstdoctor’s white coats at the White Coat Ceremony on Friday,August 9. The event took place in the Barry and FlorenceFriedberg Lifelong Learning Center.
The event program included a keynote presentation by RobertJulian Jacobson, M.D., a hematologist and medical oncologistwith the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, titled“Old Hats, New Genes.” Dr. Stuart L. Markowitz, M.D., SeniorAssociate Dean for Student Affairs in the College of Medicine,served as the master of ceremonies.
Members of the 2012 class of the medical school were pairedwith students in the incoming class and are serving as mentorsto the newly minted medical students. Each student was pinnedwith a “Humanism in Medicine” lapel pin by his/her mentorduring the ceremony. At the conclusion of the event, thestudents recited in unison an “oath” they collectively wrote,which will serve as a code of conduct they are committed tofollowing throughout their education and as physicians aftermedical school.
“When our students put on their white coats for the very firsttime, they are donning the mantle of responsibility of becominga physician,” said David J. Bjorkman, M.D., M.S.P.H., Dean andExecutive Director of Medical Affairs for the Charles E. Schmidt
Announcements, Accolades and Events College of Medicine. “This ceremony is a sacred process andthe white coat is a symbol of their commitment to the medicalprofession.”
Following the ceremony was a reception in the Live OakPavilion for students and guests, generously sponsored byMichael T.B. Dennis, M.D., Chair of the College of Medicine’sAdvisory Board.
To view photos from the event, click here. To read the pressrelease and student profiles, click here.
Left to Right: Dr. Julie Servoss, Dr. Michael L. Friedland, Dr. Robert Jacobson, Dr. David Bjorkman and Dr. Stuart Markowitz
(Left to right): M2 student Alexander Castilho, Dr. Michael Dennis and M2 student Leah May during the White Coat Ceremony reception.
Recipients of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine’s Annual Awards Announced at the
White Coat Ceremony The recipients of FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine’sAnnual Awards were announced during the White Coat Ceremonyon Friday, August 9. The recipients were selected by faculty andstudents in the College of Medicine. Congratulations to all of theawardees who are pictured with Dr. Stuart Markowitz. Dwight W. Warren Excellence in Teaching Award by the Class of 2015 – Sarah Wood, M.D., Director of the Third‐year Curriculum in Pediatrics Clerkship and Assistant Professor (not pictured).
Dwight W. Warren Excellence in Teaching Award by the Class of 2016 – Deborah Louda, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Biomedical Science.
Outstanding Administrative Staff – Abner Alexis, Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Administrator.
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Outstanding Administrative Staff – Jackie DeAquino, Finance Manager.
Outstanding Administrative Staff Selected by the Class of 2016 – Annie Thomas, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Diversity, Cultural and Student Affairs.
Outstanding Contribution to Professional Development – Lawrence Brickman, M.D., Director of the Third‐Year Curriculum, Clinical Surgical Clerkships and Associate Professor (center) and second year medical student John Saydi (left).
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Third Annual White Coats‐4‐Care Reception Raises More than $55,000 for the Charles E. Schmidt
College of Medicine
(Left to right): M3 student Sarah Genette, Dr. David J. Bjorkman, M2 student Jonathan Kubik, Bonnie Kaye, Jon Kaye and M1 student Sanja Hotic at JAZZIZ Nightlife.
Nearly 300 civic, business, healthcare and community leadersalong with second year, third year and the incoming class ofmedical students attended the recent third‐annual WhiteCoats‐4‐Care Reception that raised more than $55,000 to“dress and equip” FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College ofMedicine’s newest class. Founded, sponsored and presentedby Kaye Communications, Inc., the event was co‐hosted byJAZZIZ Nightlife. Admission to the event was a donation forunderwriting white coats, need‐based scholarships andacademic medical education to support the incoming class. Guests had the opportunity meet and mingle with variousfaculty members including the medical school Dean; Dr. DavidBjorkman and FAU Interim President Dennis Crudele. Theevent was also attended by Boca Raton Mayor SusanWhelchel, Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie and CouncilMember/CRA Director Constance Scott. One of the highlightsof the evening was hearing from two new medical studentswith extraordinary stories of what drew them to the path oftraining to become physicians. “It is a great opportunity and an honor to have Palm BeachCounty’s only medical school right here in our community, andso gratifying for all involved — from the faculty and studentsto the hospital residency partners — to have so many civic,community, business and healthcare leaders embracing andsupporting FAU’s academic excellence and its dedicatedmedical school faculty and students,” said Jon Kaye.
Outstanding Contribution to Community Service – Mario Jacomino, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Clinical Biomedical Science (center) and second year student Ashley Flock (left).
Academic Recognition for Anatomy – Second year student Michael Krill (left).
Academic Recognition for Problem Based Learning – Second year student Anatoly “Tony” Nikolaev (left).
First Cohort of FAMU Freshmen Provisionally Accepted into FAU Medical School
Pictured L to R: Dr. Michael J.L. Smith, Medical Scholars Program Administrator, Ugoma C. Onubogo of Tallahassee, Fla., Michelle N. Wilson of Miami, Fla., Raphaelle A. Lazarre of Clermont, Fla., and Christoria H. Cowans of Lake Worth, Fla.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) has partnered with FAU’sCharles E. Schmidt College of Medicine to establish theFAMU/FAU Medical Scholars Program (MSP). Studentsadmitted into the program will be offered a provisionalacceptance to FAU’s College of Medicine provided that theysuccessfully complete the MSP and satisfy requirements ofthe Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME),American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), AmericanMedical College Application Service (AMCAS) and FAU’sCollege of Medicine. The first cohort of four freshmen students includes ChristoriaH. Cowans of Lake Worth, Fla.; Raphaelle A. Lazarre ofClermont, Fla.; Ugoma C. Onubogo of Tallahassee, Fla.; andMichelle N. Wilson of Miami, Fla. The goal of the program is to successfully equip students,starting as freshmen, with the tools and knowledge necessaryto enter medical school. Academically successful high schoolstudents with a strong desire to pursue a career in medicineand who made a sound decision to attend FAMU wererecruited for the program. The program will introduceundergraduate pre‐medical students to professionalism andproblem‐based learning (PBL) in order to stimulateindependent and self‐directed learning as well as developproblem solving skills, team building, communication andleadership skills.
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Julie C. Servoss, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Dean for Diversity, Culturaland Student Affairs in the College of Medicine and Co‐coordinatorof the FAMU/FAU MSP, is pleased to collaborate with FAMU in aneffort to expand the role of minorities in the medical field. “Partnering with FAMU, a historically black university, was animportant opportunity to provide a pipeline to recruitunderrepresented minorities to medical school and ultimately toour healthcare workforce,” said Dr. Servoss. “Educating and trainingthese outstanding students is critical to helping address ourphysician shortage in Florida and providing first‐rate medical careamong our underserved populations. This unique program providesnumerous benefits and vital networking opportunities to ensurethat these students will be successful.”
FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Welcomes William J. Donelan as Special Advisor to the Dean
Prior to his role at UM, Mr. Donelan had a long career building DukeUniversity Health System into a worldwide leader in patient careand a financial powerhouse to support research and education. He began his career at Duke in 1969, and rose through the ranks ina broad range of assignments, culminating in his leadership role asExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the healthsystem and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief FinancialOfficer of Duke University Medical Center, and Director and ChiefOperating Officer of Duke University Hospital. In addition to his activities at Duke, Mr. Donelan served manyprofessional and community organizations, including the NationalKidney Foundation, Lincoln Community Health Center, theAmerican Hospital Association, the North Carolina HospitalAssociation, the United Way, the Durham Chamber of Commerceand the North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry.
FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is pleased to welcome William J. Donelan, who joined the College on September 3rd as Special Advisor to the Dean. Prior to joining FAU, Mr. Donelan served most recently as the Vice President for Medical Administration and the Chief Operating Officer of the Miller School of Medicine and University of Miami Health System.
Marc Kantorow, Ph.D. Invited to Speak at ARVO Mini Symposium in 2014
Marc Kantorow, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Science, hasbeen invited as a speaker at the 2014 Association forResearch in Vision and Ophthalmology’s (ARVO) minisymposium taking place in Orlando, Fla. from May 4‐8, 2014.Dr. Kantorow’s presentation is titled “Proteolysis, autophagyand lens organelle loss.” The mini symposia are scheduledconcurrently with paper sessions throughout the week aspart of the ARVO 2104 annual meeting. Cells in all tissues,including those within the eye, are faced daily with the taskof turning over macromolecules and organelles, especiallythose that are structurally or functionally aberrant due todefects in synthesis, oxidative or other types of damage, orexcessive accumulation. The lysosomal system has been acenterpiece of cell biology for more than six decades.However, in more recent years, additional modes ofmolecular and organelle degradation have been discovered,including autophagy, the ubiquitin‐proteasome system, and arange of other proteolytic modalities, which are involvedboth in normal cellular processes as well as in a variety ofdisease states. Dr. Kantorow is participating in this minisymposium, which will address recent and emergingdiscoveries in this field, spanning multiple cell types andtissues. In addition, on September 20, Dr. Kantorow will be a keynotespeaker in the Mitochondiria in Ocular Health and DiseaseSymposium sponsored by the Department of Pathology,Anatomy and Cell Biology at Thomas Jefferson University inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kantorow’s presentation istitled “Mitochondrial Regulation of Function in the Eye LensHomeostasis, Development and Disease.” To view the poster,click here.
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Upcoming Events
a dinner, an auction and an awards ceremony. Dr. Gelb isbeing honored for being an esteemed visionary andleader for FAU’s new medical school. For moreinformation, contact Norman Matus at 561‐302‐4655 orBob Hildreth at 561‐302‐6494 or [email protected].
Spotlights
Andrew Oleinikov, Ph.D., to Present
“P. falciparum Malaria: Pathogenesis and Protection” at FAU Division of Research’s “Lunch & Learn” Series
Andrew Oleinikov, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Science in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will kick off FAU’s Division of Research’s new “Lunch & Learn” series scheduled on Wednesday, September 18 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Engineering East Building, 96, in the Dean’s Conference Room (303C). Dr. Oleinikov’s presentation is titled “P. falciparum Malaria: Pathogenesis and Protection.” Severe malaria syndromes caused by Plasmodium falciparum kill about 1 million African children each year. Severe malaria is mainly due to adhesion of parasite‐infected erythrocytes in deep vascular beds in various organs mediated by the PfEMP1 family of parasite proteins expressed on the erythrocyte surface. In this presentation, Dr. Oleinikov will review their studies on mechanisms of parasite virulence and their approaches to improve outcome in severe malaria. Dr. Oleinikov comes to FAU from Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, where he was Principal Scientist from 2004‐2013. Previously, Dr. Oleinikov was Principal Scientist and Group Leader at CombiMatrix Corp. and Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California at Davis School of Medicine, where he also served as a Post‐doctoral Fellow. Dr. Oleinikov obtained an M.S. (hons) in Biophysics from St. Petersburg Polytechnical University in St. Petersburg, Russia, and a Ph.D. in Biology from Moscow State University. To RSVP for the September 18 presentation, click here.
Faculty in Print FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is pleased to introduce a new feature in the Bulletin titled “Faculty in Print.” Faculty in the College of Medicine have published the results of their findings in numerous scientific journals such as the American Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, the International Journal of Molecular Science, the Journal of Psychiatric Research, the Journal of Molecular Cell Cardiology, Molecular Vision, the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, the Journal of Gerontological Nursing and numerous others. Following this issue of the Bulletin, faculty publications will be listed on a quarterly basis. To be included in this listing, please provide details of your publication as soon as it is in press to Gisele Galoustian, Director of Communications at [email protected].
Employees on the Move
Abner Alexis is now serving as the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Administrator. He is located in BC 71, Room 137. His extension is 7‐1460 and his email address is [email protected].
Ruth Love‐Kientzy is now serving as the Standardized Patient Administrator and she is located in BC 71, Room 152. Her extension is 7‐1667 and her email address is [email protected].
Bernardo Obeso, M.D. is now serving as the Founding Program Director of the FAU Internal Medicine Residency in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. He is also Associate Professor of Clinical Biomedical Science. Dr. Obeso can be reached at [email protected].
Audrey Sharland is now serving as Administrative Specialist and she is located in BC 71, Room 235A. Her extension is 7‐0022 and her email address is [email protected].
Dr.DavidJ.Bjorkman(left)picturedwithM1andM2studentsandCongressmanTedDeutch(center)andDr.JoannaDrowos(farright).Congressman Ted Deutch Meets Medical Students and Discusses the Future of Healthcare in America
In August, Congressman Ted Deutch visited FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine to meet our medical students and to provide an overview and discussion on the future of healthcare in America. Faculty, students and staff attended the session, which was spearheaded by Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., Interim Associate Chair of the Integrated Medical Science Department.
Welcome New Employees
Martin “Marty” Needelman joined the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine in August as Senior Clerk of Shipping and Receiving. He can be reached at [email protected] or 7‐4079. Valerie Ricciardi joined the College of Medicine on Monday, September 9th as Medical Education Specialist. She is located in BC 71, Room 137 and can be reached at 7‐2972.
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To view a complete listing of faculty publications from January 1, 2012
to present,
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October 10‐11 – The “Future of Medicine Summit VII”
presented by the Palm Beach County Medical Society will takeplace at the Kravis Center, Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach.For detailed information about the Summit, click here.
Tuesday, October 15 – “The Epigenome and Drug
Discovery” will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. with Dr. Claes Wahlestedt, Center for Therapeutic Innovation, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, in the Engineering East Building 96, Room EE 106. For more information, contact Dr.Janet Blanks at [email protected].
Tuesday, October 15 – “Affordable Care Act: Challengesand Opportunities” will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is hosted by the Research Park at FAU and sponsored in part by FAU. The first 50 FAU students/faculty to email Andrew Duffell at aduffell@research‐park.org will receive complimentary tickets to the event. The cost to attendis $20. If you receive a complimentary pass, you will need toshow a valid Owl Card. Click here to register.
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 17 – “Signaling Mechanisms for
Selective Vulnerability in Neurodegenerative Disorders,” 4 to 5 p.m. with Dr. Srinivasa Subramaniam, Dept. of Neuroscience, Scripps Florida, Engineering East Building 96, Room EE 106. For more information, contact Dr. Janet Blanks at [email protected].
Wednesday, September 18 – “Lunch & Learn”
presentation from 12 to 1 p.m. with Andrew Oleinikov, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Science, in the Engineering East Building 96, Dean’s Conference Room (303C). Dr. Oleinikov’s presentation is titled “P. falciparum Malaria: Pathogenesis and Protection.” To RSVP, click here.
Thursday, September 19 – FAU’s “State of the
University Address” with Interim President Dennis Crudele, 10 to 11 a.m. in the Barry and Florence Friedberg Lifelong Learning Center (Auditorium). RSVPs are not required.
Thursday, September 26 – College of Medicine Faculty
Research Seminar, Room 130 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., with Xupei Huang, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Science, titled “Fifteen‐year Study on Troponin, A Tiny Cardiac Protein.”
September 27‐28 – The “Women’s Health Symposium”
will take place at the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel. This CME program is presented by the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and is an update in clinical care for women’s health professionals. For more information, contact Rana Dole, CME Coordinator, BRRH, at 561‐955‐4825 or [email protected].
Tuesday, October 1 – “Memory Formation in the
Hippocampal Formation: Binding of External Inputs onto an Internal Cognitive Map” will take place from 4‐5 p.m. with Dr. James Kneirim, Department of Neurosciences, John Hopkins University, in the Engineering East Building 96, Room EE 106. For more information, contact Dr. Janet Blanks at [email protected].
Tuesday, October 8 – “Cross‐Linked Structure of
Network Evolution in Neuronal and Synthetic Dynamical Systems” will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. with Dr. Dani Bassett, Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, in the Engineering East Building 96, Room EE 106. For more information, contact Dr. Janet Blanks at [email protected].
Save the Date
Saturday, January 11
2014 Winter Wonderland Ball
In Honor of Dr. Ira J. and June Gelb
Woodfield Country Club
Boca Raton
More Details to Follow