10/13/23
 
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Remarkable Research: A Successful Resident Poster Day
 
The annual event features a grand collection of clinical, research, and quality improvement presentations from residents of both URMC and Rochester Regional Health Internal Medicine and Medicine-Pediatric programs. Many of these projects have been accepted at regional and national meetings, including the American College of Physicians, the American College of Gastroenterology, and ID Week. "Resident Poster Day is a vibrant showcase of our residents' dedication to expanding their medical knowledge, moving science forward, and improving the quality of care that they deliver," said Amy Blatt, MD, program director of the IM Residency. Special thanks to John Grable, MD, PhD, director of the IM Research Track, Chris Webb, program coordinator, and all of the poster judges for helping to make this a successful event each year. Take a peek at the Poster Winners and view some of the photo highlights.
 
 
 
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DOM Research in DEI Symposium:
A Second Great Year!
 
The Second Annual Research in DEI & Healthcare Equity Symposium welcomed over 150 attendees from a wide array of departments. A full day of panels and posters mixed in with a musical Lunch & Lecture culminated with the bestowing of awards on three unique projects. Congratulations to Chunkit Fung, MD (pictured), and Laura Stamm, PhD, for organizing and executing this spectacular day of research and camaraderie.
 
 
 
    Special Announcements  
 
 

Honors: Truptesh Kothari, MD, MS, from Gastroenterology & Hepatology, was elected to the World Gastroenterology Organization's Train the Trainers committee.

Awards: URMC's Comprehensive Hypertension Center received the American Heart Association's Target BP Silver Award. Efforts were led by Hanna Mieszczanska, MD, from Cardiology, and Erika Drury, MD, from Nephrology.

Publication: Nancy "Nana" Bennett, MD, director of the Center for Community Health & Prevention, is co-author of "Severity of influenza-associated hospitalizations by influenza virus type and subtype in the USA, 2010–19: a repeated cross-sectional study," published in The Lancet Microbe.

Publication: Christina Dony, MD, and Anthony Pietropaoli, MD, both from Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, are co-authors of "Plasma Nitric Oxide Consumption Is Elevated and Associated With Adverse Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients," published in Critical Care Medicine.

In the News: Brea Lipe, MD, from Hematology/Oncology, is featured in the Roundtable Roundup: "Physicians Choose Frontline Therapy for Multiple Myeloma," published in Targeted Oncology.

 
 
 
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Get to know the DOM’s Diversity, Inclusion, Culture & Equity (DICE) Board!

DEI Champion: Marilyn Augustine, MD

Division: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Spotlight: Marilyn is out to make the world a better place for colleagues, patients, and future generations alike. Find out what inspires her and how the banjo plays into her life.

 
 
 
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Annual Palliative Care Collaborative Conference – Friday, October 20

The conference provides a range of updates for clinicians and health care providers who care for patients and families with serious illnesses. Events include workshops led by Erin Denney-Koelsch, MD, interim chief of Palliative Care: "Cross-Cultural Death Rituals," and Robert Horowitz, MD: "Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Ready for Prime Time! Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy." Visit the conference website to view the full agenda and register.

 

Equity-Focused Dissemination and Implementation Seminar Series

Elevate your research impact with UR CTSI's Equity-Focused Dissemination and Implementation (EQ-DI) webinars! Register now for a dynamic series featuring experts in the field. Delve into topics like planning equity-focused research, pre-implementation essentials, and community-engaged public health solutions. Learn about each session and register here.

 
 
 
    Off the Clock  
 
 
Many members of the DOM were biking, walking, and running in the sunshine for a picture-perfect Wilmot Warrior Weekend. You can view the Team Roster for the UR DOMinators and see how much money they raised! Check out this slideshow for some stats, tweets, and photos from the event. In case you missed it, Ruth O'Regan, MD, appeared on 13 WHAM discussing the impact this event has on patients' lives.
 
 
 
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