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Summer 2007
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In this issue of Round Table, there is information about our new chair of Emergency Medicine Robert O'Connor, news of our new chair of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics Mark Yeager, news of our Center for Molecular Design, and its Director, Fraydoon Rastinejad, Ph.D., additional information about our LCME accreditation, expansion of the Automatic External Defibrillators program throughout the school and a personal thanks to our departing Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration Jay Scott. |
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LCME Extends School of Medicine Accreditation to Max Term |
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The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) recently extended the School of Medicine's accreditation for the maximum term of 8 years. This gratifying news was the culmination of two years of hard work by more than 100 faculty members, students and staff who served on self-study committees that examined the school's institutional setting, educational program, medical students, faculty and educational resources. Several areas of strength, as well as a few challenges, were highlighted in the report. FULL STORY |
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Robert E. O'Connor, M.D., MPH, Joins Faculty as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine |
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Dr. Robert O'Connor, currently Director of Education and Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Christiana Care Health System, Wilmington, Delaware, and Professor of Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, will join us as Chair of Emergency Medicine on July 1. Dr. O'Connor is an innovator in terms of incorporating teaching and research into the busy emergency department environment. He plans to work on strengthening the residency program, and collaborating with the School of Nursing, the College of Arts and Sciences, and community organizations to develop innovative teaching programs...FULL STORY |
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Mark Yeager, M.D., Ph.D., to Serve as Chairman of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics |
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Dr. Mark Yeager, Professor of Cell Biology and Director of Research in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, joins our faculty as Chair of the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics on July 1. Dr. Yeager will bring a breadth of experience to our physiology department and plans to enhance collaboration efforts across Grounds...FULL STORY |
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Fraydoon Rastinejad, Ph.D. to Lead the Center for Molecular Design |
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The Center for Molecular Design will serve as the cornerstone for our translational research efforts as we work to facilitate drug discovery by bringing together expertise from across the University. I am pleased Fraydoon Rastinejad, Ph.D., associate professor of Pharmacology and Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, has agreed to lead our efforts in this area...FULL STORY |
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SOM Installs 23 Additional Automated External Defibrillators |
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I am very pleased to announce the installation of 23 additional Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Jordan Hall, MR 4, MR 5, Cobb Hall, the Steele wing, and Aurbach Medical Research building. This brings the total number of AEDs in the Health System Public Access AED Program to 37. If you have not already done so, please consider learning to use the AED. Training is available for all staff members...FULL STORY |
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Jay Scott: "Thanks" isn't enough |
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After nine years as Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration and a total of 15 with the School of Medicine, Jay Scott will be retiring at the end of June. Jay has been an invaluable resource and support to me as Dean. During his tenure we have strengthened the fiscal integrity of the school while adding new programs, strengthening departments, recruiting a number of outstanding chairs , completing MR5, and beginning work on the Carter Harrison Research Building, the ART building, and moving into advanced planning for the Claude Moore Medical Education Building. Jay's experience and expertise in the operations of the School of Medicine will be greatly missed.
Moving forward, Brad Haws will be filling the new combined role of Senior Associate Dean of the School of Medicine and Chief Operating Officer Health Services Foundation. Brad has been working with Jay for the past several months to ensure a smooth transition and I ask you to give Brad your continued support.
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It has been my great honor to serve as your Dean.
I thank you and wish you all the best for the future.
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