UAB's COVID Respiratory Clinic has implemented a new telehealth device to help physicians remotely keep track of their patients' progress. Turner Overton, MD (Professor, Infectious Diseases) and Dr. Irfan Asif (Chair, Family & Community Medicine) describe the monitor as easy to wear, similar to a watch. The hope is that the new technology will help keep physicians informed of oxygenation and other vital signs, allowing for timely and appropriate care interactions.
More Good News for August 12, 2020
Ellen Eaton, MD (Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases) has received a $1 million grant to develop a program to address HIV and substance use among Jefferson County youth. Project LEAP (Linkage, Education and Prevention) will make novel use of patient navigation and student champions to help high-risk young residents.
Jeremey Walker, MD (Fellow, Infectious Diseases) has used the Kaizen Education gaming platform to develop a microbiology education experience for first-year medical students. His game design makes use of interactive learning to deliver the dense course material in an engaging way.
Shout out to Lindsey Shipley, MD (PGY-3) on her recent podcast appearance for the social media/medical education team CPSolvers. On their first "Women in Diagnosis" session, Dr. Shipley discussed a case of a woman with headache, double-vision, and lower extremity weakness. Tune in to Episode 111 to find out more!
Congratulations to third-year residents Jamey Hammock, MD, and Will Thomas, MD, on their study "Oncologic Services Through Project Access and Other Safety Net Care Coordination Programs" published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology with senior author Gabrielle Rocque, MD (Assistant Professor, Hematology and Oncology).
Our IM Residency Program annually celebrates the rising PGY-3 Class as they enter their final year of training. This year's Legacy Dinner took place (outdoors and physically distanced!) at the Aldrige Gardens Pavilion. The Department is so proud of these amazing trainees and looks forward to another great year ahead.
Liminal space is usually thought of as the transition from the way things were to the way they will be. When we consider this concept in light of our current COVID situation, we recognize that in this moment where time is suspended, we have a chance to reflect and prepare for a future state with hope.