College of Health Professions STUDENT NEWSLETTER. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT from DEAN SALADIN

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1 April 2016 College of Health Professions STUDENT NEWSLETTER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT from DEAN SALADIN Dr. Mark Sothmann, current MUSC Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, is stepping down from his administrative position effective July 1, Two weeks ago, President Cole asked me to serve as the Interim Provost while we complete a national search for a new Provost. I was truly honored to be asked and after thoughtful reflection, developing a potential transition plan for the College, discussing this with the senior leadership of the College and all of my direct reports, I have decided to accept this interim position. Dr. Jim Zoller will serve as Interim Dean and will have the full authority as Dean to make decisions for the College. Jim has a long history of leadership serving as CEO of hospitals, as our Chair of the Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management in the College, on the College Executive Leadership Team. Hs is familiar with the College finances and I have every confidence in his ability to serve in this role. This transition will begin July 1, 2016 and will last until a new Provost is hired which will likely be 6-12 months. Please know that I have NO intention of applying for the permanent role and I am committed to return to my role as Dean of the College of Health Professions when my commitment to this interim role has ended. Sincerely, Dr. Lisa Saladin The US News and World Report just released their latest rankings of educational programs : Master s in Occupational Therapy is ranked 17 out of 195 accredited programs Master s in Nurse Anesthesia is ranked 29 out of 127 accredited programs Doctorate in Physical Therapy is ranked 28 out of 233 accredited programs 1

2 Congratulations to the College of Health Professions students who were selected for the Dr. Raymond S. Greenberg Presidential Scholars program. Michelle Asanio Louis Castellano Kirby Cranford Harmony Hudson Sonia Kohli Kristin LeMatty Kyndall McKemie Courtney O'Neil Anne Payne Dana Richards Parker Rhoden Elizabeth Titchener Anderson Wiksell MHA Nurse Anesthesia PA OT MHA MHA MSHI Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) PA PT MHA MSHI MHA MUSC Global Health Travel Grants Awarded to two CHP Students We are proud to announce that two CHP students received prestigious travel grants for their upcoming mission trips. All submitted applications went through a competitive review process that included faculty and student evaluators from the various colleges. Congratulations to: Baily Beauclair MHA Implementing an Electronic Health Record System in the Heart of Africa Emily Whitman-PAS Telemedicine Project at Masindi-Katira Medical Center in Uganda Student Medical History Club Talk "Conquering Surgical Pain: Dentistry s Greatest Contribution to Medicine With Dr. Patricia Blanton Wednesday, April 13th Noon Waring Historical Library Lunch Provided with RSVP to Susan Hoffius at hoffius@musc.edu The Waring Library Society is hosting a Spring Garden Party to celebrate the MUSC Class of 2016 nd invites all graduating students to come enjoy refreshments and mingle for a final farewell. 2 Thursday, April 21st 4:30-6pm Waring Library

3 STUDENT LIFE and CAMPUS UPDATES At a Glance: April 2016 CHP SGA Meeting (First Wed. of the month). April 6th at Noon. A106 CHP Taste of Diversity Tuesday, April 12th, 12-1pm. Atrium Last Day of Classes Friday, April 22nd Attention Students Who Are Graduating in May 2016 Health Services at Student Health are available to all actively enrolled MUSC students until classes end on April 28th. This is a reminder for graduating students to anticipate your future needs (prescription medications, medical records, annual exams, etc.) by making your final appointments with your providers at Student Health Services prior to graduation. 3 The Taste of Diversity is a college-wide event hosted by Student Health Professionals United Recognizing Diversity where students, faculty and staff bring their favorite dish to share lunch with others in the college. Sign up to bring your favorite dish or any food item you wish to share. It can be simple - dips, salads, entrees and/or desserts are all welcome! s have been sent with the link to sign up. Deadline is Friday, April 8th.

4 ORGANIZATION and PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS CHP and MUSC SGA Congratulations to the newly elected CHP SGA Officers for the year President: Parker Rhoden, MHA Vice President: Nicole Karlesky, DPT Student Alumni Officer: Samantha Ruotolo, MHA 4 Friendly reminder, this will be the last meeting of the academic year. Meetings will resume in September. CHP SGA meets the first Wednesday of each month during the academic calendar year.

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7 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION The MUSC MHA SGA hosted an Early Careerist Panel on Friday, February 5 th. Speakers included (left to right) Jason Weaver, Paige Kesler, Patterson Burch and Garrett Mann. The panel was incredibly beneficial for both first and second year MHA students. Maggie Becker, Caroline Lee, Ruta Rimkute MUSC s first all-female team in the UAB National Case Competition produced the best-ever finish for our MHA program. They finished in a tie for 7th place among a 38 team field of some of the best programs in the country. Congratulations to Caroline, Maggie and Ruta (pictured L-R below) for doing so well and setting the bar at a new level for next year s team. Or, as some might say: You go, girls! MHA Program Welcomes Dr. Rebecca Freeman from the ONC to Class 7 As part of their Management and Health Information Systems course this spring, the first year Residential MHA students had the opportunity to welcome Rebecca Freeman, PhD, Chief Nursing Officer at the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology. Dr. Freeman provided the students with an overview of what is happening at the national level to further the adoption, use and exchange of health information to support population health and improve quality and efficiency within our health care system. From left to right: Jesse Fenton, Kristie Hewson, William Riddle, Dr. Rebecca Freeman, Sonia Kohli, Lauren Kerr, Iesha Heyward and Nathan Simon

8 Last month, Russ Calicutt (2012 MHA alumnus) and Scott Hultstrand from Care Coordination Institute in Greenville, SC spoke to the 1 st year MHA students on the use of data and health informatics in My Health First Network, a large accountable care organization in the upstate. Left to Right: Sydney Johns, Dr. Karen Wager, Will Riddle, Sam Foister, Russ Calicutt (2012 MHA Alumnus), Scott Hultstrand (Guest), Kamie Buice, Kirstie Hewson, Michelle Ascanio) MHA students are hosting a fundraiser selling KING of POPS in the Atrium Wednesday, April 6th, 11:30-1pm A percentage of proceeds will help benefit Memminger Elementary School 8

9 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY April is Occupational Therapy Month The Alpha Theta Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon Honors Newest Members Congratulations to the following OT Students who were inducted into Pi Theta, the Occupational Therapy National Honor Society, on Saturday, March 5th. Sarah Barnes Ashlyn Baxley Olivia Bentley Elizabeth Borden Lauren Brooks Grace Ellis Ansley Harmon Elizabeth Hensley Trevor Hudson Annika Jansson Jana Kitch Sarah McEarl Erica Tiedemann Joshua White Taylor Williams Kristen Winslow PHYSICAL THERAPY DPT students held fundraiser for their mission trip to Uganda in May. Congratulations to the winners of the raffle dinner, Dr. Jim Zoller won dinner with Dr. Saladin and Darryl Sheets won dinner with Dr. Dave Morrisette. 9

10 PHYSICAL THERAPY 10 Like MUSC SGA and The College of Health Professions on Facebook.