Dermatology Monthly Academic/Meeting Schedule & Newsletter NOVEMBER 2008 DERM DEPT ACADEMIC/MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE 2007-08 HFH DERM DEPT ACADEMIC CALENDAR CODING TIDBITS Vol. 11, No. 12 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER November 1, 2008 DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY Henry Ford Hospital Henry W. Lim, M.D., Clarence S. Livingood Chair MISSION STATEMENT 1. To provide state of the art, compassionate dermatologic care for our patients in a cost efficient manner. 2. To be a leader in dermatologic education of residents, medical students, professional colleagues, and other health care professionals. 3. To be nationally recognized for the highest quality basic science and clinical research programs in skin biology and skin disease. VISION We shall be the benchmark to which others in our field are compared. Mich. Derm at New Center One ………….. From the Chairman’s Desk To: All Senior Staff, Residents and Support Staff. The MDS meeting on October 8, 2008 was a great success, with extremely positive feedback from those who attended. Bassel Mahmoud, Dakara Wright, Tor Shwayder and Holly Kerr did an excellent job in their presentations, as did Earl Rudner and Jessica Liggett in moderating the patient discussion. I would like to again thank those who made it possible, the residents, support staff and senior staff. Special thanks to Laurie Kohen, who also prepared the quiz, Divya Srivastava, Monica Murphy and the two senior staff who helped to coordinate the meeting, Alice Watson and Kathryn Quinlan. A job well done by all, which reflects on the quality of our department! GUEST LECTURE SERIE (2008-09) Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Gary Rogers, M.D. Dept. of Dermatology New England Med Ctr. Wednesday April 15, 2009 Lindy Fox, M.D. UCSF Dept of Derm. Wednesday May 20, 2009 Nasim Fazel, M.D., DDS Associate Program Director Dept of Dermatology UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA Wednesday June 3, 2009 Julie Schaffer, M.D. Dept of Dermatology New York University School of Medicine SERVICE EXCELLENCE CORNER: * Please make sure to introduce yourself to patients, and your picture ID is visible to them. . * Please make sure the blinds on the windows are fully pulled down. Remember; attention to seemingly small items do make a difference in patient’s perception ! Henry W. Lim, MD CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Tor Shwayder, MD, Linda Stein, MD, and Henry Lim, MD, for being listed as the “Best Docs” in the Oct issue of HOUR magazine. Congratulations to Henry Lim, MD, and Alice Watson, MD, for being listed in America’s Top Doctors book. DEPARTMENT IN THE NEWS Ilt Hamzavi, MD was invited as a speaker on October 18, 2008 in Barcelona Spain as a speaker for Laser Hair Removal. Henry Ford Lymphedema Therapy Centers 1. West Bloomfield: 248-661-8400 2. Fairlane: 313-982-9179 (Dina is the therapist’s name) 3. Detroit Northwest: 313-653-2095 (Toni is the therapist’s name) 4. Allen Park: 313-389-5600 5 total therapists who perform lymphedema therapy. They provide manual pumping and wrapping. Occasionally, they will order mechanical pumps on a specific case basis. They provide therapy on both upper and lower extremities. Warm welcome to: Medical Students: Ali Alikhan, University of California/Davis Rhett Brandenburg, WSU Leonard Kerwin, WSU Misha Mutizwa, Duke House Officers: Ali Muhammad, M.D., Internal Medicine SAVE THE DATE: Holiday Party at the Detroit Golf Club on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, 6:00 p.m. BCLS course at the NCO - 8th Floor Wed. Dec.17, 2008. 7-10:00 a.m, In Training Exam Thursday, April 2, 2009 MICHIGAN DERM SOCIETY MTGS Nov. 12, 2008 – WSU Apr. 22, 2009 – U of M DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS Kohen, Laurie, Laungani, Anjeli. A Man With An Ulcerated Plaque. J Am Acad Dermatol 2008 (Sept); 59: 540-542 GRAND ROUNDS AND STAFF MEETINGS: Location: 7th Floor Conf. Room unless Other wise indicated. Nov. 5: Grand Round 8-10 Nov. 12: Mich Derm (WSU) Nov. 19: Staff Meeting 7:30-9 Grand Rounds 9-10 a Nov. 26: Grand Rounds 8-10 a Dec. 3: Grand Rounds 8-10 Dec. 10: Grand Rounds 8-10 Dec. 17: BLS Course No GR & No Staff Mtg. Dec. 24: No Grand Rounds Dec. 31: No Grand Rounds E.A. KRULL, M.D. LIBRARY ARRIVALS (Library educational items generously funded by the Clarence S. Livingood Lectureship and Education Fund) An Update in MRSA Infections Issues Related to Successful Publication The Herpes Zoster Vaccine Please see Monica or Yolanda to check out all materials as we are updating our inventory. Sladen Library – Main Campus Online Dermatology Resources The HFH Sladen Library offers access to a variety of dermatology books and journals through its web site. To access these important resources simply go to the Sladen Library’s web page at http://www.henryford.com/sladen and click on the link to “Electronic Resources” located on the right side of the screen. Click on the link, “Remote Access,” to request a user name and password to access online books and journals from home. REMEMBER YOUR COMPETENCIES 1. Patient Care-Residents must be able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health. 2.Medical & Scientific Knowledge-Residents must demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate (e.g. epidemiologic and social-behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care. 3. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement-Residents must be able to investigate and evaluate their patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve their patient care practices. 4. Interpersonal & Communication Skills – Result in effective information exchange and team with patients, their Families and other health professionals. 5. Professionalism – Manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diverse patient Clinical Research Recruiting Dermatology Clinical Trials as of September 24, 2008: Acne, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Actinic Keratosis, Chronic Plaque Psoriasis, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Healthy Subjects, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Hydroa Vacciniforme, Mycosis Fungoides, Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis. HFH & DERMATOLOGY WEBSITE: HFHS Dermatology Website& Dermatology Dept. Website. www.henryfordhealth.org, and then Dermatology click on dermatology or www.henryfordderm.org