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Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 16, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Dec 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 16, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the December 16, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Herrera presents renal pathology research at international meeting
  • More than 75 children assisted by medical students during Saturday health camp
  • Medical student completed prestigious rheumatology preceptorship
  • Cancer researchers at MCI receive BCRFA funding
  • USA College of Medicine establishes Black Men in White Coats affiliate chapter
  • Scalici awarded 2021 Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Cancer Research
  • Meet a Med Student: Kayman Strickland-Beach


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 9, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Dec 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 9, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

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This is the December 9, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Grelet to present on breast cancer neurogenesis at Pathology Research Symposium
  • Randall W. Powell Endowed Memorial Lectures set for Dec. 16-17
  • Faculty Spotlight: Jess Mullens, M.D.
  • Meet a Med Student: Daniel Irelan
  • Band registration open for Doc Rock fundraising event
  • Cancer and DNA damage: Discovery by USA scientists may improve patient outcomes


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 2, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Dec 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 2, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

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This is the December 2, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Volunteer opportunity: pediatric health camp on Saturday, Dec.4
  • Pathologist discusses cancer molecular profiling at national meeting
  • Medical students collect 60 gift boxes for children in need
  • Meet a Med Student: Brenna Katz
  • Faculty Spotlight: Tyler McDonald, M.D.


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - November 18, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Nov 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - November 18, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

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This is the November 18, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Medical student chosen for national AAMC advisory task force
  • Foot and ankle surgeon joins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Video online: 'Skull Base Neurosurgery and Brain Tumors'
  • Nicotine weakens immune system, USA researchers find


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - November 12, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Nov 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - November 12, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the November 12, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • In Memoriam: Henry Mullins Jr., M.D., served as first chair of family medicine
  • USA Health launches in-house molecular cancer tests to guide precision medicine
  • Faculty Spotlight: Richard Menger, M.D., M.P.A.
  • Meet a Med Student: Christian Manganti


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - November 5, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Nov 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - November 5, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the November 5, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Video online: 'Emerging Trends in Radiation for Breast Cancer'
  • Williams presents on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy at national meeting
  • Estrada recognized by Sun Belt Conference for pandemic collaboration
  • Mitchell Cancer Institute's colon cancer research featured in national journal
  • Faculty Spotlight: Daniel McMahon, M.D.
  • Carpenter recognized for top academic performance
  • Trauma surgeon and youth advocate joins surgery faculty
  • Thakur to discuss 'Skull Base Neurosurgery and Brain Tumors' at Med School Café
  • Meet a Med Student: Lita Araysi
  • Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program …


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - October 29, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Oct 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - October 29, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

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This is the October 29, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • How much do you know about vaping?
  • USA Health expands with addition of pediatric endocrinologist
  • Mark your calendar for upcoming grand rounds
  • Meet a Med Student: Troupe Grimes
  • Faculty Spotlight: Jin H. Kim, D.V.M, Ph.D.
  • USA Foundation approves $30 million for College of Medicine renovation and expansion
  • Fields featured on Cancering Show podcast


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - October 21, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Oct 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - October 21, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the October 21, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Meet a Med Student: Cayla Van Alstine
  • Faculty Spotlight: Jon Audia, Ph.D.
  • Construction begins on ambulatory surgery center in Baldwin County
  • Apply now: Clinical and Translational Science Training Program
  • Employees honored at USA Health Game Day 2021


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - October 14, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Oct 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - October 14, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the October 14, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • USA Health begins construction on expanded Pediatric Emergency Center
  • Mark your calendar for upcoming grand rounds
  • Meet a Med Student: Meghan Rice
  • Faculty Spotlight: Meghan Hermance, Ph.D.
  • Pediatric nephrologist joins pediatrics faculty at USA College of Medicine
  • Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon joins USA College of Medicine faculty


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - October 8, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Oct 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - October 8, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the October 8, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • USA Medical Alumni Association kicks off 2021 membership drive
  • Medical students invited to 'Diversity Equity and Inclusion in GME' discussion
  • More than 60 vaccinated at Medical Spanish Interest Group events in Mobile
  • Nominations open for Mayer Mitchell Award
  • Students launch gift box campaign for children in need
  • Meet a Med Student: Shane Stephenson
  • USA College of Medicine alumna joins USA Health as rheumatologist
  • Faculty Spotlight: Robert Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.E.P


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 30, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Sep 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 30, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the September 30, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Meet a Med Student: Alex Templin
  • Register now: USA Health Game Day returns Oct. 14 at Hancock Whitney Stadium
  • Faculty Spotlight: Jai Deep Thakur, M.D.
  • Med School Café to address radiation therapy in breast cancer


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 23, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Sep 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 23, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

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This is the September 23, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Meet a Med Student: Kiley Brady
  • Mark your calendar for upcoming grand rounds
  • OB-GYN and pediatrics interest groups host donation drive after Hurricane Ida
  • Bander Faculty Development Award recipients work to advance pulmonary research


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 17, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Sep 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 17, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the September 17, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Holiday joins USA Health and OB-GYN faculty
  • USA researchers seek biomarkers for earlier detection of ovarian cancer
  • Register now: OB-GYN Conference set for Oct. 14-15
  • Custodio shares perspective as student in USA's Spanish for Healthcare Professionals program
  • Meet a Med Student: Libby Beddingfield
  • USA scientist awarded $1.54 million to study new treatment for inflammatory disease


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 10, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Sep 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 10, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the September 10, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Apply now: CCTS Partner Network Pilot Program
  • Video online: 'Weight Management for Children and Adults'
  • USA Medical Alumni Association to host event at Alumni Reunion Weekend
  • Mark your calendar for upcoming grand rounds
  • USA researcher awarded grant to evaluate the disease threat of Asian longhorned tick
  • Meet a Med Student: Claudia Stephens
  • Faculty Spotlight: James Slauterbeck, M.D.


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 2, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Sep 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 2, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the September 2, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Medical student learns healthcare and leadership through the primary Care pathway program
  • Meet a Med Student: Ti'Ariel Anderson
  • Faculty Spotlight: Timothy "Beau" Stokes, M.D.


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 27, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Aug 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 27, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the August 27, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Parker named chair of the Department of Psychiatry
  • USA College of Medicine announces summer research award winners
  • Mark your calendar for upcoming grand rounds
  • Meet a Med Student: Trentyn Shaw
  • Med School Café to address weight management for children and adults
  • Faculty Spotlight: Grace Lagasse, M.D.
  • Pediatric gastroenterologist joins USA faculty


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 19, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Aug 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 19, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the August 19, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Payne-Johnson joins family medicine faculty
  • Faculty and staff parking permits available
  • Faculty Spotlight: Christopher Malozzi, D.O., F.A.C.C.
  • Meet a Med Student: Kasey Grant Andrews
  • USA researchers awarded $1 million in grants to study replication of mitochondrial DNA
  • Phung presents at international Cancer Genomics Consortium meeting


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 12, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Aug 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 12, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the August 12, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Sanchez joins neurology faculty at USA College of Medicine
  • Naritoku honored with Heart of Gold award
  • COM Faculty Spotlight: Raymond John Maguire, M.D
  • Help requested in locating treasured book: 'Tradition of Excellence'


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 6, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Aug 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 6, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the August 6, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Meet a Med Student: Tiara Dean
  • Medical student aids woman in cardiac arrest
  • Mark your calendar for upcoming grand rounds
  • Register now: Paddle the Delta CME Conference
  • USA researchers study cat flea saliva to uncover how diseases are spread
  • Faculty Spotlight: Benjamin Niland, M.D.
  • Neonatologist Kelechi Ikeri joins pediatrics faculty
  • Save the date: OB-GYN Conference set for Oct. 14-15


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 29, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Jul 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 29, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the July 29, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Students take part in Summer Research Day
  • Welcome to medical school, Class of 2025
  • Video online: 'Artificial Intelligence and Women’s Heart Disease'
  • Faculty Spotlight: Randall Harrison Trammell, D.O.
  • Alumnus named governor of Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Physicians
  • Meet a Med Student: Marjorie Jones


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 22, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Jul 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 22, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

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This is the July 22, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Faculty Spotlight: Walker Plash, M.D.
  • Student-Run Free Clinic seeks volunteer preceptors
  • USA COM graduate researcher examines relationship between bacteria and their vectors
  • Meet a Med Student: Alana Fortune


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 16, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Jul 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 16, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the July 16, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Neonatologist Bianca Vamesu, M.D. joins pediatrics faculty
  • Researchers recognized for article on effects of DHA exposure
  • Meet a Med Student: Rachel Emig


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 9, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Jul 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 9, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the July 9, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents include:

  • Study aims to measure mental health impacts of COVID-19 on adolescents
  • Meet a Med Student: Cara King
  • Mark your calendar for grand rounds
  • Faculty Spotlight: Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, M.D.
  • Vaccine 'encouraging' in certain ovarian cancer patients, researcher tells ASCO meeting


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 2, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Jul 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - July 2, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the July 2, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

  • Anthony Gard, Ph.D., retires after 31 years
  • Med School Café to address artificial intelligence and women’s heart disease
  • Third-year students to begin clinical rotations
  • New members inducted into Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • Phung to serve on international scientific committee


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - June 25, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Jun 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - June 25, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the June 25, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

  • White Coat Ceremony marks transition for third-year medical students
  • Faculty Spotlight: Santanu Dasgupta, Ph.D.
  • Research on uterine cancer presented at ASCO
  • USA medical students, alumnus win at regional emergency medicine conference
  • Video online: 'Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children'
  • Faculty Spotlight: Rosa Vidal, M.D.
  • Meet a Med Student: Lauren Mussell


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - June 10, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Jun 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - June 10, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the June 10, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

  • Mark your calendar: Grand rounds
  • Class of 2023 to receive white coats
  • New artificial intelligence prediction model may reduce hospital readmission rates
  • USA College of Medicine recognizes Pride Month
  • Faculty Spotlight: Anne-Marie Kaulfers, M.D.
  • Meet a Med Student: Veena Krishnan


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - June 2, 2021, Lindsey Lyle Jun 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - June 2, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the June 2, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

  • Medical students create video to answer COVID-19 vaccine questions in Spanish
  • Video online: 'Treating the Enlarged Prostate in the Modern Era'
  • Meet a Med Student: Isabelle Delplanche
  • Faculty Spotlight: Abu-Bakr Al-Mehdi, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Alumna reflects on groundbreaking career as a Black female gynecologic surgeon


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - May 27, 2021, Lindsey Lyle May 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - May 27, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the May 27, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

  • Mark your calendar for grand rounds
  • Register now: Diversity, equity and inclusion lecture series
  • Meet a Med Student: Amber Crenshaw
  • OB-GYN wins Best Clerkship Award for the first time in 24 years
  • Faculty Spotlight: Hamayun Imran, M.D.
  • Menger presents international talk on pediatric spinal deformity


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - May 20, 2021, Lindsey Lyle May 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - May 20, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the May 20, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

  • Register now: New Orleans social set for June 12
  • Kestler earns national award for research on uterine contractions
  • Meet a Med Student: Andy Hu


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - May 14, 2021, Lindsey Lyle May 2021

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - May 14, 2021, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the May 14, 2021 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

  • Med School Café to address minimally invasive techniques for enlarged prostate
  • Meet a Med Student : Mike Jackson
  • COM Faculty Spotlight: Blake Briggs, M.D.