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Globally Minded, Locally Serving: Refugee Health In Philadelphia, Sarah Jamieson, Angelica Montes, Gretchen Shanfeld, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Caryn Johnson, Ms, Otr/L, Faota, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph

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Introduction

A refugee is someone who is forced to leave their country of origin due to war, violence, or persecution. The United States is the world’s top resettlement country. Out of the 50 states, Pennsylvania is 5^th in terms of the number of annually resettled refugees. Each year, Philadelphia resettles approximately 800 refugees. Bhutan, Burma, Iraq, Eritrea, Sudan, and Democratic Republic of Congo are the most frequent countries of origin in Philadelphia.

Healthy Habits, Happy Baby!, Amanda Ocran, Suvidha Polu, Joan I. Gluch, Phd, Rdh, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd

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Cribs for Kids, a component program of the Maternity Care Coalition, provides needy families in Philadelphia with cribs and education on safe sleeping environments.

• Cribs for Kids also provides education on how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
• The organization hosts workshops throughout the city and home visits for those who cannot attend the workshops.
• Cribs for Kids also increases awareness about safe sleeping habits and their program by attending community health fairs.
• In the last year Cribs for Kids has provided families the city of Philadelphia with over 2,000 safe sleeping environments.

Equivalence Of Students' Scores On Timed And Untimed Anatomy Practical Examinations., Guiyan Zhang, Bruce Fenderson, Richard R Schmidt, J J. Veloski

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

Untimed examinations are popular with students because there is a perception that first impressions may be incorrect, and that difficult questions require more time for reflection. In this report, we tested the hypothesis that timed anatomy practical examinations are inherently more difficult than untimed examinations. Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University were assessed on their understanding of anatomic relationships using multiple-choice questions. For the class of 2012 (n = 46), students were allowed to circulate freely among 40 testing stations during the 40-minute testing session. For the class of 2013 (n = 46), students …

Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 61, Number 2, Spring 2012

The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)

Features:

• Cultivating Great Physicians & the Timeless Art of Physical Diagnosis
• Waking Up to a Sleepy Specialty
• Dancing the Hygiene Hustle

Download Entire Issue- Jefferson Interprofessional Education And Care Newsletter, Summer, 2011, Volume 3, Issue 1.

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

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Summer 2011, Volume 3, Issue 1.

From The Editors, Molly A. Rose, Rn, Phd, Christine A. Arenson, Md

Collaborative Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice, Education and Evaluation (JCIPE)

Welcome to the latest edition of the Jefferson Interprofessional Education and Care Newsletter. We are pleased to describe the launch of two reports essential to interprofessional education and practice in the United States that occurred on May 11, 2011: Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Team-Based Competencies, Building a Shared Foundation for Education and Clinical Practice. The first report, Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, was produced by an expert panel convened in 2009 by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), a unique partnership of six associations - the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Association …

Personality Disorder And The Recurrent Swallowing Of Foreign Bodies, Robert Jay Claire, M.D.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Psychiatrists are frequently asked to assist colleagues with the medical and surgical sequela of psychiatric disorders. The Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry service was consulted by the Surgical Service to evaluate a patient who repeatedly swallowed foreign bodies. The following is a case report, brief review of the literature and discussion.

Occupational Chemical Exposures And Psychiatric Disorders, Mark L. Dembert, M.D., M.P.H.

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Occupational exposure to metals, solvents, or pesticides can produce disorders of behavior, thought, or mood which can easily be misdiagnosed as 'Junctional." Accurate diagnosis obtained with a relevant clinical history, psychiatric interview, physical examination, and indicated laboratory tests will enable the delivery of necessary medical treatment and concurrently prevent repeat exposure to a hazardous work environment. Published references and organizational sources in occupational medicine and industrial hygiene can beutilized by psychiatrists for determination of the dijferential diagnosis and confirmation of an occupational exposure; in addition, these references can aid in assessing the need for an environmental health hazard survey at …

65-Year-Old Man With Weight Loss, Anorexia, And Distal Extremity Numbness, Leigh Van Vranken, Ms Iii, William Kim, Ms Iii, Darren N. Seril, Md, Toshimasa Okabe, Md

The Medicine Forum

Case Report

A 65-year-old Caucasian male with no significant pastmedical history presented to the emergency department with an unintentional 44-pound weight loss over a four-month period. The weight loss was preceded by fatigue and anorexia,which had been increasing for approximately eight months.In addition, he noted numbness and tingling of his hands and feet that began over the same time period. The patient was initially treated for depression with sertraline by his primarycare physician. However, his symptoms persisted without significant improvement. An initial workup at outside hospital one month prior to presentation included an abdominal CTscan, which revealed a mass in …

A 30 Year-Old Man Infectious Endocarditis And Cerebrovascular Accident, Neerav G. Sheth, Md, Joseph Desimone, Md

The Medicine Forum

Case Report

A 30 year old male with a remote history of intravenous drugabuse (IVDA) and Hepatitis C was admitted in July 2008 with changes in mental status and a new right sided paresis. According to the family, the patient was in his usual state of health until approximately 2-3 weeks prior to admission when he developed headaches, generalized malaise, and fever to 101 degrees Fahrenheit after swimming in a lake. He was seen in an outside hospital emergency department, diagnosed with otitis media and subsequently discharged on prednisoneand ciprofloxacin. The morning of admission, the patient was found naked, nonverbal, …

Download Entire Issue-The Jefferson Medicine Forum, Volume 6, Winter 2004

The Medicine Forum

Download entire issue-The Jefferson Medicine Forum, Volume 6, Winter 2004.

What's Your Diagnosis? Hematology Slide Review, Jane Choi Md, Pgy-2

The Medicine Forum

A 23 year-old Caucasian female with no past medical

history presents with one week of easy bruising and

increasing “red spots” on her arms and chest. She does

not recall any history of trauma that may have lead to

the bruises. She denies any fever or chills. She has no

history of bleeding problems and underwent dental

procedures last year without any complications. On

review of systems, she had vague left abdominal pain over

the past week and 3 days of right ear pain that was

recently treated with cefuroxamine as directed by her

primary care doctor. Family history is …

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