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NEWS
College prepares for H1N1
Preparations are underway at OU-COM to address issues surrounding a possible H1N1 influenza outbreak.
Dean Jack Brose, D.O., has asked the Offices of Human Resources, Community Services and Academic Affairs, as well as the Curriculum Advisory Committee and University Medical Associates to develop procedures and plans for the college in case the flu season hits particularly hard this year. The various college units may address issues surrounding faculty, staff and student absenteeism and the impact this may have on academics, clinics and college operations.
The university has a pandemic influenza response plan in place, which is guided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for institutions of higher education. Recent updates to these recommendations are currently being reviewed by the university, along with continued planning with county health officials. For more information about H1N1, preventive measures, the university plan, and more, please visit the university web page at www.ohio.edu/h1n1/.
All faculty, staff and students are asked to take preventive measures, including the following:
Additional information is available from the Athens City-County Health Department at www.health.athens.oh.us the Ohio Department of Health at www.odh.ohio.gov or the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.
OMM journal features article by OU-COM faculty, staff
Brian Clark, Ph.D., assistant professor of neuromuscular biology; Stevan Walkowski, D.O. (’89), assistant professor of OMM; Robert Conatser, lab research assistant; David Eland, D.O., professor of OMM; and John Howell, Ph.D., associate professor phisology; co-wrote an article, "Muscle functional magnetic resonance imaging and acute low back pain: A pilot study to characterize lumbar muscle activity asymmetries and examine the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment," published in the August 2009 issue of Osteopathic Medicine and Primary Care.
To view the article, go to www.om-pc.com/content/3/1/7.
Witmer returns to Discovery Channel
Larry Witmer, Ph.D., professor of biomedical sciences and Chang Professor of Paleontology discussed his research on “terror birds”—extinct, gigantic, flightless predatory birds—on the first episode of a six-part series called “MegaBeasts,” which debuted Sunday, Sept. 13.
Witmer will appear on another episode in December. To read about the series and Witmer’s role, go to www.oucom.ohiou.edu/News/press/witmer_09/index.htm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for posters on international work abroad, research
If you've conducted research or clinical work abroad, there’s an opportunity at the AOA’s 2009 Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (Nov. 1-5, in New Orleans) to share your experience with the osteopathic profession and to win a research award.
The conference and expo features the 11th Annual International Seminar, “Redefining Osteopathic Medicine Globally.” Co-hosted by the AOA Bureau of International Osteopathic Medical Education and Affairs and the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), the poster session and competition will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1, and will focus on the international medical experiences of D.O.s and osteopathic medical students.
Presentations can highlight research, training, volunteer work or any other medicine-related efforts done overseas.
Poster presentation applications and abstracts (500-word maximum) must be submitted no later than Friday, Sept. 23, 2009, to Josh Kerr via fax at 312.202.8496 or e-mail jkerr@osteopathic.org.
While the poster session is open to anyone, there will be a competition exclusive to SOMA student members.
For information on the poster session and competition, visit DO-Online or contact Josh Kerr (contact info. above).
Last year, OU-COM students Catalina Soto, OMS III, Kimberly Jackson, OMS IV, and Amy Zidron, Ph.D., OMS IV, captured first through third places, respectively, in the competition.
CALENDAR
Ice Cream scream
Celebrity scoopers will be featured at the OU-COM Ice Cream Social tomorrow. Enjoy a dish of ice cream with fixings for $1 a serving or $2 for all you can eat. A split-the-pot drawing also will be held.
· Event: Tuesday, Sept. 15, noon, Irvine Bricks.
Research Day
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Faculty Development Tidbit: Give Specific Compliments
Be obvious and specific in your compliments when you see a student following directions or going the extra mile. Make sure the other students understand why you are pleased and they will increase their efforts to meet your expectations.
From http://k6educators.about.com/cs/lessonplanskin/a/idagreatlesson.htm.
Find more “Teaching Tips” at your OU-COM & CORE faculty development Web resources: www.oucom.ohiou.edu/fd/programs.htm or www.ohiocore.org/cf/index.htm. If you have a great strategy that seems to always work, please send it to me, and I’ll include it in a future Faculty Development Tidbit.
Tidbits courtesy of your Office of Faculty Development, with Steve Davis, Ph.D.; Robbin Kirkland, Ph.D.; and Olivia Sheehan, Ph.D.
OU-COM IN THE NEWS
The D.O. (July 2009, Vol. 50, No. 7)
“OU-COM grad rhymes, 'clowns' way through school”
www.do-online.org/index.cfm?PageID=pub_do3
The D.O. (July, 2009/Vol. 50. No. 7)
“Class of 2007 embarks on new challenges”
www.do-online.org/index.cfm?PageID=adv_main&au=D&SubPageID=pub_main&SubSubPageID=pub_do
The Athens News (9-8-09)
“Face of campus changing”
www.athensnews.com/news/campus-news/28957-face-of-campus-changing
Athens Messenger (9-12-09)
“Professor to be on Discovery Channel”
www.athensmessenger.com/articles/2009/09/14/news/doc4aab9fa3cc1ac766981424.txt
OUTLOOK (9-11-09)
“Discovery Channel features anatomy professor on ‘terror birds’
www.oucom.ohiou.edu/News/press/witmer_09/
Please send your news/announcements to rounds@oucom.ohiou.edu each week by Wednesday, 3 p.m. for consideration in the following ROUNDS. If you have questions, suggestions or corrections, please contact Anita Martin, assistant director of communication, at 593.2199 or martina@oucom.ohiou.edu.