[domweek] DOM Week, July 29-August 2, 2024

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DOM Week
July 26, 2024
News, information, and events of interest from the Department of Medicine <http://bit.ly/1TemKEY>

(If you have items for DOM week, please email amyf at uw.edu<mailto:amyf at uw.edu>)


Awards
Colorectal cancer screening VA PSA wins Emmy award
"Stay Ahead<https://bit.ly/3zQHF3d>," a VA-produced public service announcement (PSA) aiming to educate Veterans on the importance of early detection and screening for colorectal cancer, has won a 2023-2024 Northern California Emmy(r) Award. Colorectal cancer is one of the most diagnosed cancers among Veterans, and each year VA diagnoses approximately 4,000 new cases. The PSA is just one part of VA's ongoing effort to educate on the importance of colorectal cancer screening.

[Jason Dominitz]"Colorectal cancer screening is so important. It detects polyps early, preventing cancer, and finds cancer when it may still be curable," said Dr. Jason Dominitz, professor (Gastroenterology) and VA national executive director of gastroenterology. "Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in America and this PSA reflects VA's dedication to educating Veterans about the importance of regular screenings."

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3WvvTnw>.


DEI news
UW Medicine ranked one of the best employers for women
Forbes ranked UW Medicine in the top 5% in the nation in its annual ranking of America's Best Employers for Women<https://bit.ly/3LAg1db>. The annual Forbes list highlights success in promoting women to top leadership positions, addressing the gender wage gap, and creating equitable workplaces for women.


Clinical news
International Medical Graduates and the physician workforce
[Oliver MCELVANEY]Despite there being overall more physicians in the workforce than 10 years prior, data suggest that there is still a shortage of physicians in the U.S. - an issue that can result in difficulties accessing care.

Significant gaps persist in certain specialties and geographic regions, leaving many communities underserved. International medical graduates (IMGs) represent a crucial part of the solution to these challenges, offering both expertise and diversity to the physician workforce.

A recent article published in JAMA<https://bit.ly/3LruLem> highlights the various barriers that exist for IMGs seeking to further their training or practice in the U.S. The paper, by Dr. Oliver McElvaney, second year Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow, and Dr. Graham McMahon, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, also emphasizes the benefits that IMG clinicians and applicants to training programs bring to the profession.

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3LIXA6h>.


Faculty news
[Elizabeth Phelan]Dr. Elizabeth Phelan, professor (Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine) has been invited to serve on the National Council on Aging (NCOA) Strategic Planning Committee for the 2024 National Falls Prevention Summit. The Summit will take place in September 2024 in Arlington, VA and is by invitation only. Members of the Strategic Planning Committee are charged with developing the 2025 National Falls Prevention Action Plan, which will serve as a framework to guide fall prevention efforts around the country.


Recent publications
Drs. Michael Boeckh, professor, and Ajit Limaye, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) are co-authors of "Consensus Definitions of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection and Disease in Transplant Patients Including Resistant and Refractory CMV for Use in Clinical Trials: 2024 Update From the Transplant Associated Virus Infections Forum<https://bit.ly/4bYNA3e>" in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Rotonya Carr, associate professor and head (Gastroenterology) is co-author of "Hepatologist Consultation in Low-Risk MASLD<https://bit.ly/3WbMbAI>" in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Dr. Emily Ford, assistant professor, is lead author and Dr. Lawrence Corey, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is senior author of "Expansion of the HSV-2-specific T cell repertoire in skin after immunotherapeutic HSV-2 vaccine<https://bit.ly/3LGz2KV>" in JCI Insight. DOM co-authors are Kerry Laing, Lichen Jing, Aude Chapuis, Christine Johnston, and David Koelle.

Dr. Jason Goldman, clinical assistant professor (Allergy and Infectious Disease) is co-author of "Reduced Likelihood of Hospitalization with the JN.1 or HV.1 SARS-CoV-2 Variants Compared to the EG.5 Variant<https://bit.ly/4ffjuvp>" in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Cynthia Ko, professor (Gastroenterology) is senior author of "Celiac disease and iron deficiency<https://bit.ly/4fjLeyX>" in Gastroenterology.

Drs. M. Juliana McElrath, professor, Asa Tapley, acting instructor, and Lawrence Corey, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) are co-authors of "Mosaic HIV-1 vaccine regimen in southern African women (Imbokodo/HVTN 705/HPX2008): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2b trial<https://bit.ly/3zYeU4u>" in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Leticia Sewaybricker, acting instructor (General Internal Medicine) wrote "Hypothalamic Inflammation Improves Through Bariatric Surgery, and Hypothalamic Volume Predicts Short-Term Weight-Loss Response in Adults With or Without Type 2 Diabetes<https://bit.ly/3LBwQo0>" in Diabetes.


In the news
Dr. Jessica Bender, clinical assistant professor (General Internal Medicine) is quoted in "New CDC Report Finds Higher Long COVID Rates Among People with Disabilities<https://bit.ly/3zZWHDS>" in the Seattle Medium.

Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor (Gastroenterology) wrote "Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome<https://bit.ly/3Ycgvhe>" for The Conversation.

Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis, professor (Hematology and Oncology) joined the Mayo Clinic's Tomorrow's Cure to discuss "How personalized vaccines combat cancer<https://bit.ly/3WDMB4c>."

Dr. Tracy Tylee, associate Professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) joined the Medscape Thyroid Stimulating Podcast to discuss "Know Your Options: Thyroidectomy for Graves Disease<https://wb.md/46lXnPG>."



Weekly Calendar, July 29-August 2, 2024
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.


Coming up
Research Fellows Orientation Course
Registration is open for our annual Department of Medicine Workshop: "Surviving and Thriving During the Research Years<https://bit.ly/3S3jx3D>", a course covering skills necessary for academic success, such as grant & manuscript writing, mentorship, appointments & promotions, and breakout sessions on opportunities in industry or the public health & policy sector. The course is designed for fellows navigating their research path and is open to clinical and PhD fellows and early-stage faculty from all departments. There is no charge to attend this course. Aug. 19, 8:30am-3pm, Brotman Auditorium, South Lake Union. Please register for this course<https://forms.office.com/r/Pv3cKnKidg>. For more information please contact Ellen Schur (ellschur at uw.edu<mailto:ellschur at uw.edu>) or Nisha Bansal (nbansal at uw.edu<mailto:nbansal at uw.edu>).


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