September 7, 2012 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA Vol. 31, No. 4

By Cindy ABole

Public Relations

Children suffering from chronicabdominal pain, inflammatory

bowel disease or other gastrointestinaldisorders now have the addition ofnew expertise with the opening ofMUSC Children’s Hospital’s pediatricgastrointestinal procedure suite.

The new $1 million pediatrictherapeutic endoscopy suite expandsservices provided by the Children’sHospital’s Division of PediatricGastroenterology and Nutrition team todiagnose young patients with esophageal,gastrointestinal, hepatic (liver) andpancreatic diseases and disorders. Thisadvanced suite is the only one of its kindin South Carolina and complementsservices provided by the Children’sHospital and MUSC’s Digestive DiseaseCenter (DDC). More specifically, it bringstogether pediatric services and specialistsin gastroenterology (GI), surgery,radiology, anesthesiology and othersubspecialties, to provide a child-friendly,innovative approach to care for childrenand their families.

The suite is under the directionof pediatric gastroenterology chief J.Antonio Quiros, M.D., who is the newestspecialist to join the pediatric GI team ofBhanu Pillai, M.D., and Christine Carter-Kent, M.D., nurse practitioners and anutritionist.

Earlier this year, the Children’sHospital’s pediatric gastroenterologyprogram was ranked for the first time,along with other pediatric specialties,among the top 50 hospitals in 2012-13by U.S. News & World Report’s BestChildren’s Hospitals report. MUSCChildren’s Hospital’s program also hosts

Children’s Hospital expands care,opens new peds endoscopy suite

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employees will berecognized duringthe annual awards

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the state’s only pediatric liver transplantationprogram, whose strong outcomes contributedto the program ranking.

Quiros said he worked with hospital leadersand digestive disease experts to devise atherapeutic pediatric GI procedure suite whereall equipment is in the same facility, which isimportant. “This service follows the hospital’stradition of care that we share with patientsand families in these types of procedures.”

The center allows specialists to performdiagnostic and interventional endoscopicprocedures in children and adolescents.GI specialists use X-ray and ultrasound See endosCopy on page 7

imaging equipment in combination with anendoscope, a thin, flexible tube equippedwith a tiny video camera and light on its endto view what’s inside the body. The specialistalso can remove tissue samples or objects orplace treatment in a child’s upper intestine orlower digestive track. Some of the proceduresoffered will include pediatric endoscopy,colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, stentplacements, endoscopic ultrasound withfine-needle biopsies, endoscopic retrogradecholangiopancreatography, stricture dilationand fluoroscopy.

“Some patients have multiple, chronicmedical problems and need a team ofspecialists to determine a proper diagnosisand set up an established plan of care for thepatient and family,” Quiros said.

The procedure room is located on the fifthfloor of the Children’s Hospital. Parents canaccompany their child to the pre-operating

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J. Antonio Quiros, M.D., (chief), BhanuPillai, M.D., Christine Carter-Kent, M.D.,Analina Bayang, R.N., Tina Jordan, R.N., JoAllison Duane, R.N., Kelli Miller, JenniferBeall, R.N., Deborah Oliver and ColleenCarver

Dr. J. Antonio Quiros performs surgery in MUSC Children’s Hospital’s newpediatric endoscopy suite Sept. 4. For information, visit http://www.musckids.com/gi/index.htm.

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Joseph T. DiPiro, PharmD, executivedean of the South Carolina College

of Pharmacy, waselected chair of theCouncil of Deansof the AmericanAssociationof Colleges ofPharmacy (AACP).He was installed inJuly at the meetingof the AACPboard of directors

during its annual meeting in Kissimmee,Fla. The Council of Deans identifiesand addresses major issues relatedto the conduct of professional, post-professional and graduate education,research and service in pharmacy andthe pharmaceutical sciences.

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Around Campus

events

people

Strides for AutismThe Strides for Autism event willbe held Oct. 6 at the MemorialWaterfront Park in Mount Pleasant.Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m. andthe walk kicks off at 9 a.m. Visit www.scautism.org/strides.

Magnet Pep Rally

Joseph T. DiPiro

The American Association of Physicistsin Medicine presented the Edith H.

Quimby LifetimeAchievement Awardto Kenneth Vanek,Ph.D., a professorin the Departmentof RadiationOncology, onJuly 30 at its 54thAnnual meeting inCharlotte, N.C. Theaward recognizes

members who have notable careers basedon their achievements in education,professional activities, leadership innational or international organizationsor significant scientific achievement. Theassociation presents no more than threelifetime achievement awards in any oneyear. Vanek also serves as the directorof medical physics and new technologyand holds a dual appointment in theDepartment of Neurosciences. Vanekis a Fellow in The American College ofRadiology, the American Association ofPhysicists in Medicine and the AmericanCollege of Medical Physics.

Kenneth Vanek

A Magnet Pep Rally will begin at 7a.m., Sept. 28 in the Ashley RiverTower Mezzanine and in the crosswalkover Ashley Avenue. Anothercelebration will be held from 1 to1:30 p.m. in the Horseshoe. The rallywill feature the unveiling of MUSC’sNursing Professional Practice Model.

New SkateparkA public design workshop for a

W. Stuart Smith, left, vice president for clinical operations and medicalcenter executive director, gets the last cut on the ribbon opening of thenewest outpatient pharmacy at Hollings Cancer Center Aug. 15. Helpingwith the ribbon cutting were Dr. Heather Kokko, from left, director ofpharmacy services; Dr. Andrew Kraft, director of Hollings Cancer Center;James Brook, oncology service line administrator; and Kelly Crowley,Pharmacy Services. The pharmacy is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday and located on the first floor of Hollings CancerCenter. For information on the pharmacy, call 792-6440.

new skatepark will begin at 6 p.m.,Sept. 12 at Edisto Hall, James IslandCounty Park. For information, visitwww.ccprc.com.

Mia TaylorCollege of Medicine student, MiaTaylor, was granted membership to the

Clinton GlobalInitiative Universityorganization andattended its annualmeeting at theGeorge WashingtonUniversity. Theorganization isa student-basedinstitution launched

by former President Bill Clinton to

engage the next generation of youngleaders in humanitarian efforts locallyand around the world. As a requirementof attendance, a student must havedeveloped a specific plan of action andofficially called the Commitment toAction in order to address a challengewithin one of five focus areas on hisor her campus, or the local or globalcommunity. Taylor’s Commitmentto Action addressed the challenge

of increasing health literacy and thequality of life for the local populationof people diagnosed with systemic lupuserythematosus, a very unpredictable,incurable autoimmune disease that canaffect any organ system. “As a result ofthe shared words, tight spaces, meals,motivation and excitement with such anamazing group of diverse individuals, Ileft the meeting with a solid convictionfor my Commitment to Action and to

continue on the path of filling in theneed-gaps wherever, however and withwhomever I am able,” Taylor said. Shewas the first student from MUSC tobe selected to attend. For informationMUSC’s involvement in global projectsand opportunities to participate, visitglobalhealth.musc.edu.

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D avid Hartmann and AbigailWashispack became the recipients

of the MUSC Physicians/MedicalScientist Training Program (MSTP)Aug. 7.

MUSC Physicians gives the collegea total of $46,000, which provides the$23,000 annual stipend for two MSTPstudents. Perry V. Halushka, M.D.,Ph.D., dean of the College of GraduateStudies and MSTP director, said thesupport of this scholarship by the MUSCPhysicians is extremely important.

“Not only does it provide stipendsupport for two first-year MSTP students,it sends a message that the institutionand specifically MUSC physiciansare very supportive of this importanttraining program. To my knowledge thisis the only MSTP scholarship supportby an academic physician group in thecountry. This support is viewed verypositively by the National Institutes ofHealth review committee that ultimatelymakes its recommendations for supportof this program.”

Hartmann said he was thrilled toreceive the award. “My reaction mightbest be explained by the internaldialogue that took place upon receivingthe MSTP acceptance: ‘What? Whywould they pick me?’ I’m not sure, butsincerest thanks to those who decided

to confer this opportunity upon me. I’mgoing to do my best to ensure they madethe right decision.”

Hartmann said he grew up withdreams of becoming a professionalbass fisherman in Jacksonville, Fla.,but attended New College of Florida

after discovering that an academic pathtoward helping others was likely a betterfit for him.

“I chose MUSC for my trainingbecause it displayed the greatestcommitment to marrying basic andapplied sciences for clinical progress;the researchers whom I spoke withbefore matriculating were involved inresearch studies that were great examplesof translational research. They are thetype of studies I wish to conduct in thefuture,” he said.

His main interest is in neuroscienceand seeing what discoveries future toolswill bring in revealing the brain’s secrets,such as the naming of a new protein orsignaling pathway.

Cardiovascular research is what appealsto the other award recipient. Washispacksaid the award is part of what makesMUSC’s MSTP unique.

“I am extremely honored to be chosenas a recipient.”

Originally from Arkansas, Washispack

MUSC Physicians honor students with scholarships

Medical Scientist Training Program students David Hartmann andAbigail Washispack receive a scholarship from MUSC Physicans Aug. 7.With the students are Dr. Perry Halushka, left, College of Medicine DeanDr. Etta Pisano, and Department of Radiology and Radiological ScienceChair Dr. Philip Costello.

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Medical University Annual ServiceAward Ceremony and Reception,

Thursday, Sept. 13

Medical Center Annual ServiceAward Ceremony and Reception

Wednesday, Sept. 12View a video of service award recipients at

http://bit.ly/ServiceAwards

Mary Brigid Allen Engineering, FacilitiesCalvert C. Alpert Anesthesia, Perioperative MedTeresa A. Atwood Hollings Cancer CtrMarcella Chambers Engineering, FacilitiesLinda McCarson Path, Lab MedMyrtle Marie Nelson LibraryDeborah Sampson Middleton RadiologyElizabeth S. Pilcher College of Dental MedBarbara Williams Smalls Engineering, FacilitiesPhillip W. Yates Ophthalmology

David Louis Bachman NeurosciencesTheresa Barnes Psych, Behavioral SciencesJan N. Basile MedAlan M. Berendt Parking MgtNarayan R. Bhat NeurosciencesSonya Brockington Controller’s OfficeHarry Campbell Engineering, FacilitiesEthel Gladden Campbell-Simmons Eng, FacilitiesPatricia Carol Coker-Bolt College of Health ProfessionsJane M. Charles PedsTina M. Cooper RadiologyMichael G. Desrosiers Education, Student LifeDeanna L. Fanning PedsWayne Fitzgibbon MedMelanie A. Floyd PedsSandra S. Garner College of PharmacyTruman D. Greene Jr. Public SafetyPhilip D. Hall Public SafetyMark Hamner Psych, Behavioral SciencesMyra K. Haney College of MedJohn O. Hardee, Jr. University Risk MgtScott W. Henggeler Psych, Behavioral SciencesJames E. Hensley Jr. Integrated Planning, Space MgtMaria C. Kingston Education, Student LifeFrances Lee Clinical Effectiveness, Patient Safety CtrRobert Mallin Family MedTommy Maw Public SafetyJanis M. Newton Education, Student LifeKimberly Astrid Orr OtolaryngologySunil J. Patel NeurosciencesSusan Ann Privitera College of Dental MedMarianne Ripley Rogers College of PharmacySherri P. Scott College of Health ProfessionsPeggy H. Sires College of NursingShannon B. Smith College of NursingKolette K. Thomas Cell, Molecular PharmacologyMaybelline C. Via MedMarie Alston Watson Education, Student Life

University Service Awards

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Faye Elizabeth Riddle Psych, Behavioral Sciences

Scot P. Wetzig Public SafetyKathryn Mary Wiita-Fisk College of MedTonia L. Windham Public SafetySharon K. Zolner Human Resources Admin

Joseph W. Addison College of PharmacyKelly M. Argraves Regenerative Med, Cell BiologyMelissa E. Atwater MedJeremy L. Barth Regenerative Med, Cell BiologyDeepak Bastia Biochemistry, Molecular BiologyTricia Anne D. Adrales Bentz Hollings Cancer CtrAlison M. Bland MedWallace T. Bonaparte President’s Office, EEOMichael Bouissey Parking MgtAnn-Marie Broome RadiologyCarol Lee Brown College of PharmacyCheryl A. Brown SurgeryErica Lynn Blender Brown PedsDebra Ann Cannon University PurchasingHarold Capers Engineering, FacilitiesVannette Beaufort Carr Controller’s OfficeDonald O. Castell MedHope E. Cattles OphthalmologySalvatore Chiaramida MedSusan L. Comte-Walters Cell, Molecular PharmacologyJeanette Craparotta College of Dental MedCharles A. Davis Jr. Public SafetyHarry A. Demos Orthopaedic SurgeryMollie Norton Diaz Path, Lab MedMinnie Dobbins Psych, Behavioral SciencesRebecca Bon Eraybar PedsJames A. Fant Jr. OphthalmologyVelarian Fernandes MedLaurin Dayton Gallagher Engineering, FacilitiesJames Getsinger Clinical Effectiveness, Patient SafetyJames A. Glenn MedMichael R. Gold MedTarshish Green MedJennifer McCall Hutson Grants, Contracts Accting

Stephanie Wilson Greer DevelopmentNicole Huchet Microbiology, ImmunologyJason N. Just Engineering, FacilitiesThomas E. Keane UrologyMushfiquddin Khan PedsMichael E. Latrace College of Dental MedJeri J. Lawing SurgeryAmy E. Leaphart Education, Student LifeAmanda G. Lewis PedsDon A. Luttrell Engineering, FacilitiesTammie Matusik Anesthesia, Perioperative MedAllen G. McCreary Engineering, FacilitiesKevin Hilton McMillian Engineering, FacilitiesGeorge H. Melfi Engineering, FacilitiesKeith D. Merrill Orthopaedic SurgeryGloria Mitchell University Transportation SrvsBidyut K. Mohanty Biochemistry, Molecular BiologyWilliam F. Morgenweck Hollings Cancer CtrRuss K. Neuhaus Public SafetyAdrian Parker RadiologyRichard M. Peppler Hollings Cancer CtrPamela J. Pride MedMichele C. Ravenel College of Dental MedVera D. Rhodan PedsDaisy B. Robinson Controller's OfficeJennifer G. Schnellmann Research AdminJohn A. Schnorr OB/GYNAnthony Shackelford College of Health ProfessionsAshli J. Sheidow Psych, Behavioral SciencesSonya D. Shuler Public SafetyNebra T. Singleton Engineering, FacilitiesTatiana Smirnova Research, Sponsored ProgramsSandra C. Stringer RadiologyIstvan Takacs NeurosciencesJennifer R. Taylor University Risk MgtGeraland Thompson Controller’s OfficeMaria Strass Toler College of NursingWaleed Twal Regenerative Med, Cell BiologyClare Tyson SCTR InstituteJana Upshaw PedsKeisha Brown Vaughn College of Graduate StudiesRoxanna J. Vaughn Lab Animal ResourcesJohn A. Walker Clinical Effectiveness, Patient SafetyTheresa Renee Thomas Wall Hollings Cancer CtrJohn Walden III University Risk MgtBarbara Wallace VP for Finance, AdminJohn L. Waller Anesthesia, Perioperative MedPatrick J. Wamsley Chief Financial Officer (Finance)Brigette Yvette Taylor White SCTR InstituteMarchel D. Williams Education, Student LifeEua M. Wise Grants, Contracts AcctgJohn J. Woodward NeurosciencesDannah W. Wray MedThomas B. Yancey VP for Academic Affairs, Provost

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Meet Margaret

Margaret Roper-JenkinsDepartmentSupport Services (Radiology)How long at MUSC20 yearsHow are you changing what’s possibleat MUSCHaving a positive attitude with mycoworkers, ensuring my duties arefulfilled 100 percent and handling problemsituations with as little stress as possibleDream jobWNBA officialWhat was the darkest day in your lifeThe day I lost my best friend, my confidantand my hero, my mom, Margaret Roper onJan. 31, 2011What is your dream for the worldTo live in complete peace and harmonyFavorite quoteDo unto others as you would have them dounto you.Greatest moment in your lifeThe birth of my daughter, KaylnFavorite restaurantGilligan’s Seafood RestaurantMeal you love to cookRibs and fried shrimp

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W hen 11-year-old Harper realized she was dying,even before the full-time morphine pumps and

constant nose bleeds, she told Jamie Drolet, “Dad, youhave to find a cure so other children don’t have to gothrough this.”

Harper lost her struggle against a rare form ofsoft-tissue cancer on Sept. 30, 2011. Less than a yearlater, Jamie and his family plan to keep that promiseto Harper with a tennis tournament to raise funds forresearch.

The Hugs for Harper Tennis Championship takesplace Sept. 14 to 16 on Kiawah Island. The eventevolved from a family friend’s idea to honor Harper andholds special significance for the Drolet family: Jamiemet Harper’s mother, Amy, at Kiawah. Amy worked atthe tennis center where Jamie played, and now their twoyounger daughters, 9-year-old Henderson and 5-year-oldHelen, also play tennis.

Harper became known as “the Mayor of 7B,” thepediatric oncology wing at MUSC where she receivedtreatment, first in 2009 and 2010 and then againin 2011 after the cancer returned. She visited otherpatients, wrote them encouraging letters and comforted

them before daunting procedures, since she hadundergone them all.

Harper led a campaign to collect 7,000 toys forMUSC patients as her first treatment drew to a close.She spoke at fundraising events for other cancerpatients and garnered more than 1,600 virtual friendswho followed her treatment on a Hugs for HarperFacebook page.

Money raised at the tennis tournament will supporthiring a researcher to work with Harper’s physicians,Jacqueline Kraveka, D.O., and Michelle Hudspeth,M.D.

Hudspeth nicknamed Harper, “Chinchilla,” becauseof the girl’s short pixie haircut and her affinity forwearing fuzzy scarves. The physician remains in contactwith Harper’s family and keeps a memento of herenergetic patient on her desk: a ’90s-style portrait ofHarper’s beloved hamster atop a sequin backdrop.Hudspeth said the tennis tournament captures Harper’sspirit for helping sick children.

“Harper was always about other people,” Hudspethsaid. “The focus was never on her, despite all theattention she received. She was very good aboutdeflecting that out to help other people.”

Harper’s family and supporters hope to raise $60,000from this year’s tournament – enough to pay for theresearcher. The three-day event includes a dinner,auction, live music and major corporate sponsors.

Jamie Drolet likens the opportunity to planninga wedding. He visits his oldest daughter’s grave tospend his lunch break with her once a week. There, heremembers the reason behind all the preparations.

“That’s why we do what we do,” Jamie said. “We do itfor Harper.”

Hugs for Harper keeps alive little girl’s giving spiritwhaT: Inaugural Hugs for Harper TennisChampionshipwhen: Sept. 14-16where: Kiawah Island Resortwhy: To raise money to support pediatricsoft-tissue research at MUSChow much: $81.13 for first event; $13 forsecond event; $13 for additional events perplayeroTher evenTS: Tournament dinner with liveentertainment Sept. 15, $75 for non-playingattendeesTo regiSTer or To donaTe: Visit www.hugsforharper.org

By Allyson Bird

Office of Development & Alumni Affairs

MUSC Children’s Hospital takes its Traveling Bike Rodeo on the road to educate thecommunity on safety. The hospital obtained funding from CSX Railroad Company for thedevelopment of a traveling bike and pedestrian educational tool for use at events that promotesafety. Additionally, partnering with MUSC Children’s Hospital residents fundraisinginitiative, Beards for Babies, a donation was given for this project. The donation helpedsupply equipment and helmets for the Traveling Bike Rodeo. Data on use of helmets andknowledge of best bike and pedestrian safety practices will be collected and reported by theMUSC Children’s Hospital Injury Free Coalition for Kids.

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MUSC Children’s Hospital newcomerJ. Antonio Quiros, M.D., learned hispassion for medicine early on.

Quiros is a fourth-generation physicianand saw the value of caring for others athis grandfather’s free clinic in CentralAmerica. Quiros completed his medicaleducation in Costa Rica in 1993. “I lovemedicine. It’s not hard to spend timedoing something if you love what you’redoing.”

He finished his residency inPediatrics and International Health atCase Western Reserve University inCleveland and then went on to workin the international health arena atJohns Hopkins School of Public Healthin Baltimore. With an interest ingastroenterology (GI), he completed aPediatric GI and Nutrition fellowshipat the Children’s Hospital Los Angeleseand LAC-USC Medical Center in LosAngeles.

Quiros spent time conducting basicscience research focusing on pediatric

inflammatory bowel disease with anemphasis on therapy and intestinalmicrobiota at the University ofCalifornia.

Quiro’s love for patient care led himto refocus on his clinical work. He wasattracted to endoscopy because of itsneed for manual skills; Quiros likes tokeep his hands busy. In 2004 to 2005,he completed advanced training inadult therapeutic endoscopy at StanfordUniversity Hospital. He was able tocombine his background in pediatricswith his endoscopy skills. He thenmoved on to serve as division chief ofpediatric gastroenterology and nutritionat California Pacific Medical in SanFrancisco.

Quiros was recruited to help withthe expansion and development of thepediatric GI programs. Joining himare wife, Claudia, and children, Felixand Paulina. Quiros and his familyare anxious to settle in and see whatLowcountry life has to offer.

GI chief combines patient care with clinical workPediatric GI ChiefDr. J. AntonioQuiros joined theteam in July. Quiroswas recruited toMUSC to help withthe expansion anddevelopment of theChildren’s Hospital’spediatric GIprograms. To view avideo on Quiros, visithttp://bit.ly/DrQuiros.For informationon pediatricgastroenterology, visithttp://www.musckids.com/gi/index.htm orcall 792-1414.

area and wait for their return. The newroom’s design was the result of monthsof collaboration coordinated by Quiros,the Digestive Disease Center’s adultendoscopy services staff, GI equipmenttechnicians and the hospital’s clinicaldesign and operations team. The suitefeatures video monitoring and imagingequipment, an endoscopic ultra sounddevice, flat screen computers to generatereports, a high tech fluoroscope,endoscopes and other GI equipment.

These services, according to Quiros,will coordinate with DDC’s AdultEndoscopy specialists, allowing adultand pediatric endoscopy specialists tocollaborate, share skills and discusstreatments.

An important priority for Quirosand his colleagues is to treat patientsstatewide and regionally. Quiros istraveling around the state to meetpractitioners and GI specialists topromote these specialized services thatare available at MUSC. Rita M. Ryan,M.D., Department of Pediatrics chair,is promoting the service with pediatricleaders in other cities in S.C. Quiros is

already seeing patients, receiving referralsfrom elsewhere in the state and plans tocoordinate and host regular educationalpediatric GI conferences for specialistsstarting in 2013. Most importantly,Quiros added an additional clinic dayfor his team so they can eliminate thebacklog of patients waiting to see apediatric gastroenterologist.

“Dr. Quiros brings new expertiseand skills in a higher level of pediatricendoscopy that are unique to ourpatients,” Ryan said. “His leadership andexperience complement and strengthenthe services already provided by ournationally recognized pediatric GI andnutrition team.”

For now, Quiros wants to focus onproviding the highest level of patientcare, hiring more trained providers tosupport his service, coordinate researchopportunities and establish specialtytraining for graduate medical education.

“With the support of caring,trained GI experts and staff, plus thecommitment with hospital leadership inthis specialty, there are no limitations towhat we can do,” Quiros said.

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Francis Xavier Clasby James Island PT/OTPatricia Carol Coker Occupational TherapyKimberly Dell Dalton PedsLeigh F. Dangerfield 4EMark S. Daniels OCIOCindy Janis David Peds Same Day Cath RmJanet Staples Davidson Ambulatory ORLeslie Delgado Safety, SecurityCassandra A. Dickerson Womens HealthAnne M. Elum Adult EmergencyJill J. Evans Peds Clinical Resources EducKathie D. Faulkner Nursing DevelopMelanie Brown Feaster Ambulatory HoldingJeffery Allan Felesky OCIOMaria Crisanta Fennell Warehouse, Surplus OpsAmy Louise Ferguson Physical TherapyMary Hughes Fischer Operational AnalyticsAnthony A. Fischinger Transfusion MedAnnette V. Fludd Transitional CareMyra Gadsden Main ORDonna E. Gallahorn Childrens Day SrvsKaren Brinker Geils Lab Srvs EducationGilbert Neal Gilmore Plant MaintenancePolly Ann Bramblett Guffin Transitional CareTeresa Ann Harrison Radiology MammographyDebra J. Hillman HoldingCynthia D. Holmes Environmental SrvsJoyce L. Justice Surgery Trauma ICUElaine D. Katko Clinical EffectivenessAlexander Lee King OCIODebra A. Lambert Neonatal Nurse PractitionersPaulett A. Laroche 6E Renal Transplant NephrologyAngela Poston Locke OCIOJennifer Ruthie Logan Neonatal ICUBetty F. Lopez Main ORKathy Lynette Martin PATCollette L. Mayes Hollings SchedulingJoyce A. Middleton Labor, DeliveryDiane Miller PATRhonda Cherie Moore Bed MgtSonja B. Muckenfuss Childrens SrvsLori Carroll Nicholson Phys-OTRoberto S. Red PurchasingSonja P. Rhodes Peds CardiologyLorena E. Robinson Vascular LabDenise Katherine Robinson-Mcgee MRIMargaret Roper-Jenkins Central SupplyMary Elizabeth Santanna Clinical ResourceDiana Lee Sciarro Hospital AdminDiane J. Scully HVC Prep, RecoveryHarriett E. Seabrook Phys-OTMichelle Benton Shank ORJames Morris Sheppard RadiologyPamela S. Smith Adult Emergency

Nadine Canteen Stanley Senior CareRebecca Garl Staples Labor, DeliveryCharles E. Stevens Peds Respiratory TherapyPaula L. Sutton Ambulatory EMR ProjectAdell Swinton East Cooper Draw SiteKathi Teske-Hanuscin Labor, deliveryDavid P. Tobin AnesthesiaMichelle Audry Vandermaas Child Life PedsCheri L. Walker MRIChristine E. Walker Total Joint Replacement CtrMarie Louise Ward Derm, ENT, UrologyPerneather Washington-Watson Patient AcctgGail T. Weatherbee Neonatal ICUShannon Weaver PTRuthel Williams Marketing Srvs Referral Call CtrJon M. Williford Biomedical Engineering

Deborah B. Adams NeurologyChristie Springmeyer Altman NNICUMichael L. Andaya Adult EmergencyViola Wannette Anderson Adult PsychFlorence Barog Artagame Adult EmergencyDavid Simon Ball OCIOAndrea S. Barrett Hospital AdminLinda A. Beaufort East Cooper Draw SiteShanda Brown Bowman Rad/Onc Gamma KnifeTimothy A. Brendle ORDeborah Harbin Browning Childrens SrvsFaith P. Brownlee Hospital FinanceMichelle Mathis Burckhalter OR LabRainey Lee Causey Medical Records File RetrievalCarol Lee Chaconas Utilization MgtGloria Lorraine Chatman Storm Eye InstituteKaren S. Chessa Peds EchocardiographyChandra Y. Chisolm 6E Renal Transplant NephrologyPatricia B. Christie PACUSilvie Amalie Pacchione Counts Impact LeedsJames W. Cummins Biomedical EngineeringMorgan Maddox Dancy Senior CareTimothy M. Daniell Meducare Flight Activities FundDavid W. Davison OCIOMelinda Charlese Benbow Deas Central VerificationKristen L. Decou ORSusan P. Dew Meducare Emergency ChsVicki L. Dipaolo 8E Medical Acute CareTheodore Elias Driggers CEP, InfrastructureJoseph B. Dukes Peds After Hours ClinicSheri Eakin Fannin Peds ICUCharlene Fessler Radiology-UltrasoundRobert C. Finch DiagnosticKaren M. Ford Hospital Patient AcctgArlene D. Frances Hollings SchedulingCecilia Annette Franko Anesthesia Amb ORJoyce C. Frederick MICUJohn Henry Furtek Interventional RadiologyColleen Leigh Garrison 7E Peds Surgery

Medical Center Service Awards

Leona Brown Anderson Med Records Coding, IncomBrenda Lee Champaigne Brown HVC Prep, RecoveryValreatha H. Brown Adult EmergencyJan Elizabeth Burton Dietetic SrvsRandall Carr Special Chemistry, ImmunologyDonna B. Chapman Womens HealthAbigail A. Clark 4ELorraine J. Daspit Ped Respiratory TherapyKathy C. Daw Ped Procedure AreaEileen Heyward Dietetic SrvsPatricia M. Houser CytopathologyShelia Ann Jefferson 8D Ped Cardiac UnitStacia Louise Lancaster Business, Admin OpsAndrew Lisicki Biomedical EngineeringMinnie L. Mauldin Dietetic SrvsHenrietta M. Sams Antepartum GYN SrvsBeverly Shine 3WAnn H. Shuler Med Records Coding, IncomYvonne Bonaparte Simmons Lab Outreach, Courier SrvsChristopher Tolbert Main OREustolia Ravago Tria Ambulatory ORDelphine L. Walker Antepartum GYN SrvsMary W. Washington Card, Vasc, SurgeryNancy H. Wessell Diagnostic MicrobiologyAudrey Lee Wilder Ambulatory HoldingLaurie M. Williams Fast Flow, Satellite LabsMary Elaine Williams OCIO

Stella Marie Altman Fast Flow, Satellite LabsKaren Ann Ancrum Youth Psych-InpatientPamela C. Arnold Diabetes Care MgtJacklyn Atkinson Med-Surgical Clinical PoolDavid P. Bailey OCIOLucinda Stiving Banks OCIOLynne M. Barber Bus Dev, Mkt SrvsHelena G. Bastian Integrated SrvsMary M. Bates NICUAnn Benton Occupational TherapyRenea Brown Bligen Social WorkJohn R. Boolen Adult EmergencyRegina M. Bradley Central VerificationElnora H. Brown Environmental SrvsRenee L. Brown Dietetic SrvsJudith Ann Bucknam Medical SrvsJohnnetta L. Buncum 8W Med SurgTracy R. Burgess Star LadsonPeggy Melissa Burton Meducare Comm CtrEarlease Evett Capers 9W Neurology NeurosurgeryLouis Castagnaro Med Records Coding, IncomMichele L. Chamberlain Holding

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Annette Holmes Respiratory TherapyGlennie Davis Patient Transport Srvs

Annual Service Award CeremonySept. 12

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Currents Sept. 4The Office of the Vice President

for Academic Affairs and Provost isaccepting nominations for persons toreceive honorary degrees from MUSC,to be awarded at Commencement.

In general, honorary degrees go toindividuals in the following broadcategories: contribution(s) to thenation; contribution(s) to science;contribution(s) to the state or MUSC.Nominations of MUSC alumni are

generally discouraged.Consider submitting nominations

of candidates along with supportingmaterials such as letters, articles,curriculum vitae, etc., in the abovementioned categories.

The nominations should beforwarded to Marcia Higaki, Office ofthe Provost, Colcock Hall, 179 AshleyAve., MSC 002, higakimc@musc.edu,no later than Friday, Oct. 12.

Honorary degree nominations acceptedfor contributions to MUSC, nation

At the Sept. 4communicationsmeeting MelissaForinash,Epic programadministrator,updated themanagement teamon the progressbeing made withEpic Enterprise(electronic medical

record system) implementation. Thisbroad-based initiative involves integrationof MUSC’s outpatient, practice-basedand inpatient clinical systems into oneenterprisewide electronic medical record.Visit http://www.musc.edu/catalyst/archive/2012/co9-7curretns.html.

One of the seven driving strategies ofthe MUSC Health Strategic Plan is tointensify investment in state-of-the-artinformation and communication systemsthat leverage MUSC’s expertise andaccess. Epic implementation is one of thekey components of this strategy.

On another matter, we will have anunannounced comprehensive surveyby the Joint Commission between nowand the end of October. The surveyteam will consist of a nurse, physician,administrator, and generalist surveyor forfive days, and an additional ambulatoryand behavioral health surveyor for twodays each. A life safety specialist will beon campus that week for four days of thesurvey. Surveyors will be evaluating the

quality and safety of patient care. Pleasebe prepared to demonstrate to the JointCommission the quality care we provideour patients.

The survey process will includeindividual patient tracers and systemtracers. System tracers will involveevaluating our infection controlpractices, medication equipmentprocesses, environment of careprocedures, and our how we use datato drive improvement. Surveyors willconduct interviews with staff andpatients, review patient records andassess our facilities. In addition, they willreview human resources and physiciancredentialing records. Updates will beissued throughout the survey process viaemails and pages.

Finally, at the communicationsmeeting an update was given concerningthe medical center’s 2012 InfluenzaVaccine plan. Our Influenza Vaccinationpolicy (see https://www.musc.edu/medcenter/policy/Med/C166.pdf) hasbeen in place for three years and hasbeen highly successful. Vaccinationpolicies of this nature are recommendedby the Joint Commission, Centers forDisease Control and Prevention, SouthCarolina Hospital Association and otherorganizations. Additional details areincluded below.

W. Stuart SmithVice President for Clinical Operations andExecutive Director, MUSC Medical Center

Smith

Vaccines will be available for MUHA,MUSC, UMA, Crothall Sodexoemployees and volunteers. Campuswidesatellite offices and events will be hostedby Employee Health Services andInfection Control.

Employees must bring their ID badge(Agency and other non-MUSC paidemployees are not eligible). Participantsmay complete the flu vaccine consentform (http://mcintranet.musc.edu/ehs/)before arrival. Bring the completed formwith you for entry in the Express Line.Visit the Center for Disease Control andPrevention 2012 vaccine informationstatement (flu vaccine).

Flu tent scheduleq Library portico: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Sept. 19 and Sept. 20; and Ashley RiverTower portico: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 19q Employees may get a flu vaccine atEmployee Health Services from 7:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays, with fasterservice from 1 to 3 p.m.q Managers can administer the fluvaccine to their employees by completingthe flu vaccine request form and fax,792–1200q Influenza vaccination declarationform and Medical Center Policy C-166will be available online.

For information, call 792-2991.

Flu vaccine to be available for employees

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Linda S. Garvin Adult Inpatient Pharmacy SrvsJennifer Foster German Histopathology, Special StainsChristopher J. Gibbs Adult Inpatient Pharmacy SrvsLoberta E. Gibbs DDC ClinicalAretha Gibbs-Washington Radiology DiagnosticTammy Barnes Gottshalk Device Monitoring ProgramSheryl E. Green CT ICUHolly R. Griffin Pharmacy Srvs Dual Emp AcctQueen E. Haynes Family MedJodee F. Herbert Pneumogram MonitorJerry A. Houston Automation TechnologyDeidra D. Huckabee MICUGeorgia Tisdale Huger Family MedKelvin Jackson CEP/InfrastructureNancy Pritchard Jackson Physical TherapyVirginia Ashley Jacobs STICUTonya Y. Johnson TelemetryMary F. Jones Utilization MgtTeavia L. Jones-Carter Adult EmergencySusan C. Keller Hollings ClinicsAnn M. Kelley-Zabawa OR LabMary Angela Kemp PICUSandra King-Dover Financial CounselorsLisa Marie Kippes Meducare Flight Activities FundSharon Taylor Knowles TransplantCatherine Blackshear Kohler Senior Care UnitJoanne Koppenaal MAIN ORMatina Kordonis MICUKathleen E. Law Cardiopulmonary TransplantationAnnette Lemon Central SupplyRobyn Lopez-White Facilities Mgt AdminKathleen Lubert Hollings Cancer CtrRhonda E. Lucas Peds Primary CareJoyce Marie Lutz Peds RadiologyMary T. Macbain Storm Eye InstituteClaudia Jo Mack Peds Emergency SrvsMichael J. Manneraak Phys, Occup TherapyDavid Gregory Marek CEP, Infrastructure

Reid Arthur Marmillion Respiratory TherapySarah Amy Fox Maurer James Island PT/OTBrenda J Mcelveen Safety, SecurityElizabeth Flynn Mclaughlin Molecular PathologyChristy S. Mcwilliams Youth Psych-InpatientSarah Mcneill Meany NNICUPaige Pooser Merrill Occupational Therapy 3WCarla L. Mitchel Bed MgtLatasha R. Mitchell Outpatient Billing OfficeChristina L. Moore DDCTheresa L. Morgan Anesthesia Main ORLois Nevitte Swink Morris Speech PathologyDebra D. Myers Medical Records File RetrievalMarguerite Irene Neal Fast Flow, Satellite LabsMarlene Ann O’Leary PACURamona F. Oliver Meduflex TeamWilliam Sherman Olsen STAR LeedsJanet L. Pennington Diagnostic MicrobiologyJerome C. Perilla 8E Medical Acute CareMarilen Baluyot Perilla 9W Neurology NeurosurgeryRhonda A. Peterson General Adult InpatientMargaret A. Petko ART PATAlva L. Pike Adult Inpatient Pharmacy SrvsRuther B. Pinckney Derm Maxillofacial RegistrationIgnacio D. Pineda DialysisPeter C. Plott OCIOZina Carolotta Pompey Clinical DocumentationPatricia Phayer Prause PICULisa Diane Raines Hollings Ambulatory AdminDenise L. Ravenel ART 4ECheryl R. Raymond DiagnosticJennifer J. Redfern Child Life PedsDayna E. Reed 5E Cardiac Acute CareCarem Rice Revenue Cycle AdminGlenn E. Richmond Clinical EffectivenessElla Robinson Hollings RegistrationTracy S. Robinson Interventional RadiologyGeorge M. Rossi Pastoral Care, Education

graduated from the University ofArkansas in May 2012 with a bachelor’sdegree in biomedical engineering.Though she’s not sure which medicalspecialty she will choose, she hopesto continue her involvement incardiovascular research and work at anacademic medical center in the future.

“I chose to attend MUSC for manyreasons. I was very excited aboutworking with the professors andstudents I met during my visits toMUSC. I have always been interestedin the human heart and have abackground in cardiovascular research.MUSC has a strong cardiovascular

research program and is nationallyknown for its cardiac specialties, so itwas a perfect fit for me.”

Halushka said the MSTP scholarshipcommittee reviews the applications ofall the incoming MSTP students. Theprogram has 52 students, with four whostarted this fall. The committee selectsthe two students who are deemed mostqualified and will carry on the traditionof excellence that has been associatedwith the scholarship. The selectioncriteria include undergraduate academicrecord, letters of recommendation andprior research experience. Hartmannand Washispack spent the summerdoing research with MUSC facultymembers.

Halushka said the MSTP hasdeveloped as an outstandingenvironment for training futureclinician-scientists. The goal is totrain the future leaders in academicmedicine, while providing anenvironment that nurtures eachstudent’s intellectual and personalpotential. A major emphasis is placedon training our students to translatefundamental discoveries into improvedpatient care, he said.

“Both David Hartmann and AbigailWashispack excelled in all aspects of theevaluation criteria. We are pleased tohave them in our program.”

For information, visit http://www.musc.edu/grad/mstp/index.html.

sCholArship Continued from Page Three

The South Carolina Clinical andTranslational Research Institute andBoeing Center for Children’s Wellnessare co-sponsoring a free scientific retreatfocused on obesity from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.,Oct. 19, at the MUSC BioengineeringBuilding auditorium.

Reports of recently completed researchprojects, whether or not they have beenpresented elsewhere or published, arewelcomed.

Abstracts for the retreat are dueSept. 10. To submit an abstract or toregister, visit https://redcap.musc.edu/surveys/?s=XWufAY.

Abstracts needed forscientific retreat

Ellen E. Ruja Clinical EffectivenessEllen O. Saqui Ambulatory ORStephanie Kay Sargent Process ImprovementPamela Eason Scarborough Total Joint Replacement CtrUrsel A. Scott Childrens SpecialtyKristin Jamylani Kiyomi Shumard Patient AdmissionsGeraldine Smalls Patient AdmissionsMaurice Smalls Environmental SrvsLori E. Smilak Utilization MgtMargaret T. Smith Pharmacy Srvs Dual Emp AcctSanford H. Solomon Inpatient PharmacyRonald E. Straub Hospital PayrollLydia P. Suarez Hospital Srvs CoordinatorsJane Hanahan Swing Anesthesia ORSally J. Taylor Histopathology, Special StainsRyann Jean Tempel ORLacy E. Terwilliger Radiation OncologyWilhelmina B. Thompson ART HoldingJo Ellen Todd Radiation OncologyMichael S. Townsend OCIOAmy M. Vandenberg Institute Of Psychiatry PharmacyChenea Roshan Vandross DDC ClinicalTheresa M. Vecchiolla Adult Inpatient Pharmacy SrvsCheri M. Wade Main ORPatricia Ann Wagner Chest Pain CtrLynn H. Walker Transfusion MedWoodrow Walker Interventional RadiologyStephanie D. Washington Adult Inpatient PharmacyTonya Y. Washington Adult Inpatient PharmacyVictoria Szucs Whalen Occupational Therapy 3W HospLisa Anne Wiese Pharmacy Services Dual Emp AcctDonna Janice Williams Hospital Patient AcctNoreen P. Williams Transplant AdminSherlonda T. Williams Peri AnesthesiaLaura C. Wilson CommunicationsStephen D. Worley Adult PHP/IOPKaren T. Yossef Revenue SystemsJennifer Grace Ziliotto Endocrinology

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