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RESIDENCY CLASS 2018/2020

The New Chief Residents

New Faculty & Fellows

New Roles inem leadership

WelcomeISSUE

VOL 3 ISSUE 2Summer 2015

Editor-in-ChiefDaniel Rusyniak

Managing EditorMegan Palmer

Creative DirectorLauren Hernandez

Executive EditorPamela Durant

Contributing EditorZachary Craig

Dylan has been named the Director for The Simulation Center at Fairbanks Hall. The Simulation Center at Fairbanks Hall brings Indiana’s current and future doctors, nurses and techni-cians together in collaborative practice in a variety of clinical settings. Together, these interdisciplinary teams will practice on mannequins that respond like real patients, immerse themselves in computer-simulated surgery and react to complicated emergency room dramas.

Dylan earned his undergraduate degree and medical doctorate from the University of Michigan. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Indiana University in 2005, at which point he joined the faculty at IU School of Medicine. Since 2008, Dylan has been involved in simulation education to include undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. He is active in the Society for Simulation in Healthcare as a member of the Research Committee, EM section, and IPE affinity group. In addition, he teaches the IUSM Simulation Elective and Faculty Development in Simulation Course, while continuing to work and teach clinically at Eskenazi and Methodist Hospital Emergency Departments.

Jeff has been named the Editor-in-Chief for the Academic Emergency Medicine(AEM). AEM is a peer-reviewed journal whose goal is to advance the science, education, and clinical practice of emergency medicine, to serve as a voice for the academic emergency medicine community, and to enhance the goals and objectives of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

Jeff earned his medical doctorate from the Medical College of Virginia, and completed his emergency medicine residency followed by a research fellowship at the Carolinas Medical Center. He now serves as Vice Chair of Research in emergency medicine and a professor of physiology. His diagnostic research interests focus on human affect analysis, pretest probability and capnography to reduce medical imaging. His human treatment research includes randomized trials of fibrinolysis and inhaled nitric oxide. His laboratory work focuses on mechanisms and treatment of acute pulmonary hypertension from pulmonary embolism, animal models of pulmonary embolism, and nanoparticle-delivered plasmin for clot lysis.

Carey has been named the new Vice Chair for Faculty Development. In his new role he will focus on the creation of a preeminent faculty development program that provides a substantial and clear path for the success of all our faculty.

Carey is a professor of emergency medicine. He attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA on an Army ROTC scholarship and graduated as valedictorian in 1976. He earned his medical doctorate from the Medical College of Virginia in 1980, and began his Army commitment by doing his clinical training in emergency medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center from 1980-1983. He was stationed at the US Army Hospital in Nuremberg, Germany from 1983-1985 where he served as the medical director of the Emergency Department. In 1985 Carey assumed the role of EM Residency Director at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, where he served until 1989. He then assumed the position of EM Residency Director at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis (subsequently IU) from 1989-2013. Since 2013 he has served as the EM Residency Director Emeritus and Senior Clinical Educator for the Department of Emergency Medicine.

New roles iN EM lEadERshipCarey Chisholm, MdVice Chair, Faculty Development

dylan Cooper, MdDirector for The Simulation Center at Fairbanks Hall

Jeff Kline, MdEditor-in-Chief, Academic Emergency Medicine

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Joey has been named Associate Director for the IU Center for Interprofessional Health Education and Practice (CIPHEP). The Health Science Schools of Indiana University and the Purdue University College of Pharmacy have teamed up to form CIPHEP to implement, integrate, and evaluate interprofessional education programs and to analyze how to translate those programs into practical models.

Joey has spent the better part of his tenure in medical education working to create collaborative synergies among educators and practitioners across different professions both within healthcare and with outside entities such as law schools. Joey joined Indiana University in 2013 as the Vice Chair for Finance & Administration for the School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine. Since arriving to IU, Woodyard has helped develop the department’s continuing medical education programs to include patient simulation opportunities. Joey has served in several professional organizations, most notably as Vice President of Finance for the Association of Standardized Patient Educators.

Dan has been named the new Division Chief of Toxicology succeeding Brent Furbee, MD. He will also be assuming the position of Medical Director of the Indiana Poison Center. In this role Dan will oversee the operations of the statewide Poison Center and the medical toxicology consult service.

Dan is a professor of emergency medicine and adjunct professor of pharmacology and toxicology. He earned his medical doctorate from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in 1996 and completed his emergency medicine residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999. After residency he completed a Clinical Toxicology Fellowship through IUSM. At the completion of his training in 2001, he joined the newly formed IU Academic Emergency Department.

dan Rusyniak, MdDivision Chief, Toxicology Medical Director, Indiana Poison Center

Frances has been named the new Division Chief of Ultrasound succeeding Hal Minnigan, MD. Frances will continue to serve as Ultrasound Fellowship Director.

Frances is an assistant professor of emergency medicine. Originally from Connecticut, she earned her undergraduate degree in 2005 from Iona College in New York where she ran Division I Track and Cross Country. She earned her medical doctorate from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 and completed her emergency medicine residency at the University of Connecticut in 2012. After residency she completed an Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship at Cook County Hospital in 2013. Frances joined the EM faculty at Indiana University in 2013.

Frances Russell, MdDivision Chief, Ultrasound

donald “Joey” WoodyardAssociate Director for the IU Center for Interprofessional Health Education and Practice

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Matt Rutz, Mdassistant professor of Clinical emergency medicineMatt completed his emergency medicine residency at Indiana University in 2015. He earned his undergraduate degree in 2008 from the University of San Diego and his medical doctorate from Southern Illinois University in 2012.

Matt is looking forward to pursing the ultrasound fellowship and integrating sonography into daily practice. He is especially looking forward to working with and learning from the great residents and staff. He enjoys exploring Indianapolis restaurants, finding new running trails, and spending time with his girlfriend, Ashley, and their husky, Mia.

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haig setrakian, Md assistant professor of Clinical emergency medicineHaig completed his emergency medicine and pediatrics residency at Indiana University in 2015. He earned his undergraduate degree in 2006 from the University of Rochester and his medical doctorate from Drexel University in 2010.

Haig is a Baha’i from the Northeast who is trained in pediatrics and emergency medicine. Outside of his professional and service interests in advocacy and refugee populations, he spends his free time cooking food and mentoring kids in his neighborhood.

Rian Fisher, Mdpost doctoral Fellow, Out-of-hospital Care (ems)Rian completed his emergency medicine residency at Indiana University in 2015. He earned his undergraduate degree in 2007 from the University of Washington. Before starting medical school he participated in dive research off the coast of northern Washington. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of Washington in 2012.

Rian’s professional interests are in tactical EMS and dive medicine. He hopes to be involved with the EMS system of the greater Seattle area after his EMS fellowship. He likes to spend time with his wife, their two year old son, and their overly active boxer. They are looking forward to the arrival of their second child this October.

Emily Fitz, Mdpost doctoral Fellow, disaster medicineEmily completed her emergency medicine residency at Indiana University in 2015. She earned her undergraduate degree in 2008 and her medical doctorate in 2012 from the University of Missouri.

Emily’s professional interests are in EMS and disaster medicine. She hopes to continue her research on Disaster Medicine education throughout her fellowship. Emily is an avid sports fan who spends her time with her husband, Evan, their son, Hugh, and their dog, Zooey.

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AWAEM Outstanding Department Award

Jonathan Kirschner, MDOutstanding Professor in Clinical Sciences

Pediatrics Residency Banquet Awards

awards

IUEMAWARDS

IU Department of Emergency Medicine was awarded the 2015 AWAEM Outstanding Department Award. This award honors an emergency medicine department that has shown support of women in academic EM through organizational initiatives that address the recruitment, development, and advancement of all women as well as promoting gender equality, diversity, opportunity and inclusion.

Joe received the 2015 CDEM Young Educator award presented at the SAEM Annual meeting in May. This award recognizes a medical student educator who has made significant contributions to teaching and educating medical students.

Joe Turner, MDYoung Educator of the Year

Jon received the Outstanding Professor in Clinical Sciences award at the IUSM Senior Banquet and Awards Ceremony in May. Jon was nominated by the graduating IUSM Class of 2015.

Elizabeth Weinstein, MDMorris Green Teaching AwardElizabeth received the 2015 Morris Green Teaching Award presented by the IU Pediatrics Residency Program. This award is given annually to a faculty member nominated by the graduating class as most outstanding pediatric resident teacher.

Beth Beard, MDRed Shoes Award

The Red Shoes Award™ Program recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions to family-centered care at Riley Hospital for Children. This award was presented to Beth for exemplifying the ability to reach out to patients, their families, and other staff members and treat them with the utmost care and respect.

Haig Setrakian, MDDyson Community Award

The Dyson Resident Advocacy Award recognizes an individual who has worked in collaboration with a community based organization on a community project. This award was presented to Haig for his demonstration of skills in leadership, community action, and advocacy for children.

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EM Residency Banquet Awards

Joe Turner, MDOutstanding Methodist Teaching Faculty

Krista Brucker, MDOutstanding Eskenazi Teaching Faculty

Jessica Kanis, MDOutstanding Riley Teaching Faculty

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The Newchief residents

Brian phillips, md matt swarm, md

Katherine pollard, md Kara reynolds, dO

daniel seitz, md Nash whitaker, md

EM-Peds Resident

Undergraduate: University of Marlyand

Medical School:University of Maryland

Professional Interests:International Medicine & Education

EM-Peds Resident

Undergraduate: Indiana University

Medical School:Indiana University

Professional Interests:EM Pediatrics, Residency Curriculum Development, & Simulation

EM Resident

Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University

Medical School:The Ohio State University

Professional Interests:Education, Disaster Medicine, & Pediatrics

EM Resident

Undergraduate:Westmont College

Medical School:Rocky Vista University

Professional Interests:Patient Safety, Advocacy, & Community Medicine

EM Resident

Undergraduate:Creighton University

Medical School:Creighton University

Professional Interests: Education, EMS, & Simulation

EM Resident

Undergraduate: Indiana Wesleyan University

Medical School:Washington University

Professional Interests:Information Technology, Ultrasound, & Education

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matt swarm, md

Kara reynolds, dO

Nash whitaker, md

RESIDENCYCLASSEM PEDS Class of 2020

William MartinUniversity of Iowa

Emily OlsonUniversity of Minnesota

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EM CATEGORICAL Class of 2018

Adam BariteauUniversity of Colorado

Mengchen CaoUniversity of Texas, Southwestern

Jacob CapitoIndiana University

Grant ChernobyUniversity of Florida

Ina ClarkNorthwestern University

Laura DiffenderferOakland University

Christina JacksonIndiana University

Mark LiaoUniversity of California, Davis

Megan LitzauUniversity of Missouri

Jennifer LommelDes Moines University

Lauren StewartIndiana University

Erynn ThinnesIndiana University

Noelle TuneUniversity of North Carolina

Kimberly Van RyzinUniversity of Wisconsin

Justin McGeeThe Ohio State University

Joann PearsonUniversity of Texas, Houston

Justen PettigrewUniversity of Louisville

Daniel SlubowskiCreighton University

Courtney SoleyIndiana University

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