Plays of the Week:
Play of the week goes to Dr. Joseph Lopreiato, who was selected to the National Academy of Distinguished Educators in Pediatrics (NADEP). The selection process is highly competitive and occurs every three years. In a letter to Dr. Lopreiato, the NADEP committee wrote: “You have been chosen after careful peer review by expert NADEP members. The reviewers were impressed by the depth and breadth of your educational experiences, expertise and contributions to the field. You should be very proud of the fact that your years of commitment and hard work is being recognized by your peers in such an elegant manner.” 🎉
Play of the week goes to Dr. Cade Nylund, who was selected as this year's AOA Uniformed Services Chapter Faculty Mentor of the Year. 🎉
Play of the week also goes to Dr. Nicole Martin, who completed a champagne tap! 🍾
Play of the week goes to the NICU Fellowship, who enjoyed an academic field trip to the Multidrug-Resistant Organism Repository & Surveillance Network (MRSN) at WRAIR.
Thank you to those who helped cover the inpatient teams during the Residency Retreat: Drs. Urbina, Schulz, Groomes, Drumm, Friedman, Hepps, Ahmed, Bumgardner, and Whiteway. As well as our amazing PICU mid-levels: Mills, Harrison, and Lewis.
Last but not least, a BIG farewell to RN Charmoine Draughn, who has been part of the NCCPeds family since 2004. She will be moving on from the Pediatrics PCMH to Executive Medicine. Best of luck, you will be missed!!
Schedule:
Date | Event | Time and Location | Audience/Notes |
Sunday, 4/23 | Residency Retreat! 🚤 | | |
Monday, 4/24 | MR: Education/Reverse Ed | STAFF: 0730 - 0850 (America 2525 B/C) RESIDENTS: 0745 - 0850 (Canyon Conf Room, 4th Floor, America bldg) | Academic/Military Advisors, Rotation Supervisors, Residency Leadership Only Pediatric Residents Only |
Tuesday, 4/25 | MR: DEI Ageism Presentation, McGirt | 0745 - 0850 America 2525 B/C | All welcome |
Wednesday, 4/26 Denim Day👖 (Sexual Violence Awareness Month)
| NO MORNING REPORT | | |
| Military Child Health Symposium | 1300 - 1630 | See below for the agenda |
| Resident Happy Hour | 1700 - 1900 Tommy Joe's | Medical Students and Residents Only |
Thursday, 4/27 Start of PAS Conference (click here for a calendar with presentations) | MR: Case & Journal Club, Martin | 0745 - 0850 America 2525 B/C | All welcome; see below for journal club article |
Friday, 4/28 Anniversary of USS COMFORT (T-AH 6) Kamikaze Attack 1945 | MR: PI Working Session and Sustainment/PDCA, Step 8 Lecture, Richards | 0745 - 0850 America 2525 B/C | All welcome; invite stakeholders for meeting |
Martin's Journal Club Article:
Military Child Health Symposium Agenda:
PAS Conference Agenda:
Save the Date 🗓 | Upcoming Birthdays 🎉 |
2MAY: NCR Research & Innovation Research Presentations Start | 2MAY: Amy Davis |
5MAY: Cinco de Mayo | |
8-10MAY: Intern CSA | |
12MAY: Davis Journal Club | |
16-18MAY: CC OpMed Field Trip | |
10JUN: Hail & Farewell | Do you have a birthday that you want added to the calendar? Email/text Britt |
Announcements:
All Staff Updates
Intern Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) Volunteer
We are still looking for volunteers for the upcoming Intern CSA which is scheduled to take place May 8-10th.
For those of you who may be new or new to the Intern CSA, this event is a half-day of simulated patient encounters during which interns are directly observed by faculty and provided specific, educational feedback. We have done this for many years in conjunction with the Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) residency program. Each faculty is assigned to observe 5-6 individual interns from Walter Reed or CNMC conduct a specific simulated clinical encounter with a standardized patient/family. You will receive guidance about your specific clinical scenario ahead of time. General pediatricians and subspecialists are all welcome.
Please email Dr. Cassie Carr (cassandra.carr2.civ@health.mil) if you are interested in participating, the sessions are:
Monday 8MAY2023 1200-1730
Tuesday 9MAY2023 1200-1730
Wednesday 10MAY2023 1200-1730
Locked out of your CAC?
BREATHE Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Study
Researchers at USU are looking for teens (age 12-17 at consent) who may be at risk for type 2 diabetes. Some of the inclusion criteria for the study include having a BMI of at least 85th percentile for their age/sex and having at least one 1st or 2nd degree biological relative who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or gestational diabetes.
If the teen is eligible they will be enrolled in a 6-week virtual group program that targets healthy lifestyle choices and/or stress and mood management. Outside of this 6-week group program on Zoom, there is one virtual or in-person study visit and 3 in-person-only study visits at USUHS. These visits take place over the course of one year.
For more information, please call Holly Spinner at (202) 643-6352 or email holly.spinner.ctr@usuhs.edu
Clinic POC Lead and Hemoglobin How-To-Guide
DEI Religion in Medicine Panel
We will be having our second annual DEI Committee Religion in Medicine Panel during morning report on May 23. We hope to have several religious leaders present for the discussion. To ensure this remains a valuable session for residents and faculty, we are collecting questions and topics of interest prior to the panel. Please email your questions and ideas to Emily Ferraro (emily.ferraro@nccpeds.com) NLT 03 MAY 2023. Thank you!
Pediatric DEI Research Study
Check out the information below regarding an approved SAUSHEC qualitative study regarding a pediatrician’s role in addressing racism and racial identity.
Although professional organizations have appropriately stated racism and bias should be addressed for the optimal health of all families, how to do so in a non-offensive and supportive way from the parental and youth perspective has not been reported. We seek to help our healthcare professionals develop practices that advocate for and are helpful, not harmful, to minoritized families.
For clarification- please note that although we would appreciate child and parent/guardian involvement, there is NO obligation for children to be present or to participate. Child participation is left up to the discretion of the family.
Contact Lt Col Michelle Lawson for questions/concerns (Michelle.l.lawson17.mil@health.mil)
MHS Genesis Updates:
Important Announcements:
MHS Genesis Provider Handbook
Looking for a pharmacy in Genesis? Check out this quick guide
Resident-Specific Updates
Intern Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) Information
This is an opportunity to get feedback on clinical skills in the setting of patient care simulation.The CSA is not something you have to pass to get to PGY2 year; it's just for feedback and personal improvement.
When: May 8-10th (you are assigned to only one of the afternoon sessions -- see below)
Where: Val G Hemming Simulation Center at Forest Glen
Who: both WR and CNMC interns!
Dress Code: Civilian business clothes; no military uniforms please!
If you are on an inpatient service, do not worry because we have you covered by a cross-covering resident. If you are on nights, you will go to your night shift following your CSA and will not break duty hours based on how you are scheduled.
Assignments
Monday, May 8th -- Hanciles, McNamara
Tuesday, May 9th -- Davis, Martin, Warren
Wednesday, May 10th -- Liggett, Sukenaga, Westbrook
New PCM Change Request Process
Unfortunately, with the shift to MHSG, Ms. McDow is no longer able to update PCM panels. Follow the information below to submit the requested changes and check on the enrollment status of your panel.
We should anticipate that the Genesis portal is going to be more easily accessible and used more by families compared to TriCare Online Secured Messaging. It is in everyone’s best interest to try to get their “PCM in name” and PCM in practice aligned as much as possible.
For future PCM Change Requests please fill out the attached request form and send to: dha.bethesda.j-11.mbx.bds-enrollment@health.mil
The POC for Enrollment Management: Ms. Lisa Smith (lisa.m.smith132.civ@health.mil; 301-319-5351)
Updated Enrollment Reports can be found: https://wrnmmc-intranet.health.mil/sites/DHO/Documents/Forms/StandardView.aspx?RootFolder=%2fsites%2fDHO%2fDocuments%2fEnrollment%5fStatus%2dMonthly&FolderCTID=0x0120002D980CAD4CFD2E4BA36824C15127CE67
PI/QI Project
28APRIL: Teams should be at Step 8: Sustain Success/Transfer Knowledge.
6JUNE: Final Presentations
Each group should finalize their A3 Slides in order to present a summary of Steps 1-8.
You will have 10 minutes for your presentation.
If you haven't done so already, please ensure that one of the members of your group can present on 6/6.
Transition to Practice (PGY-3s only)
This week's focus: TTP Session Notes & Board Reimbursement Section
Check out the updated details about Graduation Rehearsal and the Graduation Ceremony
There has been specific change to the Air Force section for board reimbursement
Educational/Teaching Opportunities
Targeted Interventions Focused on the Whole Health and Wellbeing of the Military Child: April 27th from 0745-1735
Overview of Topics for Live Event
Continuing Education
Participation
Promoting Child Health: from Environmental Challenges to Pandemic: April 27-28th
At the old WRAMC campus, or virtual
More info here: https://ctsicn.org/about-us/special-projects/niaid
*Note that you may have to use a personal device to register, as the site is currently blocked through WRNMMC computers.
USU Teaching Opportunities
Clerkship Round Robin (recurring throughout the year)
Research Opportunities & Upcoming Conferences
SOCR Updates:
Next meeting will take place May 16th, please email Dr. Zanetti and Dr. Kolasinski if you would like to sign up for one of the time slots: 0700, 0715, 0730, 1200, 1215, 1230, and 1245.
Please note, this will be our last session of the academic year (and last opportunity for interns to start PGY2 with a second ARM half day). The next session will occur in July.
A brief overview of the program is below:
Upcoming Conferences:
2023 Helfer Annual Meeting: April 16-19th in Tucson, Arizona as well as virtually
Partnership for Military Child Health Research Symposium: April 26th
Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Conference 2023: April 27-May 1st in Washington, DC
Military Health System Research Symposium
6th annual Architecture of High Value Health Care: October 12-14th in Baltimore, MD (NEW!)
ARMY
AIR FORCE
NAVY (NEW!)