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The Anesthesia for Nurses class of 2014
went to the South Carolina state capital
Jan. 23 for National Nurse Anesthetists
Week. The class met with legislators
during a breakfast sponsored by the South
Carolina Association of Nurse
Anesthetists. After breakfast, students
went with certified registered nurse
anesthetists and SCANA board members to
meet with legislators in their offices to
discuss the role of CRNAs in South
Carolina health care. Safe care and cost
effectiveness provided by nurse
anesthetists was also discussed. After
meeting with legislators, the class was
recognized in the Senate and House
Chambers during an active legislative
session.
PEOPLE
Michael Aho
 Michael Aho,
M.D., a 2008 graduate of the College of
Medicine and current fourth-year
resident in Radiology, was selected as a
2013 Student and Resident Quality
Scholar by the American College of
Medical Quality. Each year, the
organization nationally recognizes 10
students or residents, which includes a
$1,000 award to cover travel and
registration to attend the ACMQ National
Conference.
Paul
Lambert
Paul Lambert,
M.D., chair and professor, Department of
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,
was elected as president of the American
Otological Society. The society,
established in 1868, is the oldest
society in Otolaryngology Head and Neck
Surgery and one of the first medical
specialty societies in the United
States. Lambert also served this year as
president of the Triological Society
Southern Section and presided over the
national meeting of the society in
Arizona in February. Ted Meyer, M.D.,
Ph.D., also is fellowship trained in
neurotology in the Department of
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
Mark
Lyles
Mark Lyles, M.D.,
strategic officer for the Medical
University Hospital Authority, was
elected vice president of the American
College of Medical Quality during its
annual meeting. Founded in 1973, the
organization provides physicians with
leadership and education in health care
quality management.
Fabiana
Squarize
 Physical
therapist Fabiana Squarize was honored
as the 2012 Clinical Instructor of the
Year from the MUSC Physical Therapy
Education Program. She was awarded for
demonstrating an extraordinary level of
clinical instruction and expertise in
clinical practice. Squarize, a graduate
of MUSC, was selected from a group of 19
nominees from across South Carolina. She
has worked at MUSC since 2005.
EVENTS
Town Hall
Meeting
The College of
Medicine town hall meeting is at 4 p.m.
March 20 in Room 110, Drug Discovery
Building. The college's dean, Etta
Pisano, M.D., said she wants to hear
from all members of the college about
issues of importance to MUSC's mission.
"If you have any particular topics
addressed, there are several options
available to you. You can raise a topic
in person during the meeting,
anonymously submit a question in writing
during the meeting, submit a question in
writing by placing it in the town hall
question box in the dean's office
reception area or email questions in
advance to comnews@musc.edu," she said.
Water
Misssions International
The Water Missions
International Walk for Water will begin
at 9 a.m., March 23 at Cannon Park,
downtown Charleston. Visit www.watermissions.org/walk
for more information.
DID YOU KNOW
Pediatric
Subspecialty Unit
The 7B Pediatric Subspecialty Unit has
temporarily relocated to 8W. Renovations
are almost complete on 7B and staff will
host a grand opening celebration at 4
p.m., March 25. All physicians, staff
and families are invited to the 7B
reopening celebration.
Seminar
and Events
The website to announce seminars and
events at MUSC has changed. The new
address is www.musc.edu/bluesheet.
For information, contact Kim Draughn at
792-4107.
Public Relations Website
The Public Relations website has been
updated. Visit www.musc.edu/pr.
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March 15, 2013
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