Texas A&M honors Duke

Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets is honoring Dr. James “Red” Duke by inducting him into the Corps Hall of Honor.

Duke is one of five honorees who will be inducted in February. Nominees are reviewed by a panel and then approved by A&M President Elsa Murano.

"It kind of exemplifies the Aggie Spirit. They espouse the values the Corps is founded on — honor, integrity, loyalty, selfless service, patriotism and leadership," said Col. Jake Betty, Corps of Cadets chief of staff.

Duke graduated from A&M in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in general business.

The other inductees are retired Army Lt. Col. Donald R. "Buck" Henderson, retired Air Force Col. Donald Crawford, Bill E. Carter, and Jerry Cox.

-Bryan-College Station Eagle

 

Continuing education opportunity: Management of rhinitis & rhinosinusitis

The Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Campus is hosting a special continuing education opportunity, “Management of Rhinitis & Rhinosinusitis” Friday, Nov. 14 in the Hermann Pavilion Conference Center.

The conference features three notable speakers: Dr. Martin Citardi, chief of otorhinolaryngology at Memorial Hermann-TMC, and professor and chair of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Dr. Samer Fakhri, associate professor of otorhinolaryngology and residency program director; and Dr. Amber Luong, associate professor of otorhinolaryngology.

Held from 7:30 to 11:45 a.m., the conference has several key objectives, including:

• To discuss the pathophysiology contributing to common causes of rhinitis
• To develop the concepts for a comprehensive algorithm to evaluate nasal symptoms
• To identify the common causes and treatment strategies for acute rhinosinusitis
• To discuss controversies in rhinosinusitis pathophysiology
• To describe signs, symptoms and mechanisms of allergic rhinitis
• To discuss the benefits and limitations for allergy testing
• To identify current diagnostic criteria and pathophysiology for chronic rhinosinusitis
• To identify indications for imaging and surgical consultation

The target audience is family practice and internal medicine physicians as well as allergists, pulmonologists, otorhinolaryngologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

The Memorial Hermann Healthcare System is accredited by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Register online at www.entupdate.com.

 

 

Conflict of interest topic of Oct. 20 MSRDP meeting

Dean Giuseppe Colasurdo encourages all clinical faculty to attend the Oct. 20 meeting of the Medical Service, Research and Development Plan board. The meeting will be held 4-6 p.m. in MSB 2.103.

Arlene Staller, vice president and chief legal and compliance officer, and Karen Parsons, director of institutional compliance, will present on “Conflict of Interest.”

 

Yoga meditation workshop set for Oct. 31

His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living Foundation, a non-governmental, humanitarian and educational organization, will present a yoga meditation workshop on "The Science of Mind/Body Techniques: How and Why They Work," noon – 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 in MSB 3.001.

He brings together the knowledge of meditation, yoga, breathing, and the importance of doing selfless service, which can provide individuals with tools to joyous and peaceful living. Inspired by him, volunteers in over 140 countries participate in service projects around the globe.

The workshop is sponsored by the John P. McGovern, M.D. Center for Health, Humanities, and the Human Spirit and the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Program.

For additional information,please contact Rebecca Lunstroth at rebecca.lunstroth@uth.tmc.edu

Lunch will be available to the first 150 attendees and will be served after the lecture.

 

2008 Research Forum & C. Frank Webber Prize set Oct. 23

The 2008 Research Forum & C. Frank Webber Prize for Student Research Competition will be held noon – 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Leather Lounge. The competition is for second-year medical students who participated in the Medical School's 2008 Summer Research Program. This forum is a venue for medical students to present and display the results of their summer research projects for peers and faculty to review.

The Webber Prize for Student Research is an award for outstanding student research established in memory of Dr. C. Frank Webber, former dean of the Medical School. All medical students and faculty are encouraged to stop by the forum and support these young investigators.

Communications sets spooktacular open house

The Medical School’s Office of Communications invites all faculty, staff, and students to a spooktacular open house 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 22 in MSB B.340. Come for some treats and learn how the Office of Communications can help you and your department with its next creative project, be it a Web site, graphic design, photography, or poster printing.

The office is located in the basement, across from the green elevators. Call 713.500.5530 for more information.