Department of Surgery News

Inaugural Patrick B. McVary Lectureship

The Faculty of SIU Division of Urology present
Inaugural Patrick B. Mc Vary Lectureship
Kevin T. McVary, M.D.,FACS
Professor of Urology
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
"Metabolic Syndrome and LUTS/BPH"

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Illini Country Club
Lecture 5:00 pm

Patrick H. McKenna, M.D.
David Beck, M.D.

Opening remarks
Reception to Follow
Please RSVP to Terry at (217) 545-8860 by June 11.

Gary Dunnington, M.D. Receives Leonard Tow Award

Several honors and awards have been announced last week as part of the 34th commencementat Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield.

A faculty member and graduating senior were named recipients of the 2008 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award during commencement on May 24. Dr. Gary L. Dunnington, professor and chair of surgery.
Dunnington’s nominator said “He displays the best of a physician.
He empathizes with hisbreast cancer patients [and] provides them with trust and confidence….he is extremely approachable and accessible to all students. His focus is on education and helping all those involved. I found his balance of life, community, church, medicine and family very refreshing.”

Gayle E.Woodson, M.D. Receives National Award

American Laryngological Association, founded in 1878, is a scholarly organization of physicians and scientists who have made significant contributions to the care of patients with disorders of the larynx, and upper respiratory tract. The ALA fosters advances in the field of laryngology, by means of an annual scientific program for presentation of new information, panel discussions, and scholarly lectures. The ALA also acknowledges outstanding achievements in the field, by conferring
honorary awards.

The James E. Newcomb Award was established in 1941 by Elizabeth W. Newcomb in memory of her husband, Dr. James E. Newcomb, Secretary of the Association (1900-1910) and President (1911). The award is to be given annually to a member of the American Laryngological Association for
scientific attainment in rhinology and laryngology, an as a mark of esteem and appreciation for services to the Association. Selection is made by a standing committee of the Association and the award is presented during the Annual Meeting.

7th Annual Resident Research Day

Thursday, May 15, 2008 saw the 7th Annual Resident Research Day. Residents from all divisions submit posters and abstracts on various research projects. The categories were for Basic Science Research, Clinical Science Research and Best Poster presentation.

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The list of winners are:

1st place, Basic Science Research - Damon Cooney, Plastic Surgery
2nd place,Basic Science Research - Nada Berry, Plastic Surgery
1st place, Clinical Science Research - Christine Hwang, General Surgery
2nd place, Clinical Science Research - Dawn Wietfeldt, General Surgery
3rd place, Clinical Science Research - Brandon Kramer, Urology
Best Poster Presentation - Andrew Bourne, Urology

Surgical Skills Lab Receives Accreditation

The Department of Surgery's Surgical Skills Laboratory was recently awarded accreditation for the term of three years from the American College of Surgeons' Program for Accreditation of Education Institutes. They were one of 17 labs to receive this accreditation. This decision was made following a comprehensive evaluation of the program, which included review of the application submitted by SIU, as well as a review of the site surveyor's report and careful deliberation by the ACS Accreditation Review Committee. In the summary it stated, "The Surgical Skills Laboratory facility is very impressive and has an excellent program." Congratulations to Drs. John Sutyak and Gary Dunnington, Reed Williams and coordinators Janet Ketchum and Jennifer Bartlett.

Elvin G. Zook Endowed Chair

SIU School of Medicine announced the completion of a $1 million fundraising drive honoring Dr. Elvin G. Zook and supporting the school's plastic surgery training program. Dr. Michael W. Neumeister has been named recipient of the Elvin G. Zook, M.D. Endowed Chair in Plastic Surgery. Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine and Memorial Medical Center Foundation created this endowment to honor Dr. Zook’s 34-year career in plastic surgery and spent the last two years raising the money. The endowment will be used for SIU plastic surgery resident education and research.

Brad Schwartz, DO

Brad Schwartz, D.O. is the first recipent of the Concept Development Award for his research " A New Stone Retrieval Device and Laser Resistant Material". This award will help further his research on a better way to remove kidney stones. The next cycle of the Concept Development Award has begun and applications will be accepted until December 17. For more info go to www.siumed.edu/adrfa/cdaward.html

SIU Faculty named "Best Doctors"

Twenty -seven faculty physicians at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are included in Best Doctors in America 2007-2008 Database. Best Doctors include more than 40,000 U.S. physicians, chosen by peer-review and representing the top five percent of physicians in more than 400 medical subspecialties. The SIU physicians are --

• Dr. D. Gordon Allan, assocociate professor and division chair of orthopaedics and rehabilitation surgery
• Dr. Carol A. Bauer, associate professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery
• Dr. Stephen R. Hazelrigg, professor and division chair of cardiothoracic surgery
• Dr. Ricardo Loret de Mola, associate professor and chair of obstetrics and gynecology
• Dr. Michael W. Neumeister, professor and chair of plastic surgery
• Dr. Jan Rakinic, associate professor of general surgery
• Dr. K. Thomas Robbins, professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery and director of the SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute
• Dr. Leonard P. Rybak, Ph.D. professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery and SIU Distinguished Scholar
• Dr. Thomas Tarter, associate professor and chair of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery
• Dr. Gayle E. Woodson, professor and chair of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery
• Dr. Patrick O'Donnell, professor of Urology

SIU School of Medicine's mission is to assist the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their health needs through education, service and research. The School has nearly 210 full-time physiciains and other medical professionals, offering both primary care and specialized treatment services. The medical school works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout Illinois. Outreach efforts extens SIU's involvement to nearly 50-some Illinois communities. For information, call SIU's Call Center, 217-545-8000 or 1-800-342-5748.

website www.siumed.edu

ASPS Honorary Citation

The ASPS Honorary Citation was established in 1945, and is presented to a senior member of ASPS in recognition of their contributions to the specialty through clinical contributiions, humanitarian actions enhancing the specialty, or demonstrated leadership within the specialty.

Dr. Elvin Zook is a past president of ASPS, the Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery, The Plastic Surgery Research Council, the Midwest Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Sangamon County Medical Society and past chair of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Zook has authored more than 150 scientific articles, contributed 50 book chapters, authored or co-authored five books and is the Editor-in-Chief of "HAND". He was chairman of Plastic Surgery at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine for 33 years and residency training director for 25 during which he trained 51 plastic surgeons with an ABPS certification rate of 98 percent. Dr.Zook is now Professor Emiritus with an endowed chair in his name at SIU.