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8:00am - 9:00am
Department of Medicine Fellows Grand Rounds
Presentation 1 - TITLE:
Evidence Based Clinical Updates in Geriatric Medicine - Delirium
SPEAKER:
Elizabeth Cherella, M.D.
Geriatric Fellow
Division of Geriatrics
Monroe Community Hospital
University of Rochester
Biosketch
Dr. Cherella completed her undergraduate training at Providence College in
Providence, Rhode Island. She attended medical school at the University of
Massachusetts prior to joining the Residency Program in Internal Medicine and
Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. Dr. Cherella identifies her interest in
geriatrics dating back to her time in high school when she worked in the activities
department for a local nursing home and subsequently through her work as an
Emergency Medical Technician during college. Beth was active in her medical
school Geriatrics Interest Group and distinguished herself as a skilled clinician
during her residency training. In 2008, she was the recipient of the Highland
Hospital Shining Example Award in recognition of her teamwork and commitment
to patient care.
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation participants should be able to:
1. Use the Confusion Assessment Method.
2. Explain the significance of delirum.
Presentation 2 - TITLE:
Evidence Based Clinical Updates in Geriatric Medicine - Falls
SPEAKER:
Brian Day, D.O.
Geriatric Fellow
Division of Geriatrics
Monroe Community Hospital
University of Rochester
Biosketch
Dr. Brian Day attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania for his
undergraduate training in chemistry, prior to his medical school training at the
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2009, he joined the residency
program in Family Medicine at the UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City,
New York and served as Chief Resident for the program. He has an interest in
complimentary and integrative medicine and pursued advanced training in medical
acupuncture through the Helm's Medical Institute. Dr. Day has a passion for
global health and participated in two medical mission trips to Ecuador with his
wife, Mary Rose, where they provided health care and medical equipment to the
underserved indigenous population.
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation participants should be able to:
1. Identify risk factors for falls and who to screen.
2. Know the up to date preventative therapies for falls.
Presentation 3 - TITLE:
Evidence Based Clinical Updates in Geriatric Medicine - Polypharmacy
SPEAKER:
Lisa Downing, M.D., M.P.H.
Geriatric Fellow
Division of Geriatrics
Monroe Community Hospital
University of Rochester
Biosketch
Dr. Downing attended Cornell University for her undergraduate education and then
worked as a public school teacher and health counselor in California prior to
attending graduate school at the UCLA School of Public Health in Los Angeles
where she received a Master's in Public Health. Lisa then held various positions as
a public health consultant, project coordinator, health educator, and a high school
mathematics instructor prior to her decision to return to school and pursue medical
training. She attended medical school at the UCLA Charles Drew University in
Los Angeles, California prior to coming to the University of Rochester for Family
Medicine Residency training at Highland Hospital. Throughout her residency,
Lisa has continued to be active in community outreach, tutoring, and mentorship in
the Greater Rochester region. Dr. Downing also has an interest in complimentary
and alternative medicine and has completed advanced training in this area.
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation participants should be able to:
1. Understand the importance of polypharmacy among older adults.
2. Identify strategies for reducing polypharmacy in older adults.
Presentation 4 - TITLE:
Evidence Based Clinical Updates in Geriatric Medicine - Nutrition
SPEAKER:
Mary Rose Day, D.O.
Geriatric Fellow
Division of Geriatrics
Monroe Community Hospital
University of Rochester
Biosketch
Dr. Mary Rose Day completed her undergraduate education in chemical
engineering at Villanova University. She then worked as a pharmaceutical
manufacturing engineer at Merck Pharmaceuticals, prior to her decision to attend
medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then
joined the residency program in Family Medicine at the UHS Wilson Medical
Center in Johnson City, New York. In 2010, she was recognized as the "Intern of
the Year" in her residency program and was the recipient of the Arthur P. Gold
Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. Mary Rose shares a
passion for global health with her husband, Brian Day, and the two have
participated in medical mission trips to Ecuador providing health care to the
underserved indigenous population.
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation participants should be able to:
1. Evaluate a complicated geriatric case and identify risks for delirium.
2. Apply recent evidence to management of med list. |
| Location: | Class of 1962 Auditorium, Kornberg Medical Research Building |
Posted by: Mary Lou Beagan, Medicine, 29-Mar-13 4:58pm ET
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