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Meek discusses infant nutrition, breastfeeding on The Cribsiders: Pediatric Medicine Podcast

On December 9, the College of Medicine's Orlando Regional Campus Dean, Joan Meek, joined The Cribsiders: Pediatric Medicine Podcast to discuss infant nutrition. Dr. Meek covered topics ranging from newborn feeding, to health disparities related to breastfeeding, to initiating solid foods for infants. Fourth-year FSU medical student Edward Corty is a producer for the podcast.

The information below was taken from a press release from The Cribsiders.

“We should think about breast milk as the biologic norm,” said Dr. Meek.” “In addition, it is very important to recognize that some families will make an informed decision to formula feed or hybrid feed and it is crucial that we not stigmatize this decision.”

Dr. Meek also discussed continued racial inequities in breastfeeding and steps we should take to work towards health equity. “We must continue to diversify the workforce and support outreach organizations for Black mothers like Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere.” 

The episode can be found on The Cribsiders website at thecurbsiders.com/cribsiders/14 or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

The episode is available for CME credit at http://cribsiders.vcuhealth.org/

The Cribsiders: Pediatric Medicine Podcast is a new spin-off of The Curbsiders Internal Medicine podcast which is downloaded nearly 700,000 times monthly and sponsored by the VCU Health for CME-MOC credit. On the show hosts “curbside” the experts to deconstruct various topics in the world of Pediatrics to provide listeners with clinical pearls and practice changing knowledge. You can find this episode and more at www.thecribsiders.com.
 

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Dec 15, 2020
FSU News
Andres Castaneda receives 2020 Florida TaxWatch Award
PRESS RELEASE

For the fifth consecutive year, Florida State University employees claimed a total of 14 Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards, the most by any institution in the State University System. The Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards recognize and reward state employees and workgroups who find ways to improve services, increase efficiencies and save Florida taxpayers millions of dollars each year.

The College of Medicine's database administrator, Andres Castaneda, won the award for increased efficiency related to the college's student applications. 

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Dec 15, 2020
Psychology Today
PRESS RELEASE

Assistant Professor Martina Luchetti, who studied loneliness and perceived support this year during stay-at-home orders, commented on the human need for connection amid COVID-19 in a Psychology Today article.

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Dec 15, 2020
Bay News 9
PRESS RELEASE

Federal approval of an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine is imminent, and shipments could go out to states, including Florida, for local distribution just days later. There are dozens of coronavirus vaccines being tested. But of the two that the federal government is funding — Pfizer and Moderna — both are very similar. Florida State University infectious disease expert and former Orlando Regional Campus Dean Michael Muszynski says because both were made using similar manufacturing methods, and both show a high level of effectiveness — about 95% — he says people really have no reason to prefer one or the other and should get the one that’s available to them first.

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Nov 23, 2020
Christie Alexander answers more coronavirus questions (Nov. 20) (WCTV)

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Dec 11, 2020
FSU's online autism tools help families through pandemic (WCTV)

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Dec 08, 2020
FSU News
PRESS RELEASE

In recognition of his decades-long contributions to the biomedical field both through academia and the corporate world, Assistant Vice President for Research Eric Holmes has been named to the National Academy of Inventors.

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PA program announces graduation award winners for Class of 2020

In an email to the College of Medicine community, James Zedaker, associate dean and founding director of the School of Physician Assistant Practice, congratulated four PA students on earning annual awards.

"I am pleased to recognize the following individuals who have received the annual School of PA Practice awards," his email read. "We received several nominations from faculty and staff of representing students who have made great personal achievements over the past two years and represented the program and the College of Medicine well. Please join me in congratulating the following individuals."
 
Directors Award: Millicent Nowak

The Directors award recognizes a student who has consistently distinguished themselves through leadership, integrity, cooperation and understanding while maintaining the high  professional, academic and clinical standards of the Physician Assistant Program.

Academic Excellence Award: Alexandrea Beemer

The Academic Excellence Award is given in recognition of a student who has demonstrated clinical AND academic excellence in the Physician Assistant Program.

Spirit of FSU PA Award: Cole Pomykacz

The Spirit of FSU PA award recognizes students who have dedicated themselves to their goal of becoming a physician assistant, while exhibiting integrity, professionalism and persevering in the face of adversity.

Mission Award: Jose Yegres

This award recognizes students for exceptional achievement in striving to meet the needs of medically undeserved communities, especially elder, rural, minority and undeserved populations throughout the state of Florida.

To see past winners, visit the College of Medicine's awards archive.

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Sheffler's research on COVID-19 impacts on older adults published in The Gerontologist

A study from Julia Sheffler, research faculty member in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, was published in the Gerontological Society of America’s journal The Gerontologist in August. Her study, The Interpersonal and Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 on Risk for Late-Life Suicide, discusses how current COVID-19 pandemic-related policies are likely to harm older adults disproportionately, especially as it relates to increased risk for suicide. The abstract reads, in part, “COVID-19 pandemic social distancing policies and ethical guidelines for COVID-19 treatment may exacerbate experiences of social isolation, perceived expendability, and exposure to suffering…”

Sheffler is the director of the Integrative Science for Health Aging research program at the FSU Center for Translational Behavioral Sciences


Read the full publication here.
 

Julia Sheffler

AMA House of Delegates Special Meeting Update

Nov 20, 2020
Ian Motie

“The Special Meeting of the House of Delegates took the place of the normally occurring Interim meeting originally set to be held in San Diego. Although this meeting was held virtually, the House of Delegates would still hear resolutions on topics deemed urgent and timely. The Medical Student Section (MSS) submitted several resolutions that met this criteria and attended the requisite Reference Committee hearings where they provided impassioned testimony on the subject matter and the importance of adoption. The support that was garnered for the issues introduced and championed by medical students was so immense that nearly all the resolutions introduced were recommended for adoption with minor amendments. These policies included the recognition of racism as a public health crisis, denouncing racial essentialism in health care and medical education, recognition of police brutality as a manifestation of structural racism, advocating for equitable access to telehealth, the expedited retirement of USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills, and support for a Public Option. These are just some among the many important resolutions adopted to help make medicine more equitable and safe for our fellow medical students, physicians, and patients.”

 

Respectfully,

Ian Motie

Ian Motie

Florida State University College of Medicine

MD Candidate | Class of 2021

Region 4 Chair, AMA Medical Student Section

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