Dr. Dellinger Leading International EUPHRATES Trial

 

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Future students touring the MEB at "2nd Look Day."

This past weekend, we had the opportunity to showcase the benefits of attending CMSRU to 45 students who were accepted for admission in the charter class and their families or significant others. The visitors participated in "2nd Look Day," a special open house designed to assist students in making their final medical school decision, which must be completed by May 15. "Being a member of a charter class is a unique privilege, but with that comes unique responsibilities," noted John F. McGeehan, MD, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions."We want our students to be confident that they've made the right choice."

 

During "2nd Look Day," students were able to interact with CMSRU faculty and administrators during formal and informal programs and question and answer sessions; learn more about Cooper, Camden and the surrounding communities; tour the nearly-completed Medical Education Building; and meet with representatives regarding curriculum, campus safety, scholarships, financial aid, and student housing. 

 

The accepted students came away from the event expressing positive impressions and excitement. "I just wanted to tell you how wonderful today was," emailed one student after the event. "I am officially sold - I am pulling out from all other schools. Cooper it is!"

 

CMSRU's charter class of 50 students arrives August 13. 

CMSRU's first Faculty Development Week is Tuesday, May 8 through Friday, May 11. Designed to help prepare faculty to be better teachers, Faculty Development Week will include formal presentations at various departmental grand rounds, workshops and observation rounds by in-house and guest faculty.The program is being co-sponsored by Cooper University Hospital and CMSRU.

 

This year's guest faculty include the following nationally renowned leaders in faculty development: Joseph O. Lopreiato, MD, MPH, Assistant Dean for Simulation Education, Uniformed Services University; Gregory Blaschke, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Sciences University; and Gregory J. Toussaint, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Wright State University. 

 

"I encourage faculty, residents, and students to attend as many programs of Faculty Development Week as possible," said Annette C. Reboli, MD, Vice Dean of CMSRU.  "The information provided will help us be well prepared for the arrival of our students in August."

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Drs. Viner, Jaffe and Weinstock take a hard hat tour of the new MEB with Dr. Reboli

One month to go until substantial completion, and it's looking like we will really make it!  The many months of hard work are bearing fruit, as we begin to finalize construction, floor by floor. All of the major building systems are currently being tested, with boilers, chiller, air handlers, water heaters, all beginning to hum. 

 

Terrazzo floors are polished, paint is going on the walls, carpeting is being installed, and doors are appearing where there used to be just holes in the wall. Our planned "green roof" is finally green - with a massive amount of sedum brightening up the view of the 2nd floor roof.

 

Even the streets surrounding the school are getting an upgrade. Paving of the perimeter streets is almost finished, and we have new sidewalks already in place. In addition, this week you'll see trees appearing around the entire perimeter of the building, with new lamp posts arriving soon.

 

Ira R. Josephson, PhD, an internationally-respected researcher and medical science educator in physiology with a focus on the electrophysiology of cardiac ion channels, has joined CMSRU's faculty as Professor of Biomedical Sciences. 

 

Dr. Josephson was awarded his doctoral degree in Physiology from the University of Virginia in 1981. His postdoctoral research fellowship was performed at the University of Texas, Medical Branch, Galveston. 

 

With a career spanning over three decades in the field of cardiac cellular electrophysiology and as a medical science educator, Dr. Josephson has held faculty positions at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, and was awarded a National Research Council Senior Fellowship at the National Institute on Aging, NIH. Prior to joining CMSRU, Dr. Josephson was Associate Medical Professor at City College of New York (CUNY) where he taught medical physiology and pharmacology courses. Dr. Josephson has received numerous research grants and awards including a $1.7 million SCORE grant award from NIH for his research at minority-serving institutions. 

 

An early investigator in the field and pioneer in cardiac cellular electrophysiological methods and techniques, Dr. Josephson has authored numerous peer reviewed articles, book chapters and presentations. His current research focuses on single cardiac calcium channels and the electrophysiology of cardiac-directed stem cells.

Dr. Josephson is currently developing the Physiology curriculum and will coordinate the Physiology teaching in the Biomedical Sciences Department at CMSRU.

CMSRU Appoints Facilities Director

 

Dennis P. Collins has joined CMSRU as Director of Facilities. He brings with him nearly 20 years experience at the University of Pennsylvania where he most recently served as Interim Director of Facilities. At Penn, Mr. Collins worked with school deans, chairs and directors in developing capital and facilities renewal projects, and managed the organization's routine and preventive maintenance, including housekeeping and contract services. 

 

"Dennis was well known at Penn for his success in creating a culture of excellence and collaboration among his employees and with the constituencies served by the Facilities Department," said Valerie P. Weil, MD, Associate Dean for Finance, Administration and Operations. "His positive leadership style is a great fit for the culture we are creating at CMSRU."

 

Mr. Collins will oversee CMSRU's physical campus--its academic, research and administrative spaces, the infrastructure that supports the building, and the landscape that surrounds it. He will be responsible for managing more than 20 new employees in housekeeping and the mechanical trades, and directing a range of contracted services. 

"I'm pleased to be part of this exciting endeavor," said Mr. Collins."The faculty and future students will be coming into this building with big dreams, so it's important that the Facilities Department sets the bar high and strives for excellence in all that we do."