Class Of Fellows Research Articles

The pediatric echocardiography Boot Camp: Four-year experience and impact on clinical performance.

We previously reported on the short-term impact of an echocardiography "Boot Camp" on a single class of cardiology fellows (CF). The impact of the Boot Camp on performance throughout fellowship is unknown. We enrolled four classes of CFs and two classes of cardiac ICU fellows (CVs) prospectively into the Boot Camp and compared CFs to a historical cohort. Experience with echocardiography was surveyed. Outcome measures included written pre- and post-Camp exams, a performance based test (PBT), self-efficacy assessments, numbers of echocardiograms performed, and echocardiogram quality during the last 3months of fellowship. A total of 25 CFs and 7 CVs participated in the Boot Camp from July 2012-July 2015. Median experience score was 13/40 (4-23). Median self-efficacy improved from 22/147 (range 21-45) to 90/147 (range 49-133) (P=<.001), and written scores from 14/29 (8-24) to 24/29 (13-29) (P<.001). CFs who completed the Boot Camp performed more independent echocardiograms compared to controls at the end of the 1st (37.7±12.2 vs 28.2±12.1, P=.15), 2nd (71.3±24.4 vs 47.6±16.0, P=.044), and third year of fellowship (130.4±44.0 vs 100.0±29.3, P=.230), and on average achieved 150 total echocardiograms in the 4.8th quarter compared to the 7.8th quarter in controls, P=.053. 2D quality scores were higher and shortening fraction more often obtained in echocardiograms performed by Boot Camp CFs compared to controls. The pediatric echocardiography Boot Camp improved self-efficacy, acquisition, and retention of echocardiography skills and knowledge, and increased echocardiogram performance. Observed differences between Boot Camp and control CFs appear to wane across fellowship.

ASM News for September 2017

Abstract News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM announces 2017 class of ASM Fellows; Surya R. Kalidindi named as the 2017 ASM/IIM Visiting Lecturer; longtime ASM employee Leslie Taylor receives an ASM presidential honor to recognize her service to the society; professional profile for Katherine Faber.

2017 Class of AGU Fellows Announced

The American Geophysical Union is proud to have chosen 61 new Fellows and will honor them at the upcoming 2017 Fall Meeting in New Orleans.

The Newly Elected IEEE Fellows Class of 2017 [VTS News

Presents a listing of the VTS society members who were elevated to the status of IEEE Fellow.

Development of the joint Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt (CCHE-57357) Dana-Farber Boston Children’s Hospital Pediatric Oncology Fellowship Program.

e18226 Background: Children diagnosed with cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) have markedly inferior outcomes compared to those in high income countries. While some of these issues can be resource availability, a major problem is the quality of training and traditional methods of clinical practice where decision making is centered on the most senior person on the team. To ensure real change, highly-trained locally based specialists with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking using evidence-based approaches are needed. Methods: The Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt (CCHE-57357) and Dana-Farber Boston Children’s Hospital (DFBCH) at Harvard Medical School developed a 30 month pediatric oncology fellowship training program following the American Academy of Pediatrics fellowship guidelines. The primary objective of the program was to implement a shared education model to develop highly educated physicians who are able to follow evidence-based approaches and who are committed to sustained practice in LMIC. Results: DFBCH staff provide ongoing education to the fellows through visits to CCHE-57357 every 2-3 months, weekly video sessions with the fellows for case presentation and journal clubs, and weekly conference calls with the fellowship program staff to ensure that the goals and objectives for each fellow and the program are met. Each of the current 15 fellows spend 6 weeks/year in Boston participating in evidence-based multi-disciplinary based rounds; the remainder of the curriculum takes place at CCHE-57357 and incorporates an array of individual, small group and e-learning modules specifically created for the program. Three classes of fellows have been enrolled and the senior class will graduate in the spring of 2017. Conclusions: Training of fellows following the same standards and methods as those applied to North American candidates is feasible and has the potential to advance the quality of education and expertise in LMIC. By focusing on the education of the next generation of clinicians, the opportunity to implement many of the important principles of clinical care can be realized.

ASLO February 2017 Board Meeting Highlights

Your ASLO Board met on 25–26 February, 2017, prior to the Aquatic Sciences Meeting in Honolulu, HI, to conduct business for the society. At every Board meeting, the status of our membership, finances, and ASLO publications are discussed. In addition, the Board examines reports from all of the ASLO committees and discusses the most effective way to implement activities to meet our mission and the many goals of our Strategic Plan. The Board welcomed President-elect Michael Pace; however, new member-at-large Hans-Peter Grossart was unable to attend due to recent visa issues. President Linda Duguay highlighted activities since the June meeting in Santa Fe. Representatives from Wiley Press reported to the Board and noted an approximate twofold increase in institutional subscriptions this year for our family of Limnology & Oceanography journals. Our flagship journal L&O published a special issue devoted to understanding methane in aquatic ecosystems and celebrated its 60th anniversary with a “virtual issue” highlighting the 10 most cited papers for each of the past six decades. For Limnology & Oceanography Methods, submissions have increased by 20% over the historical average and time to first decision continues to decrease. The ASLO website re-design is in progress, but should be live in May, so watch for the announcement. The 2017 ASLO Business meeting for members was held on Monday evening during the Honolulu Aquatic Sciences meeting. The Business meeting, which followed the reception for the new class of ASLO Fellows and Sustaining Fellows, was well attended by members. After reports from officers and editors, a number of comments, including suggestions for the Board to consider regarding student memberships, were made by members. One member noted that many universities have scholarship funds available for page charges, so members should investigate and take advantage of this option if available through their university. The ASLO election is in progress and will close 1st April, so please vote for Treasurer, Members-at-Large and Student Board member. Lisa Campbell, ASLO Secretary; secretary@aslo.org

2017 IEEE RAS Fellows Class Announced [Society News

2017 IEEE RAS Fellows Class Announced [Society News

The 2015 Class of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellows—From Training to Practice: Implications for HPM Workforce Supply

ContextA relatively new specialty, hospice and palliative medicine (HPM), is unusual in that physicians can enter from 10 different specialties. This study sought to understand where HPM physicians were coming from, where they were going to practice, and the job market for HPM physicians. ObjectivesDescribe characteristics of the incoming supply of HPM physicians, their practice plans, and experience finding initial jobs. MethodsIn October 2015, we conducted an online survey of physicians who completed accredited HPM fellowships the previous June. We had electronic mail addresses for 195 of the 243 graduating fellows. ResultsAbout 112 HPM fellows responded (58% of those invited). The most common prior training was internal medicine (45%), followed by family medicine (23%), pediatrics (12%), and emergency medicine (10%). More than 40% had practiced medicine before their HPM training. After graduation, 97% were providing 20 or more hours per week of patient care, with most hours in palliative care. About 72% devoted more than 20 hours per week to palliative care, whereas only 13% worked that much in hospice care. About 81% reported no difficulty finding a satisfactory practice position. About 98% said that they would recommend HPM to others, and 63% took the time to provide written comments that were highly positive about the specialty. ConclusionNew HPM physicians are finding satisfying jobs. They are enthusiastic in recommending the specialty to others. Most are going into palliative medicine, leaving questions about how the need for hospice physicians will be filled. Although jobs appear to be numerous, there are practice areas with more limited opportunities.

Message from the Business Office

Right now, I am sitting in my office in the mountains of Colorado and there is NO SNOW. The date is 10 November, and traditionally the slopes are open by now. At this time, opening day is suspended indefinitely. Conversely, I recently learned that the 2016 growing season for champagne and other wines in France will be a vintage year rivaling 1947. Rising temperatures reduced normal damage by frost. The conditions produced an earlier harvest of richer fruit. The result—better wines. These are examples of some opposite results of climate change. By 2100, NASA and EPA both predict that temperatures will increase by 2.5–10°C. Scientists and organizations like ASLO must continue to educate decision makers and create champions for change. Sessions addressing climate change will take place during the ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting in February, and we hope you will be attending. ASLO meetings are where great discussions happen, and we can challenge each other. Recipients of the 2017 ASLO awards will be presenting at this meeting. Also of interest is the recently announced 2016 class of ASLO Fellows. Prior to the ASLO business meeting on Monday evening, 27 February, they will be recognized during the membership reception. Please be sure to attend the meeting in Honolulu, if possible, and stop by the registration desk to say hello. Be sure that your membership is renewed so you can continue to support our society and its many endeavors. Helen Schneider Lemay, ASLO Business Manager, The Schneider Group, Inc.

Message from the President Reflections on the Election

Message from the President Reflections on the Election

Celebrating the 2016 Class of Fellows

The new class of American Geophysical Union Fellows has been selected and will be recognized at the upcoming Fall Meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

ASM News for September 2016

Abstract News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: ASM announces the 2016 class of Fellows; the ASM Indian Institute of Metals announces recipients of the 2016 ASM/IIM Visiting Lectureship; professional profile for Marissa Reigel.

2016 Class of AGU Fellows Announced

The American Geophysical Union has chosen 60 new Fellows and will honor them at the upcoming 2016 Fall Meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Repurposing emergence theories: An interview with Andrew Pelling

Andrew Pelling is a Canadian experimental scientist who uses low-cost, open source materials to create the medical technology of the future. He runs an interdisciplinary, curiosity-driven lab at the University of Ottawa ( pellinglab.net ), where he researches non-genetic ways to create artificial tissues and organs. Much of his experimental work has led to new insights in cancer pathology, muscle degeneration and stem-cell development. He has a cross-appointment in the departments of Physics and Biology and the Institute for Science, Society and Policy at the University, has held a Canada Research Chair since 2008 and was elected a member of the Global Young Academy in 2013. He is an honorary research fellow at SymbioticA, Center of excellence for biological arts. Dr Pelling has also recently started a company to sell and distribute low-cost kits for key scientific equipment that lets anyone create biomaterials for regenerative medicine. His latest achievements and hard work have earned him a place in the TED2016 Fellows Class. We were interested to interview Andrew Pelling, whose experience within and beyond the life sciences could help us better navigate the complex and emerging realms of laboratory life.

From the Business Office

Be sure that you have renewed your membership in ASLO for 2016 in order to keep your benefits and support of our society going. ASLO had 4267 members for the 2015 year and this included many new members joining to attend the meeting in Granada, Spain. We want you to remain a member so please renew. The 2015 membership represented 75 countries and included 1042 students, 935 early career professionals, and 165 emeritus members. Special thanks to our emeritus members for all their years of service! ASLO was one of the three societies sponsoring the 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting in New Orleans. While AGU was the lead, ASLO was well represented with Adina Payton, Susanne Neuer, and Amy Burgess serving on the scientific committee and over 1000 ASLO members attending. Special thanks for all the hard work. At the meeting, ASLO recognized our inaugural class of Fellows with a champagne toasts. A special reception will be held at the summer meeting. This means that the ASLO meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 05–10 June will be our “ASLO only” meeting for 2016. We will get people up and moving following the wonderful southwestern cuisine with yoga and runs early mornings. The meeting will also have some free time built in on Wednesday afternoon. Other special events include the ASLO annual business meeting, a tapas night complete with a live band and closing reception Friday following the last oral sessions. We love seeing everyone at the meetings, but feel free to contact us any time at the ASLO business office. Helen Schneider Lemay, ASLO Business Manager, Waco, TX, USA; business@aslo.org

Meet OSA’s 2016 Fellows

OSA is pleased to announce the 77 OSA members elected to the class of Fellows. A record 167 members were nominated in 2015 for their significant contributions to the advancement of optics and photonics.

From the Business Office

ASLO continues to be a strong and vibrant society. For this we owe thanks to the membership and the elected board officers and members-at-large. The business office is so proud to serve ASLO. 2016 will be another banner year for ASLO. We will have two meetings. This month, ASLO will meet jointly with AGU and TOS in New Orleans for the 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting. While this is a joint meeting led this year by AGU, the societies are trying to “brand” OSM as a recognizable entity. We are archiving past meetings. Be sure to check out the link: http://osm.agu.org/2016/virtual-options/to find the 2014 OSM speakers and their talks. In June, ASLO will return to Santa Fe (one of our favorite cities). This summer meeting will include sessions for both fresh and salt water research as well as many new and interesting meeting features. Mornings will include yoga from the terrace of the convention center and runs through the town and parks. Midweek, ASLO will host a public lecture by Peter McBride, National Geographic photographer, and writer. We are inviting residents of Santa Fe to join us to see and hear more about the challenges and water issues facing this area. If you submitted an abstract for the meeting, the schedule will be announced later this spring. (See related article about the summer meeting in this issue.) Most of the ASLO awards will be presented at the Santa Fe meeting. The recipients are featured in this issue of the Bulletin. There also will be a special reception for our inaugural class of Fellows and Sustaining members. This is a continuing program so be sure to think about future nominations. On a personal note, I spend much of my time in Blue River, Colorado, these days hiking and snowshoeing as well as becoming active in the local garden club. One of the projects of our club is an alpine garden along the river. It has been recognized as a Habitat Hero garden by the Audubon Society. I mention this because it is a wonderful habitat of birds, provides fresh water, is water-wise and efficient, and controls invasive species. PLUS, growing anything at 9500 feet above sea level is a challenge. It is truly a labor of love and a public garden that all can enjoy. To end, we hope that you have renewed your membership in ASLO for 2016 and have encouraged your colleagues to join. Members are the key to this and any society! Helen Schneider Lemay, ASLO Business Office, ASLO Business Manager, Waco, Texas, USA; business@aslo.org

Celebrating the 2015 Class of Fellows

The new class of AGU Fellows has been selected and will be recognized at the upcoming Fall Meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

ASM News for September 2015

Abstract News about ASM members, chapters, events, awards, conferences, affiliates, and other society activities. Topics include: 2015 class of ASM Fellows; ASM holds its first-ever Affiliate Summit in July 2015; spotlight for ASM Handbook, Volume 7 editors Prasan Samal and Joseph Newkirk.

Observations: We Need to Stop Drowning-A Proposal for Change in the Evaluation Process and the Role of the Clinical Competency Committee.

Observations: We Need to Stop Drowning-A Proposal for Change in the Evaluation Process and the Role of the Clinical Competency Committee.