Comments for Med Ed Update http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded News for The University of Iowa medical education community Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:11:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Solow’s departure is Dentistry’s gain by Rina Chaudhary http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=188&cpage=1#comment-1800 Rina Chaudhary Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:01:25 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=188#comment-1800 I am eternally grateful to Cathy because from my classmate she became my mentor, guide and philosopher. I had learnt so many things and still intend to learn from her. All the best to her for her deanship! I am eternally grateful to Cathy because from my classmate she became my mentor, guide and philosopher. I had learnt so many things and still intend to learn from her. All the best to her for her deanship!

]]> Comment on College to adopt innovative teaching model by Improve Communication Skills http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=41&cpage=1#comment-1428 Improve Communication Skills Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:27:33 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=41#comment-1428 Excellent! We all communicate effectively in certain situations, and unfortunately not in others. I applaud this project as it teaches the skills we have in an integrated way so that we can draw on these skills in situations where we would have been less resourceful. It is of vital importance to create rapport and trust with patients quickly and effectively. The more the medical profession improves its communication the more effectively can it help society as a whole. As this post was written almost a year ago I'd be interested in finding out what response you've had so far from the students. Excellent! We all communicate effectively in certain situations, and unfortunately not in others. I applaud this project as it teaches the skills we have in an integrated way so that we can draw on these skills in situations where we would have been less resourceful.
It is of vital importance to create rapport and trust with patients quickly and effectively. The more the medical profession improves its communication the more effectively can it help society as a whole.
As this post was written almost a year ago I’d be interested in finding out what response you’ve had so far from the students.

]]> Comment on Saadi remembered for wisdom, drive, compassion by Amanda Green http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=157&cpage=1#comment-1322 Amanda Green Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:32:23 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=157#comment-1322 My thoughts and prayers go out to Saadi's fiancee, family and friends. May the Universe hold you gently as you grieve and heal. My thoughts and prayers go out to Saadi’s fiancee, family and friends. May the Universe hold you gently as you grieve and heal.

]]> Comment on Singing is in Major Grooves’ DNA by Rebecca Benson http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=98&cpage=1#comment-1048 Rebecca Benson Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:11:23 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=98#comment-1048 As a former Major Groover (1999 - 2005) I'm very happy to see that the group is still going. I hope I get a chance to see you perform sometime this year As a former Major Groover (1999 - 2005) I’m very happy to see that the group is still going. I hope I get a chance to see you perform sometime this year

]]> Comment on Singing is in Major Grooves’ DNA by Gerry Wickham http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=98&cpage=1#comment-1035 Gerry Wickham Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:52:17 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=98#comment-1035 Mark and Devin, this is an awesome article about your endeavors. Great stuff! Mark and Devin, this is an awesome article about your endeavors. Great stuff!

]]> Comment on Deeded body ceremony honors donors by Kathleen Renquist http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=75&cpage=1#comment-520 Kathleen Renquist Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:41:44 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=75#comment-520 Thanks for providing this moving article. These ceremonies are so fitting for the families of the person who donated their bodies to the University to advance science, and an important reminder to those who 'learn' from them during the course of their studies. I have been to the cemetery and it is so quiet and moving. Thanks to all who showed their respect to the souls who provided these learning vessels. Thanks for providing this moving article. These ceremonies are so fitting for the families of the person who donated their bodies to the University to advance science, and an important reminder to those who ‘learn’ from them during the course of their studies. I have been to the cemetery and it is so quiet and moving. Thanks to all who showed their respect to the souls who provided these learning vessels.

]]> Comment on MSTP student Case is UI’s Patch Adams connection by Barbara http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=26&cpage=1#comment-492 Barbara Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:27:05 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=26#comment-492 Thank God for people like you!! Children and their families especially need your attitude and your compassionate approach to medical care. Adults also need empathy and understanding- to know someone cares that you are sick or hurt- So many people do not have anyone close -family or friends to help them when they face serious illness. Good luck in all that you do!!!!! Barb Thank God for people like you!! Children and their families especially need your attitude and your compassionate approach to medical care.
Adults also need empathy and understanding- to know someone cares
that you are sick or hurt- So many people do not have anyone close -family or friends to help them when they face serious illness. Good luck in all that you do!!!!! Barb

]]> Comment on Van Dyke is teacher, mentor, ‘Ultra-Bean’ by Malinda Allen, Clinical Psychologist, Center for Disabilities and Development http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=35&cpage=1#comment-409 Malinda Allen, Clinical Psychologist, Center for Disabilities and Development Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:55:26 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=35#comment-409 Dr. Van Dyke is, first and foremost, a wonderful physician. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. He made himself available, even after hours and on weekends, for patients and families on the UHS/CDD Pediatric Developmental Disabilities Unit. He is helpful and respectful toward everyone he works with: patients, families, colleagues, and students. His varied life experiences and diverse interests contribute to his strong mentoring skills. It is a privilege to work with Dr. Van Dyke. Dr. Van Dyke is, first and foremost, a wonderful physician. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. He made himself available, even after hours and on weekends, for patients and families on the UHS/CDD Pediatric Developmental Disabilities Unit. He is helpful and respectful toward everyone he works with: patients, families, colleagues, and students. His varied life experiences and diverse interests contribute to his strong mentoring skills. It is a privilege to work with Dr. Van Dyke.

]]> Comment on Program promotes rural health care by Reggie Thomason http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=57&cpage=1#comment-404 Reggie Thomason Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:44:27 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=57#comment-404 I’m an online medical supplier, Vitality Medical. I wish I had had the opportunity to attend. It is important for us to stay informed about the issues that the medical professionals who work in rural areas. Large portions of our customers are located in rural areas where the nearest medical supply store may be 300 plus miles away. Our urban customers often come to us based on our price but our rural customers often come to us because in some cases we are truly the only option. Good for you Lauren Hughes! Good for you Carver College of Medicine! Good for you everyone who attended and participated! It is good to know that work is being done to recruit and train more medical professionals for the country folk. Keep up the good work! I’m an online medical supplier, Vitality Medical. I wish I had had the opportunity to attend. It is important for us to stay informed about the issues that the medical professionals who work in rural areas.

Large portions of our customers are located in rural areas where the nearest medical supply store may be 300 plus miles away. Our urban customers often come to us based on our price but our rural customers often come to us because in some cases we are truly the only option.

Good for you Lauren Hughes! Good for you Carver College of Medicine! Good for you everyone who attended and participated! It is good to know that work is being done to recruit and train more medical professionals for the country folk. Keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on Van Dyke is teacher, mentor, ‘Ultra-Bean’ by Cathy Solow http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=35&cpage=1#comment-58 Cathy Solow Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:36:42 +0000 http://medcom.uiowa.edu/meded/?p=35#comment-58 Dr. Van Dyke has contributed in so many ways to medical education and continues to be a wonderful mentor for medical students. His thoughtful and caring manner as well as his advocacy for students really sets an example for all. Cathy Solow Dr. Van Dyke has contributed in so many ways to medical education and continues to be a wonderful mentor for medical students. His thoughtful and caring manner as well as his advocacy for students really sets an example for all.
Cathy Solow

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