Category: Health Care

2019 Health Professions Division Ethics Bowl

First Place: Physician Assistant– Fort Lauderdale

The annual HPD Ethics Bowl was held Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Over 120 students, faculty and staff attended the event to compete or cheer on their team.  Eleven teams competed for the coveted distinction of Ethics Bowl Champion. This year, the winner was the Physician Assistant, Ft Lauderdale team.  In 2nd place was the Anesthesiology Assistant, Ft Lauderdale Team. Winning the bronze medals were the students from the Physical Therapy, Ft Lauderdale program.

For the months leading up to the event, students worked with their team coaches to hone their ethical reasoning skills to prepare for the cases that might be presented to them.  Fourteen faculty judges served alongside six moderators to make each of the four rounds fair and organized. Below is a short video of the announcement of the winners after the first round, https://sharkmedia.nova.edu/media/Ethics+Bowl+2019+-+Supporters+%26+1st+Round+Results/1_zbjz28ej.

Each year, there is an Ethics Bowl Spirit Award given to the team(s) that bring the most supporters and team spirit. This year, there was so much energy in the room that we couldn’t make a clear decision, so there are a few winners.

  • Anesthesiology Assistant
  • Medical Sonography
  • Nursing­– Fort Lauderdale
  • Physician Assistant– Fort Lauderdale

“The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is integrity.”–Zig Ziglar (1926), Motivational Speaker and Author.

“Even the most rational approach to ethics is defenseless if there isn’t the will to do what is right.” – Alexander Solzhenitsyn (1918 – 2008), Russian Novelist and Historian, Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature in 197

Again, congratulations to all who participated!  I look forward to seeing you next year at Ethics Bowl 2020 (Terry Morrow Nelson, Ph.D., PCHCS Student Affairs Assistant Dean)

 

NSU Receives National Award For Dual Degree D.O./D.M.D. Program – First In The Country

Accepting the Gies Award are, from left, Delia Celestine, M.P.H. Ed.D., assistant dean, student and alumni affairs, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine; Elaine Wallace, D.O., dean, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine; Aaron Goodwin, D.O., D.M.D., 2015 graduate of the D.O./D.M.D. program; Linda C. Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., dean and professor, College of Dental Medicine; Abby Brodie, D.M.D., M.S., associate dean for academic affairs, College of Dental Medicine; and Bruce Donoff, D.M.D., M.D., dean and professor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine who introduced the NSU team

When Zachary Heller graduates in 2021, he will attend two commencement ceremonies—receiving his D.M.D. degree from the NSU College of Dental Medicine (CDM) and obtaining his D.O. degree from NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. These two degrees also will put Heller in an elite group of NSU graduates. Since its inception in 2007, only seven students have completed the D.O./D.M.D. dual-degree program, which is the  only program of its kind in the United States.

The innovative program helped NSU’s Colleges of Dental Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine earn the 2019 American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Gies Award for Innovation—Academic Dental Institution. The award honors individuals and organizations that exemplify the highest standards in oral health and dental education, research, and leadership. The award was presented in March during the annual American Dental Education Association meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

“The dual-degree graduates are truly pioneers with an NSU Edge, integrating oral and overall health. These graduates are developing new types of practices that integrate medical and dental care as they care for their patients. Some are practicing dentistry incorporating medicine into their practices, while others are practicing medicine and incorporating oral health into their practices,” said Linda C. Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., dean and professor of the CDM.

“The dual osteopathic medical/dental degree is ideal for our college. Our college mission is to serve the underserved. A high number of our graduates work in rural or underserved areas where knowledge and skill in both disciplines is a tremendous asset,” added Elaine M. Wallace, D.O., M.S.4, dean of the NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. “Our dual osteopathic medicine/dental graduates follow this course. Too few doctors realize the importance of the diseases of the mouth in the patient’s overall health care. Our dual students remind us to remember the importance of dental diseases in a patient’s well-being. We are extremely proud of these students and the work they do.”

The D.O./D.M.D. program launched in the fall of 2007 after 18 months of planning. Among the 35 U.S. colleges of osteopathic medicine, only NSU offers a D.O./D.M.D. program according to the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. This unique curriculum enabled the CDM to create a D.M.D. advanced standing program for a physician interested in pursuing an oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) residency. OMFS residencies require a D.M.D. or D.D.S. to matriculate.

“The curriculum was the most challenging aspect for the program to create a role for those who want to go into inter-professional practice,” said Abby J. Brodie, D.M.D., M.S., associate dean for academic affairs and the curriculum architect on the dental degree side of the program.

According to Brodie, the dual-degree program does not favor one field of dentistry or medicine. “There’s much interconnection between oral health and systemic health. Osteopathic medicine treats the entire person, and dental health affects overall health,” she said.

The year-round, continuous program is rigorous, with a heavy course load. The six-year curriculum consists of basic science and dental courses in the first year; the study of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and other systems, as well as clinical practice, in the second year; while clinical rotations continue in year three. The dental curriculum resumes in year four; clinical dental courses, one-month medical electives, and a rotation in rural/underserved medicine make up year five; while year six is devoted to clinical dentistry and medical electives.

“It’s not a program for everyone,” Brodie admitted.

R. Bruce Donoff, D.M.D., M.D., dean, and Walter C. Guralnick, D.M.D., distinguished professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, were among those who nominated NSU for the award. “The (NSU) program is worthy of recognition by implementing change with the highest level of inter-professional education. This program succeeds in adding a new dimension to the education of the oral physician,” wrote Donoff, who added that Harvard is about to implement a dual degree “following the model established at Nova Southeastern University.”

Zachary Heller will be the eighth student to complete the dual degree. Alexander Powell also is enrolled in the program, which will make him the ninth dual-degree student when he graduates in 2023.

Heller said he is ready for the hard work—and future career benefits—the D.O./D.M.D. degrees will bring. “I am pursing a dual degree to become the best medical and dental practitioner possible. Having a dual degree will allow me to draw from a greater foundation of knowledge, which allows me to recognize and prevent complications before they arise,” said Heller, who plans to pursue postgraduate education, possibly in oral maxillofacial surgery.

“The oral cavity is the gateway to the body. Whether I choose to practice medicine or dentistry, everything starts in the oral cavity,” Heller added. “By having an understanding of both oral and systemic diseases, I will be able to provide a greater quality and more comprehensive level of care to my patients.”

The William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation, and Achievement are named for William J. Gies, Ph.D., who is considered the “Father of Contemporary Dental Education and Research,” according to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

 

NSU Receives the Diversity Organization of the Year Award from the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches

From left: Michael Hoffman (Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County); Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson (Nova Southeastern University); Joseph Chase (Gunster); Chamber Chair Evelyn Hopkins (Florida Crystals); John L. Hundley (Hundley Farms); Michelle Diffenderfer (Lewis, Longman & Walker P.A.); Elliot Bostwick Davis (Norton Museum of Art); Bob Goldfarb (Goldfarb Custom Clothing)

Recently, more than 450 people attended the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ Annual Business Awards Breakfast at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. These awards recognize Palm Beach County companies and individuals that lead with confidence and demonstrate a solid commitment to their business goals, their employees and their local community.

The 2019 Award Recipients were:

  • Non-Profit of the Year: Norton Museum of Art
  • Health & Human Services Organization of the Year: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
  • Diversity Organization of the Year: Nova Southeastern University
  • Young Professional of the Year: Joseph Chase, Gunster
  • Small Business Person of the Year: Bob Goldfarb, Bob Goldfarb Custom Clothing
  • Business of the Year: Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
  • Leader of the Year Award was presented to John L. Hundley, President of Hundley Farms Inc.

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Community Resolution Services Trains CIT

Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) provided training for law enforcement officers in Broward County becoming a part of the Crisis Intervention Teams in their respective agencies. McKay presented on Crisis Communication and Intervention. In addition, McKay, CRS practicum student Kanika Liburd, master’s student in DCRS and CRS volunteer, Peren Sabuncu, doctoral student in DCRS were engaged in role-plays with officers. CRS regularly works in CIT training as well as with the NSU and local communities.

CRS is a practicum and volunteer site for students interested in enhancing their skills in training, workshop development, and presentations. In addition, CRS uses narratives and storytelling to promote community dialogue and peace. For more information about CRS, please contact Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D, at 954-262-3060 or at mckayj@nova.edu.

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Hosts Humanities Student Conference

The Department of History and Political Science and the Department of Literature and Modern Languages in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) recently hosted the Humanities Student Conference on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.

The theme of the conference was “Crossroads of the Transatlantic,” and featured student presentations exploring the transatlantic convergence of cultures, ideas, and philosophies in South Florida and the Americas. There were over 90 registered participants from NSU, FIU, UM, MDC, and UF, including a student who flew in from Nebraska.  Two future Sharks also attended.

The Stolzenberg-Doan Lecture Series speaker for this year, Crystal Andrea Felima, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker. Her address was titled, “Flooding in Northern Haiti: Exploring the Manifestation of Inequalities and Agency through Narrative Research and Critical Digital Pedagogy.” In addition, NSU’s Office of Career Development offered a workshop, “How to

Apply your Skillsets in the Real World.” The conference organizers gratefully acknowledge the support of Dean Honggang Yang, Dean of CAHSS and the staff, faculty, and student workers in both departments.

Sharks Rowing Ranked Eighth in the Nation

Nova Southeastern women’s rowing was announced among the top programs in the nation in the latest NCAA DII Poll by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association/US Rowing. The Sharks are currently positioned in eighth-place after receiving 28 total votes, as they are looking to carry that momentum into a strong showing at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Central Sprints on Friday in Edmond, Okla.

REACTIONS FROM HEAD COACH DEVIN FAY: 

  • “What is incredible to me is if you look at the list you will see Central Oklahoma, Western Washington, Humboldt State and UC San Diego as four of the top five teams in the nation, ranked by the coaches and we get an opportunity to see all of them this weekend.”
  • “It should be a great test against the top teams in the country as many of them have a shot at making nationals. This opportunity will allow us to see the top end speed in all of Division II rowing.”
  • “The team is really excited to go out and see what we’ve got! There will be seven teams at the race, several of whom are nationally ranked, and it will be great to see where we stand in comparison to these programs.”

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College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Professor Co-Edits Book

David B. Ross, Ed.D., Professor in the Department of Higher Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology, is a co-editor of the book, Higher Education Challenges for Migrant and Refugee Students in a Global World. The book informs readers of theory, policy and practice of refugee and migrant equitable access to higher education, especially indicating how policy makers, educational leaders and practitioners can support refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants’ inclusion in higher education institutions in the global world.

Additionally, Ross co-authored chapter 14 of the book with his former dissertation student, Maricris R. Eleno-Orama, Ed.D.

For more information on the book, Higher Education Challenges for Migrant and Refugee Students in a Global World, please visit: https://www.peterlang.com/view/title/65873?format=HC

Fischler College of Education Raises More than 3k for the Broward Heart Walk

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NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, School of Criminal Justice team, One Beat One Sound, raised more than $3,000 for this year’s Broward Heart Walk.

FCE Team Co-Captains, Mona Lee Hutton and Tanisha Robinson, hosted a variety of events over the past month to raise funds. The events included dollars for dress down days, purchasing hearts to be hung in the halls, a raffle, and FCE’s Heart’s Behind Bars, where the faculty and staff paid to have administrators and supervisors “locked up.” “Bail” was raised by the detainees asking for bail money from fellow colleagues, family and friends. Additionally, FCE’s Puerto Rico team hosted and participated in a variety of events, including a Zumbathon to raise funds for the Broward Heart Walk.

NSU University School Butterfly Garden Recognized with Broward County NatureScape Emerald Award

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NSU University School sophomore Duncan Jurman and Upper School Science Teacher Chana Goodman were recognized for their work with our school’s butterfly vivarium by being presented with the Broward County Government NatureScape Emerald Award for excellence and best environmental practices in a school garden. This award recognizes businesses, municipalities, schools, government facilities, and homeowners that have created and maintained model Florida-friendly landscapes or completed exceptional projects.

The butterfly garden and vivarium are located just outside of the Middle School but all NSU University School students in grades junior kindergarten through 12th grade have the opportunity to interact with the butterflies as part of their curriculum.

The NatureScape award was recently presented at the annual Water Matters Day event, the county’s signature water conservation event where residents learn about local and regional water resources, how water is managed, and how Broward’s water managers are planning to meet our future water needs.

Congratulations on this special recognition!

Performing and Visual Arts Faculty Presented at SETC the World’s Largest Theatre Conference

Mark Duncan M.F.A. and William Adams D.M.A. at SETC 2019

Bill J. Adams, D.M.A., and Mark Duncan, M.F.A., faculty in the Department of Performing and Visual Arts in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented a panel discussion at the 69th Annual Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 1, 2019. SETC is a nationwide organization promoting and supporting theatre professionals and the industry. In the past 20 years, over 50,000 students have auditioned for academic theatre programs and professional opportunities through SETC.

Adams and Duncan presented “Health Awareness: Grant-Funded Theatre Devised to Educate Audiences.” Using the knowledge and experience gained through creating a commissioned play about breast health with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, the panel discussed details from the grant proposal to the final production hoping to inspire more cross-disciplinary collaborations as well as raise breast health awareness.

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