MUSC Catalyst

August 5, 2011

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA

Patient Bettie Gaines talks to physical therapy students Corey Patton and Sarah Nameth. Advisor Dr. Sara Kraft, left, oversees the treatment in the new after-hours clinic on Ashley Avenue.

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Medical student Peter Bailey examines Kenneth Dickerson in the CARES clinic in Mount Pleasant.

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Dr. Wanda Gonsalves, center, with Drs. Katherine Spikes and Justin Ellett in Columbia to receive an award for CARES.

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porting a patriotic hat, patient Bettie Gaines shows off her lively spirit.

Unfortunately, her body’s just not keeping pace. Talking to physical therapy students about how she can gain more mobility and hip strength, Gaines is one of the first to take advantage of an

expansion of MUSC’s awardwinning CARES (Community Aid, Research, Education and Support) clinic.

The physical and occupational therapy afterhours clinic, which takes referrals from unfunded and underfunded patients, is the latest addition to the CARES clinic, a nonprofit organization managed by medical and health

profession students providing free medical care to the underserved, uninsured population. The CARES clinic, which recently won the 2011 South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Award, operates in conjunction with East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) in Mount Pleasant. Physical and occupational therapists had See CARES on page 8

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Thanks to philanthropic gifts and employee contributions, giving is up.

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Michael Caplan

Faculty Orientation

Michael Caplan, M.D., associate professor, rejoined the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine after two years in a private practice in Michigan. Caplan is board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology and subspecialty boarded in forensic pathology and pediatric pathology.

The MUSC Faculty Senate and the Office of the Provost will sponsor the MUSC Faculty Orientation beginning at noon, Aug. 9 in Room A 204, College of Health Professions.

G. Donald Frey G. Donald Frey, Ph.D., professor of radiology, has been appointed as the American Board of Radiology’s (ABR) new associate executive director for medical physics.

Additional duties at MUSC include service on the radiation control council and the university safety committee.

Established in 1934, ABR serves patients, the public, and the medical profession by certifying that its diplomates have demonstrated a requisite standard of skill and understanding essential to the

Children’s Movie Time MUSC Transplant Center and Audio Warehouse will present the children’s movie, “Rio,” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Basic Science Building Auditorium.

To make reservations, call Sara Stello at 792-8525.

Hollings Cafe chef Antonio L. Robinson, right, selects fruits and vegetables from Larry Creel’s Farm at the Hollings Cancer Center’s (HCC) farmers market. The market is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Thursday in the Pearlstine Garden at HCC. practice of diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology and radiologic physics.

Ana Marie Medina Ana Marie Medina, M.D., joined the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine as an assistant professor. Medina is board-certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and clinical pathology and subspecialty boarded in cytopathology and hematology.

Gail Stuart College of Nursing Dean Gail Stuart, Ph.D., R.N., was selected to participate as a member of the newly established Measure Applications Partnership (MAP).

MAP is a publicprivate partnership convened by the National Quality Forum for the purpose of providing input to the Department of Health and Human Services on the selection of performance measures for public reporting and performance-based payment programs.

Julie Woolworth

Editor: Kim Draughn catalyst@musc.edu Catalyst staff: Cindy Abole, aboleca@musc.edu Dawn Brazell, brazell@musc.edu

Julie Woolworth, Ph.D., joined the clinical pathology faculty. Woolworth is a graduate of Albion College and received her doctorate in cancer biology at MUSC where she served as a post-doctoral fellow under Omar Moussa, Ph.D. She also is a research instructor assisting Rick Nolte, Ph.D.

In observance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, MUSC will commemorate the events that took place in New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon.

As part of the commemoration, employees and students are invited to submit stories of strength and hope, thoughts or reflections of 9/11.

Comments may be submitted online at http://tinyurl.com/3uh86vq.

Submission deadline is Aug. 19.

Selected comments will be published in a printed program provided during the service at St. Luke’s Chapel. The service will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9. The chapel will be open for a time of reflection with music provided by harpist Susie Hyman, and a series of framed pictures with photographs of those who perished on 9/11 will be on display. Also, a short non-denominational service, led by Chaplain Terry Wilson, will be held from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m.

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Employee Wellness events q Employee Fitness Series: A free Pilates class will be held from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. at the MUSC Wellness Center on Aug. 9. Email musc-empwell@musc.edu. q Wellness Wednesday: Visit Josh Brown and Tonya Turner from the Weight Management Center at the Wellness Wednesday booth outside the Ashley River Tower cafeteria from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Aug. 10. q Lunchtime Losers: MUSC employees may enroll in a special weight loss program offered by MUSC Weight Management Center – Lunchtime Losers. The first class starts on Aug.11; sign up at browjosh@musc.edu. q Mobile mammograms: The Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Van will be conducting mammograms from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 17 next to the Basic Sciences Building loading dock, behind the College of Dental Medicine. Call 792-0878 to schedule an appointment. q Worksite screening: The next screening will be held Aug. 25. Register at http://www.musc.edu/medcenter/ health1st. q Farmers market: Fruits and vegetables are available from local farmers from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday in the Horseshoe and at Charleston Memorial Hospital.

The market is also held from 10 a.m. to 5 p..m. every Thursday at Hollings Cancer Center.

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and Prevention, this project was conceived to encourage employees to develop the habit of using stairs instead of elevators. Local artists were commissioned to paint colorful murals in a formerly drab and dingy parking garage stairwell. The murals not only brightened and beautified the stairwell, they portrayed examples of individuals enjoying exercise and incorporated healthy slogans such as “Do some reps, take the steps.”

MUSC Employee Wellness received many calls, and emails from employees sending their thanks for spurring them on to become more active at work.

The people counter showed a 390 percent increase in stair use from the week before the artists began until the completion of the artwork. The goal is to start changing the physical environment at MUSC to make it easier for employees to be physically active while at work. To learn more about this project, visit Eat Smart Move More SC at http://esmmsc.org/home/.

Employees are encouraged to become involved by signing up for the weekly newsletter, reading the daily Get Moving Tips, participating in Wellness Wednesday events and lunch and learn seminars, and by volunteering to serve on Working Well Project committees. For information, email musc-empwell@ musc.edu or call 792-1245.

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MUSC Employee Wellness has taken the first step in helping employees find ways to move more through participation in the South Carolina Hospital Association Working Well Project.

A primary goal of this statewide hospital employee wellness initiative is to create a culture where being active is the easy norm.

This month, MUSC Employee Wellness will focus on programs and activities that aim to address the challenges many employees face in being physically active at work.

MUSC MOVES is a new physical activity campaign designed to provide Susan Johnson changes in policies, improvements in the environment, and increased opportunities and resources with the goal of creating an active workplace. Programs will include desk workout seminars, walkability and bikeability assessments and improvements, new trails and signage, stair initiatives and more.

An example of the type of program that will emerge from this campaign is the MUSC StairWELL project.

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CurrEnts Aug. 2 People–Fostering employee pride and loyalty MUHA HR Performance evaluations Due Aug. 31; Planning stage forms are due Sept. 30; HRIS is offering two different training classes throughout the summer -SuccessFactors: Annual Performance Review Training for Supervisor and Admin Staff or SuccessFactors Reporting Class. Register via CATTS. q SuccessFactors: Updating Pillar Goals: Most of the 2011 Pillar Goal results are now available. Visit the MUHA intranet; Anyone interested in reserving some time in a training room for help with loading pillar goal information, contact Michelle Foreman, 792-6219 or Kim Duncan, 792-1962. q Updating Pillar Goal Results in SuccessFactors: Make all pillar goal updates from the “goals” tab, not from actual performance review form. As long as the review is still in “supervisor review” step, it will accept changes you make on the “goals” tab; Group goals must be updated by the goal owner or his/her proxy; Employees should have their results updated. q 2012 Pay Plan – Detailed pay plan located within HR Policy #15 (Compensation), Section C -- Overall Rating: 4.5+ ( 2 percent of base salary); 3.75-4.49 (1.5 percent of base salary); 2.75-3.74 (1 percent of base salary) and 1.00-2.74 (no increase) q United Way Day of Caring – Sept. 9: While staffing for patient care cannot be compromised, MUHA employees who are signed up for an MUSC team and who get approval from their supervisor, may be given paid administrative leave; Administrative leave can be granted for the number of hours an employee is out.

For Kronos documentation, timekeepers should include a comment, “United Way Day of Caring,” when entering administrative leave for the employee.

Contact Patty Burn, 792-7544 or Lynn Campbell, 792-1684.

q First Day of School Initiative (supported by MUSC): This program encourages parents to take their children to school on the first day to support the connection between children and teachers. MUHA managers and supervisors are encouraged to allow employees to use up to two hours of PTO or adjust work schedules so employees can be with their children during this time. Patient care cannot be compromised, therefore leave may not be reasonable for some direct care providers.

First Day of School initiative applies Aug. 16 for Charleston County Schools.

However, MUHA extends this support for area public and private schools within surrounding counties. q First Day Festival – Aug. 14: Liberty Square at the SC Aquarium and Charleston Maritime Center – Free event activities, educational exhibits, snacks, face painting and more. Call 885-4190 Project Requests update Dan Furlong, OCIO, presented details about the new project submission process for requesting any clinical projects using OCIO resources e-CareNet (CPOE, Nursing Documentation, AdminRX, Oacis) or Picis. No clinical project can be processed by OCIO without being entered and prioritized by the committee.

Projects are scored by a hospital leadership committee and weighted based on criteria on their own merits.

Projects involving compliance (JC, CMS), Joint Commission, 5/5 or meaningful use topics are considered top priority.

Details about the OCIO project request system are found via the medical center intranet (forms toolbox).

Service – Serving the public with compassion, respect and excellence

Wayne Brannan, University Risk Management director, reviewed results from a recent DHEC Radiation Safety

To Medical Center Employees Recently the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) conducted a MUSC-wide radiation safety survey. The survey findings revealed a number of deficiencies that are being addressed. At the Aug. 2 communication meeting, Wayne Brannan, director of University Risk Management, presented key elements of the action plan to address the radiation safety survey findings.

Physicians and staff throughout the medical center play a key role in fulfilling our radiation survey action plan. For instance, approximately 1,600 individuals are required to wear Film Badges to ensure for their safety and to comply with regulatory requirements.

All concerned individuals will be re-educated on the radiation safety policy and all badge wearers will need to sign an attestation statement verifying their understanding of the policy. Among other things, the policy requires that badges be properly worn and turned in promptly each month to enable radiation exposure readings.

The action plan also includes new documentation, auditing and reporting requirements.

Everyone’s full cooperation is needed. Additional details are included in this newsletter.

On another matter, we are now in the midst of the hurricane season. As mentioned in a recent Currents newsletter, the management team needs to ensure everyone is familiar with their department-based emergency weather plan, relevant medical center policies and how to access the general/emergency information line (aka “Green Card”). Medical center leadership will closely monitor weather systems as they develop and will issue appropriate notification in a timely manner concerning approaching storms.

W. Stuart Smith Vice President for Clinical Operations and Executive Director, MUSC Medical Center Survey in June. Brannan has worked with a survey team, which includes Lois Kerr, accreditation manager and Glenn Goudy, radiation safety, to respond to reported recommendations. q Issues were found with the hospital’s film badge program where staff members were not replacing their personnel monitoring badges in a timely manner and in some cases, badges were absent; Badge coordinators are responsible for ensuring badges are received and returned by the 10th day of every month. q Badge owners are responsible for wearing badges, ensuring their badge is returned whenever they receive a new badge; sign out when they receive or return a badge; and signing a film badge agreement, which states they will adhere to the Radiation Safety Film Badge Policy (to be distributed during the next badge delivery). q Facility-specific operator training: Only trained physicians and SCRQSA certified radiology technologists will be permitted to operate equipment; Operating procedures will be generated for particular X-ray systems (including any restrictions of operating techniques) and posted on MUSC intranet by Sept.

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technologists and other operators will be required to have documented evidence of training and competency; Nursing staff, physicians and technologists in radiation areas will be required to complete an online educational module. q Posting of SCRQSA certification: Notices and signs will be posted to the public in all waiting areas where radiation safety services are provided q Personnel monitoring – angio suites: A time-out by the technologist will be performed to verify that all staff in the area are wearing badges; Any person not wearing a badge will be directed to wear a badge or is prohibited from that area; Violation of this process will lead to disciplinary actions.

Announcements q Shawn Valenta was named respiratory therapy assistant manager in the adult university hospital. Valenta, who was previously night manager, has been with MUSC since 2003 q Sallie Campbell, was named manager of IOP’s Children’s Day Treatment Program. Campbell, a social worker, has worked with adults and management before accepting this role. q The next meeting is Aug. 16.

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University ends fiscal year with $82.8M in donations M USC received a record $82.8 million in philanthropic gifts and pledges last fiscal year, according to yearend figures released by the university's Development Office.

The 8 percent increase in giving to MUSC was more than double the 3.8 percent growth rate reported by nonprofits nationwide, as reported in a study published by the Giving USA Foundation in June.

During the year, the Medical University saw an increase both in the number of donors (11,110 vs. 9,938 in 2010) and the number of gifts (19,950 vs.

17,946). Most of the year's contributions ($45.6 million) came from foundations and non-profit organizations. Meanwhile, giving by individuals grew 21 percent, from $24.7 million to $29.8 million.

Corporate giving totaled $7.5 million.

Notably, the sharpest increase in giving took place among individuals who did not graduate from the institution.

That amount grew 42 percent, to $26.5 million.

Also during the year, the MUSC Foundation's investment portfolio achieved a 16.4 percent return, bringing the foundation's total assets to more than $400 million. These philanthropicallyprovided funds are used to pay for scholarships, endowed chairs, facility enhancements and a broad range of research, academic and patient-care programs. This spring, MUSC employees also were able to contribute to the

Child Life specialist Megan DeBolt displays items that support the Children’s Hospital’s Passages Program for bereaved families. Through YES Campaign Family Fund donations, departments can benefit from grants to support their programs.

Foundation's efforts through MUSC's internal Yearly Employee Support (YES) Campaign. This year's campaign netted more than $351,589.

Among the 13 programs in 2011 which have received YES Family Fund support is the Children's Hospital's Passages program, which received $2,500 in funding.

Established in early 2000, the Passages

Program operates under a bereavement committee as a service to assist patient families who must deal with the loss of a child. The program is led by Sheri Stewart, R.N., Children's Hospital Pediatric Pain Management and Palliative Care coordinator and committee chair, and a multidisciplinary team.

"Our goal is to assist families in the early stages of grief by helping them

preserve the memory of their loved one.

We're supportive to whatever's needed for the family to facilitate a healthy grieving process," said Stewart. “The YES Family Fund provides a means to continue a vital service for our bereaved families during difficult times.”

YES Campaign funds have supported bereavement services and purchased items including child memory boxes, used to store personal items, a patient's hand molds and other supportive literature. Funds also helped purchase art supplies for art therapy, one-year anniversary remembrance cards and other sibling support including books and use of bereavement bears to help a child prepare and cope with the impending death of a sibling.

MUSC President Ray Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D., said the growth in philanthropic support has helped the university maintain consistently high standards of excellence, despite several consecutive years of cuts in state funding.

"These gifts are so important because they help us sustain momentum not only in our academic pursuits, but also in the life-saving medical research and patient care programs that benefit so many people in South Carolina and beyond," said Greenberg. "We are extremely grateful to the community for this support. It makes such a meaningful difference."

For information on the campaign, contact Whitney McLuen at 792-1073.

MUSC employees give back through yearly employee campaign

Julie Acker, Jeffrey Acsell, Deborah Adams, Michele Adelson, Jayne Ahlstrom, Mary Albano, Jennifer Aldrich, Susan Alexander, Carrie Allen, Mary Allen, Jamie Almeida, Trinidad Almonte, Elaine Amella, Leona Anderson, Richard Anderson, Shirley Anderson, Vertonya Anderson, Jeannette Andrews, Natalie Ankney, David Annibale, Lucy Arnold, Pamela Arnold, John Arthur, Pamela Ash, Valerie Assey, Angela Aumen, David Ball, Lynne Barber, Kelley Barnes, Melanie Barr, Norris Barrineau, John Barry, Luanna Bartholomew, Jan Basile, Lillian Batiste, Rosemarie Battaglia, Ana-

lina Bayag, Forrest Bean, Howard Becker, Gregson Bellamy, Julie Benke, Lindsey Bennett, Gail Benton, Tricia Bentz, Alan Berendt, Ginnell Birch, Robin Bissinger, Deborah Blackwell, Galina Bogatkevich, Martha Boinest, Marcy Bolster, Heather Bonilha, Sarah Book, Christina Bourne, Ted Bouthiller, Charles Bowman, Barbara Bozarth, Andrew Bracken, Darby Brass, Frank Brescia, Karen Bridgeman, Deborah Brooks, Carol Brown, Melissa Brown, Susan Brown, Faith Brownlee, Brenda Brunner-Jackson, Sandra Bruorton, Deborah Bryant, Gaillian Bryant, Siobhan Buckley, Milos Budisavljevic,

Lisa Burkhardt, Joy Burns, Jeff Bush, Paula Butler, Catherine Caldwell, Tara Campbell, Sherry Cannon, Christine Carr, Amy Carter, Melinda Carter, Alicia Carvajal, Don Castell, Hope Cattles, Marcella Chambers, Erin Charpia, Robert Cina, Brandi Clevinger, Susan Coates, Joel Cochran, Debra Cohen, Nicole Cohen, Stefanie Cole, Michaela Coleman, Brian Collins, John Colwell, Susana Comte-Walters, Shannon Condon, Brian Conner, Kathryn Coons, Colleen Corish, Cameron Craft, Dianna Crawford, Crystal Crocker, Sandra Crosby, Bruce Cross, Rosalie Crouch, Nancy Curry, Susan

Cwik, Rebecca Dana, Kathy Daw, Sharon De Grace, Sharon Dean, Deborah DeasNesmith, Anna Delamar, D. Todd Detar, Lori Dickerson, Caroline Diez, Clara Dismuke, Joan Dolan, Ann Donaldson, Arly Douglass, Vivian Dover, Harry Drabkin, Karen Driggers, Mary Dubis, Nancy Duffy, Bonnie Dumas, Mary Dumont, Chris Earl, Jane Eddy, Meghan Eichelberger, Bridget Ekhaml, Dallas Ellis, Constance Elrod, Lane Elsey, Juanita Epps, Weimin Fan, Traysha Farber, Pamela Farmer, Hugh Farris, Joan Feldman, Amy Ferguson, Charles Ferguson, Larry Field, See Campaign on page 10

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MUSC, University of South Carolina join forces

At the July 15 MUSC-USC Imaging Retreat at Santee State Park, members from the University of South Carolina, left side of table, and MUSC’s Noam Keren, graduate student, Neurosciences, Dr. Joseph Helpern, professor, director of the Center for Biomedical Imaging, and others meet and discuss issues. The meeting, which was attended by more than 40 faculty, postdoctoral fellows, staff and students, is part of an initiative to nurture biomedical imaging research at both institutions. The event was supported by state funds, which also included the creation of the Centers of Economic Excellence (CoEE). Also in attendance was SmartState (formerly CoEE) endowed chair USC’s Dr. Christopher Rorden. This event was a milestone for the SmartState system, MUSC and USC as one of the first events sponsored by the newly created Center for Biomedical Imaging at MUSC.

Secure valuable items, larceny is on rise

Recently there has been an increase in larcenies in the university hospital, Ashley River Towers (ART) and other buildings on campus. In most cases, these are “crimes of opportunity” involving items being unsecured and in unoccupied areas.

If you need to leave your work area, make sure you secure or lock the area to preclude the criminal from entering. Also, remind patients and their visitors to never leave items unattended in the patient rooms or the waiting areas of the hospital. It only takes a few seconds for someone to walk in an area and take valuable items for personal use.

If you witness a crime or see a suspicious person in the area, contact the Office of Public Safety at 792-4196.

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been going to that location, but wanted to switch to the larger MUSC facility downtown where they have more equipment for patient care.

Amanda Peck, a third-year physical therapy student, said the clinic allows students to get hands-on experience and build mentor relationships, while patients get access to the latest in therapy that would otherwise be unavailable.

She took the CARES elective class her first year, and has been volunteering ever since. The beauty of the new clinic is that it is based on the formula that has made the clinic such a success — it runs mostly on the energy and enthusiasm of MUSC students and their faculty mentors.

Patty Coker-Bolt, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy, said that the staff is excited to open this new specialty branch of the clinic. Clinics will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays evenings in the Ashley Rutledge garage at 158 Ashley Ave. “It has to happen. Our students need it,” she said of the hands-on learning the clinic offers, “and our community needs it. Maybe there are some exercises that could help patients reduce their pain that they wouldn’t be able to access otherwise.”

With this expansion of the clinic, occupational and physical therapy services will be increased with hopes of also receiving referrals for therapy services from other free clinics such as Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic and Crisis Ministries.

“There’s a vision to expand this all around. We think the potential is big. The population of unfunded and uninsured patients is certainly growing in our region and state due to cut backs in Medicare and Medicaid services, a decrease in those who qualify for these programs and persistent unemployment that can lead to loss of insurance coverage.”

Coker-Bolt said therapy in many cases increases a person’s chances of getting or keeping a job. The clinic lets students see how their work in occupational therapy helps a real person, who may be having difficulty

Dr. Natalie Gregory works with medical student Elena Gore at CARES in Mount Pleasant. driving, dressing or grocery shopping.

“For me the excitement is training them to use what they’re learning in the classroom.”

One challenge of the expansion is that the therapists want to maintain ties with their colleagues at the East Cooper site of CARES. CokerBolt said they realize the value of interprofessional training and will be intentional about maintaining ties with East Cooper CARES through consults and telemedicine practices.

Wanda Gonsalves, M.D., one of the main founders of CARES, said volunteering with CARES provides students an opportunity to work interprofessionally in real-life situations. Thrilled about the recent award, she’s been amazed by how much the program has grown. She was involved with a similar program at the University of Kentucky and wanted to help students develop a similar clinic at MUSC. She started an elective in 2004 at MUSC for first and second year medical students to devise their own program.

After eight months of hard work in areas from marketing to business management, the clinic opened its doors in 2005 in Mount Pleasant.

“It grew much faster than we did at Kentucky. I knew how to do it and what worked and what didn’t.”

She also knew the students had to have ownership. Even when they suggested something that she thought wouldn’t work, she would let them do it, she said. Service learning is a key mission of CARES. The clinic, with hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to

9 p.m., is open every week except Christmas, serving about 1,000 patients a year.

Gonsalves said she can’t imagine a training program without such an experiential training model and believes all students should participate. “Things don’t stick unless you’re doing it. We should be doing a better job of educating the students because you learn by doing. It changes their lives. It keeps them involved in serving the underserved. I just love the fact that the students learn so much when they are there.”

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), a leading accrediting authority for medical education programs, now requires service learning as one of its standards. Gonsalves sees the role of CARES just continuing to grow. The program now offers student electives all four years and is incorporating more involvement from diverse medical specialties and health professionals. Upper-level students are paired with their less-experienced classmates so that students learn how to mentor and collaborate.

CARES improves patient care, given that students in the electives do qualtiy improvement projects that identify ways to better serve patients.

There also is a student board that oversees the clinic’s operations.

For the students, there are wideranging benefits, from being a valuable resume builder to the real-life exposure of community service.

Faculty benefit as well. Gonsalves, who balances her roles as physician, associate dean of resident inclusion and diversity education and medical director for the Physician Assistant Program, said she never gets tired of being a CARES adviser and volunteer.

However, the clinic needs more faculty volunteers to give more breaks to the regular core group.

Faculty members who volunteer support early pre-clinical experiences, something needed at MUSC, she said.

They also model the importance of community care.

“I like the idea of giving back. If we weren’t there and weren’t helping, many of these people would end up in the emergency room.”

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1. It changes lives.

Wanda Gonsalves, M.D., said it’s not just the underserved, uninsured patients who benefit from the non-profit clinic, but also the students. She gets calls from graduates years later to say what an impact it had on their lives.

2. Service learning works.

CARES is one of the best learning environments for students. It gets students into contact with patients faster. “They have to write reflections of their time in clinic, and it’s amazing to see what they say they’ve learned.”

3. It prevents ER visits.

Prevention is one mission of CARES. Gonsalves said they work to help patients control serious, chronic conditions which results in fewer ER visits.

4. All specialities are needed.

One misconception is that faculty volunteers need to be specialists in primary care. They pair specialists with primary care doctors, so new volunteers don’t need to be worried that they’ll be out of their depth.

5. It lets students get real.

Though students learn from the “standardized” patient interviews, there’s no substitute for the real thing. “Students learn how to really take care of their patients. And the patients are OK with them learning that.”

6. The people are normal.

“Some people would be surprised to learn these are people — not homeless. They just don’t have insurance.”

7. Busy people volunteer.

Her faculty volunteers are some of the busiest people on campus, the perfect role models for students to see in action. Faculty members would be surprised by how much they would be blessed by the experience, she said.

For more information, visit http://www. thecaresclinic.org or call 876-7097.

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