Discovery Drive - Winter 2015

Discovery Drive News from the Roseman University College of Medicine

2 0 1 5 WINTER 2015 PUBLISHING SEMIANNUALLY VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2

INSIDE:

• Retired Physician Gives Back Generously - pg 4 • College of Medicine Poised for Accreditation Site Visit - pg 6 • Roseman Mastery Learning Model - pg 8

Rededication of the Flagship Building More than 100 business and community leaders joined Roseman University of Health Sciences and Governor Brian Sandoval on October 12 for a ribbon cutting and rededication of the Flagship Building of the university’s Summerlin campus.

Governor Sandoval acknowledged Roseman’s contributions to Nevada and expressed support for the development of its College of Medicine. “Roseman University, 16 years young, saw the need for critical healthcare educational programs. They created a solution by providing a healthcare education infrastructure that demanded quality, compassion, and innovation. To get to this day, many sacrificed long hours, hard work, and imagination of a dream to build something great,” said Sandoval. “Not only will this campus buoy the local and regional economy with establishment of jobs, a hub of activity for learning, research and discovery, but it will continue to set Nevada on a course to improve overall healthcare indicators in this state. With the creation of the College of Medicine, on its path to accreditation, Roseman will provide empathic, community based physicians whose training is rooted in innovation, patient service and collaboration with other healthcare providers to give the patient the best possible opportunity for positive outcomes.”

Roseman University President Renee Coffman thanked university employees and supporters for their efforts that have helped Roseman University grow and prosper. “We are proud and grateful for the hard work of many people standing here today who have worked tirelessly to make the Roseman University dream a reality.

Thank you to each one of you here today who have contributed to our success to date,” she said.

PUBLISHER Jason Roth EDITOR Rachael Wadley GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Eric Jones Rachael Wadley PHOTOGRAPHERS Francia Garcia Chase Schmidt GUEST CONTRIBUTORS Brenda Griego Carol Hollatz Vanessa Maniago Dr. Mark A. Penn Jason Roth Discovery Drive is published two times per year

by the Roseman University College of Medicine, 10530 Discovery Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135.

Medicine@Roseman.edu (702) 822-5330 © 2015

On the cover: Dr. Lisa Rosenberg, assistant professor of medicine and director of geriatrics, and Dr. Tom

Hunt, chair of the Department of Family Medicine.

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Greetings from the Dean We have exciting news to share - Roseman’s College of Medicine has progressed in its accreditation with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). As of October 13, the College of Medicine has earned “Candidate Status” with the LCME. This milestone in the accreditation process is a critical step that positions us for a site visit by the LCME early in 2016. I am proud of Roseman’s College of Medicine team, and thank them for their tireless effort in addressing the high standards of the LCME, crafting an innovative curriculum, developing community clinical partner affiliations, and creating student and faculty policies to assist our current and future colleagues.

In addition to our accreditation progress, Roseman’s College of Medicine continues to grow. Our team of faculty educators and researchers, administrators and staff now stands at 33. Since our spring issue of Discovery Drive, the College has added several new team members, including Dr. Tom Hunt, most recently from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Hunt is the inaugural chair of our Department of Family Medicine, and you can read more about him, his experience, and his plans for Roseman’s College of Medicine on page 12 of this issue.

I am also pleased to report on another significant development in the College: the formation of our Department of Biomedical Sciences. This is a significant department because it will house our biomedical scientists and their bench research. Working collaboratively with our clinical scientists, they will be involved in translational research – taking the bench research to the bedside for practical application. Willis (Bill) Paull, Ph.D., is the interim chair of this new department. Dr. Paull comes to us from Florida Atlantic University. He has extensive expertise in anatomy and neuroscience, and has served for many years as a professor and advisor to medical students. We are currently conducting a national search for a permanent chair. As always, you can access information about position postings at roseman.edu/employment.

As the College of Medicine grows, our two facilities on our Summerlin campus are buzzing with energy. The Engelstad Research Building and the Flagship Building are both key to the education, research and clinical missions of the College. Last month, we “rededicated” the Flagship Building. I hope you were able to participate, but if not, you can read more about the celebration on the inside front cover.

Roseman’s College of Medicine has momentum as we respond to Nevada’s need for more physicians. In this quest we will add to the existing quality undergraduate and graduate medical education, and research in Nevada. Please join with us by learning more about the College of Medicine and supporting our success with contributions of time, talent, and treasure.

With appreciation,

Mark A. Penn, MD, MBA Founding Dean College of Medicine

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Giving Back to Medicine Because Roseman University is a non-profit university, philanthropic support is vital to the success of the College of Medicine. Roseman staff and faculty recently celebrated the naming of their board conference room, which was the product of a generous gift. The guests of honor were Dr. and Mrs. Danilo Soriano. Their son, Brian, (also a physician) joined them.

“Roseman University is truly grateful to Dr. and

assistant professor after being appointed as chief

located, and have never regretted their move. They

Mrs. Soriano for joining us as we celebrate their

of neurosurgery at Queens Hospital Center. Even-

were particularly intrigued when they learned,

generosity and support of the College of Medi-

tually, he went on to open a private practice in

through an issue of Discovery Drive, that Roseman

cine,” said Dr. Renee Coffman, president of Rose-

Chicago, Illinois, where he practiced for 23 years.

University’s College of Medicine was right in their

man. From the heartfelt speeches to the cham-

He served as chief of surgery at Palos Community

own backyard.

pagne toast, the ceremony was both profound in

Hospital in suburban Palos Heights, and retired

its meaning and a true celebration of the future of

in 1993.

the College. Dr. Mark Penn, founding dean of the

The Sorianos were actively looking to invest in their community. The Roseman College of Medi-

College of Medicine joined in the celebration, as

His wife, Lydianila, also graduated from the Uni-

cine was attractive to them, and when they came

did several other College of Medicine faculty and

versity of the Philippines. While there she earned

to the campus and learned about the plan, they

staff members.

her Industrial Pharmacy degree, which has more

loved what they saw. The educational model par-

emphasis on engineering subjects. Shortly after

ticularly impressed them. Specifically, they liked

“The board conference room that now bears the

graduation, she opened her own drugstore and

the classroom complex, or “teaching in the round.”

Soriano name is a place where important deci-

pharmacy. She was only

sions are made, and will continue to be made

23 at the time.

well into the future as the College of Medicine grows. Through their generous gift, the Sorianos

In 1998, they moved to

have made an indelible mark on the college, for

Las Vegas. They liked the

which our administration, faculty, staff and future

newness of the communi-

students will be forever grateful. We appreciate Dr.

ty, and enjoyed the eternal

and Mrs. Soriano for their thoughtful and inspir-

sunshine. They felt that

ing generosity to their community,” said Dr. Penn.

Summerlin in particular was a hidden gem, with

Dr. Soriano is a retired neurosurgeon who gradu-

its master planned com-

ated from the University of the Philippines College

munity and wonderful

of Medicine. He completed his residency training

views of the mountains.

at the University of Pittsburgh and Albert Einstein

Over the years they have

College of Medicine in New York. He stayed on

seen lots of growth and

as an instructor at Einstein, and then transferred

development in Summer-

to State University of NY (StonyBrook) as an

lin, where their home is

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At Roseman University, classrooms are set up in a

made a living doing what he loves most, and he

circle, with the professor at the center, rather than

wants to share that. “Since I have retired, I wanted

being set up like a performance hall with the pro-

to find a way to continue to contribute to medi-

fessor at the front or the “stage,” and the students

cine. It’s been a great profession,” he said. Mrs.

in the “audience” observing the performance.

Soriano believes that philanthropy is part of the

Roseman’s classroom layout assures that every

Philippine culture. Her mother, a single mother of

student is in close proximity to the instructor. This

four, taught her that if you were fortunate enough

facilitates learning and encourages student par-

to have more, you needed to help others. “It’s how

ticipation. One of the Soriano children attended

I was raised,” she shared.

Phillips Exeter Academy, and was taught in a similar way, so they knew this model promotes direct

In addition to both coming from healthcare

communication between faculty and students. It

backgrounds, Dr. and Mrs. Soriano are concerned

also prompts students to be prepared.

about the physician shortage in Nevada. In a ranking of U.S. states by the number of physicians

The Sorianos also saw that Roseman is accomplish-

in patient care per population, Nevada ranks #47.

ing things at a rapid pace. “We met the dynamic

The state’s ranking for physicians in all specialties

faculty and staff, and saw what Roseman has done

is similarly low, and will get worse as physicians

in a very short time. We were very impressed. We

retire. Currently, one in four doctors in Nevada is

are so happy to be a part of what they are doing.”

age 60 or older. “We are of the age where it mat-

Dr. Soriano said.

ters.” Mrs. Soriano said. Two of their three children are physicians, so they know that physicians

They both strongly believe in giving back. Dr.

tend to stay and practice where they train. They

Soriano speaks of his modest upbringing in the

recognize that Roseman’s College of Medicine is

Philippines. His mother was a teacher and his

the first step in creating greater opportunity for

father was a musician. He is grateful that he has

future physicians in Nevada.

Roseman University was honored to recognize Dr. and Mrs. Soriano for their meaningful donation to the College of Medicine. The naming ceremony of the Soriano Conference Room was a proud milestone in the evolution of the Summerlin campus, and we look forward to many more dedication ceremonies in the future.

Interested in learning more about Roseman’s College of Medicine and available naming opportunities? Contact Rebecca Dukes at (702) 802-2854 or

Thanks GIVING Season We are grateful for the thoughtful and generous supporters of the College of Medicine. Every giver has a unique and special reason for their gifts and we are honored to be the beneficiary of this special form of community caring.

Roseman is a not-for-profit university and receives no state of Nevada funds. Tax dollars do not provide operating expenses or salaries for the College or University, so we are especially grateful for those that are passionate about increasing the number of medical doctors in our area and state.

Thanks to you, Roseman will continue to provide excellent health professionals as we eagerly await the opportunity to launch our first class of medical doctors in 2017.

You can be a part of this success!

Gifts are appreciated and welcomed by contacting Rebecca Dukes at (702) 802-2854 or rdukes@roseman.edu.

rdukes@roseman.edu.

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Roseman University College of Medicine Earns Candidacy Status from LCME After months of hard work by College of Medicine and Roseman University administration, faculty and staff, the College of Medicine received notice on October 13 from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) that it has been approved as a candidate for accreditation, authorizing an LCME survey visit for consideration to receive preliminary accreditation status.

“The decision by the LCME to grant Roseman’s

Founding Dean Dr. Mark A. Penn said Rose-

accreditation after the June 2016 meeting of the

College of Medicine a survey visit is a major step

man is now another step closer to its vision

LCME. After the College of Medicine achieves

forward in the development of a non-profit,

to serve the community as a premier private,

preliminary accreditation status, it will be al-

private, LCME-accredited medical school in

MD-granting medical college preparing the next

lowed to recruit its charter class for fall 2017.

Southern Nevada,” said Roseman University

generation of physicians to meet the demands

President Dr. Renee Coffman. “I’m very proud

and special needs of today’s patients. “Our mis-

The LCME accredits complete and independent

of the hard work of the College of Medicine and

sion is to educate competent, caring and ethical

medical education programs whose students

Roseman University administration, faculty and

physicians from diverse backgrounds who will

are geographically located in the United States

staff, for preparing a solid and actionable plan

dedicate themselves to improving the health of

or Canada for their education, and which are

that demonstrated to the LCME our readiness,

communities in southern Nevada,” said Penn.

offered by universities or medical schools that are

thoughtfulness and preparation for the next

“Our medical students will be prepared through

chartered and operated in the United States or

steps in the accreditation process.”

Roseman’s innovative educational model focused

Canada. Currently, there are 144 LCME-accredit-

on mastery learning, an unwavering commitment

ed medical schools, with an additional nine work-

Coffman added that the College of Medicine’s

to the concept of lifelong colleagues, and values

ing towards accreditation in the coming years.

effort toward accreditation will only intensify.

that place patients first.”

The LCME is recognized by the U.S. Department

“We must now prepare extremely hard for the

of Education as the authority for the accredita-

preliminary accreditation survey visit so that we

Dates for the survey visit have not yet been

tion of programs of medical education leading to

validate that we can and will deliver on every-

scheduled; however the visit is expected to take

the MD degree.

thing contained in our plan,” Coffman said.

place in early 2016. The College of Medicine will be notified of the decision regarding preliminary

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College of Medicine Values - Compassion Roseman’s College of Medicine is grounded in its VALUES, which evolved from our deep understanding that patients, within the context of their communities, are at the center of everything we do. Our eight values are of equal importance and together, they guide the College on all fronts, from the development of the curriculum and clinical services to the recruitment of faculty and staff.

Our values will also be at the forefront when Roseman’s College of Medicine begins to admit students.

We discussed COMPETENCE in the last issue,

raise farm animals, they helped students develop

into action. It was their sense of service, their

and its particular resonance with the high-quality

lifelong skills in leadership and community

commitment to making life better for others, and

performance required in the profession of medi-

service. They were very engaged in the life of the

their compassion, which inspired me to become

cine, as well as in the fulfillment of the standards

village they were serving. They learned much

a physician.

of the LCME. It also is demonstrated through

from their new neighbors, recognizing that they

the high standards of the Roseman educational

needed to first develop meaningful relationships,

For Roseman’s College of Medicine, our compas-

program. In this edition of Discovery Drive, we

and understand the community. They were then

sion will especially guide our focus on Nevada’s

will address COMPASSION.

able to anchor their teaching with open hearts

underserved communities. We will approach all

and a pure sense of understanding. Through

patients with respect and sincerity, meeting them

them, I saw compassion in action.

where they are and listening carefully with

Compassion is formally defined by MerriamWebster as the “sympathetic consciousness of

full compassion.

others' distress together with a desire to allevi-

I have many wonderful memories of life in

ate it.” Albert Schweitzer said it this way, “The

Honduras with my parents. In addition to his

Our journey to take Roseman’s College of Medi-

purpose of human life is to serve, and to show

farming/husbandry efforts, my father also

cine from an inspiring vision to a proud reality is

compassion and the will to help others.”

volunteered in other areas where he was needed,

an exciting one, with remarkable potential both

for example, giving immunization injections.

for our future students and for the southern

Compassion is a very personal value to me, and

Both of my parents were witnesses to the human

Nevada community. I encourage you to reach out

one that has deep roots. As a child, I had the

suffering in the community they were serving.

to us with your questions and advice as we build

privilege of spending time in Honduras, where

I saw them listening, learning and attending to

on our values and advance through the accredita-

my parents served for several years as agricul-

the needs of others late into the nights. When

tion process.

tural missionaries. Beyond sharing the latest

they saw pain and suffering, they cried along

agricultural techniques to maximize crops and

with the people. They felt privileged to be called

- Dr. Mark A. Penn

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Dr. Lisa Rosenberg: A Champion for Elderly Patients When Dr. Lisa Rosenberg says, “my heart is with the elderly” her eyes light up and there’s no hiding the genuine passion she has for her patients. Dr. Rosenberg has devoted her career as a physician to caring for elderly patients, improving their quality of life and ensuring that, in the face of chronic or terminal illness, patients are truly informed about their choices.

“I see myself as a cheerleader for my patients. For my healthy patients, I try not to rock the boat, but I’m there to support them and help them remain healthy and active,” said Dr. Rosenberg. “My patients who are suffering, I help them with their aging and the effect it has on their minds, bodies and souls. It’s about resurrecting function and improving their quality of the life.”

As a geriatrician, typically Dr. Rosenberg’s patients are 65 and older and come to her when they begin to show signs of the diseases commonly associated with aging like memory loss and dementia, as well as chronic diseases that worsen with age. These include heart disease, arthritis, chronic obstructive lung disease and diabetes.

“Geriatricians serve as the primary care providers for these older patients. We treat common diseases affecting older adults, and help to bal-

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ance the benefit and burden of treatments. We

medical school!” Her parents said “all right” and

talking about the man, says that, in retrospect,

also help manage other issues, such as chronic

everyone went to bed.

he had been suffering from depression, but had

pain, mobility and falls, memory loss, inconti-

concluded that this was what getting older felt

nence, many of which can be related to medica-

Dr. Rosenberg did just that. After complet-

like. He didn’t know that there were doctors that

tion side effects,” said Dr. Rosenberg. Rosenberg

ing her undergraduate degree at University of

could have helped him. The experience served

also evaluates an older patient's ability to care for

Florida, along with summer sessions at Harvard

as a turning point in Dr. Rosenberg’s career. “I

him- or herself, such as preparing meals, bathing,

University and Hebrew University of Jerusalem,

learned that with older adult patients, we need to

and dressing, as well as screening for driving fit-

she earned her M.D. from Medical University of

be better investigators,” said Dr. Rosenberg. “Our

ness and addressing any other challenges

South Carolina.

radar needs to be attuned to their unique needs.”

It was an experience during her clinical clerkships

After earning her M.D., Dr. Rosenberg completed

that ended her pursuit of neonatology (caring for

a residency in Internal Medicine at University of

to independence.

When it comes to elderly patients, the issue of end-of-life care and patient wishes can often catch family members off guard. Over the years, Dr. Rosenberg has become an outspoken proponent of anticipatory guidance and advance planning in the face of disease and disability.

It may seem that with such profound commitment to caring for elderly patients that Dr. Rosenberg planned her career early on in life.

However, it was a series of life-changing ex-

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue helping my patients live life to the fullest."

periences that guided her. As a young girl, her

Pittsburg Medical Center and, with newfound interest in caring for the elderly, she then completed a Geriatrics Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Today, Dr. Rosenberg’s devotion to her elderly patients continues. In February, she joined the College of Medicine as assistant professor of medicine and director of geriatrics. “I’m extremely happy to be part of the Roseman College of Medicine team and help develop a medical education program that will help at-

choice of future careers evolved, from becoming a

prematurely born babies) and set her on the path

tract and graduate a new generation of physicians

police officer to helping animals as a veterinarian.

to caring for older patients. “During my month-

that will embody the values of the College,” said

Her decision to pursue medicine came one night

long psychiatric clinical there was a woman who

Dr. Rosenberg.

when she was 16 years old and her family was out

dropped her elderly husband off at the psychi-

for the evening. “I was home alone and watching

atric hospital multiple times and asking the

In addition to her academic role, Dr. Rosenberg is

a made-for-television movie, Baby Girl Scott. I

doctors to ‘fix him.’ This continued during the

also the first College of Medicine faculty member

was struck by the lack of compassion the doctors

month after I had moved on to my next clinical

to also work as a practicing physician, caring for

in the movie had for a baby born prematurely. I

rotation,” said Dr. Rosenberg. “Later, during my

her patients at Dignity Health Medical Group in

immediately felt that I could do better,”

surgical clerkship, this same man was brought

Las Vegas. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to

said Dr. Rosenberg.

into the emergency room with a self-inflicted and

continue helping my patients live life to

ultimately fatal gunshot wound.”

the fullest.”

When Dr. Rosenberg’s family returned home that evening, she proclaimed, “I’m going to go to

Dr. Rosenberg, who still gets visibly moved when

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Dr. Tom Hunt: Family Man, Family Doctor Dr. Tom Hunt knew at an early age that he was meant for a life in medicine. As a middle school-aged student growing up in the suburbs of Boston, Dr. Hunt had a natural affinity towards math and science. The eldest of five children, Dr. Hunt was a natural caretaker and communicator, bridging the gap between his younger siblings and his parents. His training took him between the two coasts, first, completing his undergraduate work and medical school training in New York State, and then to the golden state of California, to complete his medical residency in Family Medicine. At the time, Dr. Hunt’s interest in Family Medicine was not one widely supported by his peers. “Many people encouraged me to go into another specialty, but I knew that I wanted to be a family doctor.” At that time, there was a dearth of comprehensive Family Medicine training programs on the East Coast.

To receive the training he needed, he had to ven-

balance along with the ability to focus more time

which prepared them for a life of medicine in a

ture west where the practice of Family Medicine

on patient care is the ideal. As this generation of

completely different way.”

and training of family physicians was robust and

medical students graduates and determines their

thriving. He completed his training at Merrithew

paths, more students are seeing the unique at-

Memorial Hospital in Martinez, California.

tributes of Family Medicine. This is good news for Nevada, a state with a shortage of primary care

47th in the Nation, for per capita primary care physicians

Source: United Health Foundation’s “America’s Health Rankings”, 2015

Incorporating an integrated, versatile, and patient-centered approach to wellness, family doctors diagnose and treat a variety of health-related issues and can work in a variety of healthcare settings. In an average day, a family physician could deliver a baby or tend to a patient in a nursing home, make rounds at a local hospital, or counsel a patient on issues related to their mental health.

This broad-based approach requires excellent communication skills, an empathic and attuned diagnostic process, and the ability to build longterm relationships with patients. As medicine has evolved, more family physicians have moved away from smaller, individually owned practices towards larger corporate practices. For many family physicians, achieving greater work life

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physicians that can offer this comprehensive and intimate level of care.

Family Medicine Specialty Established: 1969 Number of Family Medicine residency programs in 2015: 461

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians,

While Dr. Hunt has dedicated his life to practic-

Annual Residency Census Survey, 2013, and ABFM.

ing Family Medicine, he has found curriculum development and medical education to be yet

Dr. Hunt brings this expertise to Roseman Uni-

another facet of his passion for providing com-

versity. Dr. Hunt joined the University in August

plete care to the patient. While in New York, Dr.

2015 after spending nearly 16 years at University

Hunt played an integral part as preceptor of a

of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM). At

nine-month rural residency program, the RMED

UNSOM, Dr. Hunt was instrumental in the devel-

Rural program at Syracuse University, which

opment of the medical school curriculum, train-

embedded students in rural communities to

ing students in the family medicine residency

learn the nuances of Family Medicine. Whatever

program while at the same time continuing to

specialty these students ultimately chose, their

practice and seeing patients. Roseman University,

training was rooted in the model of Family Medi-

on its path to receiving accreditation from the

cine, with long-term care of a patient, learning

LCME and welcoming students in August of 2017

the intricacies of running a practice, to honing

for its new College of Medicine, was a natural fit

expert diagnostic and listening skills. “These

for Dr. Hunt. With an unyielding desire to make

students came away with an altogether differ-

a difference, Dr. Hunt felt that the values of Rose-

ent experience and orientation, they knew their

man University reflected his own. An innovative

patients, they really had a 360 degree experience

curriculum, a history of excellence, empathic and

immersive patient care, and student standards

patient care and are skilled at

that focus on mastery, teamwork, collaboration

working together with their

and cross-discipline input, Roseman is charting

colleagues to achieve better

its own course to developing physicians who are

patient outcomes.

ready to respond to the needs of today’s patients.

Roseman’s medical students will master many

“At the end of the day, it is

of the skills needed to be a family physician, and

not about the doctor being

many may choose that path. With the goal of

right. It is about physicians

graduating exceptional students who are com-

working together with the

mitted to providing care in southern Nevada,

highest standards to provide

Roseman will recruit medical students who will

the best possible care to the

significantly alter the dynamics of our local

patient, “ says Dr. Hunt.

physician workforce while positively affecting the

“Patient-centered practices

health outcomes of our local community.

will change health outcomes for individuals, families, and

Nevada’s overall health ranking among U.S. States: 39th Nevada’s ranking of children without immunization coverage: 49th Nevada’s ranking of spending per person on core public health activities: $39/50th

Source: United Health Foundation’s “America’s Health Rankings”, 2015

Roseman’s LENS program (Longitudinal Experience in Neighborhood Service), a component of the medical school curriculum, will embed students for 2-3 years into local southern Nevada clinics. These students will help to treat diverse patients and their families over the course of their education, allowing them to have a longitudinal view of patient care and experience in building patient-centered relationships. This time will also allow students to understand the mechanics of a practice, and how to run them efficiently and empathically. Most importantly, this experience offers students a deep perspective into the very neighborhoods and communities they may later serve. This component of the curriculum, along with Roseman’s Mastery Learning Model, will produce physicians that provide exceptional

communities. This is the change coming and we are already ahead of the curve.”

As the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine

his belief system. A father of five, and husband

at Roseman University, Dr. Hunt will continue

to wife Kate, Dr. Hunt is active and involved with

to make his mark on curriculum development

his family. Enjoying sports, the backyard, dining

and creating medical education that goes far

out, and watching his children grow from teenag-

beyond the status quo. The use of technology in

ers to young adults, Dr. Hunt wants to insure

empowering physicians and patients will also be

that all patients have a chance to be healthy. With

an important consideration tomorrow’s medical

a daughter interested in medicine, there could be

interactions. Telemedicine, smart phone technol-

another Dr. Hunt in the making. Until then, Dr.

ogy and apps, and team-based patient care will al-

Hunt will continue to impact the lives of patients

low doctors to spend more time with the patients

and students and will be a lead architect in devel-

that most need it, while allowing patients and

oping an exceptional medical school for southern

other medical practitioners to work together to

Nevada. As a sixth grader wanting to make a

get answers quickly and efficiently. Today’s tablet

difference, to a physician determined to help

and phone apps are being developed at warp

patients not only survive, but thrive, Dr. Hunt

speed, empowering physicians, nurses, physician

has built a lifetime of achievements on changing

assistants, pharmacists, and patients to manage

lives of students, patients, and the communities

care. “This will never replace the experience of be-

of which he’s been a part. As Dr. Hunt says, “We

ing face-to-face with a patient, but it does allow

were put in this world to make it a better place

us more time with the patients that need that

when we leave. So let’s do that.”

level of care,” says Dr. Hunt.

Dr. Hunt’s personal and professional lives are intertwined as he puts into practice the tenets of

Number of mHealth apps available to physicians: 97,000 Source: Global Healthcare, Research2guidance, May 2015

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Foundation Awards Research Grant to Dr. Oscar Goodman

The Sapphire Foundation for Prostate Cancer is dedicated to advancing medical research, supporting patients, and creating hope for the prostate cancer community. Founded by Peter Feinstein and headquartered in Las Vegas, the Foundation’s primary mission is to help men who need financial assistance for medical expenditures and other financial needs while being treated for prostate cancer.

The Foundation also endeavors to encourage men to get tested for the disease, since early detection contributes greatly to successful treatment and positive patient outcomes.

Peter Feinstein, Sapphire’s Managing Partner and

cancer, The Sapphire Foundation also awards

being an associate professor of internal medicine

creator of The Sapphire Foundation, notes, “Be-

an annual grant to an investigator conducting

at Roseman University. Dr. Goodman’s labora-

cause I am fortunate to have survived prostate

important research in prostate cancer. Recently,

tory is housed at the Ralph and Betty Engelstad

cancer, I personally aspire to educate the public

Roseman University’s College of Medicine was

Cancer Research Building at Roseman’s Sum-

about this disease and to help others affected

once again selected to receive a research grant in

merlin campus.

by it. I love working with Sapphire Foundation

support of work being conducted by Dr. Oscar

charitable events, as it allows us to shed light on

Goodman, Jr.

prostate cancer, while at the same time raising money to fight it.”

In addition to its support of men with prostate

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“As a non-profit university, Roseman is very grateful to the Sapphire Foundation for Prostate

Dr. Goodman is an oncologist specializing in

Cancer for again selecting Dr. Goodman’s

prostate and genitourinary cancers at Compre-

laboratory as the recipient of this grant,” said

hensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, in addition to

University President Renee Coffman. “Contribu-

tions from generous businesses and foundations are critically important to Roseman researchers. Grants and private contributions help accelerate and make possible both new discoveries and the development

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of innovative therapies for diseases like prostate cancer.”

Prostate Cancer does wonderful work to help men in southern Nevada who are affected by prostate cancer. I’m honored and humbled by this additional grant to support our research efforts to eradicate prostate cancer.”

DR. TIMOTHY LE

On September 3, Dr. Timothy Le was recogDr. Goodman adds, “The Sapphire Foundation for

The grant was funded by the proceeds of the 12th

nized as a Nevada Business Magazine 2015 Healthcare Hero Honoree in Southern Nevada. The annual Healthcare Heroes Awards honors outstanding healthcare professionals in Nevada. The program recognized Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada winners across 10 categories. Dr. Le received his award in the “Innovator” category.

Annual Sapphire Foundation for Prostate Cancer Poker and Golf Tournament. The annual event, traditionally scheduled for early June, has raised more

Tournament Dinner, discussing the complexities of prostate cancer and the progress he is making in his research and clinical trials.

Are you interested in supporting Dr. Goodman’s research as well? Call (702) 802-2830 or visit www.roseman.edu/giving.

Aurelio Lorico, MD, PhD recently gave a lecture titled “Why Cancer Spreads & How to Stop It.” Dr. Lorico explored the topic of how certain cancers spread and discussed both his research into cancer “exomes” and his research into stopping these cancers from spreading.

This lecture was held on September 22 at the newly acquired Flagship Building of Roseman University located at One Breakthrough Way.

DR. OSCAR B. GOODMAN, JR

Goodman was also the keynote speaker for the Golf

DR. AURELIO LORICO

than $1,500,000 since it was first held in 2003. Dr.

Oscar B. Goodman, Jr., MD, PhD was an honoree at the Las Vegas HEALS 4th Annual Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Awards on October 29. Dr. Goodman has demonstrated achievements worthy of recognition as the best in his field. He is a true leader who ignites and inspires continued possibilities for healthcare excellence.

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ROSEMAN UNIVERSITY SENIOR HEALTH FAIR

Saturday, November 14 from 10am to 2pm Summerlin Campus | One Breakthrough Way | Las Vegas, NV 89135 Offering information, one-on-one counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and Medicare qualified individuals for enrollment in Medicare, including supplemental health insurance and long-term care options. Reservations are required. To schedule an appointment, call 702-968-6615.

Free health screenings, including blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol.

Presentations on various topics related to aging will be presented hourly at the campus auditorium.

Free Brown Bag Medication Checkup providing private, personal consultations to evaluate prescription medications and herbal supplements as well as provide tips for safe, effective medication use and answers to any questions.

For more information visit roseman.edu/seniorhealth or call 702-968-2055.

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