2007 News and Events
This page is used to communicate news and events in the Department of Family
and Community Medicine
December 31, 2007
Mark Loafman, MD, MPH on "Collaboration as a Strategy to Address the Health Workforce Crisis" in The National AHEC Bulletin Volume XXIV, Number 1, Autumn/Winter 2007
December 20, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD on "Unexpected Rewards in Serving the Underserved" in the Pioneer Press.
December 4, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD on "The John Williams Radio Show" (WGN-AM) discusses steroid use.
December 5, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group co-sponsors "Suture Clinic" in Olson/McGaw Pavilion, LC-460, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
November 28, 2007
Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD presents "Complementary and Alternative
Therapies for Musculoskeletal" at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Grand Rounds
November 27, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group sponsors "Dinner Out with Family Medicine
Resident!" at Pompei Pizza, 212 E. Ohio, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
November 19, 2007
Bechara Choucair, MD recipient of the American Academy of Family Physicians
2007 Pfizer Teacher Development Award. Press Release
October 28, 2007
Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD special guest on WGN Radio's "Surviving Breast
Cancer, Surviving Health Care" with Dean Richards.
October 24, 2007
Global Health from the Heartland Keynote Address: "Global Health Care -
the Role of American Medicine and Opportunities for Physician Service" by
Russell Robertson, MD at Des Moines University
October 24, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD on MSNBC Today Show on
"The people who've passed out" aired October 24, 2007
October 22, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed by American Medical News on
"We have more students. Now what?"
October 15, 2007
Russell Robertson, MDinterviewed by ENH Connections on
"How to Keep Kids Safe and Healthy During the School Year"
October 12, 2007
Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD presents "Integrative Medicine Overiew" at
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
September 29, 2007
2007 Illinois Academy of Family Physicians Fall Family Forum - a Procedure Clinic
and Residency Fair from 9:00am - 2:30pm at Oak Brook Marriott Hotel,
1401 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (RSVP)
September 27, 2007
Global Health Education and Community Services Open House and Lunch,
Department of Family Medicine Conference Room, Abbott Hall 13th Floor.
Come learn about who we are, what we do, and how you can join student
advisory council. (RSVP)
September 27, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed on Pioneer Press on "Kids best plug
in to caring adults"
September 20, 2007
Carrie Jaworski, MD Named Head Team Physician for Northwestern Athletics
September 20, 2007
Doctors Without Borders Recruitment Information Session in Lurie Building -
Hughes Auditorium at 303 E. Superior from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Register Online
for this Event: http://msfchicagomedical.eventbrite.com/ (Article) (Flyer)
September 20, 2007
Student Voices from the Field: A Symposium of Discussion Exploring Feinberg
Students' Global Health Experiences "Taking the Steps" (General Information)
Lurie Building, Baldwin Auditorium from Noon to 1:00pm
Maria Sferruzza, Global Health Programs Coordinator:
"Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone"
Bechara Choucair MD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Medical Director
at Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights
"Global Health Opportunities in Low-Resource Settings"
September 22, 2007
Please join NUAID, GlobeMed and AMSA student groups for an organized tour of
the Doctors without Borders refugee camp in Grant Park at 3:00pm. For more information
and to RSVP, please contact Wael El-Nachef
August 28, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is hosting a Pizza Party from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
in Abbott Hall Suite 1301 at 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 (flyer)(RSVP)
August 27, 2007
The Department of Family Medicine invites FSM students to attend an Open House,
from Noon – 1:00 PM. The event will take place in the Abbott Hall Suite 1301 at
710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
August 27, 2007
2007 National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Community Health
Institute Presentations by:
Mark Loafman, MD, MPH on "Sharing Missions: Health Centers and Residency Training
Programs" and "Training Medical Students in Health Centers: Recruiting for Tomorrow,
Retention for Today"
August 24, 2007
Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD presents "Combining acupuncture and Traditional Chinese
Medicine with Modern Cancer Therapies: East Meets West at ENH" at Internal Medicine
Grand Rounds Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL.
August 14, 2007
"Injury Prevention for Active People" Northwestern Memorial Hospital Patient Power Webcast
featuring Adam Bennett, MD at 7:00pmCDT
August 1 - 7, 2007
"What's your passion?" American Academy of Family Physicians Family Medicine Residents
and Students National Conference
July 19, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed by Pioneer Press on
"How to get another doctor's diagnosis"
July 19, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed by Sun-Times News Group on "Second Opinions...
They Can Ease Your Mind, Maybe Even Save Your Life"
June 27, 2007
"Learning from Mrs. F.: A Doctor's Experience" interview with Bechara Choucair, MD
June 5, 2007
"Men Should Get to Know their Family Physician" interview with Edward Blumen, MD
May 3, 2007
Russell Robertson, MD presented "Council of Graduate Medical Education (COGME):
Update on Current Deliberations" at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Third Annual Physician Workforce Research Conference in Bethesda, Maryland.
Apr 27, 2007
Joint Family Medicine Department Reception hosted by Northwestern University,
University of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Rosalind Franklin University held
at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Conference at the Hyatt Regency
Hotel from 7:00pm - 8:30pm (flyer)
Apr 25 - 29, 2007
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 40th Annual Spring Conference
Presentations by:
Adam Bennett, M.D. on "The Careers of Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians:
A Survey Study"
Mari Egan, M.D., M.H.P.E. on "Use of Simulators and Patient Instructors to Affect
Student Anxiety During Intimate Clinical Examinations" and "Ultrasound Training and
Medical Students' Competence and Confidence With Abdominal Examination"
Mark Loafman, M.D., M.P.H. on "Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health Outcomes:
The Time Has Come for Individualized and Patient-centered Care"
Russell Robertson, M.D. on "Current Deliberations of the Council on Graduate Medical
Education (COGME) Implications for Family Medicine" and "International Medical Education
and Care: Belize and Beyond"
Elizabeth Ryan, Ed.D. on "Using Technology in Educational Settings 101"
Apr 21, 2007
The Department of Family Medicine invites you to attend an Open House and Reception,
from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. The event will take place in the Abbott Hall Suite 1301 at
710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr 12, 2007
Adam Bennett, M.D. nominated for Illinois Academy Family Medicine Teacher of the Year.
Sally Johnson, MD, McGaw Family Medicine Resident, awarded The Chicago
Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University Faculty Teaching Award.
AMSA Primary Care Week Presentations by:Primary Care Perspectives
Rural Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal MedicineJoe Gibes, M.D., Instructor
of Family Medicine, Rural Health Care Provider
Apr 11, 2007
AMSA Primary Care Week Presentations by:
Global Health: Providing Care in Belize and Iraq Russell Robertson, M.D.,
Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine (slides) (links) (videos)
Bechara Choucair, M.D., Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Heartland
Health Outreach Medical/Managing Director
Apr 10, 2007
AMSA Primary Care Week Presentations by:
Primary Care for the Medically Underserved: Federally Qualified Health Clinics
Thomas J Staff, M.D., Assistant Professor, PCC Austin Family Health Center
Medical Director (slides)
Mark Loafman, M.D., Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and PCC Lake
Street Family Health Medical Director
Mar 29, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group: Post Match Dinner Party in Lurie Atrium located
at 303 E. Superior
Bechara Choucair, M.D. guest lecturer at Rush Medical School on the topic of
healthcare services for the homeless
Mar 28, 2007
Adam Bennett, M.D. team physician for the US Soccer Men's National Team vs
Guatemala in Dallas, Texas
Mar 22, 2007
Russell Robertson, M.D.invited delegate for the International Medical Workforce
Collaborative Conference in Vancouver, Canada.
Robert Wolfe, M.D. "Immunizations" book chapter is in publication.
Wolfe RM, Woof SH. Immunizations. Book chapter in: Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention in Clinical Practice, ed. Woolf SH, Jonas S, Kaplan-Liss E. Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA. In publication.
Mar 13, 2007
Mark Macumber, M.D. is interviewed by WGN Radio by Steve and Johnnie
regarding his private practice
Mar 9, 2007
Adam Bennett, M.D. lectured on "Update on Athletic Pubalgia" at the Great
Lakes Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting.
"Northwestern Medical Students Among Those Aiding the Homeless"
interview with Bechara Choucair M.D.
Mar 7, 2007
Adam Bennett, M.D. lectured on "Update on Athletic Pubalgia" to 50 athletic
trainers at Athletico University
Feb 28 - Mar 4, 2007
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 27th Annual Conference on Families
and Health Presentations by Rhonda Faulkner, Ph.D. "Helping Our Patients Make
Marriage Work – What to Do with Couples in Distress" and "Using Family Geograms
– A Tool for Relationship Centered Practice Across the Life Cycle."
Feb 23, 2007
Russell Robertson, M.D. presented "The Present State of Physician Workforce Studies:
Implications for Family Medicine" at the Association of Departments of Family Medicine
(ADFM) 2007 Winter Meeting in Savannah, Georgia
Feb 20, 2007
Health Disparities and Solutions Keynote Address by Mark Macumber, M.D.
"How My Best Friend's Wedding Inspired Me to Recreate the Affordable and Available
Physician."
Feb 8, 2007
"Team Physician 'Bearly' Contain Super Bowl Excitement" interview with
Adam Bennett, M.D.
Feb 4, 2007
Robert Wolfe, M.D. co-author of Addressing Immunizations Barriers, Benefits, and
Risk was published by the Journal of Family Practice. Kimmel SR, Bums IT, Wolfe RM,
Zimmerman RK. Addressing immunization barriers, benefits, and risks. J Fam Pract.
2007;56(2 Supp1):S61-69. Available online at: http://www.jfponline.com/
Jan 30, 2007
Family Medicine Interest Group: IAFP Summer Externship Informational in the Searle
Seminar Room in the Lurie Building
Jan 25, 2007
Robert Wolfe,M.D. presented:
Wolfe RM. Avian Flu: Risk and Response. Lecture at CME conference: "Current Topics in
Infectious Disease", in Fort Wayne, IN. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Medical Education
Program and Parkview Hospital
Jan 24, 2007
Family Medicine M3 Specialty Information Meeting in the Feinberg Pavilion on the
2nd Floor in room 2-716