School of Osteopathic Medicine at UMDNJ

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UMDNJ Researchers Identify Factors that Lead to “Successful Aging” What, exactly, does "successful aging" mean? For more than a half century, researchers and gerontologists have argued whether successful aging is better defined subjectively (how older adults view their own state of aging) or objectively (physical disease-related disability or mental decline).
Professor Selected as New Editor of National Research Publication
Rachel Pruchno, PhD, a professor of medicine and the director of research at the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging (NJISA) at the UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine, has been selected by The Gerontological Society of America as the next editor of The Gerontologist.
Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC, Invests in Start-Up Company founded by UMDNJ-SOM Faculty Member Robert Nagele, PhD
Foundation Venture Capital Group, LLC, an affiliate of New Jersey Health Foundation, made an initial investment to Durin Technologies, Inc., a start-up company developing a test that requires only a drop of blood to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

SOM Welcomes Chinese Medical Delegation. A delegation of physicians from the Sichuan Province of China visited the School of Osteopathic Medicine to learn educational techniques they can use to retrain their peers in China.
The School of Osteopathic Medicine held a closing ceremony for participants in the Summer Pre-medical Research and Education Program (Summer PREP) on July 30.
Students and faculty were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society at the School of Osteopathic Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony. GHHS is an association fostering the values of humanism and professionalism in medicine. Each year, medical students elect the newest GHHS members and select a faculty member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to humanistic values.
5th Annual Education in Health Careers. Wednesday, October 6, 5- 7 pm. Join us to learn how you can further your education and career at the schools of UMDNJ.
The largest class in the 33-year history of the School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) officially entered the school on August 1 during a White Coat Ceremony. Katherine L Cannon '12, student council president, SOM gave student remarks. SOM Dean Thomas A Cavalieri, DO, welcomed and addressed the students and their guests. Kenneth D. Nahum, DO '81, SOM Distinguished Alumnus (2010) and founding president, SOM Alumni Association, gave the keynote address.
Martin A. Finkel, DO, professor of pediatrics and director of the Child Abuse Research, Education and Service (CARES) Institute, School of Osteopathic Medicine, was elected to the executive council of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. He will serve a six-year term.
What is a Geriatrician? Dr. Thomas A. Cavalieri, geriatrician and Dean of School of Osteopathic Medicine, explains the role of geriatrics in an era of aging baby boomers. See the article in the new Senior Citizen's Guide to South Jersey
SOM Students Help Camden Community. SOM students provide health screenings for the Camden community at Sacred Heart Church’s annual “Hearts and Hands Festival.”
Dr. Richard Jermyn of The NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute at School of Osteopathic Medicine is quoted in the Elle article, "Composing Melody: The Enigmatic Melody Gardot".

University Doctors' Events & Community Lecture Series

Esta sesión será impartida en el idioma español"
Martes 7 de septiembre
6:00 a 7:00 pm
In memory of the Tragedy of September 11, 2001—University Doctors Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, September 10
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
For the Professional: AHEC Presents Asthma Update 2010 Garden Area Health Education Center
Tuesday, October 5
5 - 8:15 pm
Fad Diet Review
Adarsh Gupta, DO, MS, Board Certified in Family Medicine and Bariatric Medicine
Wednesday, September 15
6 – 7 pm
Every day you can read online or in a newspaper or magazine an advertisement touting a new fad diet that will take off excess weight quickly. Everyone seems to be looking for the "magic" weight loss answer. Dr. Gupta will review the most common fad diets and discuss with you what it really takes for long term, healthy weight loss.
What's New in the Treatment of Shoulder Pain
Christina Cawley, DO, MPT, Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, NMI
Thursday, September 16
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Shoulder pain is a common complaint and there are many causes of this problem. Modern technology has improved in the last few years and often this suffering is no longer necessary. Dr. Cawley will discuss new non-surgical and surgical treatment options for many of the diseases and conditions which affect the shoulder.
Are you thinking about bariatric surgery? Attend a FREE seminar.
Alex Gandsas, MD, MBA, FACS, Chairman & Professor, Department of Surgery
Tuesday, September 28
6 - 7 pm
At SOM, University Doctors' Pavilion