Family Medicine Beat July 2019

The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.
-William S. Burroughs

This month is the culmination of the work that we do. It is exciting because we are bringing in the next group of 20 interns who are starting their educational and service experience with us. We have been spending a great deal of time preparing for this important transition, and working to ensure everyone is supported and excited as they take on very new and very big responsibilities.

However, another critical transition is also occurring. It is one that similarly instills a sense of pride and excitement as we celebrate those remarkable healers who have completed powerful periods of training. Our interns are finishing their first year, and ready to step into leadership roles. The emotions at this transition are varied and powerful. But we know each and every one of these physicians is ready for that next step.

The biggest change is that we are graduating our third year residents. We are proud that they have represented us in the best way possible for the past three years. We are proud of the kinds of physicians they have become. We are proud that many of them are staying in our area to continue to care for our communities. But we are also sad to lose these important members of our families. They have become our practice leaders, and those folks who are most likely to come up with creative solutions to our challenges. Staff know exactly who they can go to to get things done, and which physician is the right one to help a particular patient. This relationship takes years to develop. And every year, we have to start over when those special people finish their training.

Thanks to everyone for being a part of this critical process. We do what we do well. But we could not do it without each and every one of us playing a role. Thank you for being such an important part of the growth and development of these family physicians. We will celebrate as a group, and individually, as this monumental transition occurs over the next few weeks.

I tip my hat to all of you

- Reid 

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Susan Gardner Retirement Celebration: Photos by Joseph Riner

 

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New Time Report Codes

Submitted By: Leslie Little, Personnel Coordinator

Three new time report codes (D, L, and TR) have been
added to TRS.

o   Time Report Code D – This is for Early Dismissal. This is used when the President closes ETSU early. Examples include if the President closes ETSU early the day before Christmas break or for the ETSU picnic.

If an employee has a scheduled annual day on the day of the early dismissal, they will code the hours as annual leave on their timesheet up until the time of the closure and then code the remainder of the day as early dismissal. For faculty, administrative, and clerical/support staff only.

o   Time Report Code L – This is for Administrative Leave. This is used when an employee is placed on either paid or unpaid administrative leave. Appropriate paperwork is required to be routed to Human Resources. For faculty, administrative, and clerical/support staff only. 

o   Time Report Code TR – This is for official university business travel. This code is for tracking purposes only in TRS and will not show on the paystub. For faculty and administrative staff only.

The new codes should be recorded on the timesheet in the ‘Other Hours’ section with the appropriate code and hours.

Developing a Research Agenda to Prevent and Control Cardiovascular Diseases in Central Appalachia

CVD Appalachia Conference II: August 30, 2019

Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
Activity Directors: Hadii Mamudu, PhD and Amy Poole, MS
Notable guest speakers Poster presentations Exhibitors

The 1st 50 patients/non-licensed caregivers will receive $20 just for attending this FREE event!
For more information, contact: Amy M. Poole, MS, Project Coordinator,
 cvdappalachia@gmail.com  or call 423.845.4021

Educational Purpose
CVDAppalachia provides a collaborative forum for patients, non-licensed caregivers, healthcare providers, public health professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders to participate in an interactive educational conference. CVDAppalachia Conference II continues the dialogue begun at CVDAppalachia Conference I in 2018 so all stakeholders can share strategies to reduce heart diseases and their related risk factors in Central Appalachia. CATERED breakfast, lunch, & breaks

CME/CNE Free Registration here: https://www.etsu.edu/com/cme/
For Community Members Free Registration (No credentials): https://conta.cc/2Htjvhr

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