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In close collaboration with
2016 Annual Report1
Max Coppes, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP Professor & Nell J. Redfield Chair of Pediatrics, UNR Med
Physician-in-Chief, Renown Children’s Hospital
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Statement from the Chair
The past year has been extremely exciting and productive, although for some members of the Department rather challenging, given the proposed and implemented changes. On April 1, 2016 I started my role as Department Chair with unambiguous support of the leadership of both the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and Renown Health to revitalize the Department, which is linked at the hip with Renown Children’s Hospital (RCH). The strategy is to grown both simultaneously so that we can optimize the care provided to children in our community, improve and expand our ability to serve as teachers and educators to medical students, PA students, and NP students, and to start developing capacity to partake in translational and clinical research. My role is notably also supported by the Nell J Redfield Foundation, who unequivocally supports the health and wellbeing of children in our community. Several things were achieved in 2016. First, the establishment of 5 sections (Pediatric Anesthesiology & Pediatric Radiology; Pediatric Critical Care & Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Pediatric Medical Subspecialties; Pediatric Surgical Subspecialties & Laboratory Medicine; and Pediatric Behavioral Health) and 3 divisions (General Pediatrics; Pediatric Hospital Medicine; and Neonatology). During 2016, 7 Chiefs were appointed, while the Chief position for Pediatric Behavioral Health remained vacant. The newly formed structure provides the Department with shared leadership. In addition it provides us the opportunity to build the Department with committed upcoming leaders. Monthly Division/Section Chief meetings have commenced and as a result we are in the process of improving the experience provided to 3rd year medical students who do their 6-week pediatric clerkship rotation with us. We are also exploring how the Division/Sections and their members can help each other in achieving their care, teaching, and research goals. Second, following a generous gift from the Pennington Foundation, we have started to recruit pediatric subspecialists to enhance healthcare services we provide locally, to expand the educational experience we provide to our learners, to develop the infrastructure needed to successfully apply for membership of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and to prepare ourselves to apply for a pediatric residency training program at RCH/UNR Med in the next few years.
• The COG is a clinical trials group supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the world’s
largest organization devoted exclusively to pediatric cancer research. Over 200 North American
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institutions belong to the COG and RCH’s membership would provide children with cancer in our
community with standard of care delivered right at home.
• A residency program would allow us to train new pediatricians in our community, increasing the
pipeline of providers to meet our communities’ needs.
In 2016 we added three Board Certified General Pediatricians, a Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Physician, a Board Certified Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, a Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist, and a Board Certified Pediatric Critical Care physician to the Department. Several searches, including Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Medical Genetics, Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon, Board Certified Pediatric Neurosurgeon; and additional Board Certified subspecialists (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Neurology, and Pediatric Endocrinology) are ongoing. Third, from a research perspective, the Section of General Pediatrics has initiated a collaboration with the Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology to develop an immunoassay for dermatophyte infections. The focus is on tinea capitis, but it will work well with all dermatophytes. This research project complements the Department’s participation in several, pharmacy sponsored clinical trials, and an American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) quality improvement project. Finally, we have continued to work on integrating UNR Med’s general pediatric practice with Renown Medical Group’s one. This has been challenging and has required adjustments to both those employed by UNR Med as well as those employed by Renown Medical Group. The integration process is ongoing and expected to be fully complete in 2017. In summary, 2016 has been a transformational year for the Department of Pediatrics. My gratitude goes out to all who have contributed to what has been achieved, and to the community who continues to entrust us with the care of children and teenagers at vulnerable moments in their lives.
Dr. Max J Coppes
March 2017
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Divisions & Sections2 A. Overview
Chief Name
Morgan McCarroll, MD Pediatric Anesthesiology & Pediatric Radiology (Section)
Kris Deeter, MD, FAAP Pediatric Critical Care & Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Section)
Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP General Pediatrics (Division)
David Petersen, MD Pediatric Hospital Medicine (Division)
April Henry, MD, FAAP Neonatology (Division)
Kathryn Eckert, MD, FAAP Pediatric Medical Subspecialties (Section)
Frieda Hulka, MD, FACS Section Pediatric Surgical & Laboratory Services (Section)
TBD Pediatric Behavioral Health (Section)
B. Details Divisions & Sections 1. Section Pediatric Anesthesiology & Pediatric Radiology Members: Dr Morgan McCarroll (Chief), Dr Gordon Curry, Dr Silver Dwinell The Section of Pediatric Anesthesiology & Radiology provides clinical and academic services to children in our community. Members of the section also support services to adult patients served by Renown Regional Medical Center and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. All members of the Section are highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated pediatric patients. Consultative services with our subspecialty board-certified leadership is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our priority is the competent and compassionate management of patients and their families during the most difficult times of their lives, while working to maintain efficiency and advance the quality of care delivered. 2. Section Pediatric Critical Care & Pediatric Emergency Medicine Members of Pediatric Critical Care: Dr Kris Deeter (Chief), Dr Rick Lehman, Dr Aretas Braziunas
2 Division has to have >3 FTEs, smaller programs or for those where we are still trying to identify a suitable leader are amalgamated in Sections.
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Members of Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Dr Joey Gassen, Dr Mark Baier, Dr Robert Darzynkiewicz, Dr Troy Sullivan, Dr Scott, Shepherd, Dr Justin Sonderegger, Dr Stephen Thompson, Dr Brian Trimmer, Dr Brett Frey, Dr Wayne Hardwick The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Renown Children's Hospital (RCH) is a 15-bed intensive care unit for neonates, infants, children and adolescents who become critically ill or injured. We also provide quality care for the many children in our region who have chronic care conditions and require specific ventilator or surgical management. Our PICU is staffed by board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric intensive care physicians who provide in-house medical and surgical care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our physicians communicate regularly with pediatric subspecialists and primary care physicians regarding coordination of care, discharge and follow-up. Additionally, specially trained critical care nurses provide care for patients of all illness levels. Our goal is to provide our patients with comprehensive, safe, and age appropriate patient- and family-centered care in a compassionate and nurturing environment. 3. Section General Pediatrics
Members Employed: Dr. Vanessa Slots (Chief), Dr James Winder, Dr Vince Loffredo, Dr Anju Riar, Dr Patricia Bertz, Dr Amit Bajaj, Dr Bejal Patel, Dr Scott Wallace, Elaine Cudnik, NP, Karen Wagner, NP Members Community: Dr Krista Colletti, Dr Aida Field-Ridley, Dr Patrick Gunn, Dr Jenny Smokey, Dr Kelly McConnell, Dr Rebecca Papez, Dr Rita Wang, Dr Tammy Roesler, Dr Danielle Stage, Dr Kristin Collins, Dr Megan Dory Our primary care providers consist of a core group of pediatricians employed by Renown Medical Group (RMG) or UNR Med on the one hand and several private practitioners serving children and their families in our community on the other. All members of our Division are committed to excellent patient care, education, and advancing the knowledge of pediatric disorders. With regard to the employed providers in the Division, we provide care at four locations: 75 Pringle Way, 15 McCabe Drive, 901 East 2nd Street, and 21 Locust Street. Our Division is intimately involved in the education of UNR Med’s medical students as the core of their 6-week clerkship rotation involves extensive exposure to general pediatrics. 4. Division Pediatric Hospital Medicine Members: Dr David Petersen (Chief), Dr Drake Paul, Dr Shannon Michelson The physicians of the Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine provide specialized 24/7 inpatient care to children admitted to the 33-bed Pediatric floor at RCH. They serve as a resource to local and regional Emergency Departments and primary care physicians to facilitate a smooth transition and coordinate care between the inpatient and outpatient environments. Its members are the primary inpatient teaching attendings for UNR Med’s Pediatrics 3rd year clinical clerkship. They also direct the inpatient Pediatric rotation for the UNR Med’s Family Practice Residency. 5. Division Neonatology Members: Dr April Henry (Chief), Dr Rebecca Perry The RCH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for the smallest and most vulnerable members of our community. It is a 39-bed, level 3 NICU, attended by physicians, neonatal nurse practitioners, nurses and
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respiratory therapists specially trained to care for premature infants and sick newborns. Our NICU combines the latest advancements in neonatal medicine with a caring, gentle touch to provide the very best care to our tiny patients. 6. Section Pediatric Medical Subspecialties Members Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Dr Boris Lokshin, Dr Leonard Shapiro Pediatric Cardiology Dr Katrina Kip, Dr Leonard Ludwick Pediatric Endocrinology Dr Kathy Eckert (Chief) Pediatric Gastroenterology Dr Juan Gregory Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Dr Jake Zucker, Dr Max J Coppes Pediatric Neurology Dr Ivan Lopez, Dr Colin Nguyen Pediatric Pulmonology Dr Sonia Budhecha The section of Pediatric Medical Subspecialties currently consists of the following subspecialties: Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Pulmonology. In the future, additional subspecialties will be added (pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Rheumatology, Genetics, and Adolescent Medicine). Several of the members of the Sections are employed by RMG, others are in private practice. All are committed to the goals and objectives of the Department of Pediatrics and RCH. 7. Section Pediatric Surgical & Laboratory Medicine Members: Dr Frieda Hulka (Chief), Dr Ellen Clark, Dr Laura Knight The Section of Pediatric Surgical & Laboratory Medicine houses all surgical specialists specialized in the care and management of patients 18 years and younger. In addition it is home to those in Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, and Forensic Medicine that provide care to children and adolescents. Members of this sections are actively involved in the education of UNR Med’s medical students.
Teaching
The Department of Pediatrics is an integral part of UNR’s Reno School of Medicine. The Years 1 & 2 curricular structure is an integrated systems-based curriculum designed by our faculty and includes community-based preceptorships in both academic years. Year 3 features clerkships in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, OB/GYN and Surgery, while Year 4 consists of predominantly electives, and incorporates a required rural-based experience, which introduces the students to practicing medicine in small communities with limited resources and geographic challenges (Figure 1) The curricular structure of Year 1 and Year 2 is made up of integrated blocks that offer a more consistent approach to teaching science concepts within a clinical context, limited lecture hours and emphasizes lifelong learning strategies. The blocks use a “case of the week” format to align course content with clearly defined objectives which map out the work necessary for successful student learning. Each block concludes with an assessment week for clinical skills testing and a comprehensive examination. Along
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with the integrated blocks, the Practice of Medicine blocks run longitudinally across both Years 1 & 2 and include community-based preceptorships in both academic years.
Figure 1: diagram outlining the block, clerkship, and elective structure for each of the four years of medical education at UNR Med Many of the members of the Department of Pediatrics contribute to medical education. Specific contributions in 2016 are as follows. Block 01 Dr Kimiko Ishibashi MEDI 631 WK02 Ethics MEDI 631 WK04 Ethics MEDI 631 WK08 Ethics Dr Frieda Hulka MEDI 631 WK06 Case Wrap Up Block 02 Dr Kimiko Ishibashi MEDI 632 WK07 Ethics Block 03
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Dr Frieda Hulka MEDI 633 WK01 Anatomy MEDI 633 WK01 Abdominal Issues MEDI 633 WK02 Clinical Case MEDI 633 WK02 Anatomy Dr Kathy Eckert MEDI 633 WK03 Biochemistry – Team Based Learning MEDI 633 WK06 Team Based Learning MEDI 633 WK08 Puberty & Growth Dr Anju Riar MEDI 633 WK07 Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems I Dr Kimiko Ishibashi MEDI 633 WK09 Ethics Dr Vincent Loffredo MEDI 641 Context of Patient Care; Failure to Thrive Dr. Anju Riar Cultural Competencies in HealthCare event – small group leader (Feb 2016) Block 04 Dr Kimiko Ishibashi MEDI 634 WK04 Ethics Block 05 Dr Vincent Loffredo MEDI 635 WK02 Practice of Medicine: Pediatrics Dr Kimiko Ishibashi MEDI 635 WK03 Clinical Case Dr Ivan Lopez MEDI 635 WK04 Clinical Case (x2) MEDI 635 WK04 Stroke Trudy Larson MEDI 635 WK04 Human Behavior – Adolescents Block 6 Dr Vincent Loffredo Foundations & Principles of Medical Science II; Immunology MEDI 636 WK01 Immunology Dr Trudy Larson MEDI 636 WK04 Case Presentations MEDI 636 WK05 Vaccines Lecture Block 07 Dr Laura Knight MEDI 637 WK01 Forensics Dr Ellen Clark MEDI 637 WK01 Forensics Block 08 Dr J. Ivan Lopez MEDI 638 WK02 Neurology MEDI 638 WK02 Developmental Delay MEDI 638 WK02 Cerebral Palsy MEDI 638 WK02 Pediatric Seizure MEDI 638 WK02 Stroke MEDI 638 WK02 Headache MEDI 638 WK02 Movement Disorders MEDI 638 WK02 End of Life Ethics Block 09 Dr Kimiko Ishibashi MEDI 639 WK01 Evidence Based Medicine Block 11 Dr Trudy Larson MEDI 611 WK01 Infectious Diseases & Dr James Winder
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Dr Vince Loffredo MEDI 611 WK01 Failure to Thrive Dr Kathleen O’Connor MEDI 611 WK01 Child Abuse PEDI 651 Lecture Series Dr Vince Loffredo Cyanotic Heart Disease Dr Kathleen O’Connor Glomerulonephropathy Behavior Problems SIM Baby Dr Anju Riar Pediatric Rashes Barbara Scott, RD Obesity Dr James Winder Fluids & Electrolytes 3rd Year Clerkship (PEDI 651)3 Dr Celestine Hernandez 6 weeks Dr Vincent Loffredo 30 weeks Dr Aleksandr Melikov 3 weeks Dr Shannon Michelson 108 weeks Dr Bejal Patel 6 weeks Dr Drake Paul 108 weeks Dr David Petersen 108 weeks Dr Anju Riar 27 weeks Dr Jonathan Slothower 6 weeks Dr Vanessa Slots 9 weeks Dr James Winder 30 weeks Carson Medical Group 3 weeks 4th Year Electives Dr Aretas Braziunas PEDI 661 VM.01 Pediatric Critical Care 8 weeks Dr Sonia Budhecha PEDI 661NM.01 Pediatric Pulmonology 9 weeks Dr Ellen Clark PEDI 661KM01 Pediatric Forensic Medicine 4 weeks Dr Kris Deeter PEDI 661VM01 Pediatric Critical Care 16 weeks Dr Kathy Eckert PEDI 661JM01 Pediatric Endocrinology 5 weeks Dr Frieda Hulka SURG 661DN01 Pediatric Selective Surgery 4 weeks Dr Boris Lokshin PEDI 661FM01 Clinical Allergy & Immunology 12 weeks Dr Morgan McCarroll SURG 661BM01 Anesthesiology 15 weeks Dr Shannon Michelson PEDI 662AM01 Pediatric Inpatient 5 weeks Dr Kathleen O’Connor MED 661KM.01 Artist in Residence 4 weeks Dr Drake Paul PEDI 662AM01 Pediatric Inpatient 5 weeks Dr David Petersen PEDI 662AM01 Pediatric Inpatient 5 weeks Dr Anju Riar PEDI 661QM01 Pediatric Outpatient 4 weeks Dr Leonard Shapiro PEDI 661FM01 Clinical Allergy & Immunology 12 weeks Dr James Winder PEDI 661QM01 Pediatric Outpatient 1 week
3 Number of weeks tabulated reflect total number of students multiplied by number of week each student was supervised.
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Grand Rounds / Invited Lectures
1. Henry A and Ludwick J: Current Controversies in the Management of PDA, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 1/16/2016.
2. Larson T, Slots V: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 2/16/2016 3. Robinson C: Perinatal Nutrition and Epigenetics, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 3/2/2016. 4. Welsh N: ADHD, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 3/30/2016. 5. Hulka F: Neonatal GI Potpourri, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 5/4/2016. 6. Coppes MJ: Progress and Challenges in Childhood Cancer: Lessons Learned from Wilms Tumor,
Pediatric Grand Rounds, Memorial Hospital, Savannah, 5/9/2016. 7. Eckert K: Transgender Care of Kids & Adolescents, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 5/17/2016 8. Strand-Smart C: Some Highlights 2016 Neonatal Contemporary Forums Conference, Pediatric Grand
Rounds, RCH, 7/16/2016. 9. Lehman R: Procalcitonin: A Tool in Pediatric Sepsis, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 9/16/2016. 10. Lopez I: Pediatric Headaches, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 11/1/2016. 11. Robinson C: Blood, SAT and Ears, Pediatric Grand Rounds, RCH, 11/2/2016
Research Support, Grants / Other Funding 1. Barbara Scott & Kathleen O’Connor: Scholarly Concentration in Nutrition, Nevada Cancer Grant,
$7000; 2016.
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications 1. Yaghmai BV, Di Gennaro JL, Irby GA, Deeter KH, Zimmerman JJ: A Pediatric Sedation Protocol for
Mechanically Ventilated Patients Requires Sustenance Beyond Implementation. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 17(8):721-726, 2016.
2. Slonim AD, Coppes MJ: PICU Outcomes: Does it Matter Whether the Children’s Hospital is Freestanding? (Editorial). Critical Care Medicine: 44:2277-2278, 2016
3. Chawla V, Hogan MB, Moonie S, Fenwick GL, Hooft A, Wilson NW: Parental perception of efficacy of antihistamines for pruritus in pediatric atopic dermatitis. Allergy Asthma Proceedings: 37(2):157-63, 2016.
4. Slonim AD, and Maraccini AM. The Post-Election Future of ACOs. American Journal of Accountable Care (AJAC) 4(4): 52-53, 2016.
5. Slonim AD. The Physician CEO: Lessons Learned from My First Year on the Job. Physician Leadership Journal, Mar/Apr 2016: 26-29. 2016.
6. Maraccini AM, Galiatsatos P, Harper, M and Slonim AD. Creating Clarity: Distinguishing between Community and Population Health. American Journal of Accountable Care (AJAC), in press.
Abstracts published 1. Venkatramani K, Tian J, Coppes MJ, Malogolowkin M, Kalapurakal JA, Chi Y-Y, Jeffrey S. Dome JS:
Outcomes of patients with Wilms tumor and brain metastases enrolled on National Wilms Tumor Studies 1-5: A report from the Children’s Oncology Group, Pediatric Blood and Cancer 63: S93, 2016.
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Professional presentations 1. Henry A, Perry R: Discharge Weight Improvement Project, Mednax meeting, Florida. 2. Deeter K: Challenges in Pediatric Trauma, Excellence in Critical Care Conference, Reno, NV. 3. Slonim AD: Panelist, Boehringer Ingelheim National Meeting, Chicago, IL July 2016. 4. Slonim AD: Market Access: Strategically Managing ACO and IDN Customers to Increase Revenue and
Market. IDN Summit & Reserve Expo-Panelist, Phoenix, AZ, September 2016. 5. Slonim AD: Actionable Insights using Data and Technology, AHA Leadership Forum, Phoenix, AZ,
October 2016. 6. Slonim AD: Healthcare Leaders Speak Out! Thoughts on the Transformation of Our Healthcare
System, panel. National Healthcare CXO Summit. Marina del Ray, CA, October 2016. 7. Slonim AD: The Most Interesting and Challenging Opportunities Facing our Hospitals. Roundtable.
Becker’s CEO Strategy Roundtable, Chicago, IL. November 2016. 8. Slonim AD: Innovative Strategies to Target Population Health. AHA Leadership Briefing Call for
Healthcare System Executives, Webinar, November 2016. 9. Slonim AD: How a New Political Environment will Shape Healthcare in 2017” CMR Institute,
Webinar, December 2016. 10. Slonim AD: Healthcare Reform that Creates Healthier Communities, Nevada Health Conference
(Immunize Nevada), Reno, NV, October 2016. 11. Slonim AD: Importance of Philanthropy in our Communities, Keynote Speaker. Annual Philanthropy
Day Cornerstone Luncheon, Reno, NV, November 2016. 12. Slonim AD: Population health. ACP Nevada Chapter Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, December
2016. Public presentation/Media 1. Coppes MJ: Zika virus and children. Galena Times, fall 2016 issue, page 16, 2016 2. Coppes MJ: Why vaccinating your child is important. Galena Times, winter 2016-2017 issue, page 16,
2016 3. Slots V: Healthy School Lunch Ideas Your Kids Will Love. BestMedicine by Renown Health
(http://bestmedicinenews.org/healthy-school-lunch-ideas-your-kids-will-love/), 08/17/2016. 4. Cudnik E: Is My Child Too Shy? BestMedicine by Renown Health (http://bestmedicinenews.org/is-my-
child-too-shy/), 1/29/2016. 5. Wagner K: KTVN’s Ask a Doc Segment: Teens & E-Cigarettes (http://www.ktvn.com/story/
30939562/ teens-e-cigarettes), 1/11/2016. 6. Wagner K: How to Promote Health Habits in Children. BestMedicine by Renown Health
(http://bestmedicinenews.org/how-to-promote-healthy-habits-in-children), 2/1/2016 7. Cudnik E: Safe or Unsafe to Breathe? Understanding the Air Quality Index. BestMedicine by Renown
Health (http://bestmedicinenews.org/breathe-easy-understanding-our-air-quality/), 3/28/2016 8. Deeter, K: Country Living, “Home Remedies”(http://www.countryliving.com/life/g3174/home-
remedies/) 9. Cudnik E: Head Lice: 5 Essential Questions, Answered. BestMedicine by Renown Health
(http://bestmedicinenews.org/head-lice-5-essential-questions-answered/), 4/12/2016 10. Slots V: Healthy School Lunch Ideas Your kids Will Love. BestMedicine by Renown Health
(http://bestmedicinenews.org/healthy-school-lunch-ideas-your-kids-will-love/), 8/17/2016 11. Cudnik E: Health: Kids and Sports: Safety Comes First. BestMedicine by Renown Health
(http://bestmedicinenews.org/kids-sports-safety-comes-first/), 8/29/2016
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12. Budhecha S: Haze on the Horizon: Stay Inside When Skies Are Smoky. BestMedicine by Renown Health (http://bestmedicinenews.org/haze-on-the-horizon-stay-inside-when-skies-are-smoky/), 9/26/2016
13. Slots V: 5 Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician at a Checkup. BestMedicine by Renown Health (http://bestmedicinenews.org/5-questions-to-ask-your-pediatrician-at-a-checkup/), 9/26/2016
14. Slots V: Kids & Allergies – Can They Outgrow Them? BestMedicine by Renown Health (http://bestmedicinenews.org/kids-allergies-can-they-outgrow-them/), 10/4/2016
15. Cudnik E: No Tricks, All Treats: Expert Advice on Keeping Kids Safe on Halloween. BestMedicine by Renown Health (http://bestmedicinenews.org/halloween-safety-tips-2/), 10/27/2016
16. Slots V: Everyone Needs a Flu Shot – Especially Kids. BestMedicine by Renown Health (http://bestmedicinenews.org/everyone-needs-flu-shot-especially-children/), 11/18/2016
17. Slots V: Resistant Head Lice: Tips to Rid Those Pesky Pests. BestMedicine by Renown Health (http://bestmedicinenews.org/resistant-head-lice-tips-to-rid-those-pesky-pests/), 11/18/2016
18. Cudnik E: Safe Sleep: New Guidelines Parents Need to Know. KRNV’s Best Medicine (http://bestmedicinenews.org/safe-sleep-new-guidelines-parents-need-to-know/), 11/30/2016
Professional Committee Activities (UNR Med / UNR / Renown Health/ External) Student Advising Dr Kathleen O’Connor Faculty Rep for Artist in Residence (MED661KM.01 Elective)
Graduate Committee for School of Nursing (APN Candidate) Graduate Committee for School of Community Health Sciences (MPH Candidate)
Committee Membership Dr Patricia Bertz Member, Provider Compensation Committee, Renown Health Dr Max J Coppes Member, Reno Department Chairs, UNR Med
Member, LCME Accreditation Steering Committee, UNR Med Member, Northern Regional Executive Committee (NREC), UNR Med Member, Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) Committee, UNR Med Member, Senior Management Team (SMT), Renown Health Member, Child Health Institute Advisory Board, RCH Co-chair, Pediatric Advisory Committee, RCH Alternate Delegate to the Nevada State Medical Association Member, Medical Practice Commission, Washoe County Medical Society
Elaine Cudnik, NP Member, Nevada Board of Nursing Committee Dr Kris Deeter Pediatric Advisor, REMSA paramedic Advisory Board
Teaching Careflight Nurses Ginger Fenwick Member, Reno Food Committee, UNR Dr Frieda Hulka Board Member, Think First
Medical Director, Safekids Northern Nevada Dr Morgan McCarroll Member, Pediatric Advisory Committee, RCH Member, Pediatric Quality Committee, RCH Member, Medical Executive Committee, Renown Regional Medical Staff Medical Staff Quality Committee, Renown Regional Medical Staff
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Member, Improve Anesthesiology workspace hygiene and reduce surgical site and catheter associated bloodstream infections committee, Renown Health
Dr Kathleen O’Connor Member, Faculty Council, UNR Med Member, Community Faculty Promotion Committee, UNR Med Member, Community Faculty Resource Committee, UNR Med Member, Years 3 & 4 Task Force: Curricular Reform Committee, UNR Med Medical Director, Early Head Start Program – Immunization Clinic
Dr David Petersen Medical Executive Committee as Chair Pediatrics, Renown Regional Medical Staff Director of Pediatric Quality, RCH
Dr Anthony D Slonim Member Board of Directors American College of Physician Executives, 2013-present
• Member, Nominations and Governance Committee
• Chair, Finance and Investment Committee Board Member, California Health Insurance Services, Roseville California-, 2014-Present Founding Course Director and Faculty, Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Pediatric Multiprofessional Board Review Course, August 2016 Board Member, Optima Healthcare Insurance Services, A Risk Retention Group-, 2014-Present
Dr Anju Riar Member Compliance Committee Member, Interprofessional Committee
Dr Cheryl Robinson Member, Nevada Newborn Screening Advisory Committee Chair Early Hearing Detection and intervention AAP Chapter Member Washoe County Fetal Infant Mortality Review Committee
Dr Vanessa Slots Member, IT Committee, Renown Health Member, Provider Compensation Committee, Renown Health
Dr Cindy Strand-Smart MEDNAX Intraventricular Hemorrhage Collaborative
Editorial Board
Dr Max J Coppes Associate Editor Pediatric Research (2016-present) Member Editorial Board Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (2001-present) Editor-in-Chief, Pediatric Oncology, eMedicine World Medical Library (2000-present) Editor-in-Chief, Pediatric Hematology, eMedicine World Medical Library (2000-
present) Dr Tony Slonim Member Editorial Board, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Honors and awards
Pam Burgio, NP Nominated for 2016 Women of Achievement Award Dr Vanessa Slots Nominated for 2016 Women in Achievement Award
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Dr Tony Slonim Nominated for Top 50 Most Influential Physician Executives, 2016 Becker’s Hospital Review 2016 Nevada Business Magazine’s Healthcare Hero
Community Service Max J Coppes Board member Northern Nevada Catholic Charities, 2016-present Elaine Cudnik Junior League of Reno Nevada Youth Ski Education Program Kris Deeter Volunteer, Project Medistiare Haiti Hope Foundation for Women and Children (building maternity/pediatric hospital),
Bangladesh, 2016-present Anthony Slonim Board Member, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, 2015-present
Board Chair, Truckee Meadows Healthy Communities, 2016-present
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Faculty Roster (alphabetical order)
NAME ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT SPECIALTY AMIT BAJAJ, MD Clinical Assistant Professor General Pediatrics PATRICIA BERTZ, MD, FAAP Clinical Assistant Professor General Pediatrics ARETAS BRAZIUNAS, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatric Critical Care Medicine SONIA BUDHECHA, MD Clinical Associate Professor Pediatric Pulmonology MAX J COPPES, MD, PHD, MBA, FAAP Professor of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology/Oncology KRIS DEETER, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Pediatric Critical Care Medicine KATHY ECKERT, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Pediatric Endocrinology JOEY GASSEN, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatric Emergency Medicine APRIL HENRY, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Neonatology FREIDA HULKA, MD Clinical Associate Professor Pediatric Surgery RICK LEHMAN, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatric Critical Care Medicine VINCE LOFFREDO, MD Associate Professor General Pediatrics BORIS LOKSHIN, MD Clinical Associate Professor Pediatric Allergy & Immunology MORGAN MCCARROLL, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatric Anesthesia SHANNON MICHELSON, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatric Hospital Medicine KATHLEEN O’CONNOR, MD Assistant Professor General Pediatrics BEJAL PATEL, MD, FAAP Clinical Assistant Professor General Pediatrics DRAKE PAUL, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatric Hospital Medicine REBECCA PERRY, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Neonatology DAVID PETERSEN, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatric Hospital Medicine ANJU RIAR, MD Assistant Professor General Pediatrics BARBARA SCOTT, RD Letter of Appointment LEONARD SHAPIRO, MD Clinical Associate Professor Pediatric Allergy & Immunology VANESSA SLOTS, MD, FAAP Clinical Assistant Professor General Pediatrics ANTHONY D SLONIM, MD, DRPH Clinical Professor Pediatric Critical Care Management SCOTT WALLACE, MD, FAAP Clinical Assistant Professor General Pediatrics JAMES WINDER, MD Associate Professor General Pediatrics JAKE ZUCKER, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
