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As a result of an extensive peer review, a select group of UTMB faculty members have been selected for inclusion in the "Best Doctors in America" database for 2011-2012. Infectious Diseases' faculty members recognized by this distinction are:
 A. Clinton White, M.D.
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 A. Scott Lea, M.D.
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 Philip H. Keiser, M.D.
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 Juan C. Sarria, M.D.
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 Lucas Blanton, M.D.
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UTMB medical students elected Dr. Scott Lea and Dr. Juan C. Sarria to membership in Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society in 2011. Election to AOA is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service. A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition for a physician's dedication to the profession and art of healing.
Congratulations to Dr Philip Keiser and Dr. Alfred S. Lea who were named in Texas Super Doctors® and featured in a special advertising section in the December 2011 issue of Texas Monthly. Whether providing excellent patient care, conducting biomedical research or educating tomorrow's physicians, each demonstrates an unwavering commitment to improving the health of Texas.
» See complete list of UTMB honorees
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The department of internal medicine is developing evidence based clinical protocols which will be available in EPIC (as order sets) for use when admitting patients with these diagnoses. Their AIM is to standardize care and decrease length of stay and readmission rates.
Currently available protocols are:- CAP - Community Acquired Pneumonia Orderset
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Adult, ICU
- General Medicine Admission
- Immunodeficiency Flow Panel
- MICU/CCU Admission Order Set
- Oral Analgesic Medicaitons
- Parenteral Opioids
- Sepsis, Adult ICU
All protocols can be found in the EPIC order set section.
The department of Internal Medicine has a large role in the Meaningful Use Initiative. Our participation is key for the success of the initiative. Please visit the meaningful use website for important communication and updates from the Meaningful Use Initiative.