Dr. Carole Boudreaux Appointed Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education

Dr. Carole W. Boudreaux, associate professor of pathology at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, was recently appointed assistant dean for graduate medical education.

“Dr. Boudreaux has been a long standing faculty member and has always been extraordinarily conscientious and diligent in all of her duties and responsibilities,” said Dr. Samuel J. Strada, dean of the USA College of Medicine. “I am sure she will bring those same qualities to this new role and that she will do an outstanding job in the position.”

Dr. Boudreaux will replace Dr. Arnold Luterman, professor of surgery at the USA College of Medicine, who has held the position since 2004.

“The assistant dean for graduate medical education is chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee comprised of program directors, administrators and faculty with specific interests and expertise in graduate medical education,” Dr. Luterman said. “Dr. Boudreaux brings extensive experience as a program director and a dedication to the graduate medical education field.”

During Dr. Luterman’s tenure as assistant dean of medical education, significant advances have been made in the graduate medical education curriculum as well as in benefits for residents, the development of a central office for graduate medical education and the institution of a new era of improved work hours, more accountable evaluations for residents, and the expansion and development of new graduate medical education programs.

“Dr. Boudreaux has served for many years as the pathology residency program director, and her hard work, careful attention to the complex and changing rules, and genuine and deep concern for the residents have produced great success for the program,” said Dr. J. Allan Tucker, chair of pathology at the USA College of Medicine. “I am excited for her to have the opportunity to apply these skills and abilities at the institutional level, where she will no doubt be equally successful.”

Dr. Boudreaux received her medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine, and completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at USA. She has served as both the pathology residency program director at USA and as a member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee for more than five years.

College of Medicine Class of 2011 Hosts Skit Night

The University of South Alabama College of Medicine Class of 2011 will host a skit night on May 6, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Mobile Convention Center.

The skits pertain to the four years of medical school. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.

Tickets in advance are $12 per person or $20 per couple. You can also purchase tickets at the door for $15 per person or $25 per couple. Tickets are available in Rhonda Smith’s office in the Medical Sciences Building or Karen Braswell’s office on the second floor of the Mastin Building.

For more information, call (251) 471-7145.

Mark Your Calendars - Gulf Coast Liver Support Group Meeting

The Gulf Coast Liver Support Group, affiliated with the University of South Alabama’s Digestive Health Center, will hold its next meeting on May 12, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Infirmary West Hospital Conference Center at 5600 Girby Road in Mobile.

The support group, which meets once every other month, provides a forum for adult patients with liver disease to learn more about their condition. The educational programs cover medical, social and nutritional topics.

Dr. Jorge Herrera, professor of internal medicine at USA, formed the support group in 1998. The Gulf Coast Liver Support Group is the only physician-led liver support group in the region and state.

Participation in the support group is free of charge. For more information, call (251) 660-5555 or click here.

Tornado Relief Effort: How You Can Help

Following Wednesday's devastating tornadoes, many people have asked what they can do to help the familes in need.

Click here to read a story in today's Press-Register about ways to support the effort.

Med School Café - Expert Advice for the Community

This week, Dr. Anne-Marie Kaulfers, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine presented this month's Med School Café lecture, "Potential Cures for Type I Diabetes."

The next Med School Café lecture will be held on May 12, 2011, and will feature Dr. Jorge Herrera, professor of internal medicine at USA. His talk will discuss the modern management of liver disease and highlight new drug therapies that are scheduled to be released later this year.  If you are interested in attending, email kebarnes@usouthal.edu for details.