School Excursion to the 9 th Annual Research Day Conference on Monday September 30, 2013 at Golf View On Monday September 30, 2013, twenty-three (23) students along with Ms. Shelley McIntyre from Student Services embarked on a journey to Mandeville to attend the ninth Annual Research Day Conference held at the Golf View Hotel. The aim of the excursion was to expose students to research that is being currently done in the field of medicine, the different medications that are being utilized in today’s market for various conditions and to support our Dean, Dr Owen James who was an honorary guest judge at this year’s conference. Presentations from the various departments and hospitals such as Surgery, OB/GYN and UWI Hospital were given and they found studies showing that: Almost eighty (80) percent of breast cancer patients come in when they have reached Stage III or Stage IV, which is the malig- nant stage. Breast cancer can be seen in patients as young as nineteen (19) years of age. Ovarian cancer is becoming the new “silent killer” next to breast cancer. Majority of females are not following up on their Pap smear tests, as they are time consuming and puts them at even more risk for cervical cancer. Health Fair Drives need to be in- creased across the island to bet- ter inform the public as to the different conditions that are coming up in today’s society and how to better manage them. A small intermission was allotted for persons to view the different posters from the various depart- ments as well as booths from the different sponsors of the event such as Sagicor, Enterogermina, Sanofi Aventis and Nestle. Re- freshments were served and students utilized the break period to socialize with other medical professionals who attended. Overall, the conference was a real informative one and I hope that AAIMS will continue to endorse students attending more of these medical conferences in the near future. Report by Nyameche Solomon — MD 5 Student Like us on FB Follow us on twier AAIMS Medical Centre is now Open 66 High St, Black River, St. Elizabeth Tel: 876- 634- 4068 www.AAIMS.edu.jm Medical Centre Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 8 PM Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM Contact Numbers: 876-634-4507 / 876-567-5214 (Digicel) 876-833-5650 (LIME) / 876-634-4109 (Fax) On October 14, 2013, the AAIMS Medical Centre was officially opened. Here are highlights of the opening ceremony. The Pulse October 31, 2013 Volume II, Issue 11
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School Excursion to the 9th Annual Research Day Conference
on Monday September 30, 2013 at Golf View
On Monday September
30, 2013, twenty-three
(23) students along with
Ms. Shelley McIntyre
from Student Services
embarked on a journey to
Mandeville to attend the
ninth Annual Research
Day Conference held at
the Golf View Hotel. The
aim of the excursion was
to expose students to research that is being currently done in the
field of medicine, the different medications that are being utilized
in today’s market for various conditions and to support our Dean,
Dr Owen James who was an honorary guest judge at this year’s
conference.
Presentations from the various departments and hospitals such as
Surgery, OB/GYN and UWI Hospital were given and they found
studies showing that:
Almost eighty (80) percent of breast cancer patients come in
when they have reached Stage III or Stage IV, which is the malig-
nant stage.
Breast cancer can be seen in patients as young as nineteen (19)
years of age.
Ovarian cancer is becoming the new “silent killer” next to
breast cancer.
Majority of females are not following up on their Pap smear
tests, as they are time consuming and puts them at even more risk
for cervical cancer.
Health Fair Drives need to be in-
creased across the island to bet-
ter inform the public as to the
different conditions that are
coming up in today’s society and
how to better manage them.
A small intermission was allotted
for persons to view the different
posters from the various depart-
ments as well as booths from the different sponsors of the event
such as Sagicor, Enterogermina, Sanofi Aventis and Nestle. Re-
freshments were served and students utilized the break period to
socialize with other medical professionals who attended.
Overall, the conference was a real
informative one and I hope that AAIMS
will continue to endorse students
attending more of these medical
conferences in the near future.
Report by Nyameche Solomon —
MD 5 Student
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PROFESSIONALISM The word “Professionalism” is used a lot these days with many
bemoaning the lack thereof in all spheres of life. It has become a
buzzword in our society as many long for the days when more of
this was observed among our professionals. It is a key word in the
field of medicine so it is only fitting that we give this concept some
attention.
Medicine is a moral endeavor, which demands integrity,
competence, and high ethical standards among other key
attributes. Professionalism then becomes the cornerstone of the
medical profession. It embodies the relationship between med-
icine and society as it forms the basis of patient-physician trust. It
is an elusive word, but it attempts to underscore certain attitudes,
behaviours and characteristics that are desirable among the medi-
cal profession. Professionalism, in medicine, begins the day one
enters medical school. It includes, but is not limited to encourag-
ing positive peer relations; presenting yourself appropri-
ately at clinical encounters and arriving to class on time.
Students have an obligation, as future physicians, to maintain the
values of professionalism throughout medical training and into
ones career. Professional behavior is not only expected of students
in the clinical setting, but is also required in the classroom, semi-
nar room, library etc.
Expectations of the medical student are outlined below:
Respect for professors, preceptors and peers.
Respect for caregivers and anatomical specimens in the anato-
my lab.
Respect for the institution of which you are a part.
Respect for patients and their families at clinical encounters.
Respect for patient confidentiality.
Respect for members of the health care team.
Respect for administrative and support staff.
Respect for the core values of professionalism.
What are the core values of professionalism? These include: Honesty and integrity; altruism; respect; responsibility; accountability; compassion and empathy; dedication and self-improvement
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Below is a short quiz. Test your knowledge and understanding of Professionalism. The answers are at the end of this article. 1. Which of the following values and attributes would likely be omitted from a university handbook for medical students? a. Responsibility and Accountability b. Determination and Economy c. Honesty and Integrity d. Compassion and Empathy e. Altruism and Respect 2. The Nuremberg Code, established after World War II, is a set of principles governing a. The use of animals in medical research b. The use of antibiotics in medical research c. Informed consent in medical research d. Physician’s commitment to the humanitarian goals of medi-
cine e. Professionalism in research Which of the following is/are obligations of a medical student? a. Respect for patient confidentiality b. Respect for all members of the health care team c. Respect for professors, preceptors, and peers d. Respect for cadavers and anatomical specimens in the anato-
my lab e. All of the above What are your obligations to professionalism after med-ical school? a. Dedication to cost-effectiveness and resource allocation b. Dedication to ethical medical practice c. Dedication to pharmaceutical research in the elderly popula-
tion d. Dedication to lifelong learning e. b and d. Stay tuned for a discussion/workshop to be announced during the lunch hour when many of you will be able to participate. Your thoughts and ideas are valuable to such a discussion! Your Counsellor Myrna Bailey, (Mrs.) MSW
Counsellor 's Corner with Mrs. Myrna Bailey
Answers to quiz: 1. – b; 2. – c; 3. – e; 4. – d
The first AAIMS student, to unscramble these THREE words
and answer the question, will receive a prize. GOOD LUCK!!!
BFRTLAEIOLRDI
Hint: Device that corrects an abnormal heart rhythm
SRCLEIOSS
Hint: Localized hardening of skin
MATSTYCMOE
Hint: Term for removal of the breast
Which country is the outgoing Guild Vice-President, Joanna Pascal
from? HINT: Answer can be found in The PULSE (September 2013)