NJ Institute for Successful Aging Geriatrics Fellowship

2014 program graduate Dr. Samuel Zwetchkenbaum has his own website. Visit him at http://www.sdsnj.org/

The NJISA Geriatric Fellowship Commencement Dinner on 6/5/14.

The NJISA Geriatric Fellowship Commencement Dinner took place on June 5, 2014. Congratulations to our graduates, Shao-Chun Yeh, DO (medicine) and Samuel Zwetchkenbaum, DDS. Pictures coming soon!

On April 12, 2014, Samuel Zwetchkenbaum, DDS served as one of the panelists discussing the dangers of c.diff and antibiotics at the Special Care Dentistry Association's annual meeting. On May 19, this presentation was featured in the ADA News. Read the article here: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2014-archive/may/panel-shines-spotlight-on-antibiotics-c-diff-danger-and-dentistry-at-scda-annual-meeting

Panel shines spotlight on antibiotics, C. diff danger and dentistry at SCDA annual meeting The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a 2013 report estimated that a minimum of 250,000 Americans annually take antibiotics and become ill due to resulting infection with the bacterium Clostridium difficile—or C. diff. Some 14,000 die each year as a result of these infections, the report…

Geriatric fellows Samuel Zwetchkenbaum, DDS (dentistry) (left) and Shao-Chun Yeh, DO (medicine) (right) presented at the Eastern Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society Annual Resident Research Night on May 27, 2014. Dr. Zwetchkenbaum won 2nd Prize for his research presentation! Congratulations, Dr. Zwetchkenbaum!

In December, 2013, the William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation pledged a donation to establish an Endowed Chair in Geriatrics at RowanSOM. For more information, please check out http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2013/12/rowan-som_receives_1m_for_education_research_in_geriatric_issues.html

Rowan-SOM receives $1M for education, research in geriatric issues As the state's aging population continues to increase and the physician shortage looms, an endowment to the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine could help balance the scales and keep older New Jerseyans living longer, healthier lives.The William G. Rohrer...

At its meeting of February 19, 2014, the Board of Trustees of Rowan University, upon Dr. Thomas Cavalieri's recommendation and that of the RowanSOM Executive Council, Rowan President Ali Houshmand, and the Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Subcommittee of the Board, approved the establishment of a new Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. The new department will comprise two divisions: Geriatric Medicine and Geriatric Behavioral Health. Considering that only about 10% of US medical schools have Departments of Geriatrics, that's pretty impressive!

We're in the Top 15! RowanSOM's Geriatrics Program is in the US News & World Report's Best Medical Schools.

Check out the Rowan team in the 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's'!! This year our team raised $4,002 for the cause!! :)

Did you know that November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month? Join the NJISA's Rowan University team in the 2013 Alzheimer's Walk to support the search for a cure: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/PA-DelawareValley?team_id=185853&pg=team&fr_id=3641

2013 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Philadelphia, PA: Rowan, SOM, & CMSRU Faculty, Staff, & Students... The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to fight Alzheimer's disease, with over 600 Walks nationwide. Join our Walk and help raise awareness and funds for vital Alzheimer's care, support and research.

ATTENTION ALUMNI: Exciting new Medical Director job opportunity at Lighthouse Hospice Inc. (LHI) in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Purpose of Position: The LHI Medical Director works collaboratively with the clinical staff to provide end of life care for patients and families and functions as an advocate for supportive care and hospice in the community. Additionally will provide overall medical direction for the hospice.

For more information about the position, please visit: https://www.lighthousehospice.net/content/careers/medical_director

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As of July 1, SOM has become Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Everyone at the NJISA is extremely excited about the transition and this new opportunity for growth.