Eric Elster, MD, FACS, CAPT, MC, USN (Ret.)
@DrElsterUSUSoM
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Transplant surgeon, combat physician, Dean of the USU School of Medicine, and USU EVP for Medical Affairs. Following, shares, likes, and links ≠ endorsement.
USU SoM, NSAB Bethesda
Joined April 2022
We're delighted to welcome MIDN Daba Fofana to the @USUhealthsci Class of 2029. Go Navy! @NavyFB @NavyAthletics @NavyTimes @NavalAcademy
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Recently, @Google ran a @washingtonpost ad featuring the @USUhealthsci Surgical Critical Care Initiative. The ad highlights use of Google AI in SC2i Clinical Decision Support Tools (CDSTs), which help improve outcomes and reduce costs across the injury-disease lifecycle.
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APG Professor (and @USUhealthsci alum) Dr. Kimberly Byrnes co-founded the new National Capital Area Neurotrauma Society and will chair its inaugural meeting. Read more about Dr. Byrnes and her role in founding NCANS in this new USU News story:
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Last weekend, Dr. Jamie Mancuso and a group of med students and residents volunteered with @_DCHealth , delivering critical public health and medical services to the LGBTQ community. Well done, all!
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BZ to @USUhealthsci MED Professor and Associate Dean for Assessment and Professional Development Dr. @LisaMoo26506494, recently elected to the Board of @accpchest as President-Designate. Dr. Moores, a USU grad and retired Army Colonel, will become President of CHEST in 2027.
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The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (@CEPIvaccines)'s list of top innovations for 2024 includes the mAB 1F5 (now called MBP1F5), developed by @USUhealthsci's Dr. Christopher Broder and his lab. Read more about this true breakthrough:
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“One of my favorite things I’ve done in medical school." High praise from students who attended the Surgical Skills Lab led by Dr. Annesley Copeland. Read more:
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At the @SSHorg conference, @USUhealthsci's Dr. Alexis Battista will present “Uncovering sex bias markers in TCCC: An Exploratory Mixed Methods Study.” The abstract, authored with Col Leslie Vojta and Research Asst. Jasmine Proctor, won 1st prize in the IMSH abstract competition.
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Congratulations to @USUhealthsci's own Dr. Frank Butler, who received the Presidential Citizens Medal on January 2. Dr. Butler was honored for his many contributions to military medicine, especially trauma care and battlefield medicine. Well deserved!
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Well-deserved recognition for Lt Col David Lindholm, Associate Professor of Medicine and @USUhealthsci Associate Dean for Regional Education (San Antonio), recently named Air Force District of Washington Academic Physician of the Year for 2024!
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Meeting @Capitals Secretary of Defense Rod Langway is a great way to celebrate ten years of EMDP2! Thanks to the Caps for honoring @usuhealthsci EMDP2 students TSgt Jesus Moreno, MSgt Andrew Guthart, and SSG Sean Clerkin at today's game. Happy New Year, and Let's Go Caps!
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I'm delighted that the Hon. Everett Alvarez will receive this long-overdue recognition, and honored to call him my friend.
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The annual Research Fair is a pre-holiday tradition at @usuhealthsci. Hosted by Dr. Martin Ottolini and the USU chapter of AΩA , the research fair is an opportunity for students to learn about research projects, meet prospective mentors, and even have a holiday treat.
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A graduate of the @USUhealthsci Medical and Clinical Psychology program, LCDR Marcus VanSickle is the Navy Senior Psychologist of the Year. Read about his journey from enlisted Marine to Navy officer and psychologist:
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Read more about EMDP2 in this USU News article from earlier this year. Happy Anniversary EMDP2!
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OTD in 2014, the proclamation authorizing the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program was signed, making today EMDP2’s official 10th anniversary. Since 2014, there have been 188 EMDP2 matriculants, with 161 students admitted to med school, and 57 physician graduates.
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RT @NavyAthletics: Congratulations to @NavyFB offensive team captain @FofanaDaba for being accepted to medical school at the Uniformed Serv…
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@USUhealthsci @DVIDSHub @NMC_SD A few more Match Day photos. Congratulations to this amazing group of young officers.
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