A publication highlighting initiatives of the Department of Family Medicine.
A publication highlighting initiatives of the Department of Family Medicine | Fall 2023
IU School of Medicine names new chair to lead Department of Family Medicine Indiana University School of Medicine has named an innovative leader as the new chair of the Department of Family Medicine. Kolawole Okuyemi, MD, MPH, will assume the position of department chair e ective February 1, 2024 and will have oversight and responsibility for the department’s clinical, educational and research programs. He will also serve as the school’s Associate Dean for Health Equity Research. Okuyemi is a highly respected physician-scientist in the eld of family medicine, with more than 20 years of experience as an e ective executive leader and researcher. He is currently the chair of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. He also serves as the Executive Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
A Look Inside
2 A Word From Our Interim Chair Bowen Center 3 Family Medicine Residencies Class of 2026 4 DFM Alumni: James Wilcox Vice Chair of Education 5 Faculty Focus: Anna Pendrey Acupuncture Clinic 6 Campus Health Sports Medicine Fellowship 7 Medical Student Education Awards & Accolades 8 Faculty & Sta New Hires Give Now Philanthropic support helps to advance research in the Department of Family Medicine that will bene t Hoosiers throughout Indiana. Your gift also supports the training of the next generation of physicians who bene t from the expertise of our dedicated faculty. For additional information about the various ways to give, please contact Ken Scheer at 317.278.2122 . Gifts to the Department of Family Medicine can be made online by clicking “ Give Now ”at family.medicine.iu.edu . Thank you for making a di erence!
“Dr. Okuyemi is a collaborative and transformational leader with a proven track record of building innovative and sustainable interdisciplinary clinical, educational, and research programs,” said Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA, dean of IU School of Medicine and Executive Vice President of University Clinical A airs for IU. “His vision aligns with the Department of Family Medicine and with the School of Medicine’s strategic focus on advancing community health and health equity through interdisciplinary research and patient centered care.
Dr. Kolawole Okuyemi
Okuyemi is the founding director of Utah Health Equity Leadership and Mentorship (U-HELM), which provides mentoring and leadership development opportunities to early-career faculty and fellows in any health sciences eld at the university who are underrepresented in medicine or involved in health equity research and practice. As department chair, he has grown research expenditure from $8 million annually in 2017 to $20 million in 2022, including NIH and other funding sources. He also increased the department’s Blue Ridge NIH funding ranking from No. 15 in 2017 to No. 4 in 2022 among family medicine departments in the U.S. During his time on faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical School, he established the Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR) and grew the program to more than 50 faculty members across multiple health sciences colleges and departments before relocating to Utah in 2017. From an investment of $2 million by the dean, the program generated a return of more than $60 million within its rst 10 years of existence, primarily from three NIH grants of $42 million and philanthropic giving. “Throughout the last 20 years of my career, I have been deeply committed to improving the health outcomes of underserved populations and building systems and structures to support innovation and mentorship,” said Okuyemi. “I am excited for this new opportunity with IU School of Medicine and eager to begin my work with the Department of Family Medicine.”
A Word From Our Interim Chair
2023 has been an exciting and productive year in the Department of Family Medicine. As we begin to look forward to 2024 it is a wonderful time to re ect on the moments of the past year that serve as the artifacts of our journey. Many of these moments have surpassed our expectations, moving us to new opportunities to serve the state of Indiana and improve the health of all Hoosiers. Moments like these are signi cant and meaningful as we recognize how far we have traversed along our journey together, and the individuals and teams who brought their extraordinary expertise and passion to make them possible are integral and essential to our progress. I hope you enjoy learning about our recent milestones as we celebrate the Department of Family Medicine team members who have made it all possible. We have built a fantastic foundation for our future and all of the wonderful things we will accomplish under Dr. Okuyemi's leadership. The future of the Department of Family Medicine is waiting!
Deanna R. Willis, MBA, MD Interim Chair Department of Family Medicine Endowed Professor of Primary Care and Population Health Research Professor of Family Medicine
“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” ~ Nelson Mandela
Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
The term milestone can take on various meanings. It is both a physical marker communicating how long you have left to reach your destination and a symbol of the signi cance of meeting a certain goal or reaching a particular point. Either way, milestones are an important part of life that become representations of core memories and a timeline of progress. These milestones are not just personally relevant but are also meaningful to the people and communities that surround us.
Brittany Daulton, PhD
Since 2014, the Bowen Center has been recognized as a health workforce research and policy expert, with every decision made continuing to create movement towards the milestone to become the leading expert in healthcare workforce across the Indiana University community, the state of Indiana, and even more broadly through federal partnerships. On the way, the Bowen Center has met many milestones, including most recently: • Receiving a $515,005 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., to lead a new project to better understand and help address the shortage of licensed mental and behavioral health professionals in Indiana. • Partnering with the Family Social Services Administration to develop a long-term service and supports Direct Service Worker Strategic plan. The state of Indiana is the rst state in the nation to develop a state-level Direct Service Workforce Strategic plan. • Partnering with the State of Indiana on the collection, management, and reporting of health workforce information. Dr. Brittany Daulton was recently named the very rst Faculty Fellow at the Bowen Center. With a PhD in evaluation, statistics, and measurement, Dr. Daulton is excited for the opportunity to bring her research and evaluation expertise to the Bowen Center. Dr. Daulton says, “Not only is this a marker in my professional career, but I look forward to contributing to the many milestones to come for the Department of Family Medicine, the Bowen Center, and the healthcare workforce.”
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Indiana University School of Medicine Family Medicine Residencies Indiana University School of Medicine o ers four Family Medicine Residency programs located throughout Indiana: Indianapolis, Jasper, Lafayette and Muncie. These residency programs provide comprehensive training in all aspects of family medicine to foster development in residents’ individual areas of interest. The Family Medicine Residencies continue to engage top scholars with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to learn from the best in the eld. Join us in welcoming the outstanding Class of 2026!
Lafeyette Family Medicine Residency
IU Health Arnett Family Medicine Residency welcomes ve new residents to their team. Danish Abdul Allla, MD American University of the Carribean Shawn Brar, DO Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Kimberly Edwards, DO ATSU Kirskville College of Osteopathic Medicine Narci Huang, MD Indiana University School of Medicine Tau q Sayibu, MD V.N. Karazin Kharkhive National University IU Ball Memorial Family Medicine Residency welcomes eight new residents to their team. MaryEllen Bormett, DO Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Natassja Davis, MD Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Amanda Eaton, MD University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Andrew Gerard, MD Indiana University School of Medicine Brian Harris, DO Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Kaden Jordan, MD University of Utah School of Medicine Colin Kemker, MD Indiana University School of Medicine Molly Shaner, DO Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Ball Memorial Family Medicine Residency
Jasper Family Medicine Residency
IU Jasper Family Medicine Residency welcomes ve new residents to their team. Victoria Denz-Wilson, DO
Lincoln Memorial University-Dubusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Zhenkun Guan, MBBS Rachel Nettleton, MD Melisa Noa de la Paz, MD Donminick Tedeschi, DO
Guangzhou Medical University
Indiana University School of Medicine University of Louisville School of Medicine
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
Indianapolis Family Medicine Residency
IU Health Primary Care Central Indianapolis, welcomes thirteen new residents to their team. Sierra Anderson, MD St. George's University School of Medicine Nathaniel Bode, DO Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Aundrea Busse, MD University of Louisville School of Medicine Yanira Castellanos, MD Universidad Catolica de Honduras Rashad Dahabrah, MD The University of Jordan School of Medicine Lea Feghali, MD University of Balamand Cesar Garcia, MD Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Lian Hnin, DO Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Karmjot Hundal, DO Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Je erson Jose, MBBcH Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Marcia Diaz Pardave, MD Universidad Cienti ca del Sur Joshua Pierce, DO Lincoln Memorial Univeristy Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Zachary Wagner, DO
Paci c Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Department of Family Medicine Alumni: James Wilcox
Dr. James Wilcox is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, and he attended Ball Memorial Family Medicine Residency for Family Medicine specialty training. He is also a fellowship-trained point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) expert. He always knew he wanted to be a family doctor. He was drawn to the eld's focus on holistic care and the ability to build relationships with patients over time. He also appreciated the ability of family doctors to always have an initial treatment or workup, and often de nitive care, available for any patient they see. When Dr. Wilcox was a resident
James Wilcox, MD
at Ball Memorial Family Medicine Residency, he was one of the rst residents to learn how to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as part of this holistic care. At the time, POCUS was not widely used in family medicine. But Dr. Wilcox saw the potential of this technology to help him diagnose and treat patients more quickly and accurately. "I knew that POCUS would be a valuable tool for me as a family doctor," Dr. Wilcox said. "It can help me make faster and more accurate diagnoses in a broad range of areas, and it can also help me provide better care to my patients." The Ball Residency program was supportive of Dr. Wilcox’s interest in POCUS. They gave him the opportunity to train on the latest ultrasound machines and to attend conferences on the topic. He also helped to develop a POCUS curriculum for other residents at Ball Residency. He continued training in POCUS by attending a Sports Medicine fellowship to learn about the musculoskeletal system and how to diagnose and treat several disorders with ultrasound. During his fellowship, Dr. Wilcox received extensive training in Sports Medicine Ultrasound. After completing this fellowship, Dr. Wilcox went on to complete an additional fellowship in POCUS, through the Global Ultrasound Institute. He is now a fellowship-trained POCUS expert, and he is passionate about teaching other physicians about the bene ts of POCUS. He is currently a faculty member at IU School of Medicine, where he teaches POCUS to students, residents, and faculty. The support he received in residency for POCUS was essential in setting him up for success in fellowship and his academic career. He is grateful for the support he received from Ball Residency in his journey to become a family medicine doctor and a POCUS expert. He believes that the program's commitment to innovation and excellence helped him to achieve his goals.
Vice Chair of Education: Ruben Hernandez
Family medicine is the oldest medical specialty and is a practice devoted to providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. The 1970s was a booming period for family practice. At that time, over 300 residency programs were available in the U.S., with upwards of 7,500 residents and 100 medical schools with a family practice department or division. One of those inaugural programs was Ball Memorial in Muncie, founded in 1969, and is now part of the IU School of Medicine family.
With four fully accredited Family Medicine Residency Programs, the Department of Family Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine looks at the emerging expectations of family physicians. Including team roles, expanded care through telehealth and patient portals, identifying and intervening in modi able social determinants of health, addressing structural racism, closing gaps of inequitable care for their patient populations, managing addiction as a treatable chronic illness, and improving performance through clinical data registries, personalized medicine, and leadership. Wellness and assurance of a satisfying career will be a priority focus of preparation for career-long practice.
Ruben Hernandez, MD
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Faculty Focus: Anna Pendrey
Dr. Anna Pendrey, a family medicine physician and geriatrician, joined the Department of Family Medicine a year ago. With her outstanding e orts in early screening and detection for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and related dementias, she has been elected by the Alzheimer's Association as a Community Leader and Educator. Dr. Pendrey believes that early screening and detection of dementia is of great importance to society as AD a ects 6.5 million people ages 65 and older in the United States, with the prevalence projected to reach 13.8 million by 2060.
Anna Pendrey, MD
The Impact of dementia is primarily seen in underserved groups Black Americans and Hispanic Americans. AD and related dementias place an enormous burden on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. She provides healthcare in dementia with an interdisciplinary and interprofessional approach to the underserved aging population of Indianapolis. Her emphasis is in reduction and treatment of risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia, such as, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, physical inactivity, obesity, and smoking. Assessments also include addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) as it plays a role in dementia risk and promotes healthy aging by encouraging healthier lifestyles. She believes that early detection and screening for AD and related dementias can lead to early treatment, resources, and support, helping the person and caregiver plan for the future. Dr. Pendrey recently opened the geriatrics clinic in the Central Indianapolis Family Medicine Center. She founded and advises the Geriatrics Student Interest Group at Indiana University School of Medicine, and the Geriatrics Track in the Family Medicine Residency Program; striving to inspire and support the next generation of doctors to care for our older adults. Acupuncture Clinic at Indianapolis Family Medicine Residency The Central Indianapolis Family Medicine Residency has started an acupuncture clinic to augment our comprehensive pain and sports medicine clinics. Within the residency we have two trained medical acupuncturists who deliver treatments to patients with a focus on pain and for treatment of a wide range of diagnoses. As a treatment modality, acupuncture is a low-risk option compared to other treatment options. It also o ers a framework to address the psychosocial aspects of a patient's care.
Acupuncture uses very small diameter needles (0.2 -0.4 mm). This treatment ensures that it is nearly painless when inserted. Initial treatments are focused super cially to areas such as the fascia, ears, or scalp. As the patient and provider get to know one another, bone, nerve, and energetic treatments can be exceptionally helpful and focus not only on physical pain, but also on mood, trauma, or addiction.
The additional bene t of the clinic is to our learners who are being exposed to this treatment modality. The Acupuncture Clinic o ers them another area to expand their patient care and communication skills by developing their abilities to engage in the psychosocial factors that in uence their patients. Residents have ample opportunity to practice acupuncture within the Central Indianapolis Residency clinic and further develop their procedural skills.
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Campus Health
At Campus Health, achieving milestones has become a remarkable journey of growth, dedication, and collaboration. With an unwavering commitment to promoting wellness and providing top-notch healthcare services, our team reached signi cant milestones that have left a lasting impact on the student community. Through innovative outreach programs, research and a passionate team of healthcare professionals, Campus Health has transformed into a beacon of well-being on campus.
Over the years, our determined e orts to enhance accessibility, a ordability, and quality of care have yielded remarkable results. By forging strong partnerships with student organizations and academic departments, we have fostered a culture of proactive health management, enabling students to make informed decisions about their well-being. Our milestone achievements include easing access to health care and implementing a robust vaccination and prevention program to include 11 large vaccine clinics. Additionally, every patient is now screened for depression and anxiety. Some new initiatives for the 2023-24 academic year include depression screening, free health screening at the Fall Health Fair, and partnering with Path4You to provide free same day access to birth control. As we continue to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of our diverse student population, we are poised to achieve even greater milestones in the future, ensuring that Campus Health remains a cornerstone of campus life for years to come.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
The Indiana University Department of Family Medicine’s Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship proudly welcomes new Fellowship Director, Dr. Arnold Henry. Dr. Henry has been a faculty member with the Department of Family Medicine since 2014. Dr. Henry did his sports medicine fellowship at IU School of Medicine in 2013-2014. Since nishing, he has been very instrumental in developing musculoskeletal education for medical students, residents, and fellows. He brings a passion of volunteerism and outreach as exempli ed in his many activities. The Fellowship also welcomes a new Program Coordinator this year, Latrease Johnson who is excited to be involved in this excellent Fellowship Program!
Arnold Henry, MD
Originally created by Dr. Kevin Gebke, the Indiana University Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship is a perfect mix of clinical and educational opportunities. In the clinical realm of their training, the fellows get to teach while they learn, often working alongside family medicine residents, medical students, and physician-assistant students. Further teaching opportunities exist in the form of quarterly didactic lectures at the Indianapolis Family Medicine Residency. Both fellows attend an annual Advanced Team Physician Conference, as well as the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Annual Meeting. The Program would like to welcome the new fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year. Dr. Justin Hayes and Dr. Andrew Leung started their fellowship on August 1, 2023, and will complete their training at the end of July 2024. The fellows maintain a strong connection to their primary specialty while completing the fellowship training, and participating in a weekly continuity clinic to sharpen their skills. In their clinics, the fellows learn the full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment skills essential for a sports medicine specialist to possess in their practice. This includes landmark-based injections, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, sports-concussion management including neuropsychological testing, and casting/splinting of musculoskeletal injuries. On the operative side of their education, the fellows see patients with Dr. Robert Klitzman in clinic, and assist in the operating room to learn common musculoskeletal injury repairs. Lastly, the fellows receive a strong educational foundation in appropriate sports-medicine billing and coding, as well as development of their consultative acumen in a clinical setting. Please help welcome our new fellows to IU!
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Medical Student Education
The Medical Student Education Division of the Department has proudly achieved several milestones, cementing its reputation as a driving force in shaping the minds of future generations. Through unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, the division has continuously raised the bar for educational standards.
One of its signi cant achievements is the successful implementation of REDCap, a robust system to facilitate preceptor recruitment, retention and scheduling. Additionally, the on-line asynchronous learning modules for students are based on current events and re ect the most up-to-date care guidelines. To better serve students, the modules integrate modern teaching methodologies and technologies to cater to diverse learning styles.
Awards & Accolades Congratulations to the following sta and faculty for their outstanding e orts and achievements! 2023 Indiana University School of Medicine Trustee Teaching Award Recipients: April Newton, MPT, DPT - Diana Summanwar, MD - Jennifer Taylor, DHEd, MPH - Juan Carlos Venis, MPH, MD Sta Leadership Award-Outstanding Community Engagement: Courtney Medlock Shaun Grannis, MD : Regenstrief Researchers Elected Fellows of International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics, an honor society recognizing expertise in biomedical and health informatics around the world. Medical Student Education Team Members Scott Renshaw, MD & Shannon Cooper Published Manuscripts: International Journal of Designs for Learning Vol 14 Issue 1 - Learning Failure and the Importance of Subject Matter Experts Jennifer Taylor, DHEd, MPH : Presidential Award from the 2021 - 2022 President and Red Koelling Distinguished Service Award. DAC Seminar in Brazil on Primary Care and Alzheimer’s Disease featuring: Diana Summanwar, MD Travis Dams, MD was accepted into the Physician Leadership in Business Acumen (PLBA) Program. Carol Dellinger, MD will transition as the new Program Director of Indianapolis Family Medicine Residency beginning in January 2024. Indiana University Clinical and Translational Sciences: Independent Investigator Incubator acceptance - Diana Summanwar, MD Alicia Yilmaz, MD awarded the 2023 Adjunct Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award. By fostering a collaborative environment among educators and students, the division has created an atmosphere that encourages intellectual curiosity and nurtures a lifelong love for learning. With this the team has successfully improved academic outcomes by 12% from AY 2021 - 2022 to AY 2022 - 2023 and student engagement. The team's implementation of innovative teaching methodologies and technology integration has transformed the learning experience, making it more interactive and tailored to individual needs. Furthermore, their commitment to continuous professional development has empowered educators to stay at the forefront of educational trends and best practices, enhancing the overall quality of instruction. With a dedicated focus on growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, the education team continues to pave the way for a brighter and even more promising future for students and the broader educational community.
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Faculty & Staff New Hires
Cleveland Dietz joined the department as Program Manager with our Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research & Policy division. Brittany Daulton joined the department as Faculty Fellow with our Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research & Policy division. Alexis Buckner joined the department as Medical Assistant with our Campus Health division. Madison Bott joined the department as Policy Analyst with our Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research & Policy division. Nowshina Ahmed joined the department as Clinic Services Assistant with our Campus Health division.
Monet Mills joined the department as Medical Assistant with our Campus Health division.
Jennifer Garcia joined the department as Medical Assistant with our Campus Health division. Yan Ge joined the department as Research Data Assistant with our Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research & Policy division. Latrease Johnson joined the department as Sports Medicine Fellowship Coordinator and Admin Team Assistant. Tanya Lott joined the department as Indianapolis Family Medicine Residency Scheduling Coordinator. Seth Hunter joined the department as Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine.
Paul Mingo joined the department as Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine.
Sara Roy joined the department as Clinic Services Assistant with our Campus Health division.
Contact FOCUS sta at iufammed@iu.edu with any comments or questions
Philanthropic support helps to advance research in the Department of Family Medicine that will bene t Hoosiers throughout Indiana. Your gift also supports the training of the next generation of physicians who bene t from the expertise of our dedicated faculty. For additional information about the various ways to give, please contact Ken Scheer at 317.278.2122 . Gifts to the Department of Family Medicine can be made online by clicking “ Give Now ” at family.medicine.iu.edu . Thank you for making a di erence! Give Now
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