- Community, Graduate Medical EducationGeneral Page Tier 3BlogIn 2014, Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) was proud to earn institutional accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This July, our Graduate Medical Education (GME) program will welcome our first class of surgical residents. Our surgical residency is phase one of establishing a full GME program. As we look forward to the incoming residents, we’re reminded of the teaching activities AAMC has engaged in for years. AAMC has a long history of providing an excellent training ground for future generations of physicians and health care professionals. Successful AAMC fellowships in fields such as breast surgery and minimally invasive surgery demonstrate that young physicians are benefiting from our strong culture of quality and safety, as well as our emphasis on patient- and family-centered care. AAMC general surgery research fellow Dr. Adam Weltz, of Columbia, Md., reflects on his career: Dr. Adam Weltz Q: Why did you choose AAMC for your fellowship? A: I was looking for a two-year fellowship after completing general surgery residency [at University of Maryland Medical Center] that included one year of clinical research and one year of advanced minimally invasive surgery. I was very familiar with a lot of the previous work Dr. Adrian Park [chair of AAMC’s Department of Surgery] had been involved with and developed, and I specifically wanted to train under his leadership. Q: Who or what at AAMC has had the greatest impact on your career here so far? A: The culture at AAMC is very different from other institutions I have been a part of. There is a real focus on physician well-being and quality of life that is missing at other places. Q: What has been your most valuable achievement or standout moment as a research fellow at AAMC? A: My daily interactions and work with the surgical staff including Dr. Adrian Park, Dr. Igor Belyansky and Dr. Hamid Zahiri, to name a few, have really fostered a wonderful mentorship experience. Together, we have submitted over a dozen abstracts to national and international meetings, numerous manuscripts to high-impact journals and will be presenting our work all over the world this year. Q: What do you look forward to next year as a clinical fellow? A: I plan to join a robust academic program with sound senior mentorship and lots of personal growth potential. I also plan to participate in medical-relief mission work across the globe. Q: How has AAMC contributed to your medical philosophy? A: My medical philosophy has always been about putting the patient first, above anything else. AAMC shares that similar philosophy and strengthened my commitment to providing the best possible care I can.
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) recently elected board officers for 2017-18. Gary Jobson, chair, is an author, world-class sailor and Emmy-winning television commentator. He is vice president of the International Sailing Federation and president of the National Sailing Hall of Fame. He has been involved in the health care community via various avenues throughout his career, including his personal experience facing disease, as well as serving on the boards of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Va., and the University of Maryland Medical System. Jobson has been involved in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the Leukemia Society and has served as chairman of the Leukemia Cup Regatta Series since 1994. Jobson currently serves on the boards of Anne Arundel Medical Center, Chesapeake Bay Trust, Fales-Committee, Friends of St. John’s College, Hope Funds for Cancer Research, National Sailing Hall of Fame, US Coast Guard Foundation, US Naval Academy and the US Sailing Foundation. John Belcher, vice chair, is the former chairman and CEO of Arinc, an Annapolis, Md.-based provider of transportation communications and systems engineering solutions to aviation, defense, aerospace, airports, rail and information technology customers in more than 150 countries globally. Belcher previously served on the AAMC Foundation board of directors for nine years, serving as chairman for three of those years. He also chaired the capital campaign “Care Like No Other.” He has served on the AAMC Board of Trustees for five years. Leisa Russell, treasurer, is the president of Russell Consulting, LLC. She has more than 30 years of extensive experience, including roles as chief financial officer and health care consultant. She currently serves as a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Russell has been a member of the AAMC Board of Trustees for seven years. In addition to serving as treasurer, Russell was also appointed chair of the AAMC Finance Committee and will serve as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, as well. Jason Groves, secretary, is executive vice president and general counsel for Medifast, Inc. Previously, Groves spent ten years with Verizon. For most of his time there, Groves was the assistant vice president of Government Affairs for Verizon Maryland and was responsible for legislative policy and community affairs. Groves is an Army veteran and entered active duty as a direct commissioned Judge Advocate in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp (JAG) in 1997, where he also had the distinction of prosecuting criminal cases in the District Court of Maryland as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Groves has been a member of the AAMC Board of Trustees for eight years. He is also serves on the board for several other organizations.
- Community, Giving, News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogDuring the AAMC Auxiliary’s Annual Holiday Luncheon in November, AAMC Auxiliary leadership presented their 2016 charitable gift of $805,000 to AAMC, with funds earmarked for the hospital’s direct patient care programs. With more than 72 years of commitment and 500 active volunteers, the Auxiliary generously contributes more than 140,000 hours of service each year in a variety of capacities for AAMC programs, patients and care areas. Creating a legacy of helping hands and a history of giving, AAMC’s Auxiliary has provided more than $13 million in support to AAMC since it began. This year’s donation was made possible by creative fundraisers organized by the Auxiliary, and sales from the hospital’s three volunteer-run gift shops and our resale shop, Out of the Box. While volunteering offers vital help to the hospital, the personal benefits of volunteering can be greater. Volunteering at AAMC easily fits into your schedule and areas of interest, including direct patient care, retail, administration and more. Giving back not only helps others, but also can improve your health and happiness. Are you interested in getting involved with AAMC’s Auxiliary? Contact Volunteer Services Manager Diana Emerson at [email protected]. Call the AAMC Foundation at 443-481-4747 or visit AAMCFoundation.org to learn how you can help.
- Community, Giving, OrthopedicsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAfter years of service as an AAMC volunteer, longtime AAMC Auxilian Buddy Sears wanted to make a difference for the hospital in another impactful way. Through his volunteer shifts assisting patient recovery and physical therapy at the Joint Center and Spine Center at AAMC, Buddy recognized the need for new recliner chairs to transport patients to and from joint camp and provide comfortable accommodations during recovery. Also a member of the Davidsonville Ruritan Club, a non-profit community service organization local to the Annapolis area, Buddy shared his request and interest in supporting AAMC with his fellow members. In October 2016, the Davidsonville Ruritan Club made a generous $50,000 charitable gift to purchase 28 brand-new recliner chairs to support patient- and family-centered care and comfort. We have the busiest joint replacement program in Maryland, and the new chairs will make an incredible difference for those we serve. Call the AAMC Foundation at 443-481-4747 or visit AAMCFoundation.org to learn how you can help.
- Community, Giving, News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAs AAMC’s resale shop the Clothes Box prepares to celebrate its 65th anniversary, we are excited to announce several big changes: We’re changing our name from the Clothes Box to Out of the Box. This is to reflect that we now sell not only new and gently used clothes but also furniture, accessories, household items and more. We’re moving to a new, larger location across the street from Westfield Annapolis Mall. Our new location, 910 Bestgate Road, is a larger space with ample parking. We’re expanding hours to accommodate our shoppers and those who want to donate their used goods. The best things about the shop will stay the same. Our amazing AAMC Auxiliary will still run Out of the Box. All proceeds will continue to support high-quality care throughout the hospital. “Out of the Box combines all of the great things that have made the Clothes Box successful with important new improvements, including a bigger and more convenient location, more parking, fresh merchandise and a much larger array of items,” explains Auxiliary Revenue Chair and Past Auxiliary President Kathy Cook. The store carries a variety of gently used, contemporary, inseason, vintage and name-brand clothing and accessories, as well as housewares, furniture and knickknacks. “The AAMC Auxiliary is very excited to expand our ‘out-of-the-box’ experience, make it easier for people to donate or consign their gently used items, and give back to their community by supporting our local hospital,” says AAMC Auxiliary President Peggy Alexander. Check out the Clothes Box on Facebook for updates on the grand reopening events for Out of the Box.
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