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Residency Reportsper week in addition to their assignedrotations. “Everyone loves juggling the extrapatient loads. It really simulates being inpractice independently.” In addition, havingimplemented EMR in February 2010, theclass will have over a year of experience withelectronic documentation by graduation.Dr. Paula Rhode, the program’s clinicalpsychologist, has also begun preparing theClass of 2011 for job searches and finalizingCV’s for dissemination. Some residents arekeeping location options open, but manyare interested in staying nearby in Metairie,Houma, Laplace and Covington.The program is very positive about theupcoming academic year! We look forwardto cooler temperatures, the Saints returningto the Superdome, and hopefully a calm/quiet hurricane season.LSUHSC-Shreveportat AlexandriaKatheryn Burnaman, ResidencyCoordinator“Sweet & Savory” was the theme of the 2010Doctors Day’s Reception, with homemadegoodies provided by residency staff memberson March 30! In a themed response, facultymembers provided a “Fiesta Luncheon”and residents planned a “Pizza Party” tohonor staff members for AdministrativeProfessionals, Laboratory Professionals,Nurses and Volunteer Week observanceweeks. With diets now blown, exercise camewhile running for taxis, planes and trains tonumerous educational conferences, events,and recruitment fairs:• LSU AMA Recruitment Fair in March atLSUHSC - NewOrleans – Residents DrDana Mays & Dr. Joy Odeta• White Coat Day at the Capitol inBaton Rouge on May 5th – Dr. BradleyTouchet, Associate Director and Dr.Anne Pinfold, Faculty• 2010 AAFP Workshop for Directors ofFamily Medicine Residency Programsin Kansas City, MO in June – Dr. BrianElkins, Program Director• Family Medicine Board Review andSAMS Working Group in Dallas thisJune – Faculty, Dr. Kiran Balapala andDr. Natalie Phillips; Residents DoctorsRafia Aftab, Jeffrey Tan, MargoThomas and Dametria Sinegal.• LAFP 63rd Annual Assembly andExhibition in Destin, Florida in July - Dr.Michael Madden (Faculty) and Dr.Dana Mays (PGY-III)On June 26 th , our program was honored tohave DHH Secretary Alan Levine deliver thekeynote address to the graduating class of2010 and few hundred of their closest family,friends and associates at Coughlin-SaundersPerforming Arts Center. Convocation wasfollowed by an after-party at England Airpark,which was planned and hosted by the PGY-2class following our program’s tradition. All ofContinued on page 14Associate Medical DirectorPRIMARY CAREHealth SystemOCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM in BATON ROUGE is searchingfor an ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR of PRIMARY CARE.The successful candidate will lead six primary care locations including a total of30 physicians and ten mid-level providers. Applicants must be board-certifi ed inInternal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics and have atleast three years of medical management experience in either a physician groupor hospital setting. This position will include approximately 40% administrativeresponsibility and 60% time spent in patient care. Areas of administrativeresponsibility will include patient satisfaction goals, physician recruiting, budgetaryperformance, productivity, quality, and medical staff management. Salary offeredwill be competitive and commensurate with experience and training.The Greater Baton Rouge region is home to six Ochsner Health Centers andOchsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, a 201-bed facility. More than 1,000employees serve our patients, including over 100 physicians and mid-levelproviders. Ochsner Health System is a physician-led, non-profi t, academic, multispecialty,healthcare delivery system employing 770 physicans. The system includes8 hospitals and 35 health centers. We offer a generous and comprehensive benefi tspackage. We also enjoy the advantage of practicing in a favorable malpracticeenvironment in Louisiana. Please visit us at www.ochsner.org.Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. It is abeautiful, safe, friendly place to raise a family with great schools, restaurants,shopping, and an abundance of sports and cultural opportunities. We arethe state capital, with a metropolitan population of 774,000 and home toLouisiana State and Southern Universities.Please email CV and cover letter to: ochsnerphysiciancv@gmail.com,Ref. # AAMDPC11 or call for information: (800) 488-2240. EOE.Louisiana Family Doctor | 13