2009 Biennial Program
This year marked a major technology shift for the Department, as the Biennial Program moved onto the world wide web platform. For the first time, as familiar faculty faces drifted into the Garrett Room to hear the presentations in person, they also heard Director John Ulatowski warmly greet a new, virtual global audience during a live webcast of the event. Webcasting the entire event this year made it possible for busy clinicians, educators and researchers to watch either parts of the live event, its entirety, or to opt to view the archive webcast - based on their own schedules. It also opened up the Dome’s historic doors for alumni or anyone with a pc and an internet connection, inviting all to join the prestigious event.
 Anesthesiology Director John Ulatowski congratulates Dr. Kristen Nelson on her 2009 Biennial Program presentation "Simulation In Human Factor Research for CPR In Children" |
While there was keen interest in the inaugural webcast, the traditional Hopkins air of a departmental Biennial Meeting was still well preserved. There was time during the break between sessions for catching up with old colleagues. Many were drawn to the gathering to learn about important new developments in Patient Safety from acclaimed anesthesiologist Dr. Peter Pronovost, or the chance to hear about the latest in Simulation Education from a growing cadre of Hopkins experts in the field. Mixed in with ACCM’s distinguished alumni such as pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Lynne Maxwell, was a lively audience, including medical school alumni from the Class of 1958, who stopped by for the talks on simulation.
As he ended the meeting Dr. Ulatowski thanked those who attended this year’s Biennial Program, both those who were in the Garrett Room as well as the global internet audience. Regarding the future of medical education in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Ulatowski remarked, "This marks a unique period in ACCM history… What we have done in the department of Anesthesiology is to systematically take a look at every aspect of our curriculum to bring it up to modern-day standards, and that includes the use of technology and simulation." He added, “We in the department are exploring new avenues of clinical research and programmatic safety as well as in education, and we are successful in making this an academic pursuit…I can’t help but note what a wonderful and embracing cohort of faculty we have spearheading this new knowledge.”
Session 1: Patient Safety
 Welcome and New Research Horizons for Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine in Safety and Education |
 Professor Peter Pronovost's presentation "CAST-A National System For Creating Safe Devices" |
 Dr. Sean Berenholtz's presentation "Translating Science Into Practice-reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonias In The ICU" |
 Assistant Professor Julius Pham and Assistant Professor Elizabeth Johnson presented "Identifying And Mitigating Errors-analysis Of UK Error Reports" |
Session 2: Simulation
 Anesthesiology Director John Ulatowski congratulates Dr. Elizabeth Hunt on her 2009 Biennial Program presentation "Simulation In Clinical Department Education" |
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Anesthesiology Director John Ulatowski congratulates Dr. Kristen Nelson on her 2009 Biennial Program presentation "Simulation In Human Factor Research for CPR In Children" |
 Assistant Professor Sally Bitzer (left), discusses her presentation "PED 20 - A Defined Curriculum For Residents Doing A Pediatric Anesthesia Rotation" with Anesthesiology Director John Ulatowski (center) and Assistant Professor Dolores B. Njoku (right) |
 Anesthesiology Director John Ulatowski's Closing Remarks |
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 Distinguished alumni guests from the Class of 1958 (50th Reunion) |
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