Who said engineering and neuroscience aren’t good bedfellows?

Two University of South Florida professors are proof that disparate disciplines can work together for a common cause – gaining a better understanding of a common health emergency.

Ashwin Parthasarathy, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, and Maxim Mokin, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, are collaborating on a device that could help prevent strokes in patients during surgery.

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John Sinnott, MD, will step down July 1 from his role as chair of the Department of Internal Medicine in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.

Dr. Sinnott will continue service as the James Cullison Professor of Medicine.  Harry Van Loveren, MD, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, will serve as the interim chair as a national search for a new chair of Internal Medicine takes place.

Dr. Sinnott leaves behind a legacy as a renowned physician and dynamic teacher and mentor.  During his 10-year run as chair of USF Health’s largest department, he has ushered in a culture that has helped the department achieve unprecedented growth and achievement.  Three internal medicine divisions are nationally ranked among the top 50 for Tampa General Hospital by U.S. News and World Report.  The department has accumulated $46.4 million in NIH funding, placing them 35th nationally by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

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Excitement, anticipation, a few tears of joy were all part of the experience at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute today as the medical students of the Class of 2027 celebrated their first official day of class.

The admissions team, led by Edwing Daniel, PhD, sorted through more than 5,500 applicants to the select 182 of the best and brightest candidates representing a wide variety of backgrounds including (unique prior careers). This cohort of students represents another academically strong class and the most diverse yet, with a record 23% from those groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine (URM). The life experiences and previous careers of the class are equally diverse with students who were NCAA athletes, weightlifters, gardeners, and musicians.

Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the Morsani College of Medicine, gave a presentation on the book The Obstacle is the Way, which provides a framework for turning obstacles into opportunities. He said whether in medical school or as a practicing physician, obstacles will be a mainstay in health care. Knowing how to navigate those obstacles will be the difference between success and failure in medical school, and positive patient outcomes as a physician.

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Emily Heideman was presented with the Chairman’s Medical Student Recognition Program award by the Florida Board of Medicine during the Board’s meeting held June 2 in Tampa, Florida. 

Charles Lockwood, MD, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, nominated Heideman for the award.

The nomination, approved by Scot Ackerman MD, chair of the Florida Board of Medicine, serves as a testament to Heideman’s exceptional medical and social competence and skillfulness.

In recognizing Heideman, the Board noted how she consistently exhibits the highest moral and ethical character, sets an example for her peers and colleagues, and is dedicated to continuous learning and pursuit of knowledge, making her a true inspiration and aspirant for others.

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