UT Southwestern
GERIATRIC MEDICINE PERSONNEL
Craig D. Rubin, M.D., F.A.C.P.
education: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
M.D., 1982.

Residency training:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX.

Board certified in geriatric medicine
appointments: Geriatrics Section Chief
Professor of Internal Medicine
Director, Mildred Wyatt and Ivor P. Wold Center for Geriatric Care
Margaret and Trammell Crow Distinguished Chair
      in Alzheimer's and Geriatrics Research
Seymour Eisenberg Distinguished Professor in Geriatric Medicine
Walsdorf Professor in Geriatrics Research
research interests: Age-Related Osteoporosis
Functional MRI in the Assessment of Alzheimer's Disease
recent representative publications: Rubin CD. The Primary Care of Alzheimer Disease. Am J Med Sci 332 (6):314-333, 2006. [Click here to download article]

Huang S, Lee L, Hanson NB, Lenaerts C, Hoehn H, Poot M, Rubin CD et al. The Spectrum of WRN Mutations in Werner Syndrome Patients. Human Mutation 27(6):558-567, 2006.  [Click here to download article]

Rubin CD. Emerging Concepts in Osteoporosis and Bone Strength. Current Medical Research and Opinion 21(7):1049-56, 2005.  [Click here to download article]

Kirk LM, Rubin CD, Stieglitz H, Babbott SF, Bellantonia S. Collaborative Centers for research and education in the care of older adults. SGIM Forum 27(9):5-9, 2004.

Rubin CD, Stieglitz H, Vicioso B, Kirk L. Development of geriatrics-oriented faculty in general internal medicine. Ann Intern Med 139(7):615-620, 2003.
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Lipton AM, McColl R, Cullum CM, Allen G, Ringe WK, Bonte FJ, McDonald E, Rubin CD. Differential activation on fMRI of monozygotic twins discordant for AD. Neurology 60:1713-1716, 2003.   [Click here to download article]

Rubin CD, Pak CYC, Adams-Huet B, Genant HK, Li J, Rao DS. Sustained-release sodium fluoride in the treatment of the elderly with established osteoporosis. Arch. Intern Med. 161:2325-2333, 2001.  [Click here to download article]

Wang C-Y, Bruder JM, Rubin CD. Evaluation and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Am J Managed Care 7:SP5-16, 2001.  
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Rubin CD. Treatment considerations in the management of age-related osteoporosis. Am J Med Sci. 318(3):158-170, 1999.

Pak C.Y.C, Sakhaee K, Rubin C, Rao DS. Update of fluoride in the treatment of osteoporosis. The Endocrinologist 8(1):15-20, 1998.

Sizemore M, Vicioso B, Lothrop JL, Rubin CD. Outcome of a pilot dementia training program for primary care physicians. Educational Gerontology 24(1):27-34, 1998.

Rubin CD, Reed B. Twenty-four hour growth hormone secretion in a patient with Werner's Syndrome. Exp. Gerontol. 31(5):557-561, 1996.  
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Rubin CD, Reed B, Sakhaee K, Pak CYC. Treating a patient with the werner syndrome and osteoporosis with recombinant human insulin-like growth factor. Ann Intern Med. 121(9):665-668, 1994.  [Click here to download article]

Rubin CD, Sizemore MT, Loftis PA, and Loret-de-Mola N. A randomized, controlled trial of outpatient geriatric evaluation and management in a large public hospital. J Am Geriatr Soc. 41(10):1023-1028, 1993

Rubin CD, Zerwerkh JE, Reed-Gitomer BY, Pak CYC. Characterization of osteoporosis in a patient with Werner's Syndrome. J Am Geriatr Soc 40:1161-1163, 1992.

Rubin CD, Sizemore MT, Loftis PA, Adams Huet B, Anderson RJ. The effect of geriatric evaluation and management on Medicare reimbursement in a large public hospital: A randomized clinical trial. J Am Geriatr Soc 40:989-995, 1992.
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Abimbola Awodipe, M.D.
education: Ogun State University, Nigeria
Preliminary Medicine, 1987

Awolowo College of Health Sciences
Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
M.D., 1992

Residency training:
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
appointments: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Director, Parkland Hospital Senior HouseCalls Program
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Kathryn Eubank, M.D.
education: University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, Houston TX.
M.D. 1997

The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Masters of Health Science, 2007.

Residency training:
The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center;
Baltimore MD., 1997-2000

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2004-2007

Post-doctoral Fellow:
Epidemiology and Biostatistics of Aging Program
The Johns Hopkins University Center on Aging and Health
Baltimore MD, 2004-2007

appointments: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
research interests: Improving the acute care of older adults
Care transitions and care coordination
Medication management of hospitalized older adults
Hospital medicine
Clinical ethics
recent publications: Cacamese SM. Eubank KJ. Hebert RS. Wright SM. Conference attendance and performance on the in-training examination in internal medicine.
Medical Teacher. 26(7):640-4, 2004 Nov.
Eubank KJ, Arbaje AI, Maynor KA, Carrese JA. Teaching Transitional Care: Approaches Proposed by Providers from Multiple Disciplines. JAGS 2007; 55(s1): S39.
Arbaje A, Eubank K, Maynor K, Carrese J, Boult C. Home Health Care Professionals’ Perspectives on the Quality of Their Communication with Physicians During Older Adults’ Care Transitions from Hospital to Home. JAGS 2007; 55(s1): S197.
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Lynne Marcum Kirk, M.D., F.A.C.P.
education: University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE
M.D., 1977

Residency training:
University Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA

Public Health Service Primary Care Health Policy Fellowship

Board certified in geriatric medicine
appointments: Professor of Internal Medicine
Peter and Jean Dehlinger Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
research interests: Medical education
Clinical preventive services
recent publications: Williams BC, Weber V, Babbott SF, Kirk LM, et al. Faculty Development for the 21st Century: Lessons from the Society of General Internal Medicine-Hartford Collaborative Centers for the Care of Older Adults. JAGS 55:941-947, 2007. [Click here to download article]

Kirk LM, Rubin CD, Stieglitz H, Babbott SF, Bellantonia S. Collaborative Centers for research and education in the care of older adults. SGIM Forum 27(9):5-9, 2004.

Rubin CD, Stieglitz H, Vicioso B, Kirk L. Development of geriatrics-oriented faculty in general internal medicine. Ann Intern Med 139(7):615-620, 2003.
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Elizabeth McKinnis, D.O.
education: University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
B.S. in Microbiology, 1986

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
D.O., 1990

Residency training:
Tri-City Hospital, Dallas, TX  1991-1993
appointments: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director of Palliative Care, Parkland Memorial Hospital
Web link:Palliative Care at Parkland Memorial Hospital
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M. Elizabeth Paulk, M.D.
education: Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
B.A. in Psychology, 1989

Emory University School of Medicine
M.D., 1996

Residency training:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas  1996-1999

Fellowship training:
Harvard University Center for Palliative Care  2000
appointments: Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director of Palliative Care, Parkland Memorial Hospital
research interests: End-of-life Care
Access to care for minority and socio-economically challenged populations
Web link:Palliative Care at Parkland Memorial Hospital
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Vivyenne Roche, M.D.
education: Residency training:
Dublin, Ireland; Perth, Western Australia; St. Joseph's Hospital, Denver, CO; UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX.

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; Denver, CO

Board certified in geriatric medicine
appointments: Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Director, Geriatric Fellowship Program
Medical Director, Parkland Memorial Hospital Geriatric Acute Care Unit
research interests: PEG tube feeding in elderly patients
Functional status following ICU admission in an elderly cohort
Social support and major life events relating to patient outcome
recent publications: Naik AD. Abraham NS. Roche VM. Concato J. Predicting which patients can resume oral nutrition after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 21(9):1155-61, 2005 [Click here to download article]

Roche V. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Clinical care of PEG tubes in older adults. Geriatrics 58(11):22-6,28-9, 2003.

Roche VML. Etiology and Management of Delirium. Am J Med Sci 325:20-30, 2003.

Roche VML, Kramer A, Hester E, Welsh CH. Long-term functional outcome after intensive care. J Am Geriatr Soc. 47:18-24, 1999.

Kutinsky I, Blakley S, Roche V. Normal D-dimer levels in patients with pulmonary embolism. Arch Int Med 159:1569-1572, 1999.  [Click here to download article]
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Amit Shah, M.D.
education: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
M.D., 2002

Residency training:
University of Illinois-Chicago, 2002-2005

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine:
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2005-2007
appointments: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
research interests: Medical Education
recent publications: Mayer RS, Shah A, DeLateur BJ, Durso SC. Proposal for a required advanced clerkship in chronic disease and disability for medical students. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2007;86(12)
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Shah AA and Finucane TE. Is the Influence of the Pharmaceutical Industry on Prescribing, Research, and Publication in the Field of Psychogeriatrics Excessive? Yes, industry influence is excessive. Int Psychogeriatr. 2007 Dec;19(6):1004-10.
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Shah AA, Snow AL, and Kunik ME. Spiritual and Religious Coping in Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease. Clinical Gerontologist. 2001; 24:127-36.
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Shah AA, Finucane TE. Commercial Influence on Psychiatric Drug Studies and Prescribing Practices. Psychiatric Times, 2006; l 3(6): 71-73
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Heather Stieglitz, Ph.D.
education: University of Michigan
B.A., 1966

University of California, San Diego
Ph.D., 1973
appointment: Faculty Associate, Internal Medicine
research interests: Geriatrics Education; Palliative Care
recent publications: Kirk LM, Rubin CD, Stieglitz H, Babbott SF, Bellantonia S. Collaborative Centers for research and education in the care of older adults. SGIM Forum 27(9):5-9, 2004.

Rubin CD, Stieglitz H, Vicioso B, Kirk L. Development of geriatrics-oriented faculty in general internal medicine. Ann Intern Med 139(7):615-620, 2003.
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Belinda Vicioso, M.D., F.A.C.P.
education: Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
M.D. cum laude, 1979.

University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
1986.

Residency training:
St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ;
Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA.

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine:
University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Philadelphia, PA

Public Health Service Primary Care Health Policy Fellowship  2003

Board certified in geriatric medicine
appointments: Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Jose Garcia, M.D. Professor in Internal Medicine
Medical Director, Parkland Memorial Hospital Geriatrics Clinic
research interests: Cognitive impairment
Management of chronic diseases
Health education processes
Medication adherence
Health care policy
recent publications: Marquez de la Plata C; Vicioso B., Hynan L, Evans HM, Diaz-Arrastia R, Lacritz L, Munro Cullum C. Development of the Texas Spanish Naming Test: A Test for Spanish Speakers. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, January 2007.
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Sesso R, Roque A, Vicioso B, Stella S. Prognosis of ARF in Hospitalized Elderly Patients. Am. J. Kidney Diseases 44 (3):410-419, 2004.
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Vicioso BV. Principles of elderly ambulatory care. DMJ 89(11):402-404, 2003.

Rubin CD, Stieglitz H, Vicioso B, Kirk L. Development of geriatrics-oriented faculty in general internal medicine. Ann Intern Med 139(7):615-620, 2003.
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Vicioso B. Dementia:  When is it not Alzheimer's. Am J Med Sci. 324(2):84-95, 2002.

Vicioso B. Medical Problems and Care Needs of Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities, Assisted Living. Current Issues in Facility Management, Auburn House 2001.

Vicioso B, Dyer C. Elder mistreatment: what should dentists know? Texas Dental Journal 117(10):48-52, 2000.
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Fran E. Kaiser, M.D.
education: City College of New York, New York City
B.S., 1970

New York College of Medicine, New York, NY
M.D., 1974

Residency training:
Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Board certified in geriatric medicine
appointments: Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern
Senior Regional Medical Director, South Central Region, Merck & Co., Inc.
Adjunct Professor of Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine

National Scientific Advisory Council, American Federation of Aging Research
Advisory Board, Merck Institute on Aging and Health
Board of Directors, American Academy of Homecare Physicians
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Gainneos Roy Goldie, M.D.
education: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
M.D., 1997

Residency training:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, New York (2001-2002)
St. Paul's University Hospital, Dallas, Texas (2002-2004)

Fellowship in Geriatrics
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas

Board certified in geriatric medicine
appointments: Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine


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