School of Medicine Promoted Faculty
Promotion Recognition Bookplate Program
Promotion Recognition Bookplate Program
Being promoted is one of the most significant events in the life of a faculty member. KUMC is proud of these achievements and is grateful for the hard work and dedication of all honorees.
To recognize the career achievements of the School of Medicine promoted faculty, a digital Promotion Recognition Bookplate Program was initiated by the School of Medicine’s office of Faculty Affairs and Development (FAD) and the A.R. Dykes Library. Book selections are chosen by the promoted faculty member along with a brief personal statement that describes the significance of the book and how it has affected their personal and/or professional life.
This site supersedes the P & T print book display originated by the Office of Faculty and Student Affairs and exhibited in the library.
The A. R. Dykes Library of the Health Sciences collects resources on topics of current interest which specifically support the Medical Center's programs and which show the promise of substantial use. The library website will provide a lasting means of recognition of the outstanding accomplishments of the School of Medicine faculty.
Books
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The Clear Quran
by
ISBN: 9780977300969Publication Date: 2016-01-01
Nausheen Ahmed, MD
Internal Medicine
Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"In a world with constantly chasing goals and numbers, I found this book inspirational, giving me a simple and clear idea of the Islamic faith. I connected spiritually with this religious book, and it helped keep my goals and aims in perspective. Recommend for all to explore." -
In Shock
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ISBN: 1250119219Publication Date: 2017-10-24
Allison Aripoli, MD
Radiology
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"Physicians who are patients offer a unique perspective in medicine. Dr. Awdish writes an honest personal memoir about her own scary vulnerability as a patient. She brings to light the often disconnect between what and how physicians communicate to patients, and what patients need. This book changed the way I think about myself physician." -
Profiles in Courage
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ISBN: 9780060955441Publication Date: 2000-03-01
Richard Arnspiger II, MD
Surgery
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"The book inspires us all to do the right thing, despite personal consequences, to become involved in our communities, schools and neighborhoods. The book profiles heroes in our history who were willing to risk their careers to do what was right for our country. " -
The Goal
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ISBN: 9780884271956Publication Date: 2012-06-01
Ryan Ash, MD, MPH
Radiology
Professor
Why I selected this book:"An impactful book I read while completing my masters program." -
Mountains Beyond Mountains
by
ISBN: 0375506160Publication Date: 2003-09-09
Kourtney Bettinger, MD, MPH
Pediatrics
Clinical Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"Reading Mountains Beyond Mountains and learning about Partners in Health and Dr. Paul Farmer's dedication to global health inspired me to become a physician. As a sophomore in college Dr. Farmer's career showed me a path to combine my interests in direct service, international development, the non-profit sector, and Latin American culture." -
Love Does
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ISBN: 9781400203758Publication Date: 2012-04-30
Melisa Boersma, MD
Radiation Oncology
Clinical Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"This book is a reminder that there is no such thing as an "ordinary" life. Smile, be bold, lean in, and be your authentic self, knowing every day is a blessing. The dreams in our hearts are meant to be pursued and shared in community. " -
The Moment of Lift
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ISBN: 1250313570Publication Date: 2019-04-23
Molly Cason, MD
Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"An incredible read that demonstrates how lifting up women lifts up humanity. This is about philanthropy, understanding complex cultural differences, empathy and enacting change. One of my favorite books ever." -
Walden
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ISBN: 1420959611Publication Date: 2018-10-06
Mitchell Douglass, MD
Psychiatry and Behavioral Services
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"Walden works at many life stages. The direction to "live deliberately" and subsequent passages reads like a command to "suck the marrow" as a youth. But as life passes the command to avoid resignation rings true as well. " -
In Shock
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ISBN: 1250293774Publication Date: 2018-10-16
Haley Goucher, MD
Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"I read this book shortly before the pandemic and found it prevented burnout and helped ground me. The author is a critical care physician who shares the story of her personal experience with a devastating loss and navigating a critical illness, and reminds us all of the importance of maintaining our humanity to truly provide excellent patient care." -
The Holy Quran
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ISBN: 0976697238Publication Date: 2016-08-31ISBN: 09111119809
Ameer Hamza, MD
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"The Holy Quran is a book of religious significance to Muslims. However, it has something to offer to every reader irrespective of their age, gender, beliefs and faith. Every time one reads this book, they learn something new, they understand something versatile. It gives hope to hopeless and strength to weak. It gives vision and wisdom. " -
When Breath Becomes Air
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ISBN: 9780812988406Publication Date: 2016-01-12
Matthew Jones, DO
Internal Medicine
General, Geriatric, & Hospital Medicine
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"Gifted to me by a patient, this is a beautifully written book written by the late Paul Kalanithi who was a neurosurgical resident faced with a stage IV lung cancer diagnosis in the heart of his training. This has helped to ground me in the present while providing perspective of a virtuous and meaningful life told by a father, patient, and physician." -
Everything Sad Is Untrue
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ISBN: 9781646140008Publication Date: 2020-08-25
Sarah Keim, PhD
Surgery
Professor
Why I selected this book:"This book provides insight to the struggles of an immigrant child and how they cope with their struggles. It was very inspiring and pushes the reader to view individuals and situations in a different light." -
The Power of Habit
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ISBN: 9780812981605Publication Date: 2014-01-07
Christopher Lam, MD
Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"I first read this book during fellowship application season in the days where in-person interviews were required and unexpected layovers were common. It is an entertaining read that provides useful insight on strategies to make positive sustainable changes. I have utilized these strategies to facilitate personal growth and it has impacted how I mentor trainees and help patients." -
When the Bough Breaks
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ISBN: 9780836252828Publication Date: 1998-03-03
Kathleen McNaughton Hance, MD, MPH
Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"This book helped reframe my perspective after our son died. There is a section on being forced to take a different path, and after reading this book, I chose to study public health and share that knowledge through teaching others." -
The Bell Jar
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ISBN: 9780060837020Publication Date: 2005-08-02
Laura Martin, PhD
Population Health
Professor, previously tenured
Why I selected this book:""The Bell Jar" sparked my interest in understanding mental health, the history of mental health treatment, and the impact on individuals. This interest led to majoring in psychology and discovering the field of cognitive neuroscience, which facilitates explorations of the interactions between individual differences and brain function." -
The Midnight Library
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ISBN: 9780525559498Publication Date: 2023-05-09
Angela Mayorga, MD
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Professor
Why I selected this book:"The Midnight Library is about a woman who attempts suicide and then is faced with what life would be like if she had made different choices. In the end, she comes to understand why life is worth living and chooses to live. This book was impactful on me as a psychiatrist. My goal is to help my patients understand why their life is worth living." -
Cutting for Stone
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ISBN: 9780375714368Publication Date: 2010-01-26
Melanie Meister, MD, MSCI
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"I read this novel during my Urogynecology fellowship and was instantly absorbed in the narrative. I had first-hand experience with many of the medical conditions and surgical procedures described through my Ob/Gyn and Urogynecology training, and Dr. Verghese's character and plot development is unlike anything I had previously read. " -
Living Presence (Revised)
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ISBN: 0143130137Publication Date: 2017-05-30
Muhammad Umair Mushtaq, MD
Internal Medicine, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"Presence is the quality that describes a heart-filled state of mindfulness, an experience of being conscious in the present moment. With unusual clarity, this book describes how presence can be developed to vastly improve our lives. Drawing on the work of Sufi poet Rumi, this book integrates ancient wisdom with the needs of contemporary life." -
Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
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ISBN: 9781416023579Publication Date: 2006-12-12
Atta Nawabi, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS,FICS
Surgery
Professor -
Helping Your Depressed Child
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ISBN: 1572243228Publication Date: 2003-06-09
Lore Nelson, MD
Pediatrics
Clinical Professor
Why I selected this book:"As the forward of this book states, "The clinical wisdom and insights of Barnard, one of the most skillful and thorough child psychologists and clinicians I have known, shine throughout this book." Since my medical school days Dr. Barnard has been a mentor, colleague and friend having a strong impact on my career and life." -
Mitophagy in Health and Disease
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ISBN: 0443152608Publication Date: 2024-11-01
Hongmin Ni, MD
Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics
Associate Professor, award of Tenure
Why I selected this book:"Mitochondria, the cell's powerhouses, are maintained in their optimal state by one of the critical processes, mitophagy, that tags, removes and recycles damaged mitochondria. This is a crucial mechanism for cell health, and one of my primary research interests is to explore its role in liver diseases. The book I'm discussing delves into the machine" -
Never Split the Difference
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ISBN: 9780062407801Publication Date: 2016-05-17ISBN: 978-0062407801
Erin Plaza, MD
Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"This book taught me to be a better listener, ask better questions, and negotiate. It has helped at work and in life outside of work. The audiobook is narrated by the author and is fantastic." -
Water for Elephants
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ISBN: 1565125606Publication Date: 2007-05-01
Michele Pritchard PhD
Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics
Professor, previously tenured
Why I selected this book:"This is a gripping story about a 1930s traveling circus profiling complex relationships between people and an elephant. This narrative highlighted for me the vital importance of investing time in learning effective communication strategies to enhance relationships with my students and colleagues, ultimately benefiting everyone involved." -
The Covenant of Water
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ISBN: 9780802162175Publication Date: 2023-05-02
Reena Rao, PhD
Internal Medicine
Nephrology and Hypertension
Professor, previously tenured
Why I selected this book:"Our experiences and those of our ancestors shape our identities. Maya Angelou captured this perfectly when she said, "You can't really know where you are going until you know where you have been." This book resonates deeply with me because it weaves a thought-provoking and nostalgic tale of Kerala, a place close to my heart and heritage. " -
The Emperor of All Maladies
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ISBN: 1439170916Publication Date: 2011-08-09
Kelly Rhodes-Stark, MD
Radiation Oncology
Clinical Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"Written by oncologist and researcher, Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, this book chronicles the existence of and treatment for cancers over thousands of years. The book is inspiring to me as an oncologist, serving as a reminder of the incredible advancements in cancer care and the improvement in survival that I see on a daily basis." -
Blight
by
ISBN: 9781324007012Publication Date: 2023-07-18
Jeroen Roelofs, PhD
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Professor
Why I selected this book:"Fungi not always get the attention they deserve. Baker's yeast, e.g., is a powerful model system to understand biological processes that occur in humans and is utilized in my lab. This book, on the other hand, describes examples of the devastating impact of pathogenetic fungi on human health and our environment (like bats, bananas, and chestnut)." -
Mountains Beyond Mountains
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ISBN: 9780812980554Publication Date: 2009-08-25
Paul Rotert, DO, MPH, AAHIVS
Family Medicine and Community Health
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"This book and Dr. Farmer's life was an early inspiration for me to spend my life caring for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised members of our community. His advocacy encouraged me to recognize the social factors that influence health and challenge the systems that lead to health disparities." -
On Call
by
ISBN: 9780593657485Publication Date: 2024-06-18
Subhrajit Saha, PhD
Radiation Oncology
Professor, previously tenured
Why I selected this book:"This book is a memoir of the incredible journey of a true hero, patriot, and outstanding physician-scientist who dedicated his whole life to public service. As a director of the NIAID for over 40 years, he saved this country from 4 deadly pandemics including COVID-19. This is a must-read for all people aspire to devote their careers to public service." -
Sapiens
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ISBN: 9780062316110Publication Date: 2018-05-15
Denton Shanks, DO, MPH
Family Medicine and Community Health
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"Sapiens by Yuval Harari has profoundly impacted me by exploring humanity's journey through history, science, and philosophy. Harari's engaging narratives have deepened my understanding of our evolution and societal development. His insights into culture, technology, and biology resonate with my interests in digital health and global development." -
The Sacred Romance
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ISBN: 9780785273424Publication Date: 1997-05-12
Matthew Sharpe, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine
Professor
Why I selected this book:"We chose a career in medicine because of a noble desire to help. A choice to put our hearts and emotions on the line for others. At times, risking are own being. When a since of spiritual darkness creeps in "The Sacred Romance" refreshes my soul with peace and purpose. God's relentless pursuit of my heart makes me a better physician and person." -
KJV Bible 1611 Edition
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ISBN: 1565638085Publication Date: 2005-03-01
Isaac Sundar, PhD
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine
Associate Professor with Tenure
Why I selected this book:"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8 (KJV)" -
This Fine Place So Far from Home
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ISBN: 1566392918Publication Date: 1995-04-19
Cayla Teal, PhD, MA
Population Health
Education Professor
Why I selected this book:"Both my parents had academic degrees, but I was from a rural, blue collar community that my minister and healthcare parents served. When my blue and white collar perspectives were in conflict, the essays in this book helped me reconcile and integrate them, value them both, such that I am at home in both worlds." -
Cat's Cradle
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ISBN: 9780385333481Publication Date: 1998-09-08
Scott Turner, MD
Surgery
Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"This was one of the first books that I read as a kid. It opened my eyes to the world of satirical postmodern writing. I still go back and read it from time to time. It serves as a good reminder to not take things too seriously." -
Brave New World
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ISBN: 0062696122Publication Date: 2017-05-09
Michael VanSaun, PhD
Cancer Biology
Associate Professor with Tenure
Why I selected this book:"I selected this book because it demonstrates individuality, thinking outside the box, and understanding that perfection is not ideal." -
When Death Becomes Life
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ISBN: 9780062656209Publication Date: 2019-01-15
Wei Zhang, MD, PhD
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Associate Professor -
Practical Approach to Electroencephalography
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ISBN: 9780750674782Publication Date: 2009-12-04
Britton Zuccarelli, MD
Pediatrics
Clinical Associate Professor
Why I selected this book:"This textbook was an excellent learning resource for me as a child neurology resident; I literally read every word, cover to cover! I reference it on a weekly basis to cross-check findings and as a teaching tool for medical students and residents."
