ANNOUNCEMENTS

Scott M. Halista MD Appointed Chief of Rheumatology Division in the Department of Medicine

Dr. Halista has been an active clinician-educator for Baystate's residency programs in the Rheumatology Clinic at High Street, and previously served as Chief of the Department of Medicine at Westover Air Reserve Base.

After receiving his undergraduate and medical school degrees from the combined Pennsylvania State University/Jefferson Medical College program, he completed residency training in medicine at the Medical Center of Delaware and fellowship training in rheumatology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Dr. Halista is Board certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, and clinical bone densitometry.

Emily Weber LeBrun, fourth year Obstetrics-Gynecology resident, was presented with the Ronald T. Burkman, MD Resident Award for innovation in research at the Ob-Gyn graduation banquet on June 27th. Her project is titled "Can We Use A Catheter To Do The QTip Test?"

The Tufts University School of Medicine Class of 2007 presented this award to Dr. Dardano to commend her for demonstrating a sincere concern for students, her ability to share knowledge effectively, and for having a manner that inspired by example.

Kristi McLeod—Division of Academic Affairs' Newest Program Coordinator

Kristi McLeod has joined Academic Affairs as a Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator. In addition to coordinating Baystate Medical Center's graduate medical education programs, Kristi will work on special projects for Academic Affairs. She comes to us from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, a non-profit of professional organization, where she coordinated continuing medical education meetings nationally and internationally. Please join us in welcoming her.