James F. Paulson, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics at EVMS, received a $420,000 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study the development of depression in first-time parents.

The project will examine mothers and fathers from the 3rd trimester of pregnancy to 6 month postpartum, and study whether a parent's depression has an affect on a couple's ability to co-parent effectively.

EVMS has recognized the outstanding contributions of three faculty.

The Board of Visitors has approved the promotion of Paul Marik, MD, to the EVMS Foundation distinguished professorship in internal medicine, and Gerald Jordan, MD, to the Devine chair in genitourinary reconstructive surgery. The board also approved professor emeritus status for Michael Harper, PhD.

EVMS students aided by faculty in the department of emergency medicine are hosting the 2010 Mid-Atlantic MedWAR (Medical Wilderness Adventure Race) March 27 at Newport News Park, Newport News, Va. The event features adventure racing and wilderness-medicine challenges to create a fun, unique experience that tests wilderness survival as well as medical skills. MedWAR is open to anyone over 18 years old regardless of medical experience. For more information or to register, visit www.medwar.org/midatlantic.

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