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AcademicSina Smith2024-02-22T10:45:12-06:00

Grand Rounds and Keynotes

Smith, C.L. Culinary Medicine for Primary Care. Invited Grand Rounds. Walter Reed Medical Center, Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds Series. Feb 2, 2023

Smith, C.L. Culinary Medicine for Primary Care. Invited Grand Rounds and CulinaryvMedicine demonstration. Advocate Christ Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine. April 1, 2021

Smith, C.L. Gut-Brain or Gut Brain: Culinary Medicine for Mental Health. Psychiatry Grand Rounds, SIU SOM. Jan 29, 2021

Smith, C.L. Integrative Approaches to Affective Disorders. Invited Grand Rounds for Walter Reed Military Hospital. June 3, 2020. Webinar.

Smith, C.L. Integrative Approaches to Insomnia. General Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. May 12, 2020. SIU SOM

Smith, C.L. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches for Affective Disorders Invited Grand Rounds presentation, SIU SOM Psychiatry Dept. June 21, 2019.

Smith, C.L. Food As Medicine: What Does the Science Say? Grand Rounds presentation for General Internal Medicine, SIU SOM. May 14, 2019

Smith, C.L. Dancing with Steel: Cutting, Poking, Mending, Healing and Being. Keynote speaker for Integrate Chicago, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, February 11, 2017

Smith, C.L. The Philosophy and Science of Acupuncture. Grand Rounds presentation, Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, January 6, 2016

Academic Talks and Lectures

Statewide, National, and International Conference Presentations

Smith, C.L. Corry Meyers, and Charlyn Ware.Using Food as Medicine: 5 Phase Dietetics in the Kitchen.American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists Annual Symposium, virtual. Apr 30, 2021.

Smith, C.L., Sookyung Suh, Lindy Camardella, Maria Mulcahy, and Bill Reddy. No Donor, No FQHC? No Problem! Pragmatic Pathways to Actualizing Your Integrative Health Vision. Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US) National Conference. Aug 28, 2020

Smith, C.L. Food as Medicine: Cooking for Colds and Flus. Invited presentation for Illinois Department of Public Health Women’s Health Conference. Bloomington, IL. Oct 17, 2019.

Smith, C.L., Collin Greengrass, and Rachel Lewin. Roundtable discussion presenters and facilitators: Failure in Medical Education. International Association for Medical Education Conference, Vienna, Austria. Aug 26, 2019.

Sookyung Suh, Debra Klamen, and Smith, C.L. Leading Change in Medicine. Workshop at International Association for Medical Education Conference, Vienna, Austria. Aug 25, 2019.

Smith, C.L. Using Social Media to Grow Your Acupuncture Practice Invited talk at American Society of Acupuncturists National Meeting, Washington, DC. May 2, 2019.

Suh, Sookyung, Smith, C.L., and Kim, Roger.Creating Change in Medicine Workshop at Central Group on Educational Affairs Conference, Grand Rapids, MI Mar 28, 2019

Smith, C.L. The Utility of Acupuncture in the Perioperative Period. Invited speaker, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), Global Surgical Conference and Expo, Boston, MA, April 3, 2017

Smith, C.L. The Philosophy and Science of Acupuncture: lecture and practical instruction. Invited speaker for the National Student Conference for Integrative Medicine. Also participated on larger panel discussion with other integrative practitioners. Chicago, IL, Feb 20, 2016

Smith, C.L.  The Philosophy and Science of Acupuncture. Invited speaker for the National Student Conference for Integrative Medicine, Chicago, IL, Feb 4, 2015

Smith, C.L. Acupuncture Invited speaker for the National Student Conference for Integrative Medicine, Chicago, IL, Oct 26, 2013.

Other Academic Presentations and Lectures

Smith, C.L. Nutrition in Medicine. Invited panelist on M1 panel as a part of ERG section. SIU SOM. April 23, 2021.

Smith, C.L. Speaker on humanism in medicine. Conversation and presentation as a part of M3 Medical Humanities curriculum. SIU SOM. Mar 29 and Apr 15, 2021.

Smith, C.L., Chris Gleason and Tracy Aldridge. Skin Procedures for Primary Care. Surgical skills lab. SIU SOM Family and Community Medicine Residents. Mar 24, 2021.

Stacy Sattovia and Smith, C.L. Kitchen as a Lab. NEA Big Read presentation and cooking demo for children. Mar 8, 2021

Smith, C.L. Reading Food Labels. Presentation and cooking demo. Chatham Public Library. Jan 4, 2021.

Smith, C.L. Stress and Destress. Presentation to Pediatrics Residency Program. Webinar. Dec 12, 2020

Smith, C.L. Leadership, Stress, and the Importance of Self-Care. Council of Councils State Retreat. Webinar. Oct 23, 2020.

Smith, C.L. and Charlyn Ware. Integrative Approaches for Cancer Support. Simmons Cancer Institute Finding Hope cancer support group. SIU SOM. Webinar. Sept 16, 2020

Christine Todd and Smith, C.L. Fatigue Management & the Impaired Physician. Invited talk to Dermatology residents, SIU SOM Aug 13, 2020.

Smith, C.L. and Charlyn Ware. Culinary Medicine for Breast Cancer. Simmons Cancer Institute breast cancer support group. SIU SOM. Webinar. Aug 11, 2020.

Smith, C.L. Family Medicine Didactics: Gall Bladder Diseases. Interactive session with Family Medicine residents and faculty. Apr 30, 2020. SIU SOM

Smith, C.L. Food As Medicine: Cooking for Colds and Flus. Invited presentation for Capital Area Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Meeting. Springfield, IL. Feb 18, 2020.

Smith, C.L. What do we know about how it works? A comparison of Eastern and Western understanding about acupuncture and herbal medicine. Pharmacology Seminar, SIU SOM. Feb 11, 2020

Smith, C.L. Food As Medicine: Cooking for Colds and Flus. Invited presentation for University of Illinois, Chicago Prenatal Conference. Chicago, IL. Nov 22, 2019.

Stacy Sattovia and Smith, C.L. If you are what you eat, what SHOULD you eat? Invited presentation for Women’s Health Conference. SIU SOM. Oct 2, 2019

Smith, C.L. Self Care Techniques from Eastern Medicine Invited presentation for Women’s Health Conference. SIU SOM. Oct 2, 2019

Smith, C.L. What is Acupuncture and how does it work? Presentation to GIM Division of Rheumatology providers and staff. SIU SOM GIM. Oct 1, 2019.

Smith, C.L. What is Acupuncture and how does it work? Presentation to GIM ambulist providers and staff. SIU SOM GIM. Sept 26, 2019.

Smith, C.L.Art installation submitted for Expressions of Clinician Wellness. SIU SOM Medical Humanities. Aug 22, 2019

Sookyung Suh and Smith, C.L. Succeed Workshop: Resilient Workplace Learning Environments: Mitigating Stress. SIU SOM DME. July 26, 2019.

Smith, C.L. Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine for Head and Neck Cancer Support. Talk to SPOHNC Support Group, SIU SOM Simmons Cancer Institute. June 28, 2019.

Smith, C.L. and Stacy Sattovia Food Ease: Plans to Keep Your Body Happy (and Mind Calm). Invited talk at AWIMS Professional Development Conference, SIU SOM. June 14, 2019.

Smith, C.L. Overview of Center for Human and Organizational Potential and Acupuncture and Related Techniques. Presentation and demonstrations as a part of annual Family and Community Medicine Retreat. May 3-4, 2019.

Smith, C.L. Integrative Approaches to Insomnia. Webinar for Walter Reed Military Hospital. May 1, 2019

Storm, A and Smith, C.L. Creating Effective Student Group Handoffs: Why, Who, and How? Presentation at 10th Annual Symposium for Teaching and Learning, Springfield, IL Apr 26, 2019

Smith, C.L. Acupuncture break-out sessions.Invited participation at AWIMS Spring Wellness Retreat, SIU SOM. Apr 20, 2019.

Smith, C.L. and Jolene Lamb. Food as Medicine: Cooking for Gut Health All day joint presentation with Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL Mar 22, 2019

Smith, C.L. Food as Medicine: What Does the Science Say? Updates in Primary Care Conference. John H Logan College, Carterville, IL Mar 20, 2019

Smith, C.L Foundations of Traditional Asian Medicine. Invited lecture and workshop as part of Northwestern’s Honors Scholars program exposing Fellows to TEAM. Northwestern University, Chicago, Mar 15, 2019

Smith, C.L. What is acupuncture and herbal medicine, and how can they support cancer care? Informal presentation to Simmons Cancer Institute faculty, SIU SOM, Springfield, IL. Dec 20, 2018.

Smith, C.L. Illuminating Blind Spots: Illness Scripts in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Invited keynote lecture as a part of SIU SOM’s 8th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, Apr 20, 2018

Smith, C.L. Foundations of Traditional Asian Medicine. Invited lecture and workshop as part of Northwestern’s Honors Scholars program exposing Fellows to TEAM. Northwestern University, Chicago, Jan 19, 2018

Smith, C.L. Study strategies. CHAMPS student group. SIU SOM, Springfield, IL. Nov 19, 2018.

Smith, C.L. Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine providers and scope of practice game. Game/presentation for FCM residents. SIU SOM FCM, Oct 14, 2018.

Smith, C.L. Integrative approaches to insomnia. Invited talk for Trauma Support Group, SIU SOM FCM, Springfield, IL. Oct 8, 2018.

Smith, C.L. How Does Acupuncture Work? An Integrated Eastern and Western Explanation. Invited lecture, Case Coordination Unit, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, Aug 9, 2017

Smith, C.L. The Utility of Medical Cannabis. Community Education Lecture. Bridgeview Bank Building, June 17, 2017

Smith, C.L. An Introduction to Traditional Asian Medicine and Acupuncture. Invited speaker for Integrate Chicago, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, February 11, 2017

Smith, C.L. The Philosophy and Science of Acupuncture: lecture and demonstration. Invited speaker for student interest group, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, March 9, 2016

Smith, C.L. and Petersen, Sheila. Healthy You, Healthy Business Invited speaker for National Association of Women Business Owners, Chicago, IL Nov 12, 2014

Smith, C.L. The Traditional Asian Medicine and Mindful Living Workshop, Mental Health America of Illinois, Chicago, IL, August 26, 2014

Smith, C.L. How Does Acupuncture Work? Invited speaker at Women, Wellness, Brows and Adornment, Chicago, IL, July 11, 2014.

Smith, C.L. Integrating Japanese Style Acupuncture Into Your Medical Acupuncture Practice Invited speaker at International Congress of Clinicians in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Chicago, IL, Oct 30, 2013.

Smith, C.L. Acupuncture and Traditional Asian MedicineInvited speaker for Health and Wellness evening.  Enerspace Coworking, Chicago, IL, Aug 7, 2013.

Smith, C.L. Heart Disease & Diabetes: Natural Prevention & Treatment  Panel discussion with Q&A.  Arya Bahavan Restaurant, Chicago, IL, July 9, 2013

Smith, C.L.  East Meets West: A New Integrative Healing Model  Integrate Chicago Conference invited speaker.  Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL, May 31, 2013

Smith, C.L.  Heart Disease & Diabetes: Natural Prevention & Treatment  Panel discussion with Q&A.  Integrate Chicago Conference invited speaker.  Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL, May 31, 2013

Smith, C.L.  Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine  Community education talk.  Lakeshore Integrative Healthcare, Chicago, IL, May 7, 2013

Smith, C.L.  What is Acupuncture and Can It Help Me?  Invited talk for local community center.  St. John Township Community Ctr., Munster, IN, Apr 6, 2013

Smith, C.L.  Integrating Japanese-style Therapies Into Your Medical Acupuncture PracticeAmerican Association of Medical Acupuncturists, Chicago Chapter.  Chicago, IL, March 20, 2013

Smith, C.L.  Acupuncture and Traditional Asian Therapies.  Integrate Chicago Medical Student Conference, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, Jan 12, 2013

Smith, C.L. What is Acupuncture? Community outreach presentation and informational session, Le Café, Chicago, IL, Nov 20, 2012.

Smith, C.L. How to Communicate with Allopathic Practitioners.  Presentation given at The Chicago Conference on Integration in Medicine, Mercy Hospital, Chicago IL, Nov 17, 2012.

Smith, C.L. Medical Ethics.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT, and other allied health professionals as a part of a continuing education program.  Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis.  Gendale, AZ. 2012.

Smith, C.L. Physiology of Adverse Donor Reactions.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT, and other allied health professionals as a part of a continuing education program.  Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis.  Gendale, AZ. 2012-2013

Smith, C.L. Intermediate Immunology.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT, and other allied health professionals as a part of a continuing education program.  Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis.  Gendale, AZ. 2012-2013

Smith, C.L. Plasma-Derived Products.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT, and other allied health professionals as a part of a continuing education program.  Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis.  Gendale, AZ. 2012-2013

Smith, C.L.  Hepatitis.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT, and other allied health professionals as a part of a continuing education program.  Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis.  Gendale, AZ.  2011-2012.

Smith, C.L. Blood Components for Managers, Contract Instructor.  Given to managerial students within the Grifols Company as part of their advancement training.  Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis.  Glendale, AZ.  2011-2012.

Smith CL.  Impact of Other Biological Diseases on the Safety of the Plasma Pool.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT and          other allied health professionals as a part of a continuing education program. Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis. Glendale, AZ.  2010-2012.

Smith CL. Cardiovascular Physiology II.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT, and other allied health professionals as a part of a continuing education program.  Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis.  Gendale, AZ.  2010-2013.

Smith CL.  Introduction to Immunology.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT and other allied health professionals as part of continuing education program. Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis. Glendale, AZ. 2010-2013.

Smith CL.  Adverse Donor Reactions.  Contract Instructor.  Given to RN, EMT and other allied health professionals as part of continuing education program. Grifols Academy of Plasmapheresis. Glendale, AZ.  2009-2013.

Smith CL.  Surgical Nutrition and Total Parentral Nutrition.  Invited Lecture Series.  Given to 3rd year medical students during their clinical rotations.  Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.  Multiple deliveries 2006 – 2009.

Smith CL.  The Lump Is on the Floor…Now What?  Teaching Decision Making With No Right Answer.  Invited Lecture.  Academy for Scholarship in Education.  Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.  May 2007.

Smith CL.  Where Do I Go From Here?  Using Learning Styles to Improve My Performance Now.  Invited Lecturer to Dr. N. Steele’s course “Power and Negotiation.” University of Illinois, Springfield, Springfield, IL.  April 2007.

Mayer D, Klamen DL, Smith CL, Tekian A, Gunderson A.  Should Patient Safety Education Be Implemented into the UGME Curriculum?  Peer-Reviewed Invited Workshop.  Central Group on Educational Affairs Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.  March 2007.

Smith CL.  Resident Medical Education in the United States.  Invited Presentation.  Workshop for Japanese-American Medical Education and Residency Programs.  Aichi Medical University, Nagoya, Japan.  October 2005.

Smith CL.  Who to Go to for What in the Office of Student Affairs and Who to Go to for What in Undergraduate Medical Education.   Chicago Medical Student Council Leadership Retreat.  Speaker and Meeting Chair.  Chicago, IL. February 2004.

Smith CL.  Overview of the Curriculum, University of Illinois College of Medicine Admitted Student’s Day.  Invited Speaker.  Chicago, IL. May 2003.

Smith CL.  Funding Sources at UIC.  Chicago Medical Student Council Leadership Retreat.  Speaker. Chicago, IL.  November 2002.

Smith CL.  Overview of the Curriculum, University of Illinois College of Medicine Admitted Student’s Day.  Invited Speaker.  Chicago, IL. May 2002.

Smith CL.  How to Organize a Meeting and Where to Find Space for Your Meeting.  Chicago Medical Student Council Leadership Retreat.  Speaker.  Chicago, IL. October 2001.

Smith CL.  The Garden of Instability:  The Interrelationships Between Relativity Theory, Quantum Mechanics, and T.S. Eliot’s Burnt Norton.  Peer Reviewed Invited Presentation.  National Conference on Undergraduate Research.  Schenectady, NY.  April 1995.

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