John A. Bell Alcohol and Addictions Chair Accomplishments – 2008
University College of Medicine
The Bell Chair builds upon Kentucky’s and the University of Kentucky’s traditions of addictions education, research and services to enhance the lives of Kentuckians. The chair is named after Mr. John A. Bell III who, throughout his life, was well-known for his service to the equine industry - always fighting in the best interest of the horse and for his other passions - helping individuals who battle alcoholism and addiction. It is through Mr. Bell's wishes and the continued support of his wife, Jessica, their family and friends that the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine increased the capacity to assist individuals who have problems associated with alcoholism and addiction through the Bell Chair on Alcohol and Addictions.
The Bell Chair was appointed in July 2008 by Jay Perman, M.D. Dean of the College of Medicine at a formal reception and celebration which was attended by over 125 donors and others at the University of Kentucky Hilary J. Boone Faculty Club.
The second milestone was a retreat in December, 2008, which was supported by Bell Chair donor, Mrs. Neal Vaughan, for 20 Bell Chair donors, community members, state officials, community agency representatives, UK physicians and UK department chairs. The retreat included a lively and provocative discussion which focused on priorities for alcohol and addiction activities and medical education for use by the Bell Alcohol and Addictions Chair. The following vision and mission statements were developed during the retreat:
The Vision of the John A. Bell Chair in Alcohol and Addictions at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine is to enhance teaching excellence, medical education and research for the treatment of alcohol and addictions.
The Mission of the John A. Bell Chair in Alcohol and Addictions at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine is to positively impact the care provided to individuals with addictions through innovative education and teaching by serving as a resource for information, education and research for the treatment of alcohol and addictions.
The following Focus and Target Audience were identified during the retreat:
Focus:
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Awareness of 12-Step and self-help recovery
- Medical education, partnerships and research
Target Audience:
- Short-term: Medical students and residents
- Intermediate/Long-term: Physicians, faculty, and other helping professions
The Bell Chair has been actively consulting and working with UK Chairs including Family Medicine and Psychiatry on the following issues:
- Beginning with Detoxification, provide innovative education and teaching for physicians
- Serve as a resource and focal point for information and training on the treatment of addictions for existing physicians, professors and those in caring professions
A literature review using the methodological strategy approach is in progress with the goal of identifying educational approaches, content and “findings”.
Cynthia Campbell was hired as the Curriculum Associate.
A website for the Bell Chair is being developed and can be accessed at: http://www.mc.uky.edu/behavioralscience/bellchair/aboutbellchair.asp
Carl Leukefeld
Bell Alcohol and Addictions Chair
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