--Apply Now for Robert Wood Johnson Fellowship on Health Policy
--Family Medicine Researcher Selected for Primary Care Policy Fellowship
--Ethics Program Presents Expert on Government's Role in Research Conduct
--Interdiscipinary Event to Feature Lectures and Demos of Complementary Medicine
--Share the Team Spirit at University's Celebration for National Champion Hurricanes
--Visit Public Relations to Pick Up Your UM 75th Anniversary Commemorative Poster
--Attend Any Five Conference Games with Canes Basketball Pick N Roll Ticket Package
--Upcoming Calendar Events

RESEARCH LEADERSHIP CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS
TO NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY FELLOWSHIPS
The Executive Office of Research Leadership invites applicants to compete for the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowships for 2002. The program seeks individuals who will contribute to U.S. health policy development, bring a fresh and informed perspective, and will translate lessons learned at the national level to improve health care and policy at the state and local levels as well. Eight mid-career health professionals will be selected as fellows for a three-year program, which includes 12 ñ16 months in Washington, D.C., serving the executive or legislative branch of the federal government, followed by a return to their institution or another appropriate position to further develop health policy leadership skills. Grant funds will cover salary support up to $80,000 per year, plus fringe benefits. Health professionals from many different disciplines will be considered. For further details, contact Darcy Weinman at the Executive Office of Research Leadership at 305-243-3473 or dweinman@med.miami.edu. The application deadline is January 18.

DR. JOHN RYAN SELECTED FOR NATIONAL
FELLOWSHIP ON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE POLICY
John G. Ryan, Dr.P.H., director of the Office of Primary Care/Health Services Research and Development in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, was selected to participate in the Secretary's Policy Fellowship in Primary Health Care. The program is a six month intensive curriculum, which also includes four weeks of on-site training, primarily in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ryan will gain knowledge in primary health care programs and policy issues as they relate to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as their applicability on the local, state, and institutional levels. He was nominated by the North American Primary Research Group, of which he is a member, and follows the footsteps of Robert Schwartz, M.D., chairman of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, who is a graduate of the fellowship program.

ETHICS DIALOGUES CONTINUE WITH FOCUS ON
GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN RESEARCH CONDUCT
The UM Ethics Programs present the next installment of the continuing series "Dialogues in Research Ethics" this Friday, January 18. Alicia Dustira, Ph.D., of the U.S. Office of Research Integrity, will present "Responsible Conduct of Research: The Government's Role ñ and Reasons," at noon in the Pharmacology Conference Room, Rosenstiel 6018. At the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Dustira develops and manages a variety of educational programs designed to prevent research misconduct and foster responsible research conduct. Her lecture will address the forces that drive increased attention to scientific integrity and research conduct, including intellectual excitement, dramatic examples of misconduct, and federal rules. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Ethics Programs at 305-243-5723 or e-mail ethics@miami.edu.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC DAY TO
FOCUS ON COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Join the Behavioral Science Program of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, along with several other disciplines, for an Interdepartmental Academic Day to address complementary medicine. A primary aim of this conference is to help physicians and all others who are interested to learn about some of the complementary adjuvants to "traditional" medical approaches. Lectures on herbal remedies, acupuncture, and yoga will be given, and attendees also may participate in a workshop featuring demonstrations of these services. The event will be held January 30, 8 a.m. to noon, in Bascom Palmer's Retter Auditorium, and all are invited. If your department is interested in participating in future academic days, call the event's coordinator Heidi Stanley, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor and director of the Behavioral Science Program, at 305-243-2872 or hstanley@miami.edu.

FACULTY AND STAFF ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
ON-CAMPUS CELEBRATION TO HONOR FOOTBALL CHAMPS
The University of Miami football team will be honored as the 2001 National Champions at a campus celebration on Friday, January 25, at 7 p.m., on the University Green on the Coral Gables campus. The entire university communityófaculty, staff, alumni, students, and fansóis invited to attend. The football team and coaching staff will take part in the ceremony, emceed by ESPN show host and UM alumnus Roy Firestone and "Voice of the Hurricanes" Mark Vandermeer. You may also be aware that there also will be a tickertape parade in downtown Miami earlier in the day, which is intended to give the greater Miami community an opportunity to show their support. Due to medical school obligations, faculty and staff who wish to attend the parade will need to take the time off as personal or vacation leave, with the concurrence of their immediate supervisor.

LIMITED UM 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE
POSTERS AVAILABLE AT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
Celebrate 75 years of excellence at the University of Miami with your very own commemorative poster, featuring a collage of UM achievements and historical landmarks. A limited number of posters are available at no charge in the Office of Public Relations, Rosenstiel 1149. Stop by from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to pick up your copy before the supply runs out.

HURRICANES ATHLETICS OFFERS "PICK N ROLL"
PACKAGE FOR 2001-2002 MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKETS
Watch the Hurricanes make a run for the NCAA basketball tournament this year with a Big East Pick n Roll mini-plan package for the 2001-2002 season. The package is $80 and includes tickets to any five Big East Conference games the Canes play at home. Seats will be located in the lower-bowl sidecourt sections of the Miami Arena. You can purchase your Pick n Roll package at the UM Ticket Office, located at the Hecht Athletic Center on the Gables campus. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Call 1-800-GO-CANES for further details.

QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
Medicare and billing concerns? Address questions to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 877-415-HELP. For information about this helpline or training programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842. Research integrity concerns? Report concerns regarding research integrity and adherence to federal or University regulations directly to the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at 305-243-6415, or you can call the University's toll-free compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

MANDATORY COURSE FOR BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN
AND TUBERCULOSIS TRAINING AVAILABLE THIS MONTH
The "OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Tuberculosis Training" course is mandatory for all who have the potential for exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The course will be held January 14, 10 a.m. to noon, in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. You will learn about bloodborne pathogens, biomedical waste disposal, latex allergy, and tuberculosis control measures and regulations. You also will learn how to protect yourself from infection. The course will be offered again on January 28, same time and location. For more information or to register, call 305-243-3090.

HUMAN RESEARCH SUBJECTS
ARE TOPIC OF WEEKLY SEMINARS
A program of weekly small-group seminars on topics that pertain to the protection of human subjects in research continues January 15, with "Controversial Topics in Human Subject Protection," presented by Jay Sosenko, M.D., assistant provost for research standards, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. Future seminars continue through May, featuring such topics as internal auditing and confidentiality. The full calendar of seminars may be viewed at http://www.miami.edu/research/lectureseries. For more information or to register for any of these weekly seminars, call Katherine Morales at 305-243-2311 or e-mail kmorales@med.miami.edu. RSVP is required.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERS INFORMATIVE
COURSE ON UNIVERSITY'S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
The two-part course "Financial Records System" begins January 15, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155; and concludes on January 17, same time and location. Participants will gain an overview of the University's accounting system and will learn to interpret the Report 90's Year-to-Date Summary, Report of Transactions, and Open Commitment Status. Call Professional Development and Training at 305-243-3090 to register.

CME CONFERENCE†TO EXPLORE CURRENT
AND FUTURE PEDIATRICS PRACTICES
Registrations are now being accepted for the 11th annual Masters of Pediatrics Conference, sponsored by the Departments of Pediatrics and Dermatology. The symposium will explore topics in general pediatrics, pediatric dermatology, and pediatric pulmonology and allergy. Many internationally renowned speakers and School of Medicine faculty will present lectures, and this year's keynote address, entitled "Children's Health Care 2002 and Beyond," will be delivered by UM President Donna E. Shalala. The conference will be held January 16 - 21, at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort. A number of educational tracks are available to all UM faculty, staff, and students. CME and CEU credits also will be available. For more information or to register, call 305-243-3992, e-mail tsampson@miami.edu, or visit http://mastersofpediatrics.com.

TRAINING COURSE OFFERS REVIEW OF SAFETY
AND COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS IN THE LAB
Lean basic biological and chemical laboratory safety principles; emergency procedures; and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations at "Laboratory Safety/Hazardous Waste," presented by the Office of Professional Development and Training. The course is geared toward anyone working in an academic or research laboratory, and will be held January 18, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155.

EARN POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATION IN HEALTH
CARE MANAGEMENT THROUGH CONTINUING STUDIES
The Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Healthcare Management, offered by the School of Continuing Studies, is now accepting registrations for courses scheduled to begin on January 21. The program consists of six courses of 15 hours each, at a cost of $375 per course. It is designed for those who work in a health care setting and want to gain advanced training in administration of healthcare services. Tuition remission is available for University of Miami employees, if the course is determined to be work-related. For more information or to register for classes, call 305-284-6001 or visit http://www.koubek.miami.edu.

UM'S WEB-BASED DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTING
SYSTEM IS FOCUS OF TRAINING COURSE
Gain an overview of the University's web-based departmental accounting system at "DMAS Training," presented by the Office of Professional Development and Training. This program is geared toward employees with a working knowledge of the University's Financial Records System. In this course, you will learn how to view ten-year account summary information, download account information to an Excel spreadsheet, view purchase orders, and more. The class will be held January 22, 3 to 5 p.m., in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. To register, call 305-243-3090.

FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVES VISIT CAMPUS
TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on the medical campus to conduct individual interviews and address your financial and investment questions. The sessions will be held on January 23 at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. To schedule an appointment, call 877-267-4510 or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc. Fidelity Investments also will provide individual counseling interviews to address financial issues on January 28, at the same location. To schedule an appointment with a Fidelity representative, call 800-642-7131.

LEARN TO BE A BETTER SUPERVISOR
DURING THREE-WEEK TRAINING SESSION
"Fundamentals of Supervision" is a three-session program, presented by the Office of Professional Development and Training, that will teach you important policies and procedures, address personal liability issues, and provide you with a valuable reference manual. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the three classes. The first session, "Employment Policies and Procedures," is scheduled for January 24, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. "Performance Appraisals" and "Progressive Discipline," will be held on January 29 and 31, respectively, both from 1:30 to 5 p.m., at the same location as the first session. To register, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2421-1;1495-3,00.html.

TOWN MEETING ON CANCER TO OFFER FORUM
FOR CASE DISCUSSION AND COLLABORATION
The Departments of Health Information, Quality Assurance, and Public Relations at Jackson Memorial Hospital are sponsoring a "Town Meeting on Cancer," February 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Diagnostic Treatment Center, Room 252. The event is part of the JMH Public Cancer Education Plan, and the focus will be on breast cancer, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the JMH Breast Health Center. Case discussion and interdisciplinary collaboration will be featured. Seating is limited, so you must RSVP if you would like to attend. Call Lizette Acosta at 305-585-6533, extension 2, or e-mail lacosta2@med.miami.edu to reserve your space.

STRETCH YOUR MUSCLES FOR A GOOD CAUSE
AT THE WALK FOR HOPE AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Join the fun for a good cause at the City of Hope's Walk for Hope Against Breast Cancer 5K walk/run. The event also features a "Fun Run" for kids and a Kid Zone with face-painting, clowns, and more. Awards, refreshments, a health expo and massages also will be available. The run will take place February 10, 8 a.m., at the Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. To pre-register, contact Darcy Weinman at 305-243-3473.