e-Update
November 25,
2003
Weekly News Briefs
e-Update is distributed weekly
to keep faculty and staff at the University of Miami School of Medicine
up-to-date on news at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical
Center. To submit news for publication, e-mail items to update@med.miami.edu.
THIS WEEK'S
NEWS
--Self Defense Course
--Make Sure Your EASY Profile is Current
--Physician Acupuncture Course
--Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days
--Bookstore Holiday Hours
--AIDS Day Health Fair Coming
--Center on Aging Lecture Series Begins
--MR Center Not Affected by Insurance Hikes
--Rehabilitation Medicine Moves
--Cancer Research Grants Available
--‘Canes Basketball News
--Upcoming Calendar Events
SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
A woman’s risk of being victimized by violence increases during
the holidays. Preparation is the key to your safety. Join us for SAFE – the
Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange – on Monday,
December 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. The location has not been selected yet.
The SAFE program will teach simple techniques to help participants
avoid dangerous situations and reduce their risk. Registration is $5
and the deadline to register is Friday, December 5. For more information,
please call 305-243-3209 or e-mail jpinto@miami.edu.
UPDATE YOUR INFO ON EASY
A reminder to all employees – please make sure your personal
information is correct on the EASY system. EASY is the source for information
for University mailings, contact information and more, and it’s
important that all details on students, staff and faculty be kept up-to-date.
You’ll need your employee ID and a personal identification number
to log in, but there is a link for first-time users to get a PIN. Visit
easy.miami.edu.
BASIC ACUPUNCTURE COURSE FOR MEDICAL DOCTORS OFFERED
Physicians can earn more than 100 CME hours in this course designed
to help physicians integrate acupuncture into their practice. Participants
will learn general diagnostic and treatment principles of basic body
acupuncture, simple auricular acupuncture, how to describe the diagnosis,
treatment, evaluation, and follow-up of various diseases treated
by acupuncture, Oriental touch techniques and how to use acupuncture
with other treatment modalities. The program is recognized by the
American Board of Medical Acupuncture Exam and participants can qualify
for the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. The course meets
in Dominion Tower on 16 Saturdays (not consecutive) beginning January
10 and ending on May 22, 2004. Tuition remission is available for
employees. Call 305-243-4751 or e-mail ejowaisas@med.miami.edu for
more information.
FACULTY AND STAFF DISCOUNTS TO SAY THANKS
The University of Miami Medical Bookstore would like to invite all
of our faculty and staff to join us next Monday and Tuesday, December
1 and 2, for our Faculty & Staff Appreciation Days. To say thanks,
we’re offering a 20% discount on all regular and sale-priced
merchandise (excluding textbooks, computer hardware and software,
and medical instruments). You must present your faculty or staff
ID for the discount. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For
more information, please call 305-243-6068.
MEDICAL BOOKSTORE HOLIDAY HOURS
Through the holiday season, the Medical Bookstore will be closed or
will have modified hours on the following dates: Closed November
27-30; open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 22-23; closed December 24-28;
open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 29-30; closed December 31-January
4. Customers can still order books anytime online at http://shop.efollett.com/htmlroot/storehome/universityofmiami475.html.
WORLD AIDS DAY HEALTH FAIR
The University of Miami Comprehensive AIDS Program and JMH South Florida
AIDS Network are hosting the annual World AIDS Day Health Fair on
Friday, December 5, in the plaza outside the Alamo. Learn the latest
medical information about HIV/AIDS in an environment that is both
educational and entertaining. For more information, please call 305-243-6535.
CENTER ON AGING DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
The Center on Aging invites all faculty and staff to the premier lecture
of an exciting new series. Fernando M. Torres Gil, Ph.D., associate
dean for academic affairs at the School of Public Policy and Social
Research at UCLA, will discuss issues in aging at the Lowe Art Museum,
December 3, at 4 p.m. Dr. Torres Gil was the first-ever assistant
secretary for aging in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
under President Shalala. A reception will follow. For more information,
please call 305-355-9096.
MR CENTER NOT AFFECTED BY INSURANCE INCREASES
Recent increases in United Healthcare employee copays will not affect
the University of Miami MR Center. The MR Center is a free-standing
facility without any copays for employees. Typically, the center
offers same day access to UM employees and the Department of Radiology
offers subspecialty interpretation at its MR Center located at 1115
NW 14 Street.
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE MOVING
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is now located in the Rehab
Basement at Jackson Memorial Hospital, locator code D461. The new
main phone number is 305-585-1320. The appointment number is 305-243-6605.
UM/SYLVESTER CANCER DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH GRANTS
UM/Sylvester will be accepting applications for Developmental Research
Grants in support of pilot projects in cancer research. Awards will
be made for up to one year for a maximum of $30,000 each. Applications
are available from the UM/Sylvester Office of Research Administration
in Fox 403, or via e-mail from dmills@med.miami.edu. The deadline
to apply is December 15.
HURRICANE HOOPS ACTION
Full-time UM employees can purchase Hurricane basketball season tickets
for as little as $88 per seat for men’s hoops and $38 per seat
for women’s hoops. See the ‘Canes play in their final
year in the Big East, then be first in line for season tickets for
the inaugural ACC season next year. Also, fans can get single game
tickets for all 10 men’s basketball non-conference home games,
including tip-offs against Florida State University, Florida International
University and Florida Atlantic University. They’re available
now starting at $15 a seat.
Don't miss opening night for the women's basketball team next Tuesday,
December 2, at 5 p.m. against cross-town rival Florida International
University at the Convocation Center. The men’s season continues
that night when they host Stetson University at 8 p.m.
And season tickets for the women's basketball team are only $75 for
a reserved seat and $150 for a courtside seat. Single game tickets
for all women's basketball home games, including clashes with Florida
International University, the University of Florida, and Notre Dame,
are now available at the Hurricane Ticket Office for $5 for adults
and $3 for children. Call 305-284-CANE or visit www.hurricanesports.com.
QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
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, anonymous compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
ETHICS SEMINAR ON POLLUTION AND HEALTH DISPARITIES
Richard D. Gragg, III, Ph.D., interim director and associate professor
for the Environmental Sciences Institute at Florida A&M University,
will speak on “Pollution and Health Disparities” Friday,
December 5, at noon in the Pharmacology Conference Room, RMSB 6018.
Lunch will be provided and it is not necessary to RSVP. “Dialogues
in Research Ethics," sponsored by UM's Ethics Programs, is a
monthly series designed to stimulate discussion and debate. For more
information call 305-243-5723 or e-mail ethics@miami.edu.
LEARN TO WRITE WINNING GRANTS
The Office of Research is sponsoring “Write Winning Grants” on
Thursday and Friday, March 4 and 5, 2004, at the JMH Diagnostic Treatment
Center room 259. Stephen W. Russell, founding and managing member of
Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops, L.L.C., will conduct the sessions.
Russell has received grant support from the National Institutes of
Health as a principal investigator since the early 1970s including
individual, group, center, and training grants. Attendance at the seminar
is limited and participants will be selected through an application
process. The cost to attend is $125 and payment by check, IDR, or credit
card must accompany your application. For more information, contact
the Division of Continuing Medical Education at 305-243-6716. The deadline
for admission is January 15, 2004.
DEERFIELD BEACH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Joseph A. Lucci, III, M.D., will present “Hormones and Cancer” at
UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, December
2. Victoria Bustamante, Psy.D., of the Courtelis Center will present “Handling
Holiday Stress” from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9. The
presentations are part of the ongoing “Conversations about Cancer” series.
For more information call 305-243-1000.
NEUROLOGICAL UPDATE 2004
The Division of Continuing Medical Education presents this annual update
to provide clinicians with the latest developments in the diagnosis
and management of neurological disorders, January 28 to 31 at the
Roney Palace Resort and Spa in Miami Beach. Discounts are available
for physicians who register before January 5. To learn more, please
call 305-243-6716 or e-mail umcme@med.miami.edu.
SAVE THE DATE - FRESHMAN PINNING CEREMONY
Join the School of Medicine student body, Department of Medical Education
and the Office of Medical Development and Alumni Affairs in passing
the torch to the newest generation of future physicians at the fourth
annual Freshman Pinning Ceremony. This tradition at the medical school
was created by a group of students to establish a link between classes
at the School of Medicine. This year’s event will be held Friday,
January 16, at 2 p.m. in the Schoninger Research Quadrangle. All
students, faculty, and alumni are invited to participate. For more
information, contact Rachel Dawkins RachelLDawkins@aol.com.
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