e-Update
April 17, 2000
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
--National Publication Honors Division of Physical Therapy
--University Presents Distinguished Award to Professor of Orthopaedics
--UM Diabetic Foot Specialist Steps Down after 18 Years of Service
--Neuroscience Day Fosters Communication between Departments
--New Chief of Pediatric Urology Joins Medical School Faculty
--Campus Newsletter Asks, "What Should Graduates Take with Them?"
--Upcoming Calendar Events
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RECOGNIZES UMSM'S PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM AS AMONG THE BEST
Faculty in the Division of Physical Therapy have taken strides to emphasize excellence in teaching, service, and research, and their hard work has paid off. The March 31 issue of U.S. News & World Report lists the UM Physical Therapy Masters Program as number three in the nation among "America's Best Graduate Schools." The results of two surveys are used to rank the schools. Graduate program deans rate the programs' reputations in their respective areas while practitioners in each discipline submit their top rankings. Among the characteristics evaluated are the quality of students and faculty, as well as each program's success in educating students. For more information on the Division of Physical Therapy and its programs, visit http://master.web.miami.edu:8765/umpt.
MEDICAL SCHOOL DOCTOR HONORED WITH UM DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD
The 2000 University of Miami Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award was granted to Theodore Malinin, M.D., professor and associate chairman for academic affairs in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation on April 5 at a ceremony held at the Knight Physics Building on the University's Coral Gables campus. President Edward T. Foote II presented the award to Dr. Malinin, who was recognized for his lifetime achievement in tissue banking. Dr. Malinin's accomplishments include the establishment of the School of Medicine's tissue bank. He joined the UM faculty in 1970 and published 180 scientific papers and several books during an academic career spanning four decades.
RENOWNED ORTHOPAEDIC PROFESSOR RETIRES AFTER NEARLY TWO DECADES OF SERVICE
John Bowker, M.D., professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, retired in March after 18 years of service at the School of Medicine. Dr. Bowker is world renowned for his work in diabetic foot care and is the chief editor of the sixth edition of Levin and O'Neal's The Diabetic Foot, to be released in August. He has given national and international lectures and is a member of many national organizations, such as the American Orthopaedic Association and the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association, of which he served as president from 1992 to 1994. Dr. Bowker is currently a finalist for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Health Care Heroes Award and will continue to hold a weekly clinic for diabetic foot treatment at the medical center.
NEUROSCIENCE PROGRAM HOLDS ANNUAL EVENT TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION
As a result of the interaction between faculty, students, and departments, which has fostered new ideas and collaboration, the Neuroscience Program sponsored the Ninth Annual Neuroscience Day on February 28. This year's event featured 65 poster presentations displayed in the medical center's Breyer Patch, showcasing the work conducted in neuroscience research at the School of Medicine. Mark Konishi, Ph.D., professor of biology at the California Institute of Technology, delivered the keynote address, entitled "Brain Mechanisms of Sound Localization." To learn more about the Neuroscience Program and to view photos of Neuroscience Day, visit http://chroma.med.miami.edu/neuro.
NEW UMSM PHYSICIAN APPOINTED AS CHIEF OF PEDIATRIC UROLOGY
Ricardo Gonzalez, M.D., has been named chief of pediatric urology in the Department of Urology at the School of Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez joins UM from Wayne State University in Detroit and brings a wealth of expertise in bladder reconstructive surgery to treat incontinence in children. He also specializes in reconstruction of birth defects of the urogenital system. He previously served as chief of pediatric urology at Children's Hospital of Michigan and director of pediatric urology at the University of Minnesota.
MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE WANTS TO HEAR YOUR "WORD ON THE STREET"
As graduation nears, we want your opinion on what UM medical students should
take with them as they set off to begin their residency training. Medical Center
Update's May issue will ask, "What is the most important thing graduating
physicians should take with them as they begin practicing medicine?" Submit
your answers to update@med.miami.edu
by April 19. We want your feedback!
QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE BILLING?
CONTACT THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Address questions regarding Medicare billing and compliance to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 1-877-415-HELP. For more information about the help line or training programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
OTOLARYNGOLOGY GRAND ROUNDS SERIES CONTINUES WITH DISCUSSION ON INTERNAL EAR
The Department of Otolaryngology presents "Labyrinthitis," the latest lecture in a Grand Rounds series, on April 20 at 8 a.m. in the ACC East Chandler Library, room 356. Craig Buchman, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, will address participants and discuss current trends and treatment of this disorder, which is characterized by inflammation of the internal ear. For information on credit hours offered, call 305-243-4387.
SYLVESTER OFFERS FREE HEAD AND NECK CANCER SCREENINGS
The University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will conduct free health screenings for head and neck cancer, including thyroid cancer, on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in recognition of National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Head and neck cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, but is potentially deadly, especially among those who combine the use of tobacco and alcohol. Space is limited for these free screenings, so call 305-243-4302 to make an appointment.
FREE ANXIETY SCREENINGS TO BE OFFERED IN MAY
Physicians are now scheduling appointments for free anxiety screenings on May 3 in recognition of National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day. The screenings will be held at Dominion Tower and Mount Sinai Hospital and will include an educational presentation, screening questionnaire, confidential meeting with a mental health professional, and a referral, if appropriate. To make an appointment, call 305-243-4060, extension 0, or 305-674-2194.
WALK/RUN WITH TEAM UM TO BENEFIT LEUKEMIA SOCIETY
Join TEAM UM at 6:45 p.m. on May 4 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami and
participate in the 16th annual Club Med 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Leukemia
Society of America. Family and friends are welcome to join in the fun. Food
and beverages will be offered after the race. The department with the most
participants will win an office party. For more information or to register,
call Jennifer Pinto at the Wellness Center at 305-243-3209 or visit http://www.miami.edu/wellness. | 