e-Update
September 3, 2002
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
--Director of Cardiology Discusses Public Affairs on WB Program this Weekend
--Look for Content Changes and a New Look for Your Faculty/Staff Newsletter
--Benefits Administration Office Presents Health Care Plan Premiums for 2003
--Junior Faculty Called to Apply for Pew Scholars Program in Biomedical Sciences
--Applications Now Accepted for UM/Sylvester and American Cancer Society Grants
--Football Ticket Sales on Campus for September 21 Employee Day at the Orange
Bowl
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DR. ROBERT MYERBURG FEATURED
ON WB 39 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHOW
Just in time to discuss the upcoming American HeartWalk (September 14, 8 a.m.,
on UM's Coral Gables campus), don't miss Robert Myerburg, M.D., director of
the Division of Cardiology, on WB 39's public affairs show "Lift Every
Voice," scheduled to air at 6 a.m. on Sunday, September 8. The University
of Miami is the number one recipient of American Heart Association dollars in
Miami-Dade County and number two in the state of Florida. It's not too late
to register to walk. Call Minor Anderson at 305-243-7100 to register for the
5K walk and be among the expected 10,000 participants, including UM President
Donna E. Shalala, serving as honorary chairperson for the event.
FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS GETS A FRESH
LOOK WITH MONTHLY “SCRIP” NEWSLETTER
Full color photos, bright graphics, and compelling news articles await you this
month in your employee mailbox as the Office of Communication (formerly the
Office of Medical Public Relations) presents its re-design of Medical Center
Update, your monthly faculty and staff newsletter. Now called “Scrip,”
the exciting new publication will feature a “prescription” for success
with the quality news reporting you’ve come to expect, including profiles
on both familiar faces and behind-the-scenes heroes around the School of Medicine,
feature articles on late-breaking events, and more. As always, your ideas, announcements,
and feedback are welcome. Story ideas and submissions may be e-mailed to update@med.miami.edu.
ANNOUNCING 2003 HEALTHCARE
PLAN PREMIUMS FOR UM EMPLOYEES
The Office of Benefits Administration announces the following changes in 2003
employee healthcare premiums: Employee Only premiums will remain at $50 per
month. Those who sign up for Employee + Spouse/Partner and Employee + Family
will see an increase of only $10 per month, a 6 percent and 5 percent increase,
respectively. That's excellent, considering that premiums are expected to increase
20 to 25 percent nationally. Those enrolled in the Double Employee tier will
pay $90 per month, a $6 reduction from the current rate. Employees enrolled
in the Double Employee + Family will pay $180 per month, a $5 increase. Two
new tiers have been added that offer savings for single parents. Those enrolling
in the Employee + Child or the Employee + Children category will see a $40 reduction
in their monthly premium. To view a comparison of this year’s premiums
to those of 2002, visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2340-1;15183-3,00.html.
APPLY NOW FOR UM BID TO PEW SCHOLARS
PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
The University of Miami is permitted one nomination for the Pew Scholars Program
in the Biomedical Sciences. Those eligible for application include current junior
faculty members who will not have been full-time members of the faculty for
more than three years as of July 1, 2003. The recipient of the award will receive
$60,000 each year for four years. The internal deadline for interested applicants
is September 20. Contact Tony Izquierdo in the Executive Office of Research
Leadership at 305-243-5792 or tizquierdo@med.miami.edu
for application details.
UM/SYLVESTER AND AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
CALL FOR RESEARCH GRANT APPLICANTS
The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is accepting applications for developmental
research grants and support of pilot projects in cancer research. Awards will
be made for a period of up to one year at a maximum of $30,000 each. Applications
are available from the Office of Research Administration, Fox Building, Room
403, or via e-mail at dmills@med.miami.edu.
Applicants also are called for the American Cancer Society (ACS) Institutional
Research Grant, providing funds for meritorious cancer research that cannot
readily be supported through other funding mechanisms. The primary purpose of
the ACS grants is to provide seed funds for initiation of promising new projects
or novel ideas by junior faculty members. Awards of $20,000 are available for
a one year period. For guidelines and application forms to the ACS Institutional
Research Grants, contact Michelle Lin at 305-243-6292 or via e-mail at mlin@med.miami.edu.
The application deadline for both the UM/Sylvester and ACS grants is October
15.
HURRICANES FOOTBALL EMPLOYEE DAY
TICKETS ON SALE AT MEDICAL CAMPUS
Reserve your seat now to be on hand as your national football champion Hurricanes
take on Big East rival Boston College for this year’s Employee Day match-up
at the Orange Bowl on September 21. One ticket is free to all UM employees,
and you can purchase up to four additional tickets for just $1 each. Ticket
representatives will be on the medical campus in front of Au Bon Pain from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates: September 5, 6, 10 – 12, and 17
– 19. Call 1-800-GO-CANES for further information.
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!
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 September 3, with "HIV Research,"
presented by Dushyantha Jayaweera, M.D., associate professor of medicine, noon
to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. 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.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FELLOW PRESENTS
LECTURE ON RETINAL REGENERATION
The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute welcomes Dr. Andy J. Fischer from the University
of Washington to present “Source of Neural Regeneration in the Retina,”
September 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be offered before the lecture,
beginning at 5 p.m.
CANES KICK OFF 2002-03 VOLLEYBALL
AT HOME AGAINST HOWARD UNIVERSITY
In their inaugural 2001-02 season, the Hurricane Volleyball team went 17-7,
with wins over Big East mainstays Pittsburgh (3-1) and St. John's (3-0). This
season, UM will play a full Big East schedule, in addition to a face-off with
regional rivals, the Florida State Seminoles. Join in the excitement at the
first home match on September 6, 12:30 p.m., on the Coral Gables campus, when
the Canes take on Howard University. For the latest stats on the UM volleyball
team's second season, call 1-800-GO-CANES or visit
http://hurricanesports.ocsn.com/sports/w-volley/mifl-w-volley-body.html.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
HELPS YOU GAIN LEADERSHIP SKILLS
On six consecutive Fridays, beginning October 4, Professional Development offers
the "Leadership Skills Development Program." University faculty and
other notable presenters will guide you to a better understanding of such topics
as quality, the team concept, strategic planning, and ethics through practical
applications of self-directed, participant-centered activities. To apply, you
must demonstrate a potential for leadership through volunteer service to the
community or the University and through continued study for professional development.
You must be classified as a research professional (A06), administrative/professional
(A01), or faculty member, have worked at the University for at least one year,
and have received an above-average total rating on each performance appraisal.
Finally, your supervisor must endorse your enrollment. For more information
or an application form, call 305-284-5110. You also can visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2421-1;9705-3,00.html.
The application submission deadline is September 9.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PRESENTS
SEMINAR ON LONG-TERM CARE TREATMENT
Register now for “Prevention, Management, and Treatment of Infections
in Long-term Care Facilities,” a seminar presented by the Division of
Continuing Medical Education. The course will be held September 13 at the Hyatt
Regency Miami. For more information or to register, call 305-243-6716 or 800-U-OF-M-CME.
MEET WITH INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIVES
TO ANSWER YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
Representatives from TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments will be at the Professional
Development and Training Office, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155, in coming
weeks to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To sign up for a
session with Fidelity on September 4, call 800-642-7131. To schedule an appointment
with TIAA-CREF on September 13, call 877-267-4510 or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR PATIENTS
ON COMBINING HERBS WITH MEDICATION
With the rising prevalence of patients using herbal supplements, responsibility
falls to their physicians to offer expertise and guidance on safely using these
products and avoiding adverse reactions when they are taken along with medications.
Registration is now being accepted for “Medications and Herbal Supplements:
Dangerous Liaisons?” a seminar presented by the Division of Complementary
Medicine, October 5, 8:30 a.m. at the Sieron Building on the medical campus.
Participants will learn the effects of over-the-counter supplements taken in
combination with specific medications. Tuition remission is available on a limited
basis, and six hours of CME credit have been approved. For more information,
call 305-243-4751.
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