--Town Meeting with Dean Clarkson Will Address School's Plans for Clinical Expansion
--Dialogues in Research Ethics Features Provost Luis Glaser this Friday
--UM's Center for Family Studies Launches National Hispanic Science Network
--Diabetes Research Institute Presents Vendor Fair to Demonstrate Treatment Advances
--Wellness Department Offers Individual Consultations for Weight Loss Management
--Fight Back and Reduce Your Risk for Personal Attack with Self-Defense Program
--Department of Dermatology Selling Raffle Tickets for Dinner Dates and Hotel Stays
--Yoga Classes at UMHC Can Benefit You and the United Way
--Upcoming Calendar Events

DEAN'S TOWN MEETING THIS THURSDAY
TO ADDRESS CLINICAL EXPANSION PLANS

Join John G. Clarkson, M.D., senior vice president for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, for a Town Meeting featuring an update on plans for clinical expansion. All are invited, and the meeting will be held this Thursday, November 15, 4:30 p.m., in Bascom Palmer's Retter Auditorium.

PROVOST LUIS GLASER DISCUSSES SCIENCE, SOCIAL
POLICY, AND ECONOMICS AT ETHICS DIALOGUE

The UM Ethics Program brings you the next installment in the Dialogues in Research Ethics series with "Science, Social Policy, Economics: A Perfect Ethical Dilemma," featuring Luis Glaser, Ph.D., executive vice president and provost of the University of Miami. The lecture will address the relationship between science, which seeks to manage knowledge; social policy, which seeks to maximize the public good, but is tempered by political considerations; and the economic potential of scientific discovery. The presentation will be held Friday, November 16, noon, in the Rosenstiel Building, Third Floor Auditorium, and lunch will be served. For more information, call 305-243-5723.

CENTER FOR FAMILY STUDIES CREATES NATIONAL
NETWORK TO STUDY DRUG ABUSE AMONG HISPANICS

At last week's First Annual Conference on Hispanic Drug Abuse Research in Washington, D.C., the University of Miami Center for Family Studies launched the National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN), an initiative housed on the School of Medicine campus that aims to foster biomedical and behavioral research on drug use among Hispanics and encourage its application to public health. The UM center hosted the conference, and Jose Szapocznik, Ph.D., professor and director of the Center for Family Studies, served as its chair. The event featured a keynote address from Dr. Alan Leshner, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Several other School of Medicine faculty held leadership roles, including Daniel Santisteban, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry, who chaired the Subcommittee on Translational Research; and Yolanda Mancilla, Ph.D., research assistant professor of psychiatry, who served as the event's national coordinator. In support of the NHSN, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen addressed the House of Representatives on November 7, announcing the organization and detailing its national mission.

NATIONAL SUPPLIERS SHOW OFF LATEST
TECHNOLOGY AT DRI VENDOR FAIR

In recognition of National Diabetes Month, the Diabetes Research Institute will host a vendor fair this Tuesday, November 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the DRI first floor lobby. Representatives from vendors will be on hand to demonstrate new technology in blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery systems. Call Star or Arleen at 305-243-1062 with any questions.

INDIVIDUAL CONSULATIONS CAN HELP YOU DEVELOP
A SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The Department of Wellness and Recreation is offering a new weight loss and wellness program for the medical campus. "One-on-One Nutrition Education" will feature one-hour weight management and lifestyle change consultations with Chris Locke, wellness director and certified American Council on Exercise Lifestyle and Weight Management consultant. Participants will develop weight management programs incorporating basic exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. The service also includes a computerized nutritional analysis. If you would like to schedule an appointment, call Jennifer Pinto at 305-243-3209 or e-mail jpinto@miami.edu.

SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM TEACHES TECHNIQUES
TO REDUCE YOUR RISK IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

Learn to reduce physical risk and avoid dangerous situations at "National Self-Defense Institute Program," a new two-hour program offered by the Department of Wellness and Recreation. Trusting your instincts and practicing simple strategies in everyday situations, such as shopping, driving, dating, etc., can help you avoid being attacked. Having a plan for how you'll respond if you're attacked can save your life. Individuals interested in participating in the S.A.F.E. Program should contact Jennifer Pinto at 305-243-3209 or jpinto@miami.edu.

WIN BIG WITH DERMATOLOGY RAFFLE;
PROCEEDS GO TO UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

The deadline to buy tickets for Dermatology's raffle to benefit the United Way is this week, and the drawing will be held November 16. Prizes include dinner certificates for South Beach restaurants, hotel getaways, and skin care baskets from Lancome. Tickets are $1 each, and can be purchased at 2023A Rosenstiel or by calling Monica Romero at 305-243-4472.

STRETCH YOUR MUSCLES AND CENTER YOUR
MIND WITH YOGA TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY

Relieve stress, increase fitness, and contribute to a good cause with Iyengar yoga classes, offered at 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Iyengar teaches classical yoga positions with an emphasis on dynamic precision and alignment. A portion of the proceeds will go to the United Way. Passes of ten classes are available for $50, or you can purchase one class at a time for $10. For more information and locations, call Sue Radcliffe at 305-243-3663.

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 November 13, with "Conflicts of Interest," 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 November, featuring such topics as informed consent and graduate school research. 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.

MEMORY LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH AGING AND
ALZHEIMER'S ADDRESSED AT EAP COURSE

Your Employee Assistance Program presents "Keepsake: A Program on Memory, Aging, and Alzheimer's," on November 12, noon to 1 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. Participants in this course will learn to distinguish memory loss associated with Alzheimer's, gain insight on treatments for the disease, and receive a list of resources for patients, family, and caregivers. A light lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, call 305-284-6604 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.

SYLVESTER INSERVICE ADDRESSES
NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER

The Education Department of UM/Sylvester offers a "Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Related Fatigue and it's Treatment" inservice on November 13, 8 to 9 a.m., in Sylvester Conference Room 1301. Nurses can earn one contact hour, and breakfast will be provided. Registration is required, so call Janice at 305-243-9192 if you wish to attend.

LEARN THE TECHNIQUES OF SUCCESSFUL AND
MOTIVATING PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS

Supervisors will explore methods to transform performance appraisals into opportunities to encourage employees and stimulate improvement at "The Performance Appraisal as a Motivating Experience." Learn how to motivate your staff, give feedback assertively, and how to involve the employee in the appraisal process. The course is presented by the Office of Professional Development and will be held November 13, 2 to 4 p.m., in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. For more information or to register, call 305-243-3090.

INTER-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FROM BASCOM
PALMER OFFERS BILINGUAL PRESENTATION

Bascom Palmer presents the XXIII Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology on November 17 ñ 20, at the Hotel Intercontinental, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. The course is offered to ophthalmologists in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, and will be broadcast with a simultaneous English-Spanish translation. For more information or to register, call 305-326-6110. No CME credits are offered.

ELDERCARE WORKSHOP TEACHES CAREGIVERS
FACTORS OF PROVIDING OPTIMUM CARE

Professional Development offers "Eldercare: Caring for Your Older Loved Ones and Yourself," to teach caregivers how to provide better care by being well-informed. Find out what resources are available for eldercare services, including problems encountered by caregivers; types of housing arrangements for older adults, and factors to consider when seeking housing for older loved ones. The class will be held November 19, 2 to 4 p.m., in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. For more information or to register, call 305-243-3090.

GET AN UPDATE ON DIABETES AND LEARN STRATEGIES
OF INTRON FOR MELANOMA AT UM/SYLVESTER COURSES

UM/Sylvester presents "Intron for Melanoma, Nursing Strategies," November 20, 8 to 9 a.m., in Sylvester Conference Room 1301. In addition, a special lecture entitled "Diabetes Update 2001," will be held November 20, noon to 1 p.m., same location. Nurses can earn one contact hour for each course. You must register for each event, so call Janice at 305-243-9192 to reserve your space for either class.

BIOTERRORISM 101 IS CONTENT OF TWO SYMPOSIA
OFFERED BY CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Continuing Medical Education presents a pair of seminars on bioterrorism, beginning later this month. Eva Ritvo, M.D., professor and director of continuing professional education in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, will discuss "Health Care Providers' Overview on Coping with Terrorism," November 30, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A second symposium, "Bioterrorism, What Do Health Care Providers Need to Know?" will be presented by Gordon M. Dickinson, professor and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, on the following day, December 1, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The courses will be held at the Radisson Mart, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami. Both activities have been approved for AMA PRA credit, credit for Florida psychologists, and EMT, EMT-P credit. The November 30 course also is approved for social workers and mental health counselors. For more information or to register, call the Division of Continuing Medical Education at 305-243-6716.