e-Update
June 3,
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
--Notice to Supervisors of Correction to Be Made on Biweekly Timesheet
2R01
--Visit Human Resources Online for Merit Increase and Vacation Balance Details
--National Awards Competition Honors School of Medicine Anniversary Celebration
--Upcoming Calendar Events
ATTENTION SUPERVISORS: IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR BIWEEKLY TIMESHEET 2R01
The biweekly timesheet for period 2R01 (May 21 – June 5) does not include
the standard hours for the Memorial Day holiday. In order to ensure that your
biweekly employees are paid for this holiday, they must cross out the hours
for May 26 in the “Sched. Hours” column (shaded in green) on their
timesheets and input the hours in the “Sched. Hol” column. Verify
that this has been done when timesheets are signed.
HUMAN RESOURCES ANNOUNCES
PAY SCHEDULE FOR MERIT INCREASES
Merit increases for employees paid biweekly will be effective at the start
of the June 6 to June 19 pay period and will be paid on June 26. Merit increases
for employees paid monthly will be effective June 1 and will be paid on June
30. For more information on these policies, visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,4074-1;19841-3,00.html.
BIWEEKLY STAFF VACATION BALANCE DETAILS
POSTED ON HUMAN RESOURCES WEB SITE
Important information regarding vacation balances for regular biweekly employees
can be obtained online at the Human Resources Vacation FY04 Web site: http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main_Printable/1,2153,4074-1;11024-2;19875-3,00.html.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently granted
national honors to the School of Medicine for its 50th anniversary celebration.
The school received a Bronze Medal for special events in the national CASE
Circle of Excellence Awards competition, which recognizes a series of activities
and publications relating to a year-long event.
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!
WORKSHOP PROVIDES TECHNIQUES FOR
COPING DURING TIMES OF WAR AND VIOLENCE
The Employee Assistance Program's seminar Coping in These Troubled Times will
be offered on the medical campus June 5, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Participants will
learn to recognize the impact of war and violence, identify signs and symptoms
of stress, develop methods for coping, and access useful resources. Bring your
lunch; beverages will be provided. To register, visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM VIOLENT
CRIME AT WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, three out of four women will be
the victims of violent crime during their lifetime. Sign up now for the S.A.F.E.
National Self-Defense Institute Program and learn the skills to protect yourself.
The course will be held June 9, noon to 1:30 p.m., and will teach you how to
reduce your risk, avoid dangerous situations, and use simple strategies that
can help you avoid being attacked. You also will learn techniques to save yourself
if you do become a victim. The registration fee is $5 and the deadline for
registration is June 5. Call Zelda Calvert at 305-243-3209 to enroll.
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CONDUCTS INDIVIDUAL
SESSIONS TO ANSWER FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
A representative from Fidelity Investments will visit the medical center on
June 10 to conduct individual financial counseling sessions and address your
financial concerns. Appointments will be held at the Dominion Parking Garage,
Suite 155. To schedule a session, call 800-642-7131.
ENJOY TIMELESS MUSIC AT CONCERT
SERIES TO BENEFIT UM/SYLVESTER
The Cellar Club of the Biltmore Hotel presents the Nostalgia Concert Series,
with proceeds to benefit the UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sponsored
by Southern Wine & Spirits, the concert series will be held June 12 – 16,
featuring Leon Russell (June 12), The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie (June
13), 5th Dimension (June 14), The Little River Band (June 15), and Rita Coolidge
(June 16). All shows begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be presented “nightclub
style” with limited seating in the Biltmore Hotel's Country Club Ballroom.
Tickets to each performance are $75 for preferred seating, $65 for general
seating, and include a complimentary wine bar. Ticket packages for the entire
series also are available, and Cellar Club members are eligible for reduced
prices. For more information, visit http://www.biltmorehotel.com or
e-mail concertseries@thecellarclub.com.
To order tickets, call 305-913-3204.
RENOWNED OPHTHALMOLOGIST VISITS
BASCOM PALMER FOR ANNUAL LECTURE
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute presents the Robert Haimovici Lecture for residents,
fellows, faculty, and alumni of the Department of Ophthalmology, as well as
community ophthalmologists. J. Donald M. Gass, M.D., professor of ophthalmology
at Vanderbilt University, will present “Superficial Retinal Hemorrhage
in Patients with Macular Drusen: An Early Sign of Occult Chorioretinal Neovascularization
and Chorioretinal Vascular Anastomosis” on June 19, 6:30 p.m., in the
institute’s Retter Auditorium. For more information or to register, call
the Bascom Palmer Continuing Medical Education Office at 305-326-6110 or e-mail bpeicme@med.miami.edu.
BASCOM PALMER RESIDENTS’ DAYS OFFER
DISCUSSION OF OPHTHALMOLOGY SUBSPECIALTIES
Faculty, residents, fellows, and community ophthalmologists are invited to
the 39th annual Residents' Days at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute on June 20 – 21.
Various subspecialties will be addressed, including updates on research advances.
Registration for this continuing medical education event is $275, and Bascom
Palmer Alumni Association members are eligible for a discounted fee of $190.
For more information, call 305-326-6110 or e-mail bpeicme@med.miami.edu.
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