e-Update
December 2,
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
--New Vice President for Administration
--Patient Safety Presentations
--Ethics Seminar Offered at VA
--Weigh In on Educational Benefits
--Acupuncture Offered to Employees
--Self Defense Course
--Make Sure Your EASY Profile is Current
--Faculty and Staff Appreciation Final Day
--Bookstore Holiday Hours
--AIDS Day Health Fair Coming
--Center on Aging Lecture Series Begins
--Conversations About Cancer Seminars
--Cancer Research Grants Available
--Ethics Seminar on Health Disparities
--‘Canes Basketball News
--Upcoming Calendar Events
MEDICAL SCHOOL ANNOUNCES VP FOR ADMINISTRATION
John M. Deeley will join the School of Medicine in January as vice
president for administration, operations and planning. Mr. Deeley
is currently the vice dean for administration at the New York University
School of Medicine, overseeing all administrative functions including
finance, information technology, facilities planning, and human resources.
In his five years at NYU, Mr. Deeley worked with Dean Robert M. Glickman
to develop a 10-year growth and development plan that included ambitious
recruitment of faculty, a new 220,000-square-foot research building,
and renovations of existing research facilities. He recruited a new
administrative team and presided over restructuring of the clinical
practice and the hospitals associated with the school.
Before joining NYU, Mr. Deeley spent 20 years at Harvard Medical School,
most recently as administrative dean for finance and business. Among
his accomplishments at Harvard were development of a financial plan
that resulted in the creation of more than $600 million in capital
programs, and creation of an information technology department.
In his new position Mr. Deeley will report directly to Dean Clarkson.
He will have administrative, operational and planning authority in
the areas of business and finance, human resources, information technology,
facilities and operational support services, and overall school planning.
He will help engineer our expansion, devising a strategic planning
process for research, clinical care and medical education.
DEAN’S PATIENT SAFETY COLLOQUIUM
The Miami Center for Patient Safety welcomes two new speakers for December.
Join us December 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the JMH second-floor
auditorium for Ross Duncan, M.D., executive physician from Melbourne,
Australia, discussing “Safety and Quality: Two Sides of the
Coin or Different Currencies?” Dr. Duncan has extensive experience
managing health care organizations and introducing quality improvement.
His lecture will address the international nature of patient safety,
the relationship between safety and quality improvement in healthcare,
and patient safety at UM/JMH – living up to local traditions.
Also mark your calendar to hear John Carroll, Ph.D., professor of
business at MIT, discuss “Learning from Experience in Organizations
that Care about Safety,” on December 17. The time and location
for this seminar have not yet been selected. For more information,
please contact Roxanna Araya at 305-585-7018 or by e-mail at raraya@med.miami.edu.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ETHICS SEMINAR
"Evidence-Based Practice," a multidisciplinary workshop, is set
for Thursday, December 4, at Miami's Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
The day-long workshop was developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs
Research Committee for Nursing in collaboration with the University
of Miami Ethics Programs. Nursing CEUs will be provided. Topics will
include aspects of human subjects research, including treating subjects
with respect, and ethical issues. The program runs from 7:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. at the Miami VA, Room 2E123. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon
refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register,
call 305-324-4455, ext. 4321, or e-mail mary.groesbeck@med.va.gov.
SHARE YOUR INTEREST IN TUITION REMISSION SEMINAR
Many employees on the medical campus expressed interest in a seminar
offered in Coral Gables last month on admission, financial assistance
and tuition remission for classes at UM, but were unable to attend.
If there is enough interest, Benefits Administration will try to
offer the course on the medical campus. If you would like to have
the course offered here, please e-mail egillis@miami.edu or nstreet@med.miami.edu.
REDUCE HOLIDAY STRESS WITH ACUPUNCTURE
The holidays are upon us – family, shopping, extra food. Acupuncture
can help calm you and increase your vitality. You can get treatments
at the Employee Stress Reduction Acupuncture Clinic in Dominion Tower
with a $20 co-payment. Relax in the comfort of an oversized recliner
while you listen to the soothing sounds of music therapy during treatment.
We also offer nutritional supplements at wholesale prices. Clinic hours
are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from
3 to 6 p.m. Call the Division of Complementary & Integrative Medicine
at 305-243-4751 to schedule an appointment.
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 this Friday. 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.
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 today for our faculty & staff
appreciation sale. 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: 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 this
Friday 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
this Wednesday 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.
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. today. 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.
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.
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” this
Friday 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.
HURRICANE HOOPS ACTION
Don't miss opening night for the women's basketball team tonight at
5 p.m. against cross-town rival Florida International University
at the Convocation Center. The men’s season continues
tonight when they host Stetson University at 8 p.m. For every ticket
you buy for the women’s game tonight you get a voucher for
one half-price ticket to the men’s game, while they last.
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.
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!
PALLIATIVE CARE SEMINAR
The Courtelis Center for Research and Treatment in Psychosocial Oncology
at UM/Sylvester presents “Self-Care II,” a discussion
designed to help physicians, nurses, social workers and psychiatrists
learn to manage the difficulties of palliative care. Carlos Sandoval-Cros,
M.D., Victoria Bustamante, Psy.D., Lourdes Grenier, L.C.S.W., and
Fariba Ostovary, M.S.N., A.R.N.P., C.S., will lead the discussion
on Tuesday, December 16, at noon in the UM/Sylvester conference room
1301. Lunch will be served. It is not necessary to RSVP.
HOLIDAY SERVICES AND CELEBRATIONS
Rabbi Solomon Schiff will lead a Hannukkah service on Friday, December
19, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the UM/Sylvester conference room 1301 with
refreshments after the service. The same day, from 2 to 3 p.m. in
room 1301, Dr. Carlos Sandoval-Cros will lead Christmas prayers and
caroling. For more information about either service, please contact
Chaplain Gary Bennett at 305-243-4129.
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.
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.
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.
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