THIS WEEK'S NEWS
--Grant Allows Family Medicine Residents to Review Communications Skills
--Call for Applications to American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant
--CANESFEST 2003 in Broward and Palm Beach Counties Features Fun for All
--Upcoming Calendar Events

HEALTH FOUNDATION BOOSTS FAMILY
MEDICINE RESIDENCY TRAINING RESOURCES
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health recently received a grant from the Health Foundation of South Florida to purchase video recording equipment for residency training at the Jefferson Reaves, Sr., Health Center. Residents will be filmed during their encounters with patients who have given their consent to be on tape. Using the videos, residents will be able to assess their interviewing skills and how they communicate with patients. The videos will then be reviewed by the department’s behavioral medicine specialist for further feedback to the residents. The national Residency Review Committee requires that residents be videotaped during their training so they can better learn proper patient communication skills. This teaching tool will also be available for UM medical students who rotate through the health center.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INSTITUTIONAL
GRANT TO SUPPORT JUNIOR FACULTY RESEARCH
Applicatons are now being accepted for the American Cancer Society Institutional Grant, which provides support for meritorious cancer research that cannot be readily supported through other funding mechanisms. The primary purpose of the grant is to provide seed funds for the initiation of promising new projects or novel ideas by junior faculty members. Applicants must not have received any peer reviewed funding. A panel of UM Faculty will determine the recipient of this $20,000 award, available for a one-year period. For guidelines and application forms, contact Dorothy Mills at 305-243-6292 or dmills@med.miami.edu The deadline for receipt of applications is October 1.

HURRICANES HEAD NORTH
FOR CANESFEST 2003
The Miami Hurricanes will head to Broward and Palm Beach counties later this month for CanesFest 2003. This free event offers fans a chance to collect player autographs, participate in an interactive Kids’ Zone, see performances by the Sunsations and cheerleaders, buy Hurricanes merchandise, and participate in a silent auction. The Canes will stop at the Broward County Convention Center on Saturday, July 26, 2 to 6 p.m.; and the South Florida Fairgrounds in Palm Beach on Sunday, July 27, 1 to 4 p.m. For additional details and directions, visit www.hurricanesports.com or call 1-800-GO-CANES.

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!

HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH SEMINAR EXAMINES
USE OF PERSONNEL FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS
The Human Subjects Research Seminar for July will feature Julia Beutler, human subjects administrator, who will answer the questions, “When are personnel from other institutions considered ‘engaged’ (involved) in a research study and are they covered by UM's assurance?” The lecture will be held on July 29, noon to 1 p.m., in the Mailman Center, Room 3023. Lunch will be served, and advance registration is required. Reserve a seat by sending an e-mail to mabraham@med.miami.edu.

FINANCIAL ADVISORS VISIT CAMPUS
FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Representatives from Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF will visit the medical campus at the end of this month to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. Fidelity will hold appointments on July 30, and TIAA-CREF will be on hand July 31. All meetings will be held at the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 N.W. 17th St., Suite D. To schedule an appointment with Fidelity, call 800-642-7131. For a session with TIAA-CREF, call 877-267-4510 or visit www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.