e-Update
July 3, 2000
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
--UM's First Endowed Chair in Radiology Granted to Department Chairman
--Dean Calls Meeting to Discuss Human Genome Project and UMSM
--Miami Herald Articles Cite UM Faculty as Experts on Genome Project
--Personnel Policies Undergo Minor Changes from Human Resources
--Cardiovascular Specialists Available at UMSM Center
--How Can You Increase Patient Satisfaction at the Medical Center?
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DR. QUENCER NAMED TO FIRST-EVER ENDOWED CHAIR IN RADIOLOGY AT UM
Robert Quencer, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Radiology, was granted the first-ever endowed chair in radiology at the School of Medicine. John G. Clarkson, M.D., senior vice president for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, installed Dr. Quencer as the first recipient of the Robert Shapiro Chair in Radiology at a ceremony on June 17. The endowed chair was funded by Marc and Terri Shapiro to honor the memory of Marc's father, the late Robert Shapiro, M.D., professor in the Department of Radiology from 1984 until 1992. This chair is one of just a handful of endowed chairs in radiology in the country.
TOWN MEETING DISCUSSES HUMAN GENOME PROJECT, WHAT IT MEANS TO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
John G. Clarkson, M.D., senior vice president for medical affairs and dean, called a special town meeting last Wednesday, June 28, to discuss the Human Genome Project and its impact on the medical center. R. Rodney Howell, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Pediatrics; Kenneth Goodman, Ph.D., research assistant professor and director of UM's Forum for Bioethics and Philosophy; Gary Striker, M.D., research professor in the Department of Medicine and director of the Vascular Biology Institute; Mark O'Connell, M.D., senior associate dean for medical education; and Richard Bookman, Ph.D., associate dean for graduate studies and director of the M.D./Ph.D. Combined Degree Program, comprised a panel of experts and made short presentations. An audience of faculty, staff, and students offered suggestions and posed questions to the panel, such as what the medical school's next step will be with regards to research and treatment in human genetics. Look for a full report of the meeting in the upcoming Summer 2000 issue of Medical Center Update.
UMSM FACULTY QUOTED IN HERALD ARTICLES ABOUT GENOME PROJECT
Two articles in the Miami Herald last week mirrored the medical community's enthusiastic response to the completion of the Human Genome Project, and many UM doctors were cited in the newspaper. The article entitled, "Decade-Long Hunt a Boon for Medical Researchers" discussed the general reaction and future of medicine with regards to the genome project, and included comments from Roger Donahue, Ph.D., adjunct professor in the Division of Genetics within the Department of Pediatrics and director of the Cytogenetics Laboratory, and R. Rodney Howell, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and president of the American College of Medical Genetics. A second article, "UM Scientists Use Genetics in their Work," detailed current genetics projects at the School of Medicine, including work at the DNA Microarray Facility, directed by Richard Bookman, Ph.D., associate dean for graduate studies and director of the M.D./Ph.D. Combined Degree Program. To read both articles in full, visit http://www.herald.com/content/tue/docs/014411.htm.
HUMAN RESOURCES MAKES MINOR REVISIONS TO UM PERSONNEL POLICIES
The Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action has made several revisions to on-line personnel policies. The changes include a modification of eligibility for the Employee Assistance Program and inclusion of domestic partners in group health care plans and dental coverage. To view the complete, revised policies, visit http://www.miami.edu/hraa/policies/policies.htm.
MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE WANTS TO HEAR YOUR "WORD ON THE STREET"
Quality patient care is an essential part of the School of Medicine's mission,
and we want to know what you can do to make each patient's experience a positive
one. The Summer issue of the employee newsletter will pose the question "What
can you personally do to enhance a patient's health care experience at the medical
center?" To respond, simply reply to this e-mail or send your comments
to update@med.miami.edu. Make your
voice heard!
CONTACT THE CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED TREATMENT
At the UM Cardiovascular Center, a staff of cardiologists, neurologists, surgeons, and other specialists focus on the care of cardiovascular disease, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and education. To schedule an appointment with a Cardiovascular Center physician, call 305-243-2222.
QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE BILLING?
CONTACT THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Address questions regarding Medicare billing and compliance to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 1-877-415-HELP. For more information about the help line or training programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
The Miami Area Geriatric Education Center (MAGEC) will host the annual Intensive Geriatric Training Conference July 19 through 21 at the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged, 5200 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami. The conference will address such topics as geriatric syndrome, HIV, and family violence, and will include participatory activities such as aging sensitivity training. This event is approved for 20 CEU/CME credit hours for up to 15 disciplines. For registration and information, call 305-243-6270.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERS FINANCIAL CONSULTATIONS WITH FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
Jason Friday, a representative from Fidelity Investments, will be at the Professional Development and Training Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage, July 17, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. He will answer financial questions and discuss retirement planning issues. To schedule an appointment, call 800-642-7131.
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