e-Update
January 28,
2003
Weekly News Briefs
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ANNIVERSARY ALBUM
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Learn interesting facts about the School of Medicine’s history every two
weeks, as e-Update presents the latest in a special series commemorating our
50th anniversary.
On August 30, 1982, Bernard J. Fogel, M.D., took the helm of the School of
Medicine as UM President Edward T. “Tad” Foote II and the Board
of Trustees named him vice president for medical affairs and dean. An alumnus
of the School of Medicine, house officer, young faculty member, and part of
the administration for almost 25 years, Fogel brought a unique perspective
to the medical center. Prior to his appointment as dean, he served as co-director
of the neonatal nursery and director of the Birth Deficit Center at Jackson,
associate dean for curricular affairs, associate dean for medical education,
admissions, and research, and assistant vice president for medical affairs.
Fogel’s term as dean lasted more than 14 years until his retirement in
1995. He now is dean emeritus and is an important presence on the medical school
campus.
Join Dean Emeritus Fogel and other leaders including John G. Clarkson, M.D.,
the School of Medicine’s current senior vice president for medical affairs
and dean, and President Donna E. Shalala this Friday as they revisit these
and other milestones in the medical school’s history at “50 Years
and Beyond,” a historic symposium broadcast live beginning at 1:15 p.m.
on the University’s Web site at http://www.med.miami.edu/50thanniversary/events.asp.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
--Historical Symposium Highlights School of Medicine’s Rise to
the Top
--Medical School Cosponsors Conference on Current Issues in Primary Care
--National Institutes of Health Leader in Nursing Research to Visit Campus
--Catch Basketball Fever as Miami Hurricanes Take on Villanova Wildcats
--Upcoming Calendar Events
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY HITS ITS STRIDE WITH
SYMPOSIUM ON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE’S FIRST 50 YEARS
The School of Medicine will make history this Friday as it relives its own
path to success at “50 Years and Beyond,” a historical symposium
to celebrate the medical school’s 50th anniversary. This event is the
pinnacle of activities held throughout the academic year to commemorate this
special birthday. A live Web cast will bring the symposium to you. Just log
on to http://www.med.miami.edu/50thanniversary/events.asp from
1:15 to 6 p.m. and be there as current and former leaders, students, and faculty
members reflect on the School of Medicine’s golden anniversary. Presentations
from former Dean Bernard J. Fogel, along with former UM Presidents Henry King
Stanford and Edward T. Foote II will highlight the event. President Donna E.
Shalala will join Dean John G. Clarkson for a unique session on the school’s
next 50 years. Following the symposium, alumni and others will gather at various
celebrations to revisit the school’s early years and look toward the
future.
PRESENTATIONS FROM UM FACULTY MEMBERS
HIGHLIGHT CONFERENCE ON PRIMARY CARE
University of Miami faculty are among the key presenters at the upcoming conference, “Current
Clinical Issues in Primary Care,” February 14 – 16, at the Broward
County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Joining with Harvard Medical School
and Pri-Med, a continuing medical education provider, the School of Medicine
is cosponsor of this informative symposium, which will feature more than 50
lectures on topics related to primary care practice. More than 20 UM faculty
members from various medical school departments will participate. Ronald Goldberg,
M.D., associate director of the Diabetes Research Institute, will present a
keynote address on “Diabetes Prevention;” S. Barry Issenberg, M.D.,
assistant dean for research in medical education, will deliver the keynote
address “Use of the Simulated Teaching Model;” and Daniel D. Federman,
M.D., professor at Harvard Medical School and visiting professor at the UM
School of Medicine, will present another keynote address on “Medicine
as an Endangered Profession.” Visit Pri-Med online to register at http://www.pri-med.com/south.
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
NURSING RESEARCH VISITS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Patricia A. Grady, Ph.D., director of the National Institute of Nursing Research
(NINR), National Institutes of Health, will visit the medical campus to present “Current
and Future Trends in Nursing Research.” An internationally recognized
stroke researcher, Grady has been director of NINR since 1995. The presentation
is sponsored by the vice provost for research and will be held February 4,
12:15 p.m., in the Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, fifth floor auditorium.
For further information, call the Office of Research at 305-243-6415.
BASKETBALL MATCHUP PITS HURRICANES
AGAINST VILLANOVA WILDCATS
Cheer the Hurricanes to victory as they take on the Villanova Wildcats on February
8. The basketball excitement begins at 8 p.m. in the UM Convocation Center.
For tickets, call 800-GO-CANES. Take your best shot at the Papa John’s
2-ball finals, held at halftime. Preliminary rounds will be held at the Wellness
Center on the Coral Gables campus.
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!
MONTHLY SEMINARS ADDRESS ISSUES
IN HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH
Monthly seminars on human subjects research begin January 28, with "Vulnerable
Subjects," presented by Jay Sosenko, M.D., assistant provost for research
standards, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. A new installment
in this series will be held on the last Tuesday of each month throughout the
year, with the exception of December. For more information or to register,
contact Jackie Binns at jbinns@miami.edu.
TIAA-CREF AND FIDELITY VISIT CAMPUS
TO ANSWER YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the School of Medicine on January
29 to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment,
visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or call toll-free 1-877-267-4510. Fidelity
Investments will also be on hand to answer your financial questions on January
31. To reserve a space with a Fidelity representative, call 800-642-7131. Sessions
with both will be held at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155.
NEUROLOGICAL UPDATE 2003
SCHEDULED FOR LATE JANUARY
Learn about advances in neurology as the Division of Continuing Medical Education
presents Neurological Update 2003, January 29 – February 1, at the Roney
Palace Resort in Miami Beach. For more information or to register, call 305-243-5613
or e-mail crobinson@med.miami.edu.
MAGEC PRESENTS INTENSIVE GERIATRIC
TRAINING NUTRITION MODULE
The Miami Area Geriatric Education Center (MAGEC) will be hosting the Intensive
Geriatric Training Nutrition Module on February 6, 13, and 20 at the Miami
Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged at Douglas Gardens. The objectives of
this three-day course are to increase the understanding of the physiological,
biomedical, psychological, economic, and social factors that may contribute
to changes in the nutritional status and health of the elderly. This program
has been approved for 20 contact hours for registered dietitians and registered
dietetic technicians. Pre-registration is $155, with a reduced rate of $100
for UM, VA, and Jackson employees and students. The registration fee includes
conference materials, breakfast, and lunch. For more information and a registration
form, visit http://www.miami.edu/magec or
call 305-243-6270.
BIOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES SEMINAR OFFERS
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS
The Department of Continuing Medical Education presents “Radiation, Biological,
and Chemical Emergencies,” February 7 – 8, at the Miami Airport
Marriott. Ten credit hours will be offered for category 1 AMA PRA, category
2A (AOA), and FL Psychologist. For more information or to register, call 305-243-6716
or e-mail oreyes@med.miami.edu.
BASCOM PALMER SYMPOSIUM
PRESENTS ADVANCES IN GLAUCOMA
Learn the latest in glaucoma research and treatment at the Bascom Palmer Eye
Institute Mid-Winter Glaucoma Symposium. This year’s event will be held
at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort Hotel in Miami Beach on February 7 – 8.
For more information or to register, contact Nancy Fernandez at 305-326-6110
or nfernandez@med.miami.edu.
CONFERENCE PRESENTS ADVANCES
IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
The Florida Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, the Research Service of
the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, and the E.M. Papper Laboratory
of Clinical Immunology and Molecular Biology at the University of Miami present “Current
Developments in Clinical Laboratory Science” on February 8, 8 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., at the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh floor auditorium. All programs
are approved by P.A.C.E provider #024 and the State of Florida provider #JP0000082.
For additional information, call Mirtha Sanabia or Gus Godoy at 305-243-6288
or 305-243-5783.
FACULTY ASSOCIATION WELCOMES SPRING
WITH DINNER PARTY AT PRESIDENT’S HOME
Save the date on your calendar for the Medical Faculty Association’s
Annual Spring Dinner Party, scheduled for February 28. All faculty are invited,
and proceeds will benefit the association’s awards and scholarship programs.
This year’s event will be held at the home of UM President Donna E. Shalala.
For more information about the Medical Faculty Association, visit http://www.med.miami.edu/mfa.
To receive an invitation to the Spring Dinner Party, e-mail your request to mfa@med.miami.edu.
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