--Workshop to Address Procedures of Faculty Applications for Promotion and Tenure
--Scheduling and Canceling Patient Appointments Next in Line for Review by UMMG
--UM/Sylvester Calls for Applications to American Cancer Society Fellowships
--Flexible Spending Reimbursement Claims for 2001 Due to CoreSource by March 31
--Mitochondria Club Meets Monthly for Collaboration and Review of Related Projects
--Upcoming Calendar Events

LEADERSHIP PRESENTS IMPORTANT WORKSHOP FOR
FACULTY INTERESTED IN PROMOTION OR TENURE
All faculty and others interested in the Appointment, Promotion and Tenure (APT) process at the University of Miami School of Medicine are invited to join Dean John G. Clarkson, Faculty Senate Chair Steven Green, leaders of the APT Committee, and others for a workshop entitled "Policies and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure." The workshop will be held Friday, March 22, 4 p.m., in the Mailman Center eighth floor auditorium, and will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about faculty promotion and tenure, as well as the chance to interact with individuals involved in the decision-making process. This workshop is essential to faculty who will seek promotion and/or tenure in the next few years and to senior faculty who will vote on these actions and provide advice to colleagues. The event also will benefit staff members who have administrative responsibilities related to these matters.

UMMG GUIDELINES ADDRESS PATIENT
SCHEDULING AND PHYSICIAN CANCELLATIONS
Patient scheduling is addressed this week in the continuing University of Miami Medical Group (UMMG) series on Professional Practice and Patient Access Standards. Providing Services to Patients: Patients shall be given appointments in accordance with Physician Practice and Patient Access guidelines without regard to their payer classification. If the patient does not have insurance or has coverage for which the UMMG is non-contracted and is seeking care for a non-emergent condition, they may either be given an appointment or referred to one of the Jackson clinics. Clinic or Appointment Cancellations: Physicians requesting to cancel a clinical session or an individual patient appointment less than eight weeks from the date of the session must have approval from the department/division. Once approved, all attempts should be made to reschedule previously scheduled ("bumped") patients within two weeks of their originally scheduled appointment. The scheduling status of "bumped" patients may be tracked through a reporting mechanism within the IDX Practice Management System scheduling module, and can be accessed by departmental administrators. For questions on physician compliance with these standards, contact Dr. Alan Livingstone at 305-585-1284. For staff compliance issues, contact Minor Anderson at 305-243-7100.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SUMMER RESEARCH
FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE AT UM/SYLVESTER
The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is now accepting applications for the American Cancer Society 2002 Summer Research Fellowship Program, with six fellowships available to medical and pre-baccalaureate full-time students who are Florida residents. The fellowships last three months and pay $2,500 each. Applications are due by April 8, and the awardees will be announced before June 1. For guidelines and application materials, contact Remonia Green at 305-243-3001 or rgreen@med.miami.edu.

REMINDER: 2001 FLEXIBLE SPENDING CLAIM
REIMBURSEMENT FORMS DUE BY MARCH 31
Flexible Spending reimbursement claim forms for calendar year 2001 must be submitted to CoreSource for reimbursement and postmarked no later than March 31. You can obtain calendar year 2001 claim forms at
http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2340-1;2335-2,00.html. For
questions on 2001 Flexible Spending claims, contact CoreSource at 1-800-327-5462, ext. 7494.

SPECIALTY CLUB MEETS ONCE A MONTH
TO DISCUSS MITOCHONDRIA PROJECTS
Join the Mitochondrial Club for collaboration on mitochondrial function and related projects at the School of Medicine. This interdepartmental/interdisciplinary group meets
once a month to discuss work in progress related to mitochondrial function, dysfunction, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and more. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month in the Rosenstiel building, Room 5122, at 5 p.m. For further details, contact Dr. Carlos T. Moraes at cmoraes@med.miami.edu.

QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
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. 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 compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

HUMAN RESEARCH SUBJECTS
ARE TOPIC OF WEEKLY SEMINARS
The program of weekly small-group seminars on topics that pertain to the protection of human subjects continues its series on navigating IRB protocol submission this week with "IRB: Responsibilities of the PI, Part 2," presented by Roberto Dominguez, M.D., chair of Medical Sciences Subcommittee "B," March 12, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. Future seminars are scheduled, featuring such topics as "History of Human Subjects Protection." The full calendar of seminars may be viewed at http://www.miami.edu/research/lectureseries. For more information or to register for any of these weekly seminars, call Tessa Boudreaux at 305-243-6415 or e-mail tboudreaux@med.miami.edu . RSVP is required.

DEVELOPMENT COURSE REVIEWS
SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY
Learn basic biological and chemical laboratory safety principles, emergency procedures, and federal, state, and local compliance guidelines at "Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste," presented March 14, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. Participants also will review safety regulations for shipping or handling substances that may be considered dangerous, such as chemicals, batteries, paint, and more. To register, call the Office of Professional Development and Training at 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.

KICK BACK AND ENJOY MUSICAL
STYLINGS OF COFFEE HOUSE GYPSIES
The Coffee House Gypsies, a local band featuring some of your fellow University of Miami employees, will perform at the Titanic Brewery, 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd., on March 15, beginning at 10 p.m. The show will feature original songs, as well as covers of hits by Fleetwood Mac, Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan, and more.

YOU'RE INVITED TO UNIVERSITY'S
ANNUAL FAMILY DAY PICNIC
You are invited to the University of Miami Annual Family Day Picnic to be held March 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the central green near the University Center on the Coral Gables campus. The picnic will include music, games, contests, tournaments, food, and drinks for University employees and their families. You can swim in the University's heated pool, play bingo, or just enjoy the day with your colleagues. Organize a volleyball team from your department and face off against the defending champions from the Department of Otolaryngology. Tickets for you and your family are available in the Human Resources Office on campus, Park Plaza East, Suite L. Volunteers are needed to assist in the soda trailers, and those who help for at least two hours will receive a commemorative t-shirt. For more information on volunteering, contact Cynthia Holcomb at 305-243-6393. To sign up for the volleyball tournament, contact Tianne Macias at 305-585-5224.

OPEN YOUR EARS TO THE VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER
AT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COURSE
The Office of Professional Development and Training lends an ear to help improve customer service with its seminar "Understanding the Voice of the Customer," offered March 19, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. Participants will learn the importance of the customer's message and how it fits into the process of continuous improvement. Attendees must complete the prerequisite class, "Introduction to Continuous Improvement." For more information or to register, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.

FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVES VISIT CAMPUS
TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS
A representative from Fidelity Investments will be on the medical campus to conduct individual interviews and address your financial and investment questions on March 19 at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. To schedule an appointment with the Fidelity representative, call 800-642-7131.

UM WOMEN'S COMMISSION CELEBRATES ITS
"PATHWAY TO GREATNESS" AT ANNUAL BANQUET
The University of Miami Women's Commission will hold its annual awards breakfast on March 21, 7:45 to 9:30 a.m., at the Faculty Club on the University's Coral Gables campus. This year's keynote address will be delivered by Arva Moore Parks, noted South Florida historian and preservationist. The 2002 May A. Brunson and Louise P. Mills Awards will be presented. Attendance is $7.50, and a reservation is required by March 15. To RSVP, contact Rhonda DuBord at rrdubord@miami.edu.

CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
PRESENTS CARDIOLOGY/NEUROLOGY SYMPOSIUM
Register now for the 34th annual Teaching Conference in Clinical Cardiology and Neurology, March 22 - 24, at the Hyatt Regency Miami. A reduced fee of $100 is available for UM physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses. Presented by the Center for Research in Medical Education (CRME), in cooperation with the American Heart Association's Council on Clinical Cardiology and Stroke Council, the conference is a primary care update that will focus on needs inherent to managed care, especially in relation to bedside skills training. Along with a diverse representation of University of Miami faculty led by CRME director Michael S. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., the conference will feature visiting professors from the Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. For more information, call 305-243-6491.

LEARN TO EXPRESS YOURSELF AT EAP
ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING COURSE
Do you have trouble asserting yourself? Do you have a hard time expressing your rights and feelings or do you sometimes act too pushy in an effort to make yourself heard? The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) wants to teach you the necessary skills to successfully assert yourself with "Assertiveness Training." This two-session course begins March 22, noon to 2 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. The second installment will be held March 29, same time and location. Participants will develop individual styles of communication, learn assertive techniques, and discover how to decrease passivity as well as hostility in various situations. An American Sign Language interpreter also will be present for both sessions. If you are hearing-impaired and would like to receive copies of the course materials ahead of time, contact Sue Register at 305-284-6604. Continuing education credits for masters-level licensed mental health counselors will be provided. To register or for more information, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GOLF CLASSIC
TO BENEFIT UM PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
The Department of Pediatrics will host the second annual Children's Million-Dollar Celebrity Golf Classic at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, April 26 - 28. This tournament is geared toward business and professional leaders in the community to generate support for clinical and medical research programs housed in the School of Medicine's Batchelor Children's Research Institute. Hundreds of volunteers are needed for the event's Nike Golf Ball, a fashion show and related auctions, as well as for both days of the tournament. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the Department of Pediatrics Development Office at 305-243-3956 or e-mail Evntures@aol.com.