--School Leaders Want Your Comments and Suggestions on Campaign Case Statement
--Anniversary Celebration to Mark 50 Years of Growth and Achievement
--UM Oncologist Discusses Follow-Up of Children with Cancer at HealthScout.com
--Upcoming Calendar Events

YOUR VOICE COUNTS AS SCHOOL PREPARES
TO KICK OFF MAJOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
As you may already know, the School of Medicine is set to launch a substantive capital campaign this fall as part of the University of Miami's comprehensive campaign to raise funds in support of future projects and planned initiatives. Your support and feedback are essential to a successful campaign, and everyone is invited to get involved. Go on-line today to review the School of Medicine's Case Statement for the campaign, a report on the school's vision for the future and specific areas that are targeted for growth. The statement is still a draft document, and the school's leadership wants your feedback and suggestions to make this the best possible statement of the School of Medicine's vision and priorities. Visit http://www.med.miami.edu/capitalcampaign to review the Case Statement. A feedback form is provided for your comments. You will need to use your Microsoft Outlook username and password to gain access.

DID YOU KNOW…? FROM 28 FRESHMEN TO 142,
AND OTHER MILESTONES OF THE FIRST 50 YEARS
On September 22, 1952, as the University of Miami School of Medicine entered the ranks of accredited medical institutions around the country, 25 men and 3 women selected from 500 applicants entered the ranks of physicians-in-training as the Class of 1956. Dr. Homer F. Marsh, associate dean, and a faculty of five that included three anatomists and two biochemists welcomed these courageous students as they embarked on their noble profession. Today the freshman class boasts 142 of the nation's top students (85 women and 57 men), led by more than 1,000 full-time faculty members in 17 clinical and 7 basic science departments. This fall the University of Miami School of Medicine will honor the Class of 1956 through the Class of 2002 and will commemorate other milestones in history with the celebration of its 50th anniversary. Exciting events are planned for faculty, staff, and the community alike. Look for the latest details on anniversary activities in the upcoming June issue of Medical Center Update, and stay tuned to campus publications for a schedule of future events.

PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY DIRECTOR DISCUSSES
CHILDREN WITH CANCER AT HEALTHSCOUT.COM
Survival rates of children with cancer are soaring compared to statistics 30 years ago, according to the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, the results of which were released last week. One estimate set the number of patients with a life expectancy of five or more years at 20 to 25 percent 30 years ago. Today that number of survivors has climbed to 75 to 80 percent. Stuart Toledano, M.D., professor and director of hematology/oncology in the Department of Pediatrics, weighs in on the importance of studying the long-term effects of cancer treatment for children in a news story posted on HealthScout.com. To read the full article, visit http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=1&id=507239.

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
A program of weekly small-group seminars on topics that pertain to the protection of human subjects in research continues June 4, with "Emergency Research," presented by Michael Novo, assistant general counsel, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. Future seminars continue through June, featuring such topics as "Coercion." 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 305-243-2311 or e-mail kmorales@med.miami.edu. RSVP is required.

TELECONFERENCE EXAMINES HORMONE
THERAPY AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
The Institute for Women's Health invites you to "HRT and Cardiovascular Disease: Understanding the Evidence," a live teleconference to be presented June 6, 11:45 a.m., at Jackson's Diagnostic Treatment Center, Room 270. The conference will provide one hour of CME credit through Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. To RSVP, fax your name, title, and home address to Kathy Chang-McCollum at 305-243-4033 or e-mail the information to womenshealth@med.miami.edu. Space is limited, and lunch will be provided.

LEARN TO BE A BETTER SUPERVISOR
DURING THREE-WEEK TRAINING SESSION
"Fundamentals of Supervision" is a three-session program, presented by the Office of Professional Development and Training, that will teach you important policies and procedures, address personal liability issues, and provide you with a valuable reference manual. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the three classes. The first session, "Employment Policies and Procedures," is scheduled for June 7, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the McArthur Auditorium of the College of Engineering, Room 202W, at the University's Coral Gables campus. "Performance Appraisals" and "Progressive Discipline" will be held on June 11 and 13, respectively, both from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the same location as the first session. To register, call 305-284-5110 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE INS
AND OUTS OF UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING
Professional Development presents "Financial Records Systems (FRS) Training," a two-session course, on June 11 and 13, 1 to 4 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. In this class, participants will obtain an overview of the University's accounting system. To register, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.

CENTER FOR CUBAN STUDIES INVITES YOU
TO A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND CELEBRATION
Join the University of Miami's Center for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies to celebrate the centenary of the foundation of the Republic of Cuba as they welcome renowned pianist Zenaida Manfugás to the Gusman Concert Hall on the Coral Gables campus. The event will be held June 8, 8 p.m., and is co-sponsored by the National Association of Cuban-American Educators and the Cuban National Heritage. Tickets are $20; to order call 305-593-2555.

WORKSHOP AT JACKSON WILL ADDRESS
GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES
The HIM/Oncology Data Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital presents "FCRA Oncology Workshop on GYN Malignancies," June 28, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Diagnostic Treatment Center, Room 270. AHIMA, NCRA, nursing, and radiology continuing education (CE) credits have been applied for. You must RSVP by June 21 to reserve your space. Contact Lizette Acosta at 305-585-6533, extension 2, or lacosta2@um-jmh.org.