e-Update
April 8,
2003
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
--School of Medicine Seminar to Feature National Institutes of Health
Leaders
--U.S. News & World Report Honors Physical Therapy Graduate Program
--Drs. Robert Schwartz and Bernard Roos Named Finalists for Health Care Heroes
Award
--Steven Teitelbaum Joins Administration to Direct Web Development
--Redes en Acción Announces Availability of Funds for Hispanic Cancer
Research
--Late Books? Return Them to Calder at No Charge on Fine-Free Day
--BeSmokeFree Can Help You Quit Cigarettes for Good
--Upcoming Calendar Events
NIH LEADERS JOIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
FACULTY FOR MEDICAL CAMPUS SEMINAR
The School of Medicine plays host to a panel of experts from the National Institutes
of Health for a special seminar next Monday, April 14. Don’t miss these
national leaders offering their insight on a variety of topics, including the
growth of technology in medicine, health care policy and legislation, resources
from the National Library of Medicine, and research in aging. The University’s
own Carl Eisdorfer, Ph.D., M.D., chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences; and Luis Glaser, Ph.D., executive vice president and provost,
will be joined by Richard Hodes, M.D., director of the National Institute on
Aging; Marc Smolonsky, associate director of the NIH Office of Legislative
Policy and Analysis; Terry Yoo, Ph.D., computer scientist at the National Library
of Medicine; Toni Yancey, outreach coordinator at the Southeast Atlantic Regional
Library in Baltimore; and U.S. Congressman Mark Foley. The event will be held
from 2 to 4:30 p.m., in Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s Retter Auditorium.
UM PHYSICAL THERAPY GRADUATE
PROGRAM RANKED THIRD IN NATION
In its annual edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools,” U.S.
News & World Report recently named the graduate program in the Division
of Physical Therapy number three in the nation. The program has been ranked
among the top four in the country since 1995, the first year graduate physical
therapy programs were included in the magazine’s listing, and is the
youngest program in the magazine’s top 10.
HEALTH CARE HEROES LUNCHEON HONORS
DR. ROBERT SCHWARTZ AND DR. BERNARD ROOS
Support your community’s Health Care Heroes at the annual Greater Miami
Chamber of Commerce luncheon honoring those who have made an extraordinary
impact on health care in South Florida. Robert Schwartz, M.D., chairman of
the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, has been named a finalist
for the award this year, in recognition of his efforts in establishing the
Jefferson Reaves, Sr., Family Practice Center in Overtown, his encouragement
of cultural competency in clinical practice, and a commitment to compassionate
health care. Also named finalists for a 2003 Health Care Heroes Award are Bernard
Roos, M.D., professor of geriatric medicine, who serves as chief academic officer
of Miami’s Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged; and the Pediatric Intensive
Care Unit at UM/Jackson. Featuring UM President Donna E. Shalala as invited
speaker, the luncheon will be held this Thursday, April 10, 11:30 a.m., at
the JW Marriott Hotel, 1109 Brickell Avenue. Tickets are $50 per person or
$450 for a table of 10. For information, call 305-577-5460.
WEB DEVELOPMENT GROUP
ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR
Steven Teitelbaum, formerly vice president of interactive media for Miami-based
Netrox, has joined the School of Medicine as director of the Web Development
Group. In an effort to extend greater support to the UMSM staff and faculty,
Teitelbaum welcomes an opportunity to speak to all parties interested in learning
how the Web Development Group can assist them. To contact him, call 305-243-2367
or e-mail steitelbaum@med.miami.edu.
FINE-FREE DAY THIS FRIDAY
AT CALDER MEDICAL LIBRARY
In recognition of Medical Information Day, the Calder Medical Library has declared
Friday, April 11, as a Fine-Free Day. All fines will be waived for materials
returned to the library on this day. Declared by the Medical Library Association,
Medical Information Day celebrates the value of medical libraries at their
institutions and in the community.
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HISPANIC/
LATINO CANCER RESEARCH PROJECTS
The southeast office of Redes en Acción, located in the Division of
Cancer Prevention and Control at UM/Sylvester, offers developmental awards
to support new investigator research on cancer related issues facing Hispanics.
These grants aim to support efforts that will lead to National Institutes of
Health funding of new research grants. All projects must have the potential
to do at least one of the following related to cancer control: increase use
of services and participation in prevention and clinical trials among the Hispanic/Latino
population; increase knowledge and create positive changes in attitudes; increase
training opportunities for Hispanic researchers and community partners; and
address one or more of the following cancer sites: breast, cervical, lung,
colorectal or prostate. A 10-page draft proposal delineating specific aims,
background and significance, preliminary studies, and research design and methods,
and a one-page detailed budget must be submitted electronically by May 16 to
Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D., principal investigator, Fox Building #308, locator
code D4-11, aloor@med.miami.edu. For an application, visit http://redesenaccion.org/research/PilotProjGuidelines.PDF.
Contact Angel Loor at 305-243-3981 for further details.
GO SMOKE-FREE IN ’03 WITH UM
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM
Registrations are now being accepted for the next installment of BeSmokeFree,
the University’s smoking cessation program. Incorporating smoking intervention
methods tailored to the needs of each participant along with interactive classroom
sessions, BeSmokeFree is free to all UM health care plan members. Acupuncture
and hypnosis are available as alternative methods of breaking addiction, and
other interventions include cardiovascular wellness, complimentary pharmacological
treatments, and follow-up support. Call 305-243-3209 or e-mail jpinto@miami.edu for registration details. For more information, visit http://www.miami.edu/besmokefree.
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!
WALK FOR HOPE TO BENEFIT
NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION
Step up and make a difference at the Parkinson Walk for Hope, with proceeds
to benefit the National Parkinson Foundation. This 5K walk/run will be held
April 12 at Bayfront Park in Miami. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the
race will kickoff at 10 a.m. To register, call 305-243-2985 or 800-327-4545.
HURRICANES FACE NOTRE DAME AND
DUKE AT FINAL HOME TENNIS MATCHES
Catch Hurricanes tennis action this weekend as the women’s tennis team,
ranked 19 in the nation, takes on Notre Dame in their last home match of the
season on April 12 at 3 p.m. Round out your weekend as the men’s team,
ranked 24, faces off against Duke University on April 13, noon. Stay cool with
free samples and coupons from Sun Juice smoothies. Both matches will be held
at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center on the University’s Coral Gables campus.
For more information, visit http://www.hurricanesports.com.
TIAA-CREF VISITS CAMPUS TO
ANSWER YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the School of Medicine on April
17 to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment,
visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or call 877-267-4510.
LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS FOR A GOOD
CAUSE AT ANNUAL CORPORATE WALK/RUN
Join Team UM for fitness and fun at the 19th Annual Corporate Walk or Run.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend this fun event on May 8, 5:30 p.m., at
Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. This is a wonderful teambuilding opportunity.
The department with the most participants (family and friends are welcome)
will win a pizza party, compliments of Pizza Hut. The cost is $18 if your registration
is received on or before April 21 or $23 if you register between April 22 and
May 1. Your entry fee includes participation in the race, two t-shirts, a UM
post-race party, and raffle prize drawing. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia
Society of America. For an application, visit http://www.miami.edu/wellness or call 305-243-3209.
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