GOVERNOR SELECTS PRESIDENT SHALALA
FOR TASK FORCE ON MALPRACTICE PREMIUMS
President Donna E. Shalala will assist the State of Florida with the investigation
of soaring medical malpractice insurance premiums as part of a task force
selected by Governor Jeb Bush. The five-member committee of academic leaders
will hear testimony from experts, consumers, and other stakeholders in efforts
to study related issues and offer suggestions to address them before patients
are adversely affected.
JOIN TEAM UM “ON THE BEATING PATH”
AT THE 2002 AMERICAN HEARTWALK
Open your heart for the American Heart Association and sign up for the 2002
American HeartWalk. This year’s event will be held this Saturday, September
14, on the University’s Coral Gables campus, with President Donna E.
Shalala serving as honorary chairperson. There’s still time to join
the cause. Contact Minor Anderson at 305-243-7001 to join a School of Medicine
team. All UM parking garages and surface lots will be available for parking
during the event. Contact Parking and Transportation Department at 305-284-3096,
option #1, with questions.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are a team captain, your team’s money must
be turned in and t-shirts picked up before the race. There will be no t-shirts
available on the day of the walk. Money turn-in and t-shirt pick-up will be
at the Office of Community Relations, RMSB 1140, on September 11, noon to
4 p.m., and September 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are unable to make these
scheduled times, contact Jeanne Antol Krull at 305-243-4853 or Debra Durant
at 305-243-3253.
FIRST ANNUAL UMSM GOLF TOURNAMENT
TO BENEFIT MEDICAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES
School of Medicine students invite you to the first annual UMSM Golf Tournament
on September 21, at the Doral Resort and Spa to benefit the student body.
Proceeds will support important community projects such as International Medicine
Experiences, in which students and physicians travel to third-world countries
to provide care to rural and urban communities; or the student-run “DOCS”
clinic for Miami residents without access to healthcare. In addition, funds
raised will support the Class of 2003 graduation ceremony. With a donation
of $150 or more, you will receive breakfast and lunch, entries to contests
and an 18-hole tournament, open bar, complimentary gifts, and more. Take a
shot at the par 3 hole, where the first hole-in-one will win a new car or
car lease. For more information, to register, or if you are unable to attend
and would like to make a donation, contact Michael Rodriguez, student government
president, at 786-423-9798 or umsmgolf@yahoo.com.
GO ON-LINE TO REVIEW CHANGES IN
HEALTH CARE PLAN CO-PAYMENTS FOR 2003
The Office of Benefits Administration has announced the 2003 health plan co-payments
and maximum out-of-pocket expenses for UM health care plan members. The complete
list of co-payments and out-of-pocket expenses can be viewed at http://www.miami.edu/benefits.
DR. GWEN WURM DISCUSSES SUPPORT OF
FUNDING FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES IN HERALD
Go on-line to read “Make an investment in our children,” a Miami
Herald editorial from Gwen Wurm, director of community pediatrics, in support
of special funding for children's services in the county. Wurm addresses the
need for quality care programs for children in Miami-Dade County, including
after-school programs and childcare centers and lists their proven benefits.
Visit the Herald on-line at http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/opinion/4018719.htm.
APPLY NOW FOR UM BID TO PEW SCHOLARS
PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
The University of Miami is permitted one nomination for the Pew Scholars Program
in the Biomedical Sciences. Those eligible for application include current
junior faculty members who will not have been full-time members of the faculty
for more than three years as of July 1, 2003. The recipient of the award will
receive $60,000 each year for four years. The internal deadline for interested
applicants is September 20. Contact Tony Izquierdo in the Executive Office
of Research Leadership at 305-243-5792 or tizquierdo@med.miami.edu
for application details.
CHANGES TO DEPENDENT TUITION
REMISSION EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1
A change in the tuition remission benefit will affect the dependents of new
employees hired on or after September 1, 2002. Changes include a longer waiting
period for new employees before dependents become eligible for the reduced
tuition benefit and an extended period of continuous employment before dependents
are eligible for the full 100 percent benefit. All employee dependents will
be affected by the revised definition of "normal progress,” establishment
of a maximum age limit, and amended certification requirement for eligible
dependents. You are encouraged to review these changes, listed in the HR Policies
and Procedures Manual on-line at http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,13610-1,00.html.
Faculty should consult the Faculty Manual (Section C16.5, Tuition Remission)
at http://www.miami.edu/FacultySenate.
Contact Sheri Goldberg in the Office of Benefits Administration at sheri.lee@miami.edu
with any questions.
SHOW YOUR CANES SPIRIT WITH A
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI “BEAD”AZZLED BRACELET
The Alumni Association is proud to offer the exclusive University of Miami
BEADazzled bracelet. These beautiful hand-made green and orange glass and
silver charm bracelets are available in styles for adults and children. Adult
bracelets measure 7 1/4 inches long, at $80 each; children’s are 6 1/2
inches, $50 each. All proceeds benefit the University of Miami Alumni Association.
Quantities are limited, so place your order on-line today at http://www.miami.edu/alumni,
or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 305-284-2872. Prices include 6.5
percent sales tax and shipping and handling. Allow two to four weeks for delivery.
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!
HURRICANES FOOTBALL EMPLOYEE DAY
TICKETS ON SALE AT MEDICAL CAMPUS
Reserve your seat now to be on hand as your national football champion Hurricanes
take on Big East rival Boston College for this year’s Employee Day match-up
at the Orange Bowl on September 21. One ticket is free to all UM employees,
and you can purchase up to four additional tickets for just $1 each. Ticket
representatives will be on the medical campus in front of Au Bon Pain from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates: September 10 – 12, and 17
– 19. Call 1-800-GO-CANES for further information.
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 September 10, with "Recruiting
Subjects," presented by Jay Sosenko, M.D., assistant provost for research
standards, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. For more
information or to register for any of these weekly seminars, call Katherine
Morales at 305-243-2311 or e-mail kmorales@med.miami.edu.
RSVP is required.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PRESENTS
SEMINAR ON LONG-TERM CARE TREATMENT
Register now for “Prevention, Management, and Treatment of Infections
in Long-term Care Facilities,” a seminar presented by the Division of
Continuing Medical Education. The course will be held September 13 at the
Hyatt Regency Miami. For more information or to register, call 305-243-6716
or 800-U-OF-M-CME.
MEET WITH TIAA-CREF REPRESENTATIVES
TO ANSWER YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the Professional Development and
Training Office, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155, on September 13 to conduct
individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, call
877-267-4510 or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR PATIENTS
ON COMBINING HERBS WITH MEDICATION
With the rising prevalence of patients using herbal supplements, responsibility
falls to their physicians to offer expertise and guidance on safely using
these products and avoiding adverse reactions when they are taken along with
medications. Registration is now being accepted for “Medications and
Herbal Supplements: Dangerous Liaisons?” a seminar presented by the
Division of Complementary Medicine, October 5, 8:30 a.m. at the Sieron Building
on the medical campus. Participants will learn the effects of over-the-counter
supplements taken in combination with specific medications. Tuition remission
is available on a limited basis, and six hours of CME credit have been approved.
For more information, call 305-243-4751.
