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For the first time, two Wichita students were awarded Clendening Summer Fellowships. Christina Bourne and Claire Thomas are second-year medical students. Clendening Fellowships support eight to 10 students for research between their first and second years of medical school. The opportunity gives students the ability for personal and professional growth by creating projects that focus on the social, moral, and historical aspects of medicine. Christina and Claire conducted their research in Horconcitos, Honduras. Christina’s research focused on the community health needs in rural Honduras. She conducted a health belief survey about chronic disease management. Claire focused on the demographic makeup of rural communities and identified current health needs. Both will present the results of their research studies during a public lunch presentation from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Roberts Amphitheater.
If you would like to attend the lunch, RSVP to Christina Frank at [email protected] or 293-3811 by tomorrow, Oct. 31. You will also be able to view the presentation live online using this link and logging on as a guest.
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Dean Minns will give an update on the medical school at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Roberts Amphitheater. Be sure to attend and get the latest developments for our campus.
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This year’s annual ADA Symposium and Fair features two of KU School of Medicine–Wichita’s own. Sharon Penner, diabetic educator, KU Wichita Endocrinology, will present “Mindful Eating” to diabetes patients and “Mindful Eating/Getting to Goal” to diabetes professionals. Dr. Tracie Collins, professor and chair, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, will present sessions on Peripheral Arterial Disease to both audiences.
The fair takes place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita. If you are interested in learning more about what is offered, additional information can be found in the patient brochure and the professional brochure.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Roberts Amphitheater Jack Brown, M.U.A., R.S. Preventive Medicine & Public Health research instructor KU School of Medicine–Wichita Did you miss the Oct. 8 lecture about cyberbullying with Dr. Amy Seery? FREE audio recordings and notes are available online after each lecture.
Join the next KU Pride casual day for the KU Cares campaign Wednesday, Nov. 20. With supervisor’s approval, you may wear jeans to work if you purchased a year pass or by purchasing a sticker for $2.50 in human resources. All proceeds benefit KU Cares organizations. For more information, contact Jennica King at 293-3535 or [email protected].
If you’re involved in a study that is recruiting subjects and would like to have it listed in Jayhawk Talk Online, submit a request using our online form or email [email protected] with specifics. Once we draft the copy, we’ll send it back to you for IRB approval then publish it.
Did you know public affairs offers a variety of items to support your department events? We’ve got your banners, flags, directional signs, easels, beverage tubs, and giant inflatable Jayhawk covered. Visit our website and fill out an event support request form to reserve the goods that will make your event shine.
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What is a biometric screening? HealthQuest sponsors free biometric screenings at work sites statewide. Testing is conducted in 30 minutes or less using a simple finger stick. Results you will receive include:
Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and total cholesterol to HDL ratio
Triglycerides and glucose
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Height, weight, and body mass index (BMI)
Waist circumference Remember to fast for a minimum of nine hours prior to your appointment. Please drink water to stay hydrated; black coffee and tea are also okay (no cream or sugar). Take medications as usual. Who is eligible to participate?
Benefits eligible state and non-state employees who are enrolled in the state employee health plan or who have waived coverage in the plan.
Retirees and spouses who are enrolled in the state employee health plan How do I sign up?
Log in to your account on the wellness portal at www.KansasHealthQuest.com and click on “Biometric Screenings” from the left menu and then select “Onsite Screenings.”
If you do not have internet access or have trouble with the online site, call toll-free 1-888-275-1205 and select option 5 for assistance making an appointment.
The early slots fill up quickly so make your appointment as soon as possible,
The appointment system closes two full business days in advance of an event.
Employees/health plan members can participate in one event between August 2013 and July 2014.
How do I earn the 2015 premium incentive discount? 1. Obtain your biometric numbers from one of three ways: 1) by attending an onsite screening
event, 2) by scheduling a preventive screening visit with your physician, or 3) by ordering an at-home screening kit offered by HealthQuest. More info at http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/healthquest/screening.html.
2. Complete the required online health assessment questionnaire using your biometric numbers between Aug. 1, 2013, and July 31, 2014. More info at http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/healthquest/assessment.html.
3. Earn 20 additional credits by July 31, 2014. For full details on the HealthQuest Rewards Program, please visit http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/healthquest/rewards.html.
Marianne Eyles, senior coordinator, faculty affairs Marianne managed a complicated and very successful program to help our residents become better teachers. More than 120 people participated in the program. She anticipated and
solved problems throughout the process and made it easy for the faculty to focus on providing the program, knowing all the details would be taken care of. Nominated by Dr. Anne Walling, associate dean for faculty affairs and professional development
The next KU Pride will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Sunflower Room. The human resources staff will present information about their department. Breakfast will be provided.
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Congratulations to the October graduates of Crucial Conversations. The next class is scheduled
from 9 a.m. to noon April 8-29. If you’d like more information or would like to sign up, contact
Crystal Nevins at 293-1802 or [email protected].
Staff ASA Standardized Patient pool Family & Community Medicine Senior research associate PMPH Research assistant Psychiatry PRN research nurses & techs WCGME Senior coordinator For more information, contact Stacey Hawkins, human resources, 293-1868, or [email protected]. For a complete and up-to-date listing, click on JOB VACANCIES.
Faculty Family & Community Medicine FM residency faculty Geriatrician (2 FTEs) Instructor Research faculty Residency pediatrician Internal Medicine Ambulatory care/general internal medicine (3 FTEs) Gastroenterologist (2 FTEs) Hospitalist (4 FTEs) Medical Sciences Assistant/associate professor of anatomy
Pediatrics Chair PMPH Clinician investigator
Office of Research Senior scientist/director of Mid-Continent Center for Outcomes and Health Services Research
Denice Bruce PA
Jimi Burke PMPH
Leona Johnson HR
Maggie McNamara
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Daniel Miller IT
Chelsea Powell HR
Kris Roudebush SP program
Jessica Rudick Psychiatry
Jamie Ryan AFS
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Mark Schutte Security
Mary Spachek Psychiatry
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Congrats to the following for your yearly anniversary of employment. We’re glad you’re here.
Dr. Jamie Peregrine, third-year resident, presented research on the impact of obesity on ovarian function from the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology in the department of OB-GYN at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine/ International Federation of Fertility Societies Conjoint Annual Meeting in Boston.
Martha Lindemann Oct. 31
Steve Randall Nov. 3
Sarah Martling Oct. 31
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Wednesday, Nov. 6 8 a.m. to noon KU Edwards Campus Increasingly, researchers are building “full-spectrum” (T1-T4) research teams and embracing collaborative or community involvement in their work. This increased effort and focus on engaging patients and other stakeholders in the research process may be new to some.
This event will feature regional research teams involving community, clinical, and basic science
research components. Lunch provided.
Register here: Patient Centered Translational Discovery Forum If the link above does not work, try copying the link below into your web browser:
https://redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=LGv9aT
Contact Todd Moore for more information at [email protected] or 913-588-4925
Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Science is pleased to announce the launch of the Pioneers Recruitment Registry. This medical registry is designed for members of the community to volunteer to participate in clinical research studies. Created by leading medical institutions in our region, including the University of Kansas Medical Center, the Pioneers registry connects volunteers with active studies. Interested people will fill out a medical history form and then are contacted for studies for which they qualify. Researchers who wish to list their study must have their research study approved by an institutional review board and a Pioneers registry oversight committee. When approved, the researcher will receive only the name and contact information of people who meet their study criteria. To sign up to be a Pioneer or to view current studies, visit www.PioneersResearch.org. For questions about listing your study, or about how to volunteer, contact Kieran Pemberton at [email protected] or 913-945-7567.
The Frontiers 2014 RFA is now being distributed. As occurred last year, we in Wichita are pooling resources with the Frontiers program to fund pilot grants. Investigators from Wichita who wish to access WCGME-KBA pilot grant funding must apply through the Frontiers RFA mechanism. There will be no other pilot grant program separate for this academic year. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Michele Mariscalco at [email protected] or Trisha Richmeier at [email protected]. View the RFA for the fourth round of funding.
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University of Kansas has renewed support for an author’s fund to encourage open access scholarship at KU’s Lawrence campus and the KU Medical Center. The One-University Open Access Fund supports KU faculty and staff authors who make published research available through the more than 8,000 open access journals. Open access is the policy of making all research authored by university authors available to society at large through an accessible, online database instead of limiting the work to academic journal subscribers. In 2009, KU became the first public university in the United States to institute an open access policy in regard to research published in peer-reviewed journals. The second year of this pilot program will be supported by $25,000 in funding made available to KU faculty and graduate students at both the KU Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses, including the School of Medicine–Wichita. Applications are being accepted starting today, July 1, and will be considered as funding remains available. More information regarding criteria to apply for funding and to complete the request form can be found at the One-University website. The One-University Open Access Fund is intended to assist those who have not received grant funding. Those applying for grants should budget funding for article processing charges in order to publish the results of their research in an open access journal. For questions about the One-University Fund, contact [email protected].
Renowned guest speakers will present advancements in stem cell therapy. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 Sheraton Crown Center Hotel, Kansas City, Mo. Approved for CME and CNE credit (6 hours) for physicians & nurses Registration open now (LINK TO http://www.continuinged.ku.edu/kumc/cell-therapy)
Physicians, research scientists, Ph.D.s - $75
APRNs, RNs, lab techs - $25
Students, trainees, fellows, post-doc researchers - No cost (Registration is required.)
Conference Overview The purpose of the Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine conference is to update physicians, scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, nurses, allied health professionals, and trainees in the greater Midwest region on:
the past, present, and future of adult stem cell therapy;
new diagnosis and treatment guidelines related to cell therapy for various medical
conditions; and
management of patients using these new cell transplantation technologies.
Participants will learn about advances in therapy with adult stem cells, examine the latest trends in regenerative medicine, gain a greater understanding of adult stem cell biology and their potential for tissue and organ regeneration. A review of clinical trials that have contributed to the advancement of this field will also be presented. Multi-Specialty Target Audience The Conference is designed for physicians, scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, nurses, allied health professionals, and trainees in the fields of cardiovascular diseases, pulmonology, hematology & oncology, endocrinology, neurology, critical care, and internal medicine.
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Oct. 31 Amanda Baxa Laura Whisler Nov. 1 Miles Brown Joyce Grayson Debra Hunt Nov. 2 Debora Brand Jennifer Steinkamp Nov. 3 Michael Burt Darren Farley Amanda Hall Nov. 4 Mary Hursey Earlene Rardin Nov. 5 Gregory George Darrell Hively Joshua Nordstrom Nov. 6 Patrick Stiles, II
Nov. 7 Elizabeth Campbell Tyler Franklin Erik McClure Kim Shore Nicholas Tomsen Nov. 8 Natashia Gafford Monica O’Hanlon Margot Scobee Nov. 9 Benjamin Johnston John Lammli Michelle McGuirk Nov. 11 Kelly Guzman Cathy Hay Crystal Nevins Mariam Savabi Nov. 12 Tim Kenny Clinton Rathje Linda Reynolds
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The Wichita Campus will begin using the Rave Alert Messaging System for emergency notification on Friday, Nov. 1. This system will replace the calling tree that is currently in place, so make sure that you are signed up. If you have not registered for Rave Alerts, enrollment is simple and you can opt out at any time. The system allows you to receive text and email messages when emergency notifications are sent out by the campus. Register for Rave Alert via the Enroll & Pay system. Log in using the green KUMC Campus log in box, select “Emergency Contact Info” listed under the Main Menu, and follow the instructions. This system will replace the calling tree that is currently in place.
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“I Wonder” An exhibit by Susan Bartel Watercolor paintings Opening reception 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5
“Wildly Captive” An exhibit by Emily Ritter Graphite, ink, and watercolor drawings Through Nov. 27 For more information about the William J. Reals Gallery of Art, contact Jennifer Eaton at 293-3534 or [email protected].
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The Wichita chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society is holding a fundraising chili feed from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Sunflower Room. Suggested donation for chili is $3 or $5 for chili and a cinnamon roll. There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but this is a great deal on lunch for a great cause. Learn more about Phi Lambda Sigma at http://www.philambdasigma.org/.
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Join us for Psychiatry Grand Rounds Tuesday, Nov. 12. Juris Janavs, M.D., will present “M.I.N.I. Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview.” Grand Rounds are held in the McNamara Center at Via Christi Hospital on Harry. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. and the speaker begins at 11:30 a.m. For more information, view the event flier.
– Adrienne Harris-Connell Clinical research coordinator
KU School of Medicine–Wichita researchers are looking for adults (ages 18-65) who are suffering from treatment-resistant depression to participate in a research study offering a cutting-edge treatment. To participate, the current depressive episode must have lasted at least eight weeks, and the participant must have had an inadequate response to all approved antidepressants administered during the current episode. The study will consist of 18-19 visits during a 16-week period. Each visit will last two to four hours. Participants will receive physical exams, lab assessments, study-related mental health assessments, and study medication at no cost. Participants will be compensated for their time. If you are interested or would like additional information, call 293-1833 or visit our clinical trial and research project website. KU School of Medicine–Wichita researchers are looking for volunteers (age 18-55) who are generally healthy and not suffering from any medical or psychiatric illness. Volunteers should not be experiencing any inflammation and, other than contraception, should not be taking any medications. Those who qualify will have two visits that occur seven weeks apart. During each visit, volunteers will undergo a brief history, physical examination, and provide a urine sample (to test for inflammation). Each visit will last 20-30 minutes and participants will be compensated for their time and effort. There is no risk if you participate other than the risks associated with undergoing a physical examination and providing a urine sample; participants are not required to take any experimental drugs or undergo any additional testing. If you are interested or want more information please call Jessica Rudick at 316-293-3806.
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Isaac Chambers, MS4, and his wife welcomed a son, Luke Ronald Chambers, on Oct. 10. He weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz.
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The following second-year students were hired as Students as Scholars. Kansas City Education Specialists will train them to lead the question groups for first-year students as well as facilitate Step Prep.
– Nettie Colvin Standardized patient
Natashia Gafford Standardized patient
William Huynh Standardized patient
Becca Milburn Nathan Davis Michelle Nentwig Meriah Moore
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The KU School of Medicine–Wichita is looking for persons with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) to participate in a study examining poor leg circulation. The study will focus on those within the African-American community with low levels of activity and who experience pain and discomfort when walking. Participants will be compensated. For more information, call 316-293-3567.
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Oct. 25 The Wichita Eagle Doug Girod and Garold Minns: Support Wichita effort to train more doctors
Oct. 16 Winfield Daily Courier Shaw training in Winfield
Oct. 16 HCP Live Boceprevir-Based Triple Therapy as Initial Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C Oct. 16 Lawrence Journal-World Finalist for KU medical school dean returns to his alma mater noting the challenges the school faces Oct. 15 The Wichita Eagle Operation Immunization to give out free flu shots in Wichita Oct. 15 Wichita Business Journal Mayo Clinic professor is first dean candidate to visit KU Med
For all the latest news stories and press releases about KUSM–W, visit our news page.
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Saturday, Nov. 2 6:30 p.m. Murfin Stables, 14515 E. 13
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Visit website for ticket information
Dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing with Monster Entertainment. Jayhawk Roundup proceeds support more than 30 Wichita Chapter activities in Sedgwick County, including two Kansas Honors Program events, Jayhawk for Higher Education, academic programs, student recruitment efforts, and athletic events.
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– Trisha Melhado Senior research associate