August 20, 2012

October 3 rd, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Independent Student Analysis – Open Now!

Campus Climate Survey

Grad Fair

WELLNESS

Niloofar’s Wellness Tip

National Mental Illness Awareness Week During the first full week of October, NAMI and participants across the country are raising awareness of mental illness. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. Each year, the movement grows stronger. During Mental Illness Awareness Week on Oct. 2-8, join NAMI in shining a light on mental illness and replacing stigma with hope by taking the #StigmaFree pledge. Members of the Wellness Council will be down in the lobby at noon throughou t the week, where you can have your photo taken along holding up the hashtag #IAMS TIGMAFREE. Just last week, we had posters made of out of the photos of last ye ar’s participants . You can find these posters on the 4th floor bulletin board in the hallway outside the Gold Unit, the 5 th floor bulletin board just in front of the elevator s, and in the Years 1 and 2 Office over at Volker. The poster includes results from the 2015 Student Health Survey conducted at UMKC which indicated that 98% of UMKC Students believe it is ok to get mental health care when you need it. The survey also reflected that increasing numbers of students are seeking out mental health treatment for their friends and encouraging friends to seek out counseling. Please take a moment this week to take a stand agai nst stigma. Your pledge might make a world of difference to someone close t o you. And of course, if you are struggling or are worried about a friend, don’t hesitate to email me at shahmohammadin@umkc.edu for an appointment.

Things to do in KC This Week

Things to Do in KC This Week (Compiled from around the web. These are not UMKC sponsored or sanctioned events)

4th Annual LGBTQIA Ally Photo: Wednesday, October 5th. 12:50PM. Join UMKC LGBTQIA Programs & Services for the 4th Annual LGBTQIA Ally Photo Shoot! Last year we had an overwhelming amount of support from students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Help us demonstrate UMKC's support and visibility of our LGBTQIA

community. WHO: Everyone, including you! Bring a friend and come show your support for the LGBTQIA community at UMKC. WHEN: The photo will begin promptly at 12:50pm and will dismiss by 1pm. WHERE: UMKC Student Union Stairs (North Entrance) **If we experience inclement weather, the photo will take place in the Bloch Executive Hall Atrium** https://www.facebook.com/events/1766275033590059/ First Fridays at the Crossroads: On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the sidewalks of the Crossroads in Kansas City, enjoying what has become the city's liveliest and most popular event. Arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of local businesses feature regional and national artists as well as live entertainment starting at 5 p.m. Best explored on foot, the First Friday tradition continues to grow with up to 10,000 attendees. Most make it an evening, with dinner and drinks from a colorful array of restaurants and entertainment venues. For more info visit: http://kccrossroads.org/first-fridays/ Artisan Chick Event: Join us for the 2nd annual Artisan Chick Event (formally CRAFT) at Crown Center with over 100 handmade, vintage and Artisan food vendors! Enjoy a celebration of all things handcrafted including furniture, jewlery, tee designs, home decor, accessories, food and drinks! Come to shop but also enjoy local eats, food trucks, local spirit tastings, cookie & beer garden and live music from some of Kansas City's favorites! Check out the vendor list and the details at www.chickevents.com. Tickets are $5 daily (online or at the door) or $8 weekend pass. The event is outdoors on the Crown Center Plaza and upper level/skating rink. Event is rain or shine. Event dates/times: Saturday, 10/8 - 10am - 7pm Sunday, 10/9 - 11am - 4pm For more events, visit Ink Magazine’s online, searchable calendar: http://calendar.inkkc.com/ and Kansas City on the Cheap: www.kansascityonthecheap.com (which also has great deals and coupons!)

Fitbits Fitbits Now Available for Checkout

Come check out a Fitbit for use until December. First-come, first-served. We only have 30 Fitbits so get yours quick!

Suicide Prevention Contest

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Contest – WINNER !

Thank you so much to all who took the time to take the 15 minute online Suicide Prevention Training. This year, we had a total of 40 students complete the training and enter the contest to win a basket full of treats! A name was drawn at random out of all the entries, and that name is….

KRISHNA TRIVEDI! Congratulations, Krishna! Even though Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is over, you can still take the training by going to www.asklistenrefer.org. You will learn about risk factors for suicide, what to pay attention to, and how to talk to someone you suspect may be at risk. And of course, if you’re concerned about yourself or a friend, don’t hesitate to email me at shahmohammadin@umkc.edu to set up a session. ☺

Please “Like”! Please “Like” The Wellness Program on Facebook!

The UMKC SOM Wellness Program has an official page on Facebook. Please “like” the page to stay up to date on all the wellness events happening (something every week!),

contests being held, and more!

www.facebook.com/somwellness

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Thomas W. Loeb, MD Scholarship Eligibility: This scholarship award is available to students wit h a physical or a learning disability. Amount: $2,000: The award which will be distributed among three students; there will be one award of $1,000 and two awards of $500. Requirements: Students will be requested to create a graphic on the subject of self-esteem; the requirements for the graphic will be provided upon submission of the application request. To Apply: Students must apply through the website, at http://thomasloebmd.com. There is one section on the homepage (scroll down) titled “Thomas Loeb, MD Scholarship;” students may contact us via this portal to apply. Upon receiving their request we will send qualified applicants a Scholarship Application Form and confirmation email with all the details and information necessary to apply for the scholarship awards.

Scholarship Concussion Awareness Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: ANY graduate or undergraduate student (future or current) <u>that has been accepted or attends</u> a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply. Application: http://www.thepassrusher.com/concussionawareness.ht ml Contact Robin Hill at hillrob@umkc.edu with questions.

Scholarship National Medical Fellowships Amount: Not to exceed $5,000 Deadline: NA Eligibility: 5th or 6th year underrepresented minority students who need financial assistance and have exhausted all other options. Application: Send a short paragraph to scholarships@nmfonline.org that describes your immediate, extreme financial need, and your reason for application to the NMF Emergency Scholarship Fund.

Scholarship Saint Charles-Lincoln County Medical Society Schola rship Eligibility: Must be from St. Charles or Lincoln Count in Missouri Amount: $5,000 Deadline: October 18, 2016 Application: www.sclcms@org.com or contact Robin Patterson at pattersonrd@umkc.edu for a paper application

Scholarship Perlman Clinic Scholarship

Amount: $500 and a career guidance session w/ one of their doctors Eligibility: Must be 18 years old, pursuing a healthcare-related field (BA/MD, MD, PA, MSA) and achieve a 3.2 GPA or higher Deadline: December 31, 2016 Application Process: Must write a 600 – 1,000 word essay on a medical or health-related subject See website for more details https://perlmanclinic.com/scholarship/

Scholarship Cole County Medical Society Eligibility: Must be from either Cole, Moniteau or Osage County. Eligible students will have finished the first semester of the third year at a Missouri medical school and demonstrated exceptional intellectual and humanistic qualities in interactions with patients, peers and teachers. Amount: Varies but up to $5,000 Deadline: January 3, 2017 Application: Contact Robin Patterson at pattersonrd@umkc.edu for application and information.

Scholarship Laser Spine Institute Eligibility: Years 1-5 are eligible to apply and must have a 3.5 GPA Amount: $1,500 Deadline: June 15, 2017 Application: https://www.laserspineinstitute.com/scholarships/

OPPORTUNITIES

Student Research Inquiry – Correct Form Link

Student Research Inquiry – Correct Form Link Students who are interested in research are encouraged to submit a student inquiry form to the Office of Research. The Office of Research website, http://med.umkc.edu/ora/student_overview, has a lot of information about student endeavors and opportunities. Students who wish to inquire about becoming involved in a project can access the Student Research Information Form at http://med.umkc.edu/docs/research/Student_Research_Information_Form.pdf. This is a correct link for inquiry, updated from information that some of you may have erroneously received about the former form.

Student Research Opportunities

Student Research Opportunities and Fellowships Opportunities are posted on the Student Research We bpage http://med.umkc.edu/ora/external_opportunities/ http://med.umkc.edu/ora/umkc-affiliate-hospital-opportunities/ Please contact Drs. Wacker, Dall, or Molteni or sen d an email to UMKC SOM Research (somresearch@umkc.edu) with additional que stions.

Opportunity

American Public Square

Graduate Assistance Fund

Student Research Award

Volunteer

Volunteer CMH’s Center for Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition (CH LNKC)

CMH’s Center for Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition (CHLNKC) wants to partner with UMKC med students to pilot a mentorship program for the children and their families enrolled in their weight loss programs. The vision is to design a program modeled after KCU’s CHAMPS program where medical students are trained and then paired with a child/family to coach and support healthy lifestyle behavioral changes. Those interested would benefit from first shadowing a group session or two this semester. Group sessions are typically 2-hour sessions 5-7 pm during the week. There are also monthly group sessions on the weekend targeted to maintain weight loss results and behavior changes made during the intensive intervention programs. If enough students are interested, the pilot mentorship program will be designed with a goal to start in January 2017 when the new weight loss groups at CHLNKC begin. CHLNKC is located on Hospital Hill at the corner of 22nd & Holmes, making it a fairly close option for those looking for more volunteer opportunities in the area.

Goals: ~ Equip med students with coaching skills applicable to all patient situations ~ Provide med students with volunteer and leadership opportunities and more experience working with children ~ Improve outcomes of weight loss programs at CHLNKC ~ Provide weight loss group children examples to become leaders among their peers If the mentorship program is not appealing or seems like too much commitment, CHLNKC still at least has a great need for volunteers to help manage and promote attendance to the weekly intervention and monthly maintenance groups. If you are interested in either of the opportunities, please sign up at the link below for the group volunteer times and/or updates on the pilot mentorship program. An account is not required. http://signup.com/go/FebqWy

STUDENT ORGANIZATION MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS

Medical School Advisory Council (MSAC)

Physician’s Assistant Week Event

Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)

Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)

KC Dance Marathon

Announcements Format

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such as “Emergency Medicine Interest Group”.

3) If an announcement includes incorrect information (such as an incorrect date or time), and that week’s In the Know has already been sent out, a revision for your specific announcement will not be sent out to the school . The only time a correction email

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email to Niloofar Shahmohammadi at shahmohammadin@umkc.edu.