It is with great sadness that we inform you that Margaret Horton died Friday, March 29, after a short illness. Margaret was a retired employee of KU Wichita Medical Practice Association’s Ryan White program. Read more about Margaret’s life in her obituary.
Is there a special event happening in your department? Do you know a student who has an interesting hobby, or who has made a significant accomplishment? Are you involved in community outreach? An educational program? A hands-on workshop or training session? Public Affairs wants to know about any and all of these events. There are a variety of ways we can publicize events and accomplishments in the school, but we can’t promote them if we don’t know they’re happening. Though not every event is going to catch the attention of the media, we can still promote your event through one of our social media accounts, our monthly community newsletter or by writing our own feature story for the school’s website. Drop us an email and tell us what’s happening. We’ll share the good news.
Public Affairs offers a variety of items to support your events. Do you need a logo banner to showcase at your fair booth? We have a few. Are you serving cold drinks at an event and want something sleeker than a cooler? You can borrow one of our stainless steel beverage tubs. Visit our website to check out photos of available items and fill out an event support request form to reserve what you need. New designs of retractable banners and flag banners are available! You can also request an appearance by our energetic and fun Baby Jay. Loved by adults and kids alike, Baby Jay will kick your event up a notch. All Baby Jay appearances must have a direct connection to KUSM-W.
Join EVC Dr. Robert Simari for a Town Hall at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30. It will be broadcast live via iTV to the Wichita Room.
If you’re involved in a study that is recruiting subjects and would like to have our support in creating recruitment materials, submit a request using our online form. You can request flyers, ads, Jayhawk Talk Online listings, broadcast emails, and more. Once we draft the copy, we’ll send it back to you for IRB approval.
What has changed since you started your journey here at KUSM-W? Have you moved? Changed phone numbers? Gotten married or divorced? Had children? Life can move at a speed that is hard to keep up with sometimes. Now is a perfect time to review your personal information and ensure its accuracy. Follow this path: Wichita.kumc.edu myKUMC Pay & Benefits Access all options Self Service Personal Information Personal Information Summary. From there, review each category and make sure that your information is up to date. You can edit most fields here, however, if you run into any issues and need assistance, contact Fred Kitchell at 293-3525 or [email protected].
Some of you may have heard that we are in the process of transitioning to a new financial and HR system called Workday that will replace PeopleSoft and People Admin. The expected date to go live is July 2020. But what is Workday? Click here to check out two videos to learn a little bit more.
Visit https://jobs.kumc.edu to view current job openings for all KUMC campuses. To view a list of INTERNAL ONLY job openings, current employees may log in with their KU network ID/password, select Search Jobs, then select Search Internal Jobs.
by Simon Sinek (18 minutes, 34 seconds) Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers -- and as a counterpoint Tivo, which (until a recent court victory that tripled its stock price) appeared to be struggling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4
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March 29 The Wichita Eagle Here’s what to see and do in Wichita this Final Friday
March 22 Specialty Medical Dialogues Fibromyalgia is frequently misdiagnosed, finds study
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KU School of Medicine-Wichita will serve as the location for the 31st annual Wichita Area Skin Cancer Screening Clinic, which will offer free skin cancer screening to the public from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 4. No appointments are necessary. The clinic will be at the patient entrance of KU School of Medicine-Wichita. This free skin cancer screening clinic is provided by Wichita-area dermatologists and sponsored by The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, the Medical Society of Sedgwick County and the American Academy of Dermatology. For more information about this free clinic, call 316-777-6104.
Congratulations on your employment anniversary. We’re glad you’re here!
Melissa Espinoza April 23
Colleen Loo-Gross
April 22
Loretta Caballero
April 23
Brittany Seiler
April 23
Cindy Jantzen April 11
Erika Burke
April 10
Sarah Barron April 11
Shannon Lavigne April 12
Brent Duran April 13
Jennifer Jensen April 16
Jan Ewalt
April 14
Alisha Sanchez April 15
Lisa Le
April 17
Pam Malone April 20
The following faculty were recently recognized by the American Board of Obstetrics + Gynecology for their assistance with certifications of new OB-GYNs during Specialty Exam Season. Kent Bradley, M.D., clinical associate professor David Grainger, M.D., MPH, professor and chair Zachary Kuhlmann, D.O., clinical associate professor, residency program director Laura Tatpati, M.D., clinical associate professor
Bradley Grainger Kuhlmann Tatpati
Review your CV with your department chair and make sure to register! By registering, you are indicating your interest in applying. Your actual application is not due until the end of August, but registration is a required first step. Registration is open through May 1.
Motivating students: A perspective on leadership and teaching Friday, May 10 Noon-1 p.m. Wichita Room, lunch provided RSVP through the KUSM-W Events Calendar
Brian Pate, M.D., Pediatrics chair, will facilitate a session in which attendees learn to distinguish between leadership and administration and consider the application of principles such as adaptive leadership to teaching.
Recruiting & Training a Diverse Physician Workforce Wednesday, May 22 Noon-1 p.m. Sunflower Room, lunch provided RSVP through the KUSM-W Events Calendar OR attend through Adobe Connect (no RSVP needed to attend through Connect)
The revised ACGME Common Program Requirements, which take effect July 1, indicate that programs “must engage in practices that focus on mission-driven, ongoing, systematic recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive workforce.” The Office of Faculty Affairs & Development is excited to welcome Dr. Melvin Blanchard to campus on May 22 to speak on this topic. Dr. Blanchard serves as professor of medicine, chief of the Division of Medical Education and program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program at Washington University School of Medicine. After attending Dr. Blanchard’s talk, attendees will be able to: discuss the reasons for promoting a diverse workforce in
medicine; develop a strategy for recruiting diverse trainees in medicine; describe approaches to promote career success of minorities in medicine; and describe the model for recruiting, supporting and retaining a diverse workforce at Washington University in St. Louis. This event is made possible by a grant from the Earl L. Mills Educational Trust.
We are collecting new and gently used children’s books for the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® reading program. Books for children of all ages are needed. If you have books to donate, drop off in Public Affairs or at the KU Wichita Pediatrics Clinic at Carriage Parkway. Before donating books, review these guidelines. If you have any questions contact Hannah Kersting at [email protected].
Pediatric Grand Rounds are from noon-1 p.m. at Wesley Medical Center, Cessna Conference Room.
Topic: HPV Wednesday, April 10 Paul Darden, M.D., pediatrics The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Research presentations Wednesday, April 24 Esther King, M.D., second-year resident Gary King, M.D., third-year resident KU School of Medicine-Wichita
If you have any questions, contact Cindy Roth at [email protected] or 962-2253.
Following a disaster, there may be power outages that last several days or even weeks. In preparation, you should build an emergency food supply that does not require electricity. The supply should be for everyone (including pets) to last at least three days. Many local stores do sell emergency meal kits (be sure to carefully read the labels), but you do not need an expensive store-bought kit if you have a good food storage plan. Just think BUS:
Balance-Maintain a balanced diet. Include high-energy foods such as nuts and protein bars and some comfort foods such as graham crackers and peanut butter. *If there are special dietary needs, plan ahead to meet those needs. There can be serious effects if the right food is not available. If you mix infant formula, store additional bottled water to meet this need. If special equipment (blender, food scale, feeding tubes, etc.) is needed, plan ahead. Consider storing backup emergency equipment at a friend’s or relative’s home.
Usability-Choose foods that do not require electricity or water. Canned foods, dried meats and cereal, and canned fruits and vegetables don’t need to be heated or cooled. Do not forget to pack eating utensils and a manual can opener in your supply kit!
Shelf life-Use and replace foods before the expiration date. To protect these food items, store them in a sealed plastic container. During an extended power outage, not all is lost inside your refrigerator and freezer. Bacteria quickly grow in temperatures between 40 and 140°F, but there are things you can do to help preserve the temperature inside. First, have a thermometer in both your refrigerator and freezer. Keep ice in your freezer to help keep the temperature down. When the power does go out, cover the fridge or freezer in newspapers and blankets (keep vents clear for when the appliances are powered back on). Avoid opening the doors, and when opened to retrieve items, close the door immediately and check the door seal. If the refrigerator temperature stays above 40°F for more than four hours, perishable foods such as milk, lunchmeat, eggs, mayonnaise-based salads, poultry, leftovers, etc. may be unsafe to eat. If your freezer temperature stays above 40°F for more than one or two days, foods may be unsafe to eat. Food that has surface ice crystals should be safe, but pay attention to color and odor of the food, particularly meat that has been thawed. Thawed foods can usually be eaten or refrozen if they are “refrigerator cold.” Click on this chart for food-specific guidance. Always trust your senses. If any food item, including canned food, has an unusual appearance, odor, taste or texture, discard it. If in doubt, throw it out. Learn what else should be in your emergency supply kit or contact Safety & Emergency Management at 293-3409 or [email protected].
RAVE text messaging is the tool we use to send timely notifications and updates in emergency situations like inclement weather, tornado warnings, campus closures, etc. As another safety measure, campus Safety & Emergency Management is now offering a new and free app called RAVE Guardian. RAVE Guardian allows you to call 911 with a click of a button, stay in contact with family and friends, and have campus emergency phone numbers readily available in one central location on your phone. Learn more about how the app works to help keep you safe (scroll towards the bottom of the page). You can download the RAVE Guardian app from the Apple or Google app stores. If you have questions about RAVE text messaging or the Guardian app, email [email protected] or call 293-3409.
Culture Hour is sponsored by the Office of International Programs. Meetings are noon-1 p.m. and broadcast via iTV to the Mt. Oread Room. Topics are sent out the morning of each meeting. View the schedule. This normally biweekly event is a casual forum for students, faculty and staff to share insights, questions and concerns about culture. Bring your lunch and join in! For questions, please contact Alexa Smith at [email protected].
“The Birds and The Beasts” Garrett Briggeman Watercolors Through April 30
“A Collective” Lily Frances Dooman Various media Through May 31
For more information about the William J. Reals Galleries of Art, or if you or someone you know is interested in scheduling an exhibit, contact Jennifer Eaton at 293-3534 or [email protected].
The KUSM-W Office of Research will provide funds for resident travel to present research at a professional conference. Up to $2,500 may be requested. Funds are also available for open access and publication fees. Up to $1,500 may be requested. These funds are provided by grants to WCGME from the Kansas Biosciences Authority. View the travel grant application.
Need a poster printed? Send it as a PowerPoint slide (preferred) or Adobe PDF to [email protected] with size requirements and date needed. Please note: poster should be sized to specifications before it is sent; we will not resize or trim posters. Posters should be sent for review to Public Affairs at [email protected] before printing to ensure that branding guidelines are met. Please have PowerPoint/PDF files to us at least 48 hours in advance.
This award will provide funding to residents and their mentor faculty for resident research projects. Award amount is up to $5,000 for one year. See the RFP for more details. There is additional funding for resident travel and open access and publication fees.
Thursday, April 25 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Register for the forum Submitting an abstract does NOT register you for the forum. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Friday, April 12. More information can be found on our website.
Many research opportunities are available. To make a referral into a clinical trial for teen pregnancy, pediatric/adolescent/adult depression, schizophrenia or Type 1 diabetes, call 316-293-1833 or email [email protected]. More information and a study interest form can be found on our website. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research is conducting a research study for children and adolescents with major depression disorder (MDD). Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 7-17 years of age and have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Participants and their parent/caregiver will attend 13 appointments over 18 weeks. There is an extension study available for these participants. If the medication is helping the participant’s depression, the medication will be provided for an additional 24 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel. For more information call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research needs participants with a diagnosis of depression for a research study. Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are at least 18 years old and have treatment resistant depression. Participants who may qualify should have experienced depression symptoms, be taking an antidepressant medication, and able to provide written consent to participate in the study. Study participants will be compensated for time and travel. For information call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research is conducting a research study for a teen pregnancy home-based approach to breastfeeding, nutrition, exercise, self-care education, nutritional assessments and emotional support. You may be eligible for this study if you are age 15-19, pregnant with your first child, at 27-31 weeks gestation, have a low-risk pregnancy, are English speaking and intend to keep the newborn. You will be surveyed about your pregnancy and infant’s care from the time of enrollment to three months postpartum. Some participants may be supplied with an iPad to receive education about breastfeeding, nutrition, exercise and caring for self and baby. If you are interested in this study, contact Lisa Chrisman at 316-293-1833 or [email protected]. KU Wichita Center for Clinical Research is looking for adults (ages 18-80) who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) for at least 12 weeks and have failed 2-5 trials of antidepressants or psychotherapy in the current major depressive episode. The study lasts 12 weeks with 8 office visits and pays $50 per visit. If you are interested or want more information, please call 316-293-1833 or email [email protected].
Do you like organizing events? Got a knack for fundraising? Consider serving as leader for KU School of Medicine-Wichita’s United Way campaign this year! It’s a great way to give back to the city of Wichita and build camaraderie within our own KUSM-W community, while supporting an important cause. If you’re interested or have any questions, contact Lillian Dickerson at [email protected].
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Grand Rounds are in the McNamara Center (Third Floor Education Center) at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, 3600 E. Harry St., Wichita, Kansas. Lunch is at 11 a.m. and the speaker is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23 William McDonald, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia “Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression and What Treatments Work”
Learn more about Grand Rounds.
Bike Share ICT offers a Student Annual Membership with discounted rates. The offer is valid for students, faculty and staff of eligible colleges and universities and includes our campus. Sign up using your KU or KUMC email address. Bike Share ICT is a bike transportation system that is low -cost and easy to use. Just rent, ride and return! Bike stations are located throughout Wichita and on the Wichita State University campus.
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