August 20, 2012

March 18th, 2019

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Policy Reminder Excused Absences

Reminder: According to Council on Curriculum policy, requests for excused absences

are due 2 blocks prior to the start date of a clerkship. The deadline for clerkships beginning

during Block 1, including Blocks 1-2 DoRo, will be April 1st, the first day of Block 12. If you

are planning a USMLE exam, conference, or other absence during the clerkship, you are

required to submit a request. The policy and form can be found on the Council on

Curriculum website.

SGA MSAC SGA Senators Announcements

Library Fee on the Student Ballot from March 18-22, available on Roogroups

-Encourage your fellow students to vote on the proposed library fee, it is a way for students to make their voices heard at UMKC. UMKC does not currently have a library fee, and student tuition money doesn’t go to the library. This would be a new student fee and the money from this fee would go directly to the Libraries at UMKC to pay for improved services, spaces, and resources that support student success.

How much would the library fee cost?

-$3 per credit hour beginning in fall 2019, up to 12 credit hours max (that’s $36 per semester at most). This would immediately allow for longer hours at Miller Nichols Library and Health Sciences Library, 24/7 online chat help, and renovations at all library locations for safe, comfy, and secure late-night studying.

-The fee will go up every two years for a few years, and will top out at $10 a credit hour in 6 years, fall of 2025.

-Fall 2019–Summer 2021: $3 per credit hour (up to 12 hours)

-Fall 2022–Summer 2023: $5 per credit hour (up to 12 hours)

-Fall 2023–Summer 2025: $7 per credit hour (up to 12 hours)

-Fall 2025–ongoing: $10 per credit hour (up to 12 hours)

Miller Nichols Library Projected Hours

Sun-Thurs: 7:30 am - 2 am

Fri-Sat: 7:30 am - 10 pm

Health Sciences Library Projected Hours

Sun-Thurs: 7:30 am - 2 am

Fri-Sat: 7:30 am - 10 pm

Questions or concerns? Contact Dani at wellemeyerdm@umkc.edu, Claudia Kim at cykp68@mail.umkc.edu or Steven Obiefuna at so6hg@mail.umkc.edu

OSI Office Hours Yhanika Goins, the Coordinator for Student Organizations, will be holding office hours every Thursday for the rest of the semester in the Health Sciences Building to become more accessible for students here at the District. She will be an excellent resource for students in organizations to ask questions to and get information from about things like: Student Organization operations, Student Activity Fee Council funding, and booking student travel for UMKC sponsored events.

WELLNESS

Niloofar’s Wellness Tip

13 Mental Strategies to Help You Stick With Your New

Exercise Routine

Let’s face it: It’s much easier to make fitness resolutions than to keep them. We all have the best intentions on January 1, and then as the year rolls on, we lose steam, confidence, and motivation. What seemed so feasible just days or weeks ago—going to the gym five days a week/running a half marathon/enter resolution here—can somehow morph into something impossible. And while it’s easy to blame our loss of focus on life happening, perhaps the biggest threat to a realistic resolution is the narrative that plays in our heads. Well, what if this year were different? Here, exercise experts share the mental techniques they use to help clients stay on track with their fitness goals when they’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and/or otherwise unmotivated.

Keep Reading Here: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/13-mental-strategies-help-stick-130000036.html?fbclid=IwAR0iUz8Q9JT6aP6ERQ7E7MRgg-XqnyMdvMjfoGpVef7O25XNpV8OrbgF24I

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)

Justin Timberlake: Thursday, March 21st. 7PM-10PM. Sprint Center. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/535363096838983/

My Favorite Murder Live: Friday, March 22nd. 8PM. Arvest Bank Theater at the Midland. A live taping of popular podcast: MY FAVORITE MURDER. For more details visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/278336102888515/ Sebastian Maniscalco: Saturday, March 23rd. 7PM. Arvest Bank Theater at the Midland. A string of record-breaking sold out comedy appearances, a new top-ranked show on SiriusXM, “The Pete & Sebastian Show,” and inclusion on Forbes’ 2017’s “The World’s Highest Paid Comedians” who praised, “thanks to his enthusiasm and willingness to work, Maniscalco will likely continue to be on Forbes’ list for years to come,” comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is having an incredible year. People Magazine’s “The people's comedian” is hitting the road for 15 cities in 2018 beginning with a January 5 opening in Montreal, Canada, where he was dubbed "Stand Up Comedian of the Year" at Just For Laughs Festival. The tour title is appropriate as not only is “Stay Hungry” the name of his forthcoming 2018 book for Simon & Schuster, but it is also his personal motto. For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1091450737686338/

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!)

Yoga at the SOM Session 2 of FREE Yoga Classes at the SOM –

SIGN UP AT ANY TIME!!!

The SOM Wellness Office has partnered with Swinney Rec Center to bring yoga class to

the SOM twice per week!

Class is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10AM-10:45AM in the Wellness Wing

through April 19th! It’s okay if you haven’t been to class yet – you can still sign up! It’s

never too late! And it’s free for students!

To register please visit: https://www.umkc.edu/src/classes-programs-fitness.asp

STI Testing Clinics

Below is information about the free STI clinics being hosted by the Good Samaritan Project and Student Health & Wellness. The first one will be held this coming Wednesday November 14. Please note the location of the testing has changed to be at Student Health and is no longer provided at the MindBody Connection as in past years.

Safe Spring Break

Safe Spring Break

Monday, March 18: Booze Free Bash 6pm-9pm Pierson Auditorium Tuesday, March 19: Relaxation Workshop, Mind Body Connection, 5:30pm- 6:30pm Wednesday, March 20th: Green Dot, SU 419, 11am-12pm Thursday, March 21st: Bar School, Tables SU Breezeway, 11am-1pm RooCovery Meet and Greet, Mind Body Connection, 5:30pm-7pm Friday, March 22nd: Relaxation Workshop, Mind Body Connection, 11am-12pm

SCHOLARSHIPS

Financial Literacy Article

These towns will help pay off your student loan debt if you

move there

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https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/03/us-towns-that-offer-financial-incentives-to-live-there.html List of Rural Opportunity Zones https://kansascommerce.gov/320/Rural-Opportunity-Zones

Scholarship OppU Achievers Scholarship To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant's essay response. Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30. To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must: • Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school. • Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0. • Be a U.S. citizen. For application and more information go to https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/

Scholarship PA Scholarship/Tuition Assistance Opportunities

Organization: VA Amount: They offer scholarships and full tuition assistance Information: Please go to https://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/education-support.asp for more information

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 Amit J. Patel, MD – Extra Mile Scholarship

Eligibility: Year 4-6 student (so year 3-5 when applying) that has completed at least 10 hours of volunteer work and has a minimum 3.0 combined cumulative GPA. Student is required to provide proof of volunteer hours and write a 3-5 page paper about the experience (see application for further details). Amount: $5,000 Deadline: March 31, 2019 @ 5pm Application: http://med.umkc.edu/sa/finance/amit-patel-scholarship-application/

Scholarship Northeast Missouri Medical Society

Eligibility: Medical students who have graduated from high schools in Northeast Missouri and are interested in practicing in Northeast Missouri after training. Amount: 2 scholarships at $1,000/ea. Deadline: March 31, 2019

Application: Please contact Robin Totzke at totzker@umkc.edu for the application.

Scholarship Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery Scholarships

Award: Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship Amount: 2 awards at $5,000 each

Eligibility: PA students with interest in working in orthopaedics. Must be a member of Physician Assistants in “Orthopaedic Surgery” and in good standing. Deadline: April 1, 2019 Application: https://paos.org/page/Scholarship/

Scholarship F.A. Davis Health Sciences Scholarship

Eligibility: PA students enrolled in the spring 2019 semester and have a 3.0 GPA Amount: 3 Awards of $1,000 each Deadline: April 1, 2019 Application: https://www.fadavis.com/scholarship?hq_e=el&hq_m=5618827&hq_l=3&hq_v=89a34e35bf

Scholarship Medical Staff Scholarship

Eligibility: Awarded based on financial need and academic achievement who lived in or graduated high school in one of these New Jersey Counties (Union, Somerset, and Middlesex). Amount: $10,000 Deadline: May 1, 2019 Application: Application can be found at https://jfkmc.org/jfk-foundation/scholarships by clicking on the “Medical Staff Scholarship” link.

Scholarship Howard G. Lapsley Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Year 3-6 students, awarded based on financial need and academic achievement who lived in or graduated high school in one of these New Jersey Counties (Union, Somerset, and Middlesex). Deadline: May 1, 2019 Application: Application can be found at https://jfkmc.org/jfk-foundation/scholarships by clicking on the “Lapsley Scholarship” link.

OPPORTUNITIES

Student Research Inquiry – Correct Form Link

Student Research Inquiry 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.

Student Research Opportunities

Student Research Opportunities and Fellowships Opportunities are posted on the Student Research Webpage http://med.umkc.edu/ora/external_opportunities/ Please contact Drs. Wacker, Dall, or Molteni or send an email to UMKC SOM Research (somresearch@umkc.edu) with additional questions.

Research April 17th, 2019 – Health Sciences Student Research Summit from 3-5PM in Student Union

Room 401. The research summit fosters research collaborations across disciplines and

schools that will produce economic, health, education and quality-of-life benefits for the

greater Kansas City community. It is an opportunity to present your research to SOM

faculty. More information on the flyer below.

Volunteer Opportunity

TMC Volunteer Opportunity

The TMC Social Determinants of Health project is seeking interested student volunteers to participate in this quality improvement project. The project plans to positively impact our patients and community by providing helpful resources regarding transportation, food and housing. Volunteers would interact with patients to provide resource education and follow

up with patients by phone. It is estimated that it would require 3-5 hours per week for volunteers, however the volunteer time is flexible. Interested students should contact Dr.

Matt Lindquist at lindquistm@umkc.edu.

AOA Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)

Alpha Omega Alpha, an honor society for physicians, provides opportunities for professional growth and financial awards/scholarships for humanistic and research endeavors. Students do not have to be members of AOA to be eligible. More information can be obtained at: http://alphaomegaalpha.org/programs.html.

Multicultural Student Affairs

Opportunity Johns Hopkins Adult Reconstruction Research Fellowship

The Division of Adult Reconstruction of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at

Johns Hopkins University invites all qualified, interested, and motivated individuals

to apply for a clinical research assistant position.

This will be a 1 or 2 year salaried position that will begin on July 1, 2019. This research

assistant position provides a great opportunity to work with distinguished faculty in the field

of adult reconstructive surgery. The short term goal is to improve the chances of the

applicant matching into an Orthopedic residency and getting the fundamental knowledge of

latest research techniques while the long-term goal is to develop skill sets to become a

clinician-scientist. At completion of this position, the researcher is expected to have the

knowledge of all aspects of conducting a clinical study from formulating a hypothesis,

collecting and analyzing data to writing manuscripts and presenting their research.

The experience involves assisting in the study design, gathering and analyzing data,

preparing reports, posters, and oral presentations, as well as preparing manuscripts for

publication in peer-reviewed journals. There is an opportunity of attending and participating

in oral and posters presentations at regional, and national meetings. Previous researchers

have published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and have presented at Regional

(Maryland Orthopedics Association Meeting) and National conferences (AAOS

meeting). The researcher will also have the opportunity to attend regular research

meetings, and gain exposure to Hopkins and visiting faculty members during Grand

Rounds.

This position may provide the opportunity to participate in a one-week surgical mission trip.

Several members of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department at Johns Hopkins are involved

with Operation Walk Maryland. This is an organization that provides hip and knee

replacements to patients in developing countries. Previous research assistants have

participated in these missions by conducting research projects and assisting in the

operating room.

Applicant’s requirements:

Third year medical students, medical school graduates, and foreign medical graduates

seeking knowledge of the fundamental aspects of research are welcome to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

· Assist in the development and conduct of research protocols regarding retrospective and prospective studies with respect to total joint arthroplasty.

· Prepare and submit projects to IRBs for necessary approval

· Prepare manuscripts, textbook chapters, posters, presentations, and educational videos.

· Participate in research meetings, seminars, journal clubs, symposia, and professional society meetings.

· Assist in informed consent process and/or complete informed consent process as necessary for assigned studies.

· Complete data entry of compiled data and extract abstracts data from medical records.

· Facilitate patient interaction to assist in the conduct of research protocols.

· Administer various research surveys in accordance with research study requirements.

· Provide research study education to participants as part of a study protocol.

Educational Qualifications

United States, Foreign Medical Graduates and medical students interested in basic science

and clinical research in total joint arthroplasty

Program Description

This research opportunity is with the Department of Orthopedics Surgery in the Division of

Adult Reconstruction, at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. According to US

News and World Report, the Johns Hopkins Medical School is ranked #2 and the

Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins is ranked #10 nationally. The Adult

Reconstruction Division is growing its research infrastructure, and this position will provide

an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual. Research will be primarily clinical in hip

and knee replacement surgery as well as with systematic program development. There will

be opportunities to collaborate with the Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering department

and work with our biomechanics lab.

Visa requirements:

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine does not sponsor working visas.

Application

Researchers are selected on the basis of work ethic, prior clinical research

experience, and a keen interest in Orthopedic surgery. The research fellow will

report directly to Dr. Khanuja, Chief of Adult Reconstruction, Johns Hopkins Medical

Institutions and work closely with Dr. Lynne Jones of the research division.

Please send your application materials by April 15th (CV, Personal Statement, USMLE

Board scores, and at least 2 Letters of Recommendation) to the current research assistant,

Mitchell Solano: msolano4@jhmi.edu

Opportunity Call for Abstracts for presentation at the UMKC School of Medicine Osler Society Spring Event to be held on March 26, 2019.

Opportunity Jackson-Steindler Orthopedic Clerkship

The University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Jackson-Steindler Orthopedic Clerkship. Beginning in Spring 2019, one or two outstanding medical students who have successfully completed the third year of medical school at a LCME-accredited institution and who have an interest in orthopedics will be selected for this award. The award will include support for housing and travel. The University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is one of the premiere academic orthopedic departments in the United States and attracts individuals from throughout the United States and multiple foreign countries who come to Iowa City to advance their education. The Jackson-Steindler Orthopedic Clerkship continues the University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation’s long commitment to excellence, service and diversity. The department was founded by Arthur Steindler who immigrated to the United States because of limited opportunities he faced in Austria. After establishing the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in Iowa City in 1913 he sought to provide educational and career opportunities for individuals who shared his commitment to excellence, service and diversity. Ruth Jackson is one of those individuals. Ruth Jackson, after graduating from medical school, sought education in surgery, but few if any programs would accept her. When she contacted Arthur Steindler, he enthusiastically offered her a position in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Iowa. Ruth Jackson is now recognized as the first woman orthopedic surgeon in the United States and the Ruth Jackson Society, an organization devoted to advancing women in orthopedics, is named for her. The Jackson-Steindler Clerkship Awardees will participate in the clinical services at the University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, the educational programs including conferences and surgical skills education as well as have the opportunity to participate in research conferences. During the Ruth Jackson-Steindler clerkship the awardees will each give a 10-15 minute talk on diversity at one of the department’s educational conferences. Successful applicants will have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and an interest in advancing diversity within the specialty of orthopedics. The clerkship is not affiliated with the Orthopedics and Rehabilitation residency match program. All applications materials should be received by April 1, 2019. Awardees will be notified no later than April 26, 2019. Please see the web site at https://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/orthopedics/education/ruth-jackson-steindler-orthopedic-clerkship for complete application instructions.

Opportunity Wenner Scholar Infectious Diseases Summer Program

We are pleased to announce that applications are open for the 10th year of the H.E. Wenner Scholar Program in Infectious Diseases. There is a single position each summer (8-10 weeks laboratory-based research) through the Division of Infectious Disease at Children's Mercy Hospital. The position is partially funded via an endowment from the family of the late Dr. Herbert A. Wenner, a seminal researcher in polio epidemiology and vaccine development and former Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Mercy Hospital. The program is overseen by Rangaraj Selvarangan BVSc., Ph.D., D(ABMM) and Dr. Christopher Harrison, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Infectious Diseases Research; with assistance from Douglas Swanson MD, Jennifer Schuster MD, and other ID faculty depending on the project for any given summer. Selected members of this mentor group oversee the summer project and assist the student in the development of a project which to be completed in the 8-10 week time frame. There are also two PhDs in the laboratory who provide day-to-day guidance and support for the student while performing the chosen lab-based project.

In addition, the student can be paired with an ID faculty clinician (a clinical mentor during the rotation) potentially shadowing this mentor on clinical rounds for several half days during the summer. The start and finish date are flexible and can be arranged with the student's schedule in mind. All students who have completed at least their first year of medical school are invited to apply. The student would work in Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory, have specific didactic assignments relative to the research project, be invited to attend presentations at monthly research rounds, and attend the weekly ID clinical case conference. Ultimately authorship on an abstract for local, regional or national presentation is a goal as a final scholarly product of the student’s experience. Further, the student will craft a report on the summer experience which is sent to the Wenner family. Dr. Harrison will work with the student on the family report. We ask that you circulate this information to your students. Interested applicants should apply online https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/childrensmercy/#/job/7839. The job is posted under “Research” as WENNER MEDICAL STUDENT SCHOLAR. The successful applicant will be notified by CMH Human Resources and Dr. Selvarangan. Planning of the rotation will commence at that time. Salary is provided through Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Rangaraj Selvarangan BVSc., Ph.D., D(ABMM) Professor, UMKC School of Medicine Director of Research Affairs, Division of Laboratory Medicine Director, Microbiology Laboratory Children's Mercy Hospital

Opportunity Harvard Visiting Clerkship

The Visiting Clerkship Program (VCP), sponsored by the Minority Faculty Development Program (MFDP) of the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership, provides support for fourth-year and qualified third-year medical students from groups underrepresented in medicine (African-American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native) to participate in the HMS Exchange Clerkship Program.

Since VCP’s inception in 1990, more than 1,450 (URiM) students from all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Canada have participated in the program. The Program is designed to increase medical student awareness of opportunities in academic medicine, to increase their consideration of an academic training program for internship and residency, and especially, to increase the number of minority students applying to HMS-affiliated hospital training programs.

Opportunity Ophthalmology Symposium

Ophthalmology Interest Group would like to inform you of an wonderful opportunity that is

available to students. 2019 Combined University of Missouri Ophthalmology Symposium is

taking place on Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13th in Student Union Rooms 401 and

402. This event brings together local, regional, and national physicians and researchers in

the field of ophthalmology, whereby cutting-edge research on complex eye diseases will be

presented. Price for students in $25 which includes breakfast and lunch. Register at

https://inmedevents.org/event/2019ophthal/

STUDENT ORGANIZATION MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS

FMIG Strolling through the Match

Interested in learning more about the application process for Family Medicine residency programs? Join the Family Medicine Interest Group on March 20th at 5:30 pm in Theater B as we hear from a panel of 6th years that recently matched! Food will be provided

FMIG FMIG Sports Physicals

Interested in working with kids while honing your physical exam skills? Join the Family Medicine Interest Group and Boys and Girls Club to help with the annual RBI Sports Physicals on April 6th from 9:30 am to 1 pm at 2405 Elmwood St., KCMO 64127. We hope to see you there! Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044da8aa23a0f49-boys

LMSA The Latino Medical Student Association is hosting the first ever ¡Baile! Please see the details below and for more information contact the email listed. To pay please Venmo Tricia Carey at the Venmo handle listed. Space is limited so act quickly before tickets run out or you'll miss out!

Announcements

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