March 4th, 2019 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - UMKC School of Medicine
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August 20, 2012
March 4th, 2019
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TMC Lobby Coffee in the TMC Lobby!
A new Roasterie kiosk has opened in the lobby of the Health Sciences District TMC. Hours
are Monday-Friday 6AM-8PM.
HSD Day Health Sciences District Day at the UMKC Womens’
Basketball Game
Join us for Health Sciences District Day at the UMKC women's basketball game against
Chicago State on Saturday, March 9th at 2:00pm in the Swinney Recreation Center!
Students: Free with Student ID
Staff & faculty: go to https://bit.ly/2H0Pm9j and enter code roos5 for discounted $5 tickets!
Can't make it to the game? Stream it
online: https://www.wacdigitalnetwork.com/umkc/?_ga=2.136992624.1391464072.1551124
944-786318643.1551124944
Also: catch Kasey Kangaroo wandering around the Health Sciences District on Monday,
March 4th between 11:30am-1:00pm!
Grad Fair Grad Fair
10% off graduation regalia and 25% off diploma frames at the Graduation Fair on March
12th and 13th at the UMKC Bookstore.
WELLNESS
Niloofar’s How to Recognize Anxiety in Yourself and Others
Wellness Tip Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks. It can take on many different forms. If you
think you or a friend may need help dealing with your anxiety, feel free to reach out to me at
shahmohammadin@umkc.edu or call WellConnect at 866-640-4777
Things to do in Things to Do in KC This Week
KC This Week (Compiled from around the web. These are not UMKC sponsored or sanctioned events)
Game of Crawls – Kansas City: Saturday, March 9th. 3PM-9PM. Winter is coming to
Kansas City. The ravens have been sent. Dress as your favorite King or Queen and
lead your armies into victory for the greatest battle for the Kingdoms of 2019! Game of
Thrones fans - this is one event you don't want to miss, join us in our first annual Game
of Crawls!!!
Tickets Include:
-Dragon Egg with Dragon inside!
-Stark Wolf Necklace
-Game of Thrones Westeros Map
-Themed drink specials during the crawl.
-Exclusive beer stein souvenir cup.
-Thousands of Kings, Queens and White Crawlers
-Neck lanyard to ensure bar entry and drink specials. (Lanyards are required if you are
dressing up to gain bar entry).
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1990088051012159/
Spring Broken Comedy Show: Saturday, March 9th. 7PM-9PM. The Buffalo Room.
Spring is almost here, but the only thing the America's Improv Test Kitchen crew wants
to break is comedy!
On Saturday, March 9, join some of Kansas City's funniest improvisers for a night of
great comedy!
THIS MONTH'S PERFORMERS
We're springing into comedy with these amazing teams:
* Babies: One of Kansas City's longest-running and most-loved improv teams!
* Adam and the Magic: An improvised magic show!
* KU Improv: A returning favorite from Lawrence!
* Disposable Improv: An America's Improv Test Kitchen debut!
And after the show, stick around for the IMPROV BROUHAHA JAM, where some of
our performers will play with some lucky audience members. (Don't worry -- it's on a
volunteer basis only!)
TICKETS
$10 online or at the door
For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/235466710733784/
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 –
BEGINS THIS WEEK!!!
The SOM Wellness Office has partnered with Swinney Rec Center to bring yoga class to
the SOM twice per week!
SESSION 2 BEGINS on Thursday, March 7th!!! Class will be 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! And it’s free for students!
To register please visit: https://www.umkc.edu/src/classes-programs-fitness.asp
Everybody is Everybody is Beautiful Smash Event!
Beautiful There will be a tabling and tile smashing event (smash out negative self talk!) with lunch
item giveways on Monday, 3/4 from 11:30-1pm at Oak Street Hall Lobby area brought to
you by the UMKC Counseling Center.
STI Testing 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
Clinics 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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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 School of Medicine Year 3-6 Scholarships (BA/MD and MD)
Amount: Varies but generally $5,000
Eligibility: Year 2-5 students with at least a 3.0 Combined Cumulative GPA as award is
applied next in the 2019-2020 academic year.
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Application: http://med.umkc.edu/sa/finance/bamd-scholarship-application/
Scholarship School of Medicine Allied Health Scholarships
Amount: 10 awards at $5,000 each
Eligibility: MSA and PA student with at least 3.0 Combined Cumulative GPA as award is
applied next in the 2019-2020 academic year. Goal is to assist with student debt.
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Application: http://med.umkc.edu/sa/finance/ah-scholarship-application/
Scholarship UMKC SOM Scholarship
Name: Edward Baumhardt Scholarship
Eligibility: Year 2-5 BA/MD and MD students can apply
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 8th at 5:00pmApplication/Requirements: To apply, please click the
following link http://med.umkc.edu/sa/finance/baumhardt-scholarship-application/. Once
you’ve applied the confirmation will prompt you to submit a 2-5 page paper on
Schizophrenia or another related topic.
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 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/
OPPORTUNITIES
Student Student Research Inquiry
Research Inquiry
Students who are interested in research are encouraged to submit a student inquiry form to
– Correct Form the Office of Research.
Link
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 Student Research Opportunities and Fellowships
Research Opportunities are posted on the Student Research Webpage
Opportunities
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 TMC Volunteer Opportunity
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 AffairsOpportunity 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
Training Learn from Child Abuse Pediatricians in the state about how to evaluate both physical and
sexual abuse of children.TEDxUMKC TEDxUMKC 2019: UninhibiTED
Tickets are on sale now for TEDxUMKC 2019: UninhibiTED!
Our 6th annual event will feature a variety of
captivating TEDx speakers and a musical performance, all related to this year's theme of
"UninhibiTED."
Buy your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/ycdaqeuo
Students: $10; General public: $20.
For more information regarding our speakers, please visit our website:
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/32515Opportunity 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, andespecially, 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
Student Dr. Sutkin will be speaking at the next Student Research Society Meeting on March 4th at 6
pm in Theater C. Dr. Sutkin is one of our newer doctors at UMKC who is the current
Research program director for the OB/GYN residency and specializes in awesome pelvic
Society reconstructive surgery. His notable research work includes quality improvement to reducing
surgical errors in the OR. Dr. Sutkin has great opportunities for UMKC students and is
excited to give his first lecture! We hope to see you there!Wellness National Oreo Cookie Day!
Council Come down to the lobby between 12PM-1PM for some free Oreos in honor of National
Oreo Cookie Day on Wednesday, March 6th! Brought to you by the Wellness Council Family Medicine FMIG Dinner with the Docs
Interest Group
The Kansas City Academy of Family Physicians invites you to enjoy Teocali and learn
about all the different options becoming a Family Medicine Physician has to offer! There
will be a panel of family docs who will speak on their experiences (OB/Sports Med/etc) and
answer questions. This is a collaborative even between UMKC and KCUMB that you don't
want to miss. Please RSVP at the following
link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044da8aa23a0f49-dinnerIMIG and IMIG and Surgical Society Case Race
Surgical Society Hello everyone, IMIG and Surgical Society are teaming up to bring Medical Case Races.
Come to Theater C March 7th from 6-7pm to showcase your diagnosing skills, eat some
free pizza, and potentially win some cool prizes at the same time. Hope to see you all
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