U-M doctors voted 'best' by peers
Scores of doctors at the U-M Health System are being recognized as Top Doctors in the latest survey conducted by Consumers' Checkbook. The 2002 survey for greater Detroit and Washtenaw County was released in July and recognizes 120 UMHS doctors in 34 medical specialties. The complete list of UMHS doctors mentioned in this year's survey can be viewed at www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2002/doclist.htm

In order to arrive at the list, which will remain in effect for two years, most active doctors on the American Medical Association mailing list are surveyed. The survey asks doctors to state which specialists, in 35 different fields, he or she would consider most desirable for care of a loved one. Congratulations to our Top Doctors!

Faculty Forum on the Medical Student Curriculum
Dean Allen S. Lichter, M.D. and Joe Fantone, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Education, are hosting a Faculty Forum on Thursday, Sept. 5, from noon until 6 p.m. in Towsley. It begins with an overview of new elements of the curriculum over lunch, followed by poster presentations and demonstrations of learning tools and materials. A recap and open discussion occupy the 4:30 – 6 p.m. segment.

Faculty are invited to all or part of this important forum. The proposed new curriculum, which will help us attract the very best medical students, is part of our over-all plan to become one of the top five medical schools in the U.S. The forum will help faculty by providing as much information as possible in preparation for the faculty vote on the curriculum. The vote will take place sometime during the week of Sept. 9. For those who can’t attend the Faculty Forum, a video will be available. Call Kim Lowe at 615-2176.

New Pages on the UMMS Web Site
Two new pages have been added to the Medical School's web site: the Dean's Page and the scrapbook cover. When you visit Dean Allen S. Lichter's page, you will find previous global announcements, his biography and snapshots of the Dean in the community.

The U-M Medical School Scrapbook 2002 gives current and prospective medical school students, faculty and staff a glance at the Medical School's community. Visit the links and check out previous events. In the coming months, you will find photos from the White Coat Ceremony and other events.

White Coat Ceremony 2002 is approaching
A White Coat Ceremony for the incoming Class of 2006 takes place Sunday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. in the Power Center for the Performing Arts. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Gerald Abrams, professor of pathology. A growing number of medical schools, including the U-M Medical School, have begun welcoming new students with the white coat ceremony to honor the beginning of their medical training and eventual careers in medicine, with special emphasis on the importance of empathy and caring in the doctor-patient relationship. Faculty are encouraged to attend the ceremony and welcome the 170 members of the new M1 class.

Faculty, Meet UMMS applicants
Each year, UMMS applicants visit the medical campus on Fridays from September to March for their interviews. Occasionally, applicants request to meet with a faculty member who is conducting research in a specific area as part of their campus visit. Typically, the time available on any given interview day for such an appointment is 3--5 p.m.

An admissions officer may be contacting individual faculty members to
inquire about availability for an informal exploratory meeting with
an applicant. Meetings would only be scheduled at the faculty member's convenience. This program is optional and no information about the appointment is used in evaluating the medical school application. Our role is simply to inquire about your availability on behalf of the visiting applicant. For more information, contact Katie Horne, director of admissions, at kthorne@umich.edu or at 764-6317.

U-M pediatric cancer patients share their hopes
A special "Wish Upon a Star" exhibit on display at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center shares the wishes of pediatric families and those who support them. The bright stars reflect the hopes, dreams, inspirations and thoughts of children, teens, families and Cancer Center staff. The exhibit, coordinated by the Child and Family Life Program, is open to the public and will be on display through the month of August on the B1 level of the U-M Cancer Center from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Photographs of the "Wish Upon a Star" exhibit can be viewed online at www.cancer.med.umich.edu/clinic/starshow.htm.

Ann Street will close for the weekend
Ann Street will be closed to east and west bound through traffic between Zina Pitcher and Glenn Street from Friday at 6 p.m. until Monday at 6 a.m. During this time, the BSRB high voltage duct bank installation will occur. Access will be maintained to the existing apartment building on Ann Street and to the surface lot at the corner of Zina Pitcher and Ann Street (M27). Access to the Catherine Street Parking Structure will be maintained from Catherine Street. This lane closure and work in the right of way has been approved by the City of Ann Arbor.

Walkers needed to help raise transplant funds
On Saturday, Aug. 17, Mounir Blibeche, a 1998 kidney transplant recipient, will host the Sunset 5K Run and Walk plus Free Kids Fun Run. Registration for the walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Domino Farms. The quarter-mile Free Kids Fun Walk will start at 7 p.m. followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 p.m. An awards ceremony, along with refreshments and music, will conclude the evening's events. The cost to participates is $20 and T-shirts are $5. All proceeds will benefit the U-M Transplant Center. To learn more or to register, visit http://www.athleticventures.com.

Computing changes at Taubman Medical Library
Beginning Aug. 14, users of Taubman Medical Library will need to log in to all public workstations with either their U-M uniqname and password or as guest. Before the end of August, printing will be charged for at 5 cents per page on all public printers in the Library. U-M users may charge their BCP printing allocation (400 pages free per semester) or charge to a copy card. Guest login and copycard purchase will be available for non-UM visitors. For more information see: http://www.lib.umich.edu/taubman/computing.html

News Releases and Health Minute
For medical press releases and the details behind the headlines, visit http://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/relarch.htm

Next Week's Health Minute
Seeing into your future takes more than just a crystal ball

Seminars, lectures, colloquia and events for next week
To access the entire UMHS events database, see:
http://www.academic.med.umich.edu/LassoPages/ProStaffEvents.lasso

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002
--11 a.m., Neurology Grand Rounds. Douglas Gelb, M.D., clinical associate professor of Neurology, "Case Presentation," 2C 108, UH

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002
--9 a.m., Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty and Resident Conference. James Gordon, M.D., The Center for Medical Simulation, Harvard University, "High Fidelity Patient Simulation: A Revolution in Medical Education," G2314 Towsley

--12 p.m., Gifts of Art: Jazz and Pop Standards by Spectrum featuring Stephanie Monear. This event will take place in the University Courtyard. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the University Hospital Lobby, Floor 1.

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