May 2004/Vol. 20 / No. 4

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Tuesday, May 4

Best Practices of Medical Educators, 6:30-8 pm, AHSC Phoenix Campus. Professional development series. Session 1: Using Distance Learning to Teach ACGME Competencies; Session 2: Unlocking Creativity. For info, contact Debbie Mauldin, (602) 631-6565, dmauldin@u.arizona.edu

Engaging Our Communities: A Public Health Seminar Series, noon-1pm, Kiewit Auditorium. Teleconferenced to AHSC Phoenix and NAU Flagstaff. "Public Health Implications of Modern Darwinian Theory," Kathryn Coe, PhD, assistant professor, Arizona College of Public Health, director of shared service for special populations, Arizona Cancer Center. For info, call Vicki Gaubeca, 626-7229.

Wednesday, May 5

Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, 3 pm, AHSC Rm 5403. "Adolescent Substance Abuse: News from the Street," John Leggio, MA, founder, The Mark Substance Abuse Treatment Program, community relations manager, Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital, Tucson.

TB Vaccinations, noon-1 pm, UMC Cafeteria, dining room A. For info, call 694-7616.

Professional Development, 8:30-10:30 am, USB 216. "From Stress to Success." For info, call 621-7701.

Thursday, May 6

Supportive Care for American Indians with Chronic Disease, 8:30 am-5 pm, Wyndham Garden Hotel, Chandler. Workshop sponsored by Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., the American Indian Oncology Program at the Arizona Cancer Center and the Oncology Center of Excellence at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. For info, call Quannee Oosahwe, (602) 258-4822, or e-mail quannee.oosahwe@itcaonline.com

Friday-Saturday, May 7-8

12^th Annual Spring Desert Cardiovascular Update, Westin La Paloma Resort. CME credits given. For info, call K. Kindekugal, (520) 544-5516.

Saturday, May 8

Sara Courtney Memorial Walk/Run, 5:30 am, Sabino Canyon. Fundraiser for juvenile diabetes research and education at the Steele Memorial Children's Research Center.For info, call 626-7217.

Wednesday, May 12

Best Practices of Medical Educators, 6:30-8 pm, AHSC Phoenix Campus. Capstone event of professional development series: "Third Annual Innovations in Medical Education." For info, contact Debbie Mauldin, (602) 631-6565, dmauldin@u.arizona.edu

Medical Ethics: The Moral Dilemma Facing Today's Medical Discoveries, AHSC Phoenix Campus. First in three-lecture series. For info and to register, call (602) 631-4600. Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, 4 pm, AHSC Rm 5403. "Combining Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy for Depression: What We Know and Where We Should Go," Michael E. Thase, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Friday, May 14

Class of 2004 Convocation Ceremonies, UA Centennial Hall: College of Medicine, 6 pm; College of Nursing, 2 pm; College of Pharmacy, 9 am. For info, visit http://info-center.ccit.arizona.edu/~dos/commencement/collegeconv.html

Friday-Saturday, May 14-15

Southwestern Orthopaedic Fellowship Conference, Westin La Paloma Resort. CME credits given. For info, call Susan Brandes, 626-9245.

Saturday, May 15

Class of 2004 Convocation Ceremony: Mel & Enid Zuckerman Arizona College of Public Health, 9:30 am, Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott.

Stroke Check Day, 8 am-noon, UMC Cafeteria, dining rooms C-F. Health fair for stroke risk assessment. For info, e-mail cpasquet@umcaz.edu

UA Commencement Ceremony, 9 am, UA Arizona Stadium.

Wednesday, May 19

Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, 4 pm, AHSC Rm 5403. "Buddhism and Western Psychiatry," Craig Kaiser, DO, clinical assistant, resident IV, UA COM Department of Psychiatry.

Medical Ethics: The Moral Dilemma Facing Today's Medical Discoveries, AHSC Phoenix Campus. Second in three-lecture series. For info and to register, call (602) 631-4600.

Thursday, May 20

Diabetes Risk Screening. UA Life & Work Connections evaluation, consultation. $10. For appointment, call Alice at 621-2493 or e-mail rowana@u.arizona.edu

Friday, May 21

4^th Annual Himelic Memorial Golf Classic, 10:30 am registration; 12:30 pm shotgun start; 5:30 pm auction/cash bar/dinner, Omni National Golf Resort & Spa, 2727 W. Club Drive, Tucson. Tournament to benefit research in amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the UA College of Medicine. For info, call Robin Martin, 327-8444.

TB Vaccinations, 7:30 am-8:30 am, UMC Cafeteria, dining room A. For info, call 694-7616.

Wednesday, May 26

Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, 4 pm, AHSC Rm 5403. "Overview of Institute for Mental Health Research," Joan Shapiro, PhD, vice president, research and development, Barrow neurological Institute; Michael Meyer, president, The Institute for Mental Health Research. Phoenix.

Medical Ethics: The Moral Dilemma Facing Today's Medical Discoveries, AHSC Phoenix Campus. Third in three-lecture series. For info and to register, call (602) 631-4600.

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