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New work hour regulations a challenge, opportunity for medical residents
Earlier this month, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – the organization that monitors the training of more than 100,000 residents in 114 specialties – announced new rules that will limit the number of hours worked by medical residents. The new guidelines are to take effect in July 2003 and will limit the workweek to 80 hours, require at least 10 hours of rest between shifts, restrict duty to no more than 24 hours at a time and restrict work outside the hospital.
In light of the crescendo of national opinion about the meaning of the new ACGME regulations, Robert S. Wigton, M.D., associate dean of graduate education for the UNMC College of Medicine, offered an overview of the issues that led to the historic change in regulations and reflected on how these changes may affect future medical residents.
Jun 28, 2002
Dogs began as guides during World War I
June features multiple recognitions related to vision awareness, including Prevent Blindness and Vision Research Month, Eye Safety Week (June 27-July 5) and Heller Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week (the last week in June).
This week, UNMC Today will run a brief history of the three most common symbols associated with blindness — the white cane, guide dog and Braille. Today’s history focuses on the guide dog. Yesterday’s history of the white can be found in the UNMC Today archives. (Click on story headline for history).
Jun 27, 2002
SHARING Clinic benefits from third annual golf tournament
Hackers, ringers, duffers, aces and slicers alike participated in the third annual SHARING Clinic golf tournament, “Docs on the Green,” Monday afternoon at the Omaha Field Club.
Jun 27, 2002
UNL, UNMC collaborative research grants sought
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are being asked to submit proposals that would combine research expertise of the two campuses.
The UNL / UNMC Research Collaboration Grants Program began in 2000, and the projects that were funded in the first cycle have yielded proposals for NIH funding. For the present cycle, a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been sent to all members of the UNMC and UNL faculty, with letters of intent due on July 16 and the deadline for full proposals set for Aug. 1.
Jun 26, 2002
Focus is on vision impairment issues during end of June, early July
Members and staff of the NHS/UNMC Employee Diversity Network and the UMA Eye Specialty Clinic are encouraging everyone this week to reflect on vision impairment issues. June features multiple recognitions related to vision awareness, including Prevent Blindness and Vision Research Month, Eye Safety Week (June 27-July 5) and Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week (the last week in June).
Jun 26, 2002
White cane’s role developed early in 20th century
This week, UNMC Today will run a brief history of the three most common symbols associated with blindness — the white cane, guide dog and Braille. Today’s history focuses on the white cane. (Click on story headline for history).
Jun 26, 2002
Dr. Bridge among the world’s leading cytogeneticists
Diagnosing cancer genetically is an intricate process, where noticing the rearrangement of just a few chromosomes may determine the type of cancer and – in the future – the cancer’s treatment.
Julia Bridge, M.D., isn’t only familiar with that process; she’s drawing the standards for the rest of the world to follow.
Jun 25, 2002
HIPAA regulations apply to all UNMC, NHS, UMA employees
Sharon Welna and Sheila Wrobel face a daunting task.
Together, they are combing the 169-page Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to ensure that UNMC, NHS and UMA complies with the federal regulations that govern privacy, security and electronic transactions standards for health care information.
Jun 24, 2002
Employees, students must get new identification cards
UNMC employees and students, as well as UMA employees, will need to obtain new identification cards over the next couple of months. After Sept. 1, current ID cards will no longer be a valid form of identification on campus. See story for further details including UneCard office hours, a weekly drawing and ID card benefits.
Jun 24, 2002
UNMC sizzles at BIO 2002 convention
UNMC recently showcased its sizzling biotechnology opportunities at the BIO 2002 International Biotechnology Convention and Exhibition in Toronto.
The Nebraska contingent — which included several UNMC employees — attended the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs. More than 15,000 delegates attended the June 10-12 convention, which featured more than 800 exhibitors at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Jun 21, 2002