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Third Annual Science Fair Scheduled Baylor College of Medicine will host the Third Annual Central District Houston Independent School District (HISD) Elementary Science Fair on May 19 in the Alkek Building. The event’s conception was the idea of Baylor graduate Rabekah L. Waikel, Ph.D. The College’s students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the event, which will feature the science projects of some 200 third through sixth graders from 11 HISD schools. The projects will be judged by Baylor graduate, postdoctoral, and medical students. Parent Workshops will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Project Open House, an opportunity for guests to have an up-close look at each science project from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Hands-on demonstrations will be from noon to 1 p.m. The fair will conclude with an awards ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Invest in Retirement Meetings Scheduled Throughout the year, the Human Resources Department will sponsor seven workshops that will provide information on retirement savings and investments. Fidelity Investments will conduct the workshops. The first workshop, “Getting Started,” is aimed at employees who currently are not enrolled in the BCM 403(b) plan or for individuals seeking more information about saving for retirement. The goal of the “Getting Started” workshop is to overcome obstacles, understand the plan and cover debt-management, investment basics, advantages of tax-deferred savings, and the benefit of starting early to save for retirement. The session will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 22 in Alkek N317. Bring a lunch and learn about saving for retirement. Refreshments will be provided. Because seating is limited, you must register to attend. Call Rakesha Rogers at 713-798-8396 to register or for more information. Beat the Heat Luncheon Invitations have been distributed to all staff, faculty, students, residents, and fellows for Baylor’s Beat the Heat Luncheon. The luncheon, which is hosted by President Ralph D. Feigin, M.D., is scheduled for June 21. There will be three serving periods beginning at 11:00 a.m. to accommodate everyone, so please observe the time period on your luncheon ticket. Everyone attending the luncheon must present their ticket to receive a lunch. Lunch will consist of beef brisket, grilled chicken breast, potato salad, beans, dessert, and bottled water. A tossed green salad will be substituted for the meat portion of the meal for those who prefer a vegetarian version. Be sure to RSVP to your administrator by June 5. Contributions of non-pershiable food items will be collected for the Food Drive at the luncheon. All collected items will be taken to the Houston Food Bank. Annual Education Awards Ceremony and Distinguished Lecture The Annual Education Awards Ceremony and Distinguished Lecture is scheduled for May 17 at noon in Room N315. During the ceremony, BCM President Ralph D. Feigin, M.D., will honor the 2001 winners of the Barbara and Corbin J. Robertson, Jr. Presidential Award for Excellence in Education and the Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Faculty Excellence Award. Following the awards presentations, the Distinguished Lecture will be given by Alan E. Guttmacher, M.D., Senior Clinical Advisor to the Director at the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health. A reception will follow. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Annual Review The Office of Environmental Safety (OES) will offer 30-minute BBP training video sessions, as scheduled below. Please plan to arrive promptly and bring your BCM ID card. Registration is not required. All sessions will be held in the Kleberg Auditorium at noon. For more information, call 713-798-4799. Sessions are on May 16 and 22, and June 13, 19, and 27. Inside Information Summer Schedule The next issue of Inside Information will be the last issue published before the newsletter’s summer hiatus. In an effort to include all last minute Spring news, it will be distributed in mid-June, with a deadline for submissions on May 26. The newsletter’s regular bi-weekly schedule will resume on August 1. Office Ergonomics The Office of Environmental Safety will present “Office Ergonomics” on May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. in 201A. The presentation will provide ergonomic guidelines on the correct configuration and use of a computer workstation. Methods to reduce musculoskeletal discomfort from repetitive office tasks will be discussed. For additional information, contact James Powell at 713-798-6652. Loans Now Available from 403(b) Plan Loans are now available to employees with balances with Fidelity Investments in the BCM 403(b) plan. All arrangements can be made directly over
the telephone with a Fidelity Representative. Only one loan is available at a time from Fidelity or TIAA/CREF. Information about this new option through Fidelity Investments is available in the Benefit
Service Center located in the Jewish Wing, Room 115D. You may contact the Benefits group by calling 713-798-1500 or by e-mailing Exercise: Your Rx for Health Jane E. Corboy, M.D. ('82), Professor of Family and Community Medicine, will present a program about exercise. She will offer advice on how to get started and stay motivated, and how to avoid the risks and maximize the benefits to your health. The presentation will be held in Room 187A at noon on May 23. Teaching Skills Workshop Set The Office of Curriculum is holding a teaching skills workshop as part of its mission to create a pro-teaching environment, to increase opportunities for improved teaching skills, and to increase faculty involvement in the teaching process. “A Mini Fellowship: Curriculum Design” will be held on June 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m in Room N317 in the Alkek Building. For more information, contact Dovie Dupre at 713-798-7760. Continuing Medical Education The Office of Continuing Medical Education sponsors educational activities for physicians and other health care providers. For details, visit the website at www.bcm.tmc.edu/cme/ or e-mail to cme@bcm.tmc.edu or call 713-798-8237. June 2 June 11-15 June 16 June 16 Student Orientation Schedule: June – August 2001 The Human Resources Department-Employment Section will conduct orientation and process students according to the following schedule. Should you have any questions regarding the schedule or programs, contact Deborah Phillips at 713-798-4356. May 30 June 4 TBA June 7 June 22 & June 29 July 2 August 2 August 3 Van Pool Riders Needed Van pool riders are needed for Katy (Kingsland) to the Texas Medical Center on a 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. work shift. Call Betty Griffith at 713-404-3554 for more information. Also, riders are needed for a van pool from Fuqua and I-45 Park & Ride to the Texas Medical Center, stopping at Monroe Park & Ride on the way. This is for an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. shift. For more information, call Cealy Browder at 713-798-7823.
The Baylor College of Medicine Senior Diagnostic Radiology Residents won The Kodak National Film Reading Championship Award. The award was presented at the University of California, San Diego Residents’ Radiology Review Course held in Coronado, CA. They competed against more than 500 residents from radiology programs across the country. (left to right) Jose Watson, M.D. ’96, Paul Horwitz, M.D.’96, Jennifer Cranny, M.D., Daniel Fang, M.D. ’96, and Vivek Yagnik, M.D. ’96
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