July 4th The Medical Education Media Center Invites You to Register to Vote or Update Your Address! Register to Vote!

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1 August 20, 2012 July 4th 2016 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Register to Vote! The Medical Education Media Center Invites You to Register to Vote or Update Your Address! Election Season is right around the corner. Why not use this opportunity to register to vote or update your address? The process is simple and takes only a few minutes. You will need a valid form of identification. Any of the following will work! Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter Driver's license or state identification card issued by another state Stop by room M2-C04A on the second floor and ask about registering at the front desk. Please do not hesitate to contact Bobbie Reliford at relifordb@umkc.edu with any questions!

2 Health Science Library Health Sciences Library Changes You asked and we listened: students asked for more study space in the Health Sciences Library. The decision was made to move the journals to the RooBot on the Volker campus and remove most of the shelves where they were stored. We can now open the space for more study tables and create a real quiet area with a wall to block the conversation of the students in the Library involved in collaborative work. Changes include: Most of the shelves have been removed. All the print journals have been moved to the Volker campus, where access is still available through the Libraries document delivery service. Books will be moved to the north end of the Library. (The remaining shelves will be removed when the books have been moved to their final locations). New carpeting will be installed. A wall will be built creating a quiet area with more outlets and smart device charging capabilities. About twenty more tables will be provided. More than 75 chairs will be added. PubMed for Handhelds We hope all of the work will be completed by the beginning of the fall semester. White Coat Interested in finding vetted Full Text articles on your phone? Try PubMed for Handhelds! This FREE app searches the literature using keywords, clinical queries, consensus abstracts to connect to evidence based results, or using the clinical question via the PICO search. Even better, this app now features a connection to the UMKC libraries thousands of articles through the Full Text button now available through the app while you are on campus. So check it out, and ask a Librarian if you have questions. Guests must have a ticket in order to enter the ceremony. Those without tickets are welcome to watch the live-stream of the ceremony in Pierson Auditorium and then remain there for the reception immediately following.

3 Student Curriculum Ambassadors WELLNESS Niloofar s Wellness Tip The Five Minute Journal I ve got another app recommendation for you guys today! Unfortunately, it s not free, but it s worth every penny ($4.99 in the IPhone app store). It s called The Five Minute Journal and it s touted as a toothbrush for your mind. The app sends you a reminder in the morning to fill out your morning entry, which consists of 3 Things I m Grateful for Today, What Will I do to Make Today Great? (with space for 3 responses) and finally Daily affirmation with a space for you to type out your affirmation/focus for the day. In the evening you will receive another reminder to fill out your nightly entry, which consists of 3 Amazing Things That Happened Today and What I could have done to make today better. You can also add a photo to go along with each day and it s very easy to upload your entries to your computer. For those who don t have an IPhone (the app is currently only available for ios), you can also purchase a hard copy of The Five Minute Journal at The website also allows you to download a Quick Start PDF version of the journal. And of course, you don t need the app or the journal at all, to answer these same questions on a blank sheet of paper or in your Notes app on your phone each morning. I also encourage following the Instagram page for the 5 Minute Journal, which posts daily uplifting quotes: Enjoy! ~Niloofar

4 Things to do in KC This Week Things to Do in KC This Week (Compiled from around the web. These are not UMKC sponsored or sanctioned events) Urbana KC: Urbana continues on Wednesday, July 6th. Located on 14th Street between Main & Walnut Street. #UrbanaKC. Urbana KC is a downtown street scene happening each first Wednesday, all summer. We ve re-imagined a familiar city block and kept out the cars so you can eat and drink under the stars, hear live music, see public art displays and share a uniquely Kansas City summer experience, all in the heart of the Kansas City Power & Light District neighborhood. Third Eye Blind Concert: Friday, July 8, Third Eye Blind performs live at Kansas City Live Block in the Kansas City Power & Light District on Friday, July 8th as part of the Coors Light Block Party brought to you by 96.5 The Buzz, The Pitch Kansas City, and JRH. Doors open at 6pm. 21+ only. Tickets are $9.65 in advance and $15 day of. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 19th at 10 a.m. Tickets available online at Ticketfly.com. Crown Center Weekender Outdoor Movie: Cap off your work week with top local bands and favorite food trucks at Crown Center Square. Shop the wares of KC artisans and finish the evening with a famous flick under the stars. The July 7th WeekEnder features music by Drew Six and a screening of The Goonies Festivities begin at 6 p.m., music at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at approximately 9 p.m. FREE admission. (Please note pets are not permitted at the event.) For more events, visit Ink Magazine s online, searchable calendar: and Kansas City on the Cheap: (which also has great deals and coupons!) SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Thomas W. Loeb, MD Scholarship Eligibility: This scholarship award is available to students with a physical or a learning disability. Amount: $2,000: The award which will be distributed among three students; there will be one award of $1,000 and two awards of $500. Requirements: Students will be requested to create a graphic on the subject of selfesteem; the requirements for the graphic will be provided upon submission of the application request. Scholarship To Apply: Students must apply through the website, at There is one section on the homepage (scroll down) titled Thomas Loeb, MD Scholarship; students may contact us via this portal to apply. Upon receiving their request we will send qualified applicants a Scholarship Application Form and confirmation with all the details and information necessary to apply for the scholarship awards. Concussion Awareness Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: ANY graduate or undergraduate student (future or current) <u>that has been accepted or attends</u> a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply. Application: Contact Robin Hill at hillrob@umkc.edu with questions.

5 Scholarship Scholarship National Medical Fellowships Amount: Not to exceed $5,000 Deadline: NA Eligibility: 5 th or 6 th 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. Senior Advice Caregiver Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Must have a caregiver for an adult relative (BA/MD, MD, PA, MSA). Deadline: July 15, 2016 Application Process: Must submit application, current transcripts and a video file or essay Scholarship See website for more details Senior Advice Volunteer Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Must have volunteered in a senior living community during the year (BA/MD, MD, PA, MSA). Deadline: July 15, 2016 Application Process: Must submit application, current transcripts and a video file or essay Scholarship See website for more details Perlman Clinic Scholarship Amount: $500 and a career guidance session w/ one of their doctors Eligibility: Must be 18 years old, pursuing a healthcare-related field (BA/MD, MD, PA, MSA) and achieve a 3.2 GPA or higher Deadline: December 31, 2016 Application Process: Must write a 600 1,000 word essay on a medical or health-related subject See website for more details OPPORTUNITIES Student Research Inquiry Correct Form Link Student Research Inquiry Correct Form Link Students who are interested in research are encouraged to submit a student inquiry form to the Office of Research. The Office of Research website, 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 This is a correct link for inquiry, updated from information that some of you may have erroneously received about the former form.

6 Student Research Opportunities Student Research Opportunities and Fellowships Opportunities are posted on the Student Research Webpage Volunteers Needed Please contact Drs. Wacker, Dall, or Molteni or send an to UMKC SOM Research with additional questions. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Union Station Kansas City is looking for local healthcare professionals to serve as volunteer Gallery Assistants at the Body Worlds & The Cycle of Life exhibit now open at the Station in downtown Kansas City. Gallery Assistants will use their expertise to enhance the guest experience. Whether you are a student looking for a fun and exciting opportunity for service credit hours, or a practicing healthcare professional wanting to give back to the community by using your vast knowledge and talents, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Orientation: All training will be done on an individual basis. Volunteers must go through orientation before they can work the exhibit. If you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity, please go to UnionStation.org/Volunteers and fill out an application, and note that you are interested in the Body Worlds exhibit! Volunteer Benefits We hope you will enjoy everything about your volunteer experience at Union Station. The services you give to our organization are critical to the success of our mission. Therefore, we try to make your experience as rewarding as possible. Here are some of the benefits we offer to volunteers: Free parking any time you volunteer at Union Station. You will receive the same discounts as Union Station staff members at the Science City and Kansas City stores, and all restaurants. Free membership! Invitation to various events, such as exhibit openings and volunteer recognition days. Volunteers Needed Contact Stacie Moody, USKC Volunteer Coordinator, if you have any Questions: smoody@unionstation.org Making Strides of Kansas City Kickoff Arrowhead Stadium - North Club Start: Thursday, August 25, 2016 Registration: 7:00 am Program: 7:30 am 1 Arrowhead Drive Kansas City, RSVP no later than Thursday, August 11, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting more than 300 communities to finish the fight. Last year nearly

7 1.2 million Making Strides walkers nationwide turned awareness into action and helped to raise more than $60 million to help the Society save more lives from breast cancer. We would love for you to join us at our upcoming Kickoff event. This fun and exciting event will inspire you to get involved, give you the tools you need to be successful, and help us finish the fight against breast cancer. To receive an invitation just reply to this or feel free to give me a call at (866) Research Volunteers Needed The progress we have made is remarkable, but we need your help. Watch a short video to learn more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and visit our event website to sign up today! Research Award William B Bean Student Research Award for the Humanities A $1500 award is available for students who have an original research project in medical history and/or the humanities that is conducted with a scholarly approach. A letter of support from a faculty sponsor is required as part of the application. Successful applicants may be invited to present the research findings at a meeting of the American Osler Society (expenses paid). Application materials are due March 1, Detailed information about this award is available in the Humanities office or at

8 Membership Academy for Professionalism in Health Care Membership: The Academy for Professionalism in Health Care (APHC) exists to support the development and maintenance of educational programs that promote professionalism in healthcare. The Academy works to serve patients best interests by advancing educational programs, policies, and methodologies that exhort current and future health care providers to provide care consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards. If you are interested in becoming a member, applications are available in the Humanities Office. Membership dues are $25.00 per year. Additional information is available at STUDENT ORGANIZATION MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS American Medical Women s Association (AMWA)

9 MSAC American Medical Association (AMA)

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