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National Board of Medical Examiners
Call for Nominations: 2004 John P. Hubbard Award
29th Annual Topics in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease: Medical and Surgical Aspects
Protein Purification: Isolation, Analysis, and Characterization of GFP
International Course on Laboratory Animal Science
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Primer on Sleep Disorders for the Primary Care Physician
National Board of Medical
Examiners
Call for Nominations: 2004 John P. Hubbard Award
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) invites nominations for the
2004 John P. Hubbard Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made a
significant contribution to the assessment of professional competency and
educational program development at any level along the continuum of medical
education and delivery of health care.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have demonstrated outstanding
achievement in one or more of the following areas:
• a substantial record of fostering the development of evaluation methods and/or
measurement techniques;
• personal contributions to basic or applied research in the creation or
improvement of assessment methodology;
• accomplishment in improving the quality of evaluation at an organizational
level;
• contributions through the education or mentoring of students, colleagues,
fellows, or graduate students, to further progress in evaluation.
A letter of nomination is to be submitted from a primary sponsor specifically
addressing the nominee’s achievements in relation to at least one of the
criteria and is to be accompanied by the nominee’s current curriculum vitae and
any other relevant information that would be useful to the Hubbard Award
Committee. These materials must be received no later than September 5, 2003. The
Award Committee will select finalists. Nominators of finalists may be asked to
submit additional information.
Direct all materials or inquiries to:
2004 John P. Hubbard Award Committee, National Board of Medical Examiners, 3750
Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Tel.: 215-590-9648, Email:
Hubbard@nbme.org.
29th Annual Topics in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease: Medical and Surgical Aspects
September 22-24, 2003
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD
This annual postgraduate course, originating from the Division of
Gastroenterology and the Department of Surgery of the Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine, is designed for the gastroenterologist, primary care
physicians and surgeons who care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver
diseases. Through an extensive series of lectures and panel discussions, the
participants will obtain information on current concepts and controversies,
clinical management guidelines, and new technologies and treatments in the
fields of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, providing information that can be
incorporated into their clinical practice.
Informal luncheon panels will offer
opportunities for case presentation and discussion.
This activity has been approved for AMA credit hours.
Deadline for early registration: August 12, 2003.
For more information, contact: Office of Continuing Medical Education, Johns
Hopkins University School of Medicine, Turner 20, 702 Rutland Ave., Baltimore,
MD 21205-2195. Tel.: 410-955-2959, Fax: 410-955-0807; Email: cmenet@jhmi.edu,
Web: http://www.med.jhu.edu/cme.
Protein Purification: Isolation, Analysis, and Characterization of GFP
Presented by: The State University of New Jersey—Rutgers Campus at New
Brunswick. The Center for Research and Education in Bioluminescence and
Biotechnology
A Five and One-Half Day Hands-On Laboratory Course Using the Remarkable
Green-Fluorescent Protein (GFP), A Novel Marker For Gene Expression, as the
source material
January 11-16, 2004
March 14-19, 2004
More than 1,100 scientists from around the world have strongly recommended this
intensive course as an opportunity to develop protein research and analytical
skills in a retreat setting. Participants work hard, identify and solve problems
in the lab and enjoy camaraderie and good food and drink with colleagues.
This five and one half day laboratory course covers a wide variety of
conventional methods for protein isolation, purification, and characterization.
The course format integrates hands-on laboratory exercises with classroom
lectures, demonstrations, study breaks, and short take-home assignments.
A special feature of the course is that all laboratory work will be performed on
the same starting sample (Aequorea GFP or recombinant GFP), which will be
purified from an exceedingly crude form (starting with tissue or bacterial cell
extraction) to near homogeneity as judged by high performance liquid
chromatography (HPLC), SDS gel electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, and
western blotting. This feature provides a continuity of purpose, integrating
dozens of preparative and analytical protein techniques in a way that few
competing courses can match.
Course Format
Course participants will extract an easily visualized chromoprotein, the
green-fluorescent protein, (Science vol. 263 pp. 802-805,1994) from a frozen
tissue sample or bacterial cell pellets, clarify the extract, and then
concentrate and purify the protein by “salting out.” Gel filtration, ion
exchange, hydrophobic interaction, and size exclusion HPLC chromatography will
then be employed to extensively purify the desired protein (GFP) from the crude
extract. The unique nature of this brilliantly fluorescent protein allows you to
follow all phases of the purification with a simple hand-held mineral light,
enhancing the students’ understanding of each process.
This course integrates lecture and laboratory sessions to provide a
comprehensive learning experience. The course begins with an introductory
lecture on Sunday afternoon. Everyone is strongly encouraged to attend this
session, but participants who cannot arrive for the Sunday lecture may begin the
course on Monday morning (at the laboratory location).
The course concludes Friday afternoon with an interactive problem-solving
workshop and tour of the mass spectroscopy facilities at Cook College, Rutgers.
If you wish to register by phone or have any questions with your registration,
please contact the CREBB registration desk at 732-932-9071 extension #216 or
#212 and speak with Bill Ward.
Tuition Fee:
$1,995 (Regular registration pre-paid 3 weeks prior to start of course)
$1,795 (Multiple registration—2 or more attendees from the same site)
$2,495 (Late Registration)
$1,295 (Discount for attendees from academia 3 weeks prior to start of course)
The Center for Research and Education in Bioluminescence and Biotechnology,
Attn.: Daniel Gonzalez, Rutgers University—Cook College, Department of
Biochemistry and Microbiology, 76 Lipman Drive, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525,
Tel.: 732-932-9071, Email: wward@aesop.rutgers.edu (Randy Ward),
crebb@rci.rutgers.edu
(Bill Ward), meton@rci.rutgers.edu (Daniel Gonzalez),
www.rci.rutgers.edu/~meton/registerprotein.html.
International Course on Laboratory Animal Science
Utrecht, The Netherlands
A two-week intensive course on laboratory animal science will be organized
at the Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Utrecht, The Netherlands from
June 1-11, 2004. This course has been organized yearly since 1993.
The objective of this course is to present basic facts and principles that are
essential for the humane use and care of animals and for the quality of
research.
The contents of the course are in line with recommendations of the Federation of
European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA) regarding the training
of the young scientist whose research involves the use of vertebrate animals.
The course may also be of interest for those who intend to set up a similar
course at their location. For this purpose, during the course the acquisition of
teaching materials can be discussed with the course committee.
For information and application forms, please contact: Prof. L.F.M. van Zutphen,
PhD, or Mr. Stephan van Meulebrouck, MA, Department of Laboratory Animal
Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, PO Box 80.166, 3508 TD Utrecht, The
Netherlands; Tel.: 31-30-2532033, Fax: 31-30-2537997, Email pdk@las.vet.uu.nl;
Web: http://las.vet.uu.nl (click on “Education and Training”).
Pain Management Grand Round
Date: Ongoing, March 2003-March 2004
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine
Location: http://www.hopkinscme.edu
The target audience includes, but should not be limited to: Anesthesiologists,
Oncologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specialists, Internists, Trauma Surgeons, General Physicians, and other
clinicians and nurse practitioners involved in chronic pain management. The
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education
for physicians.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational
activity for a maximum of one category one credit toward the AMA Physician’s
Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that
he/she actually spent in the activity.
Fees: None
Contact: Kristen Hughes, Office of Continuing Medical Education/
Funded Programs, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Turner 20, 720
Rutland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21205-2195; Tel. 410-955-2959, Web: http://www.hopkinscme.edu.
Primer on Sleep Disorders for the Primary Care Physician
Date: October 3-4, 2003
Location: Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Thomas B. Turner
Auditorium, Baltimore, MD
Sponsored by: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary
and Critical Care Medicine
The medical aspects of sleep have shown progressive importance over the last two
to three decades. Sleep problems are a very common reason for visits to primary
care physicians. However, sleep histories are rarely obtained and information
about sleep and its disorders are minimally touched upon in most medical school
curricula. In this course we will discuss the fundamental aspects of sleep and
sleep deprivation, review techniques on screening and testing for sleep
disorders, and review the diagnosis and treatment for several common sleep
complaints and disorders.
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the
content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 7.75 hours in category 1 toward the AMA Physician’s
Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that
he/she actually spent in the activity.
Registration Deadline:
September 30, 2003
Fees: Physicians, Residents*, Fellows*, and Allied Health Professionals
*with verification of status $150
Contact: Conference Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,
Office of Continuing Medical Education, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Ave., Baltimore,
MD 21205-2195; Tel. 410-955-2959, Fax: 410-955-0807, Email cmenet@jhmi.edu. Web:
http://www.hopkinscme.org/cme.
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