Announcements
In chronological order, most recent first:
New Department of Medicine Junior Faculty
Career Transition Awards Program
August 13, 2008 – For faculty members who are in transition from mentored research to independent R01-funded research, the Department of Medicine announces a new Junior Faculty Career Transition Awards program. One-year, $50,000 grants are available for the academic year beginning July 1, 2009.
Applications are due October 1, 2008, and award decisions will be made by December 1. See the Junior Faculty Awards page for eligibility information, details of the review process, and application instructions.
Dr. Wilbur Lew Elected to Representative Assembly
of the Academic Senate
Dr. Wilbur Lew has been elected to the Representative Assembly of the University of California Academic Senate, UC San Diego Division. Dr. Ken Kaushansky, Helen M. Ranney Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine, announced Dr. Lew’s election July 8.
A Professor of Medicine in Residence in the Division of Cardiology, Dr. Lew is Chief of the Cardiology Section at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. He has served on the Representative Assembly in the past.
Dr. Lew will serve as Alternate through June 2010 and then as Member through June 2012. He joins three other members of the Department of Medicine faculty on the Representative Assembly:
For faculty members in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the Annual Report of Outside Activities (Form APM 025) is due on August 1.
Form APM 025 (Word). Instructions are included.
Read the memorandum (PDF)
from David Brenner, M.D., Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences
The University of California Office of the President has arranged for travel insurance coverage for employees traveling on University business. Details
Effective July 1
New UC Health Care Vendor Relations Policy
From the UC San Diego Health Sciences Corporate Compliance/Privacy Program
The new UC "Health Care Vendor Relations" (HCVR) policy takes effect on July 1st and UCSD Health Sciences is on track. A status report of implementation activities and general reminders follows:
1. Samples: A temporary delay will occur in implementation for this aspect of the policy. A UCSDMC Taskforce is investigating alternatives, such as piloting a centralized "starter / trial medication" program for needy patients and exploring the feasibility of expanding the Patient Assistance Program to minimize unintended negative outcomes. Details regarding the collection of pharmaceutical samples and alternatives will follow shortly. In the interim, physicians and clinics should refrain from accepting samples of new products.
2. Gifts: UCSD employees may not accept personal gifts from industry. Vendors may not provide free items including food / beverages or gifts directly to UCSDHS employees. This includes all outpatient and inpatient facilities. Memos have been sent to UCSDHS employees regarding the new policy. A separate announcement letter was sent to our health care vendors to alert them of the policy.
3. Promotional Items: Branded promotional items are prohibited in all UCSDHS sites. A "clean sweep" day will be held by the Compliance Program on Wed. July 9th for clinics, physician offices and hospital units to sweep areas clear of health care vendor promotional items and participate in a raffle drawing for gasoline (as a $50 gift certificate). Additional policy information will be available at the drop-off locations at UCSDMC Cafeterias for Hillcrest, Thornton, and the UCSDMC business offices at Kearny Mesa and Gibbs.
4. Access: Pharmaceutical and device representatives access to physicians and staff is to be confined to non-patient care areas and conducted by prior appointment only. Representatives must be registered with VendorClear.
5. Education: Education materials (power-point and FAQs) have been developed, distributed to various leadership groups and are available upon request. Web link to the UC policy and FAQs (scroll to 3/12/2008): http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/coordrev/policy/.
Questions regarding the UC HCVR policy may be directed to any of the taskforce members:
Charles E. Daniels, R.Ph., Ph.D., FASHP
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Telephone: (619) 543-6194
Email: cdaniels@ucsd.edu
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Debra A. Winter, MS, BSN, RN
Director, Regulatory Affairs/Clinical Education
UCSD Medical Group
Telephone: (619) 543-2268
Email: dwinter@ucsd.edu |
Leland Giddings, M.D.
Medical Director, Clinical Resource Management
Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
Telephone: (619) 471-9028
Email: lgiddings@ucsd.edu
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Sonia L. Ramamoorthy, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Telephone: (858) 822-6277
Email: sramamoorthy@ucsd.edu |
Lawrence Friedman, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Medical Director, Managed Care
Medical Director, Medical Group Quality and Safety
Telephone: (619) 543-7961
Email: lsfriedman@ucsd.edu |
Kathleen Naughton, CPC, CCS-P, CHC, CCP
Director, Compliance and Privacy Program
Telephone: (619) 471-9152
Email: knaughton@ucsd.edu |
Thank you for your assistance in creating an "influence-free" culture at UCSD Medical Center!
