Get ready for “RAMKO 0218”! A new exhibit by artist Kody Ramsey will be on display in the William J. Reals Gallery of Art-West beginning Friday, Feb. 23. Join in on the fun and excitement of Final Friday as we host an opening reception f rom 5-7 p.m. in the West Atrium. Stop by for complimentary wine and snacks while you view the art. Kody, also known as RAMKO, is an abstract artist f rom Wichita. He can often be spotted showing off his work at area pop-up shops and art markets. That is when he’s not busy building furniture or writing music. He uses multiple mediums such as wood, paint, leather and metal to create unique art pieces. With techniques that often include power tools, his work is as much construction as it is art. His midcentury modern design style pops with color and multidimensional features. He uses shapes and layering techniques to give each piece its own unique personality.

Visit Kody’s Instagram page to see photos of some of his work and check out short videos of him in action in his garage studio. The exhibit will be on display through April 30. For more information about the exhibit or the art galleries, contact jeaton2@kumc.edu.

KU is hosting “One Day. One KU.” – a 24-hour fundraising event to celebrate everything KU – including the KU School of Medicine-Wichita! KU Endowment Association is encouraging alumni, faculty, staff and f riends to support their passion on any of KU’s campuses. From midnight-11:59 p.m. CST Tuesday, Feb. 20, all gifts to KU will be tallied. Your gift to KU School of Medicine-Wichita can be given in person or

made online at this site. On the website, the school has highlighted a preference of gifts to Wichita School of Medicine Departmental Scholarships or the Greater KU Fund for Wichita, however there is an “Other” giving option where you can choose any department or specific fund you would like to give to. Speaking of departments, we’re excited to announce the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Family and Community Medicine both have separate challenge gifts where every dollar given to funds in their departments on Feb. 20 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. Brad Rukes, our KU Endowment Association director of development, and Katie Asbury, KU Endowment Association development administrator, are hosting a f ree coffee bar f rom 8-10 a.m. that morning in the Main Lobby and will be on hand to answer any questions. They would be happy to let you know how you could support your passion, our students and our school in Wichita for as little as the cost of a cup of coffee a week.

Is there a special event happening in your department? Do you know a student who has an interesting hobby, or who has made a significant accomplishment? Are you involved in community outreach? An educational program? A hands-on workshop or training session? Public Affairs wants to know about any and all of these events. There are a variety of ways we can publicize events and accomplishments in the school, but we can’t promote them if we don’t know they’re happening. Keep us informed. Drop us an email and tell us what’s happening. We’ll share the good news.

Public Affairs offers a variety of items to support your events. Do you need a logo banner to showcase at your fair booth? We have a few. Are you serving cold drinks at an event and want something sleeker than a cooler? You can borrow one of our stainless steel beverage tubs. Are you looking for a way for people to take notice? No one can ignore a 6’ inflatable Jayhawk. Visit our website to check out photos of available items and fill out an event support request form to reserve what you need. You can also request an appearance by our energetic and fun Baby Jay. Loved by adults and kids alike, Baby Jay will kick your event up a notch. All Baby Jay appearances must have a direct connection to KUSM-W.

Join Dr. Simari and KUMC leadership for the next Town Hall meeting from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, March 1. Topics covered will include updates on the budget, legislature and dental school. The meeting will be at the School of Nursing in Kansas City and will be broadcast live to Wichita via iTV in the Santa Fe Room. Livestreaming wil l also be available.

All of us here in Public Affairs are available to assist you in a number of ways when it comes to communication, public relations, and marketing. Need something edited or proofread? We can do it. Have a speech to write? We can help. Need a f lier designed? Let us assist you. We can also answer questions you may have about branding, including logo use. As you may know, there are specifics when it comes to that area. If you have a project that is using a logo, run it by our office and we’ll help keep you out of trouble. Basically, contact us for any old thing. We’ll do our best to help you out. wicpa@kumc.edu

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The KU Public Management Center is pleased to announce that its award-winning three-day Supervisory Leadership Training (SLT) course will be offered in El Dorado this winter. Feb. 20-22 | Train Depot, El Dorado | Register here Supervisor Leadership Training Individuals often receive training when they first move into a supervisory role. But over time, they identify new areas where they'd like to hone their skills as their role evolves, the workforce changes, and new research on effective management practices emerges. Our three-day course will bring you up to date, offering new skills and strategies to address challenges and bring out the best in your staff. Class size is limited to ensure adequate discussion and individual attention.

From Feb. 14-March 14, we are offering a four-week Physical Activity Wellness Challenge worth four HealthQuest credits. We encourage everyone to get out there and get 30 minutes of exercise five times a week. Credits post Thursday, March 15. Credits are awarded on 75 percent completion (450 total minutes). Get signed up now.

To access and print off a copy of your W-2, visit the State of Kansas Employee Self Service website. Contact Human Resources at 293-2615 to obtain your 11-digit employee ID. The initial password for new users will be the first two letters of your last name (in lowercase) followed by the last six digits of your social security number. Existing users will be required to reset their password. If you have problems signing in, call the employee self -service help desk at 1-866-999-3001. Help desk hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Staff

ASA

Standardized Patient pool

Pediatrics Senior research associate

PMPH

Project manager

Psychiatry

Clinical trial participant recruiter

Postdoctoral fellow

PRN clinical research nurse

Faculty

Family & Community Medicine

Faculty scholar

Program director

Res idency faculty Sports medicine fellow ship

faculty/family medicine

residency faculty

Internal Medicine

Department chair

Pediatrics

New born pediatric hospitalist

Pediatric hospitalist

Psychiatry

Child and adolescent

psychiatrist

Department chair

Research

Biostatistician

For more information, contact Human Resources at 293-2615. View complete and up-to-date employment opportunities.

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Debra Birdwell Mary Smith Nurse manager, RN LPN - JDF KU Wichita Pediatrics CP/MC

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“RAMKO 0218” Kody Ramsey Mixed media Feb. 23-April 30 A Final Friday opening reception will be in the West Atrium from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Complimentary wine and snacks will be served.

New exhibit coming soon For more information about the William J. Reals Galleries of Art, or if you or someone you know is interested in scheduling an exhibit, contact Jennifer Eaton at 293-3534 or jeaton2@kumc.edu.

This course is designed to provide health care professionals engaged in care of breast cancer survivors with current information regarding the biological, social and psychological issues of survivorship and team-based concepts for approaching survivorship. The keynote speaker will be Abenaa Brewster, M.D., MHS, professor, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences and Department of Epidemiology, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Komen research scholar. The workshop will be Saturday, Feb. 24, at KU Medical Center School of Nursing in Kansas City. It is also available as a webinar, but you still must register by Tuesday, Feb. 20. Learn more about the schedule and presentations.

Elizabeth Ablah, Ph.D., MPH, associate professor, will serve as the worksite wellness expert leading a WorkWell KS Virtual Foundation Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 22. Participants from sites in Kansas City and Olathe will be tuning in for the live foundation workshop, led from Wichita by Dr. Ablah. Go to WorkWellKS.com for more information.

The KUSM-W Office of Research will provide funds for resident travel to present research at a professional conference. Up to $2,500 may be requested. Funds are also available for open access and publication fees. Up to $1,500 may be requested. These funds are provided by grants to WCGME from the Kansas Biosciences Authority. View the travel grant application.

Need a poster printed? Send it as a PowerPoint slide (preferred) or Adobe PDF to kuposters@kumc.edu with size requirements and date needed. Please note: poster should be sized to specifications before it is sent; we will not resize or trim posters. Posters should be sent for review to public affairs at wicpa@kumc.edu before printing to ensure that branding guidelines are met. Please have PowerPoint/PDF files to us at least 48 hours in advance.

This award will provide funding to residents and their mentor faculty for resident research projects. Award amount is up to $5,000 for one year. See the RFP for more details. There is additional funding for resident travel and open access and publication fees.

26th annual Research Forum Thursday, April 26

Abstract submission deadline is Monday, March 26. Find more information on our website.

The follow ing chapters w ere published in “Pr imary Care: Clinics in Office Practice: Gastroenterology,” co-edited by Rick Kellerman, M.D., and Laura Mayans, M.D., MPH:

Bragg DA, Crow l A, Manlove E. Hepatitis C: A new era. Prim Care 2017 Dec; 44(4):631-642. PMID:

29132525.

Irw in G, Mayans L, Kellerman R. Emerging Topics in Gastroenterology. Pr im Care 2017 Dec; 44(4):733-742.

PMID: 29132532.

Kellerman R, Kintanar T. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Prim Care 2017 Dec; 44(4):561-573. PMID:

29132520.

Kellerman R, Mayans L. Gastroenterology. Prim Care 2017 Dec; 44(4):xvii–xviii. PMID: 29132535.

Sinclair A. Diverticular disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Prim Care 2017 Dec; 44(4):643-654. PMID:

29132526.

Thuener J. Hepatitis A and B infections. Prim Care 2017 Dec; 44(4):621-629. PMID: 29132524.

Walling A, Freelove R. Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer. Prim Care 2017 Dec; 44(4):609-620. PMID:

29132523.

Armstrong AG, Kim ler BF, Sm ith BM, Woodruff TK, Pavone ME, Duncan FE. Ovar ian t is sue

cryopreservation in young females through the Oncofertility Consortium’s National Physicians Cooperative.

Future Oncology 2018 Jan. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 29345507.

Gilbert LM. Female Genital Mutilation and the Natural Law . The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly 2017;

17(3):475-486.

Le LH, Badgett RG. Noninvasive treatments for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain. Ann Intern Med

2017 Dec; 167(11):834. PMID: 29204613.

Lew is RK, Lee FA, Brow n KK, LoCurto J, Stow ell D, Maryman J, Lovelady T, Williams G, Morris DM, McNair T. Youth empow erment implementation project evaluation results: A program designed to improve the health

and w ell-being of low -income African-American adolescents. J Prev Interv Community 2018 Jan -Mar; 46

(1):28-42. doi: 10. 1080/10852352.2018.1385945. PMID: 29281596.

Mailey EL, Rosenkranz SK, Ablah E, Sw ank A, Casey K. Effects of an intervention to reduce sitt ing at w ork

on arousal, fatigue, and mood among sedentary female employees: A parallel-group randomized trial. J

Occup Env iron Med 2017; 59(12):1166-1171. PMID: 28816735.

Nehme F, Row e K, El Haw ari M, Assi M, Nassif I. Gastrointestinal histoplasmosis ileal stricture successfully

treated w ith through-the-scope balloon dilation in a patient w ith hyperimmunoglobulin M syndrome. Clin J

Gastroenterol 2018 Jan. doi: 10. 1007/s12328-018-0817-9. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 29340926.

Preskorn SH. CNS drug development, lessons learned, Part 4: The role of brain circuitry and genes-

tasimelteon as an example. J Psychiatr Pract 2017; 23(6):425-430. PMID: 29303950.

Savits JB, Teague TK, Misaki M, Macaluso M, Wurfel BE, Meyer M, Drevets D, Yates W, Gleason O,

Drevets WC, Preskorn SH. Treatment of bipolar depression w ith minocycline and/or aspirin: An adaptive,

2x2 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, phase IIA clinical trial. Translational Psychiatry 2018;

8:27. doi: 10.1038/s41398-017-0073-7.

Shadman M, Li H, Rimsza L, Leonard JP, Kaminski MS, Braz iel RM, Spier CM, Gopal AK, Maloney DG,

Cheson BD, Dakhil S, LeBlanc M, Smith SM, Fisher RI, Friedberg JW, Press OW. Continued excellent

outcomes in previously untreated patients w ith follicular lymphoma after treatment w ith CHOP plus

Rituximab or CHOP plus 131I-Tos itumomab: Long -term follow -up of phase III randomized study SWOG-

S0016. J Clin Oncol 2018 Jan: JCO2017745083. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 29356608.

Wysokinski WE, Tafur A, Wu Y, A mmash N, Asirvatham SJ, Gosk-Bierska I, Gr ill DE, Slusser JP, Mruk J,

McBane RD. Platelet-predominate gene expression and reticulated platelets in non -valvular atrial f ibrillation:

Effect of pulmonary veins isolation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2018 Jan. doi: 10.1111/jce.13438. [Epub

ahead of print]. PMID: 29377394.

White WB, Cain LR, Benjamin EJ, DeFilippis A P, Blaha MJ, Wang W, Okhomina V, Keith RJ, Al Rifai M,

Kianoush S, Winniford MD, Robertson RM, Bhatnagar A, Correa A, Hall ME. High-intensity cigarette

smoking is associated w ith incident diabetes mellitus in Black adults: The Jackson Heart Study. J A m Heart

Assoc 2018 Jan; 7(2). doi: 10.1161/JA HA.117.007413. PMID: 29330255.

Grand Rounds are in the McNamara Center (Third Floor Education Center) at Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Joseph Campus, 3600 E. Harry St., Wichita, Kansas. Lunch is at 11 a.m. and the speaker is f rom 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 27 Martin Paulus, M.D. Scientific director and president, Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Tulsa, Oklahoma “How Can Neuroscience Make a Difference for Psychiatry?” This session is funded in part by an educational grant from the Earl L. Mills Educational Trust.

Learn more about Grand Rounds.

Many research opportunities are available. To make a referral into a clinical trial for early Alzheimer’s disease, depression, or schizophrenia, call 316-293-1833 or email clinicaltrialunit@kumc.edu. More information and a study interest form can be found on our website. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with a diagnosis of depression for a research study. Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are at least 18 years old and have treatment resistant depression. Participants who may qualify should have experienced depression symptoms, be taking one antidepressant medication, and able to provide written consent to participate in the study. Study participants will be compensated for time and travel. For information call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit is conducting a research study for children and adolescents with major depression disorder (MDD). Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 7-17 years of age and have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Participants and their parent/caregiver will attend 13 appointments over 16 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel. For more information call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with a diagnosis of mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Volunteers may be eligible to participate if they are 50-85 years of age, diagnosed with mild dementia, and have a caregiver who is able to attend all office visits with the participant. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel. For more information call 316-293-1833.

The Office of International Programs, which sponsors Culture Hour, has published its new ITV schedule for the f irst half of 2018. Culture Hour meetings are noon-1 p.m. in the Prairie Room every other Thursday from Jan. 18 through March 15, and April 5 through May 17. This weekly event is a casual forum for students, faculty and staff to share insights, questions and concerns about culture. Bring your lunch and join in! For questions, please contact Alexa Smith at asmith5@kumc.edu.

KUMC affirms our commitment to a diverse and inclusive community in many ways. You can contribute to building this inclusive learning environment by joining us in the Safe Zone program. The two-hour Safe Zone training will encompass education around the issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. Participants will discuss respectful terminology, transgender concerns, and other topics that will help them become better allies. Upon completion of training, participants may choose to display a Safe Zone logo in their office or workspace. When people see a person who has displayed the Safe Zone logo, they know that this person has self-identified as a supporter and advocate of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community. They can expect this person to respect their conf identiality, provide them with resources, and listen. Thursday, Feb. 22 1-3 p.m. Meadowlark Room Sign up now!

Sedgwick County Emergency Management offers f ree classes to help you recognize storm patterns and protect yourself f rom harm. The program was developed by the National Weather Service to help educate citizens about severe weather. A variety of dates and locations are available. View the entire schedule.

For many people in health professions, “caregiver” is a term that applies in more than one area of life. You might care for patients, for your children, for your parents … or for all of these people! For the person who has multiple caregiving roles, the demands of caregiving can become overwhelming. Stress, fatigue and burnout are not uncommon. At this Wichita Women in Health Professions event, we will hear personal accounts f rom a panel of caregivers with different life experiences, including caring for a parent, spouse or child with a chronic illness. Panelists will share the challenges and joys of caregiving and tips for self-care. WWHP events are open to KUSM-W faculty, staff, students, residents and other interested members of our community. Tuesday, March 13 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunflower Room RSVP via the KUSM-W events calendar.

Is there something you’d like to know f rom Dean Minns? Submit your questions or comments and he’ll reply via email or in Jayhawk Talk Online.

Feb. 1 Wichita Business Journal Emerging Leaders: Embrace opportunities to lead

Jan. 31 The Wichita Eagle ‘I love your pajamas’ - how health care is personal Jed Delmore, M.D., gynecologic oncologist, president of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, and professor at KU School of Medicine-Wichita, discusses how health care is personal in his opinion column.

Jan. 24 NewsCow Two new physicians now practicing at Health Professionals of Winfield

For all the latest news stories and press releases about KUSM-W, visit our news page.

Dr. Angela Meyer

Lori Bearley

Dr. Jed Delmore

We are collecting new and gently used children’s books for the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® reading program. Books for children of all ages are needed. If you have books to donate, drop off in Public Affairs or at the KU Wichita Pediatrics Clinic at Carriage Parkway. Before donating books, review these guidelines. If you have any questions contact Hannah Kersting at hannah.kersting@wesleymc.com.

Facilities Management is hosting a closed bid public surplus auction from 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, through NOON Thursday, Feb. 22. The items for auction may include desks, fi ling cabinets, chairs, and other miscellaneous office furniture. The items will be located in the basement surplus area behind the Facilities office, and in the hallway leading to the Roberts Amphitheater storage area. The auction items will be assigned an item tag number by 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, for those who would like to preview what is available for bidding. Facilities reserves the right to reassign tag numbers and/or remove or add items to the auction inventory prior to the start of the auction at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20. There will be a minimum bid of $2 on all items unless otherwise posted . All bids must be sealed and include your name, auction tag number, offering price for each item(s), department, daytime phone number, and email address. Envelopes and bid sheets will be provided at the Facilities f ront desk for your convenience. Please deliver or send your sealed bid to the Facilities front office no later than noon Thursday. If bids are sent via interoffice mail and not received before the deadline, they will be considered void. Open, verbal, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Notification to the winning bidder will be completed by phone or email no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. All items sold in the auction must be paid for and removed f rom the facility by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28.

Check or credit/debit card payments are preferred, and should be submitted to the

Facilities office. Make checks payable to KUSM-W. Any cash payments must be for the exact

cash amount due.

Items removed are the responsibility of the purchaser, and maintenance personnel will only be available to assist on a LIMITED basis with prior arrangements with Facilities. When removing auction items f rom the building, please be ready to present your paid receipt for the tagged item if requested. If you have any questions, contact the Facilities office at wicfac@kumc.edu or 293-2625. Thank you and good luck bidding.

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For sale Pivot shower door, new in box, pictured here. Purchased for remodeling project, not needed, unable to return due to store no longer carrying brand. Asking price $50. Call 316-932-0945. If you have a classif ied ad you’d like listed in JTO, review the guidelines and submit the online form.

The deadline for the next issue of JTO is noon Monday, Feb. 19. Send items of interest to wicpa@kumc.edu.

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Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas,

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