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CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

Chair, Department of Pediatrics- sought by the James H. Quillen College of Medicine of East Tennessee State University. The successful candidate will be responsible for administration of a faculty of 19 with a wide range of clinical and research activities: undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education; and the management of a residency program. Candidate must be board certified and have national credentials leading to appointment as a full professor. The successful candidate should have strong clinical and educational skills; clinical practice administrative skills; a demonstrated capacity to lead departmental faculty and to collaborate with clinical faculty and the community; and a commitment to cultural diversity. A strong research track record, previous academic administrative experience, and a rural/primary care orientation are highly desirable.

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae and the names of four (4) references to:

Andres J. Pumariega, M.D., Chair; Search Committee and Professor and Chair of Psychiatry; James H. Quillen College of Medicine; East Tennessee State University; 107 Hillrise Hall; P.O. Box 70567; Johnson City, TN 37614-0567

ETSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minority candidates strongly encouraged.

NEUROSCIENCE

The Department of Pediatrics of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is recruiting full time neuroscience researchers with a focus on one of the following areas: attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, autistic spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injury or communications disorders. Preference given to applicants with focus on genetics, underlying pathophysiology or treatment. Candidates should have Ph.D., and/or M.D. degree and be qualified for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Standing Faculty with tenure at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Applicants should demonstrate a strong funding and publishing history as well as a solid record of building a research team and nurturing younger scientists. Successful candidates will enjoy full access to all clinical and research resources of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and a brief statement of their research program to:

Marc Yudkoff, M.D., Chief; Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation Medicine; The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; 34th Street and Civic Center Blvd.; Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399; (email: yudkoff@email.chop.edu)

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

18th Annual Conference on SLEEP DISORDERS IN INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD January 20-22, 2000

An international conference for physicians, fellows, nurses, respiratory scientists and other health professionals

2000 Conference Major Topics:

• New Aspects in Cardiorespiratory Control

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Control Disorders

• The Technology-Dependent Child

s are invited on all basic and clinical aspects of sleep disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, SIDS, ALTE, cardiorespiratory control, apnea of prematurity, home monitoring and ventilation, psychosocial approaches and intervention. Clinical case abstracts are strongly encouraged for discussion. Two trainees will be awarded for outstanding abstracts.

Deadline for Abstract Submission; September 1, 1999

For information and materials contact:

Annenberg Center For Health Sciences At Eisenhower

39000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 USA 760-773-4500 FAX 760-773-4513 www.annenberg.net

Charles E. Culpeper Foundation Scholarships in Medical Science

The Charles E. Culpeper Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Year 2000 Scholarships in Medical Science Program designed to support the career development of academic physicians.

Up to four awards of $100,000 per year for three years will be made to United States medical schools or equivalent United States educational institutions on behalf of candidates who are U.S. citizens or aliens who have been granted permanent U.S. residence (proof required); who have received their M.D. degree from a U.S. medical school or the equivalent of an M.D. degree from an educational institution equivalent to a United States Medical School in 1991 or later (except under extraordinary circumstances, as approved by the Foundation); and who are judged worthy of support by virtue of the quality of their research proposals. All scientific research relevant to human health is eligible for consideration. No institution may nominate more than one candidate.

In selecting awardees, emphasis will be on identifying young physicians with clear potential for making substantial contributions to science as academic physicians. Since January 1988, 37 physicians have been selected as Charles E. Culpeper foundation Medical Scholars.

Deadline for applications is August 16, 1999. Awards will be announced in January 2000, for activation on or about July 1, 2000. Application forms and instructions may be obtained on the Web at www.culpeper.org or by contacting:

Charles E. Culpeper Foundation; Financial Centre, 695 East Main St.; Stamford, CT 06901-2155; Phone: (203) 975-1240 Fax: (203) 975-1847

Head Start's Fifth National Research Conference

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Columbia University and the Society for Research in Child Development announces Head Start's Fifth National Research Conference, Developmental and Contextual Transitions of Children and Families: Implications for Research, Policy and Practice. The Conference will be held June 28-July 1, 2000 in Washington, D.C.

Call for Papers: The Call for Papers will be mailed and is available from the web site: http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/hsb; or http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/sph/popfam/headstartconf.html Deadline for submission of proposals is July 15, 1999.

Contact:

Dr. Faith Lamb-Parker, Project Director; Columbia School of Public Health/CPFH; 60 Haven Avenue B3; New York, NY 10032; or call (212) 304-5251; or fax (212) 544-1911; or e-mail flp1@columbia.edu

FUTURE ANNUAL MEETINGS

Pediatric Academic Societies

American Pediatric Society Society for Pediatric Research Ambulatory Pediatric Association

• 2000 (May 12-16) Boston, MA

• 2001 (April 27-May 1) Baltimore, MD

• 2002 (May 3-7) Baltimore, MD

• 2003 (May 2-6) Seattle, WA

Relocation of Editorial Office

As of December 17, 1998, Dr. Alvin Zipursky became the new Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Research and the North American Editorial Office moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

All manuscripts and correspondence should be sent to him at the address below:

Alvin Zipursky, M.D.; Pediatric Research; Hospital for Sick Children; 555 University Avenue; Toronto, Ontario; Canada M5G 1X8; Tel: (416) 813-8760; Fax: (416) 813-8763; E-Mail: pedres@sickkids.on.ca

International Conference on Short and Long Term Effects of Breast Feeding on Child Health

The 9th International Conference of the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation will be held October 2-6, 1999 at Kloster Irsee Monastery, in Kaufbeuren, Germany.

The Scientific Organizers of the Conference are: Prof. B. Koletzko (Germany); Prof. O. Hernell (Sweden); and Prof. K. F. Michaelsen (Denmark).

Contact: Congress Organization Schaefer, Karl-Theodor-Str. 64, D-80803, Munich, Germany, or call (49) (89) 307 1011, or fax (49) (89) 307 1021, or e-mail Karin.Wandschura@cocs.de

7th International Course on Recent Advances in Perinatal Medicine

The 7th International Course on Recent Advances in Perinatal Medicine will be held July 1-6, 1999 at "Ettore Majorana" Centre for Scientific Culture, in Erice (Sicily), Italy.

The Director of the Course is Dr. Ermelando V. Cosmi. The Co-ordinators are Dr. Gian Carlo Di Renzo, Dr. Romolo Di Iorio, and Dr. Emanuela Marinoni. The Director of the Centre is Dr. Antonio Zichichi.

Contact: Secretariat, 2nd Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University "La Sapienza" Viale Regina Elena, 324, I-00161 Rome, Italy; or call (39) (06) 4460484, 446 0507, or 491306; or fax (39) (06) 4469128; or e-mail: perinat@flashnet.it.

Access the course home page at: http://www.albert.it/perinat

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12th Annual Comprehensive Pediatric Board Review

The University of Michigan Office of Continuing Medical Education is sponsoring the 12th Annual Comprehensive Pediatric Board Review which will be held September 13-18, 1999 at the Crowne Plaza, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Contact:

Joyce Robertson; Registrar; Dpmt. of Medical Education; P.O. Box 1157; Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1157; or call (734) 763-1400; or (800) 800-0666; or fax (734) 936-1641

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