University of Minnesota Medicine Global Health: May 2013

Space Available!

University of Minnesota ~ Department of Medicine ~ Global Health Course

Space is still available to attend the 2013 Humanitarian Crisis Simulation Exercise.

May 31 at 1pm through June 2 at 1pm.

Click here to register and receive details.

Contact gblhlth@umn.edu with questions.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!

We are seeking volunteers for the 2013 Humanitarian Crisis Simulation Exercise event on May 31 at 1pm through June 2 at 1pm in Cannon Falls, WI.

Please contact Debbie Luedtke for details and to volunteer at this exciting event!
gblhlth@umn.edu

Please join us for the next Tropical and Travel Medicine Seminar…

All are welcome free of charge, reservations are requested.

May 28, 2013

6pm-8:30pm

AGENDA:

6pm-6:15pm Light Dinner and Introductions

6:15pm-6:30pm Global Health Update

TBA

University of Minnesota ~ Infectious Disease Fellow

6:30pm-7:30pm Presentation:

Acquired Heart Disease in the Developing World:

Focus on Rheumatic Heart Disease

Ron Johannsen, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine

University of Minnesota ~ Department of Medicine

HCMC ~ Associate Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab

HCMC ~ Director of International Medicine

7:30pm-8:30pm Case Presentations from Global Health Rotations

Melanie Lo, MD

HCMC ~ Internal Medicine Resident

Brian Frederick, MD

HCMC ~ Internal Medicine Resident

8:30pm-9pm Global Health Faculty and Resident Gathering

Event Registration:

Web Site UMN Tickets and Events May 28 TTMS

Deadline May 24, 2013 at 5pm

Event Location and Directions:

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Multipurpose Room

2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414

612.596.6100

TTMS Web Page:

http://www.globalhealth.umn.edu/residenttraining/curriculum/tropicaltravelseries/home.html

Contact:

gblhlth@umn.edu

Join us on May 23 for a special Hippocrates Cafe production…

All are welcome free of charge, reservations are requested.

May 23, 2013

6pm-8pm

AGENDA:

6pm-6:15pm Welcome and Introductions

6:15pm-7:15pm Program ~ “Hippocrates Cafe: An Exploration of Plague”

The Hippocrates Cafe shows explore healthcare topics through story and song using professional actors and musicians.

Please join us for this live, made-for-radio show, created and hosted by MPR's regular health and medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg.

Hippocrates Cafe

Narrator: Jon Hallberg, MD

Associate Professor ~ University of Minnesota

Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

Actor: Mark Nelson

Actor: Angie Timberman

Musician: Robert Bell ~ Guitar

Musician: Dan Newton ~ Accordion

7:15pm-8pm Dinner and Discussions

8pm Adjourn

Event Registration:

Web Site UMN Tickets and Events Hippocrates Cafe

Deadline May 21, 2013 at 5pm