Pro Re Nata
P.R.N. (“as circumstances require”) highlights current and upcoming events, trends, awards, and news for faculty/staff, students, residents, including various spotlights of departments, people, and other happenings within the School of Medicine.
P.R.N. began its existence as a printed monthly publication. It has since transitioned to an online publication, providing a forum for more up-to-date information you need to be in the know about the School of Medicine.
NEWS
UMKC researcher part of $1.5-million NIH grant-funded project on novel tissue-preservation technique
Surgeons world-wide currently perform more than 240,000 corneal transplants a year to address a wide range of eye diseases. Researchers and physicians, however, estimate as many as 10 million patients… 
Meet the school’s new alumni president
Ralph Wuebker, M.D. ’94, is the new president of the School of Medicine’s Alumni Association, a post he will hold for the next two years. He was elected Oct. 16…
A School of Medicine original takes alumni and engagement post
David John, M.D. ’77, has been appointed associate dean of alumni and community engagement. He continues in his role as assistant professor of medicine and Gold One docent. John is…
Health for all remains an elusive goal
Community leaders discuss UMKC efforts to close gaps Health equity is a broad concept that encompasses differences in disease and mortality rates, and in access to healthcare services, among different…
School of Medicine a leader in medical education learning communities
When it opened nearly 50 years ago, the UMKC School of Medicine was something of a pioneer in medical education with learning communities made up of docent teams and peer-mentorship…
School of Medicine recognizes faculty for achievements and service
The School of Medicine recognized faculty members who have recently received promotions and tenure and presented special awards for faculty achievements during a reception on Oct. 15 at Diastole. This…
SOM grad Adam Algren, M.D., appointed interim chair of Department of Emergency Medicine
Adam Algren, M.D., a 2001 graduate of the UMKC School of Medicine, has been appointed as interim department and academic chair for Department of Emergency Medicine. An associate professor of…
American Academy of Pediatrics to honor SOM’s Dr. Mary Anne Jackson
The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Infectious Diseases Executive Committee has chosen to recognize UMKC School of Medicine Interim Dean Mary Anne Jackson, M.D., with the 2019 Award for…
EVENTS
For all GME Program Directors and Faculty interested in QI
8:30-9:45 AM
Ted-QI Talks from Hospital Affiliates on Transitions of Care Activities
10-11:30 AM
Faculty Development Workshop: Title TBD
Seventh Annual
Vijay Babu Rayudu Quality & Patient Safety Day
Keynote Speaker:
Courtney L. Scaife, M.D.
Chief, Section of Surgical Oncology
University of Utah
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