PICTURESQUE NORTHEAST TENNESSEE PEDIATRIC POSITION AVAILABLE

An already established, two physician practice looking to add three BC/BE primary care physicians to their practice over the next 18 months. Positions can be filled by FP, IM, Peds or IM/Peds physicians. Income guarantee plus incentives. Peace and serenity are still available in some parts of the country and NE Tennessee is one of them. This position is located in an area surrounded by gorgeous mountains and lakes. We offer an excellent lifestyle and wonderful outdoor activities for the whole family. We have very progressive program of education with a University and Medical School located in the heart of the Tri-Cities area. Population is 57,000 and a service area of over 100,000.

For more information contact: Anne Helvey; Director of Physician Services; Telephone: 423-854-5805; or fax CV: (423) 854-5748

NEONATOLOGIST

A great opportunity for a BC/BE neonatologist to work with a highly-experienced director and staff. This 7-bed Level II hospital unit had 121 admissions last year and cared for high-risk infants in two other nearby hospitals.

You will join two other neonatologists, a perinatologist, and two NNP. The unit participates in clinical trials with the Vermont Oxford Neonatal Network.

Enjoy the resources of a dynamic Ohio metropolitan center of 650,000 located on Lake Erie, offering a rich cultural scene, excellent educational opportunities from primary grades through post-graduate, and a wide variety of recreational activities.

Send CV or inquiries to Tom Leeds Mercy Health Partners; 2213 Cherry St., Toledo, Ohio 43608; 1-800-837-4664, ext. 3999, Fax: (419) 251-3960

European Society for Pediatric Research

The 39th Annual Conference of European Society for Pediatric Research will be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, 13-17 September 1998.

Contact: ESPR 1998, Project Planning International, Montalto Estate, Spa Road, Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland, BT24 8PT or call (44-0) 1238 561 993 or fax (44-0) 1238 565 073 or email 101455.1521@compuserve.com.

PEGUS Research Inc.

ADVERSE EVENTS in children following exposures to insect repellents containing DEET. PEGUS Research, Inc. is studying adverse events following exposures to DEET. We are seeking information from pediatricians regarding patients who may have experienced neurological, systemic or unusual symptoms. Parents of patients will be asked to participate in a telephone interview.

For additional information, please call: Dr. Brent Page or Karen Bateman, R.N. at PEGUS Research: 1-800-949-0089

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY

Charles E. Culpeper Foundation Scholarships in Medical Science

The Charles E. Culpeper Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 1999 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 the United States medical schools on behalf of candidates who are U.S. citizens or aliens who have been granted permanent U.S. residence (proof required), have received their M.D. degree from a U.S. medical school in 1990 or later, and 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 my 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, 33 physicians have been selected as Charles E. Culpeper Foundation Medical Scholars. Deadline for applications is August 14, 1998. Awards will be announced in January 1999, for activation on or about July 1, 1999.

Contact: The Charles E. Culpeper Foundation at Financial Centre, 695 East Main Street, Stamford, CT 06901-2155; or call (203) 975-1240; or fax (203) 975-1847; or webwww.culpeper.org.

Pediatric Research

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Circulation:Pediatric Research circulates monthly to more than 4,000 pediatricians, neonatologists and pediatric residents.

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Michael Faulkner - (800) 528-1843, Jason Pointe - (800) 528-5660 or Taron Butler - (800) 645-3658. Fax (410) 528-4452; E-mail: mfaulkner@wwilkins.com/jpointe@wwilkins.com

PEDIATRIC-NEONATAL ICU DESIGN AWARD

CALL FOR ENTRIES $1500 to be awarded to best ICU Design

The 1999 ICU Design Citation will be awarded to a Pediatric or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This award honors a critical care unit which combines functional ICU design with the humanitarian delivery of critical care and recognizes exceptionally designed units. The award of $1,500 is sponsored by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), and the American Institute of Architects Academy on Architecture for Health. Applications for this award must be submitted by August 15, 1998. To receive an application, contact Tracey Kane at AACN: 800.899.2226 x415.

The submitted materials of the winning and honorable mention entries have been compiled into a notebook/video cassette package. This package is a valuable tool for ICU design teams looking for ideas ranging from space planning to details. Critical Care Unit Design & Furnishing is a guidebook developed to help each member of the team make their optimal contribution throughout the design process from conception to fruition. These products are available by calling SCCM at 714.282.6000.

Society of Critical Care Medicine

Meetings

XXII International Congress of Pediatrics

The XXII International Congress of Pediatrics, organized every three years under the auspices of the International Pediatric Association, will be in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from August 9-14, 1998, and will focus on "From Grass Roots to Genes". The four main themes are the child and society, infectious diseases vaccination, nutrition and disease, and congenital and hereditary diseases. Other topics relating to general pediatrics and pediatric subspecialities such as surgery, neurology, child psychiatry and dermatology will also be discussed. All presentations will be given in English, with simultaneous interpretation into French and Spanish for the plenary sessions.

Contact: Congress Secretariat, Eurocongres Conference Management, Jan Van Goyekade 11, 1075 HP Amsterdam, The Netherlands; or call (31) 20-679-34-11; or fax (31) 20-673-73-06; or emaileurocongres@pi.net.

International Society for Trace Element Research in Humans(ISTERH)

The Fifth Conference of the International Society for Trace Element Research in Humans (ISTERH) on the "Newer Aspects of Trace Element Research" will be held in Lyon, France, September 26-30, 1998.

Contact: Trace Element-Institute for UNESCO, 1 place de 1'Ecole, BP 7021, 69342 Lyon Cedex 07, France; or call (33) 4 72 80 82 90; or fax (33) 4 78 58 86 71; or email 101711.2322@compuserve.com.