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From the Dean's Office
GSM Faculty Advance Patient Care Through Research Collaborations
Dean's Retreat Focuses on Progressing Research from Good to Great
In the Spotlight
UT Genetics Center Offers Exclusive Testing for Rare Disease
Dr. Mountain Leads HRT Study Funded by American Heart Association
Gerard and Carlson Advance Oral Cancer Research Through Retrospective Study
Dr. Kilgore Brings Gynecologic-Oncology Care 'Home'
Medical Simulation Center Open House Demonstrates Virtual Operating Room
Department of Medicine Faculty Recognized at Reception
Radiology Residents Excel on Exams
Genetic Counselor Noyes Passes Board Exam
Radiology Residents Demonstrate Leadership at RSNA National Meeting
Hudson Provides Leadership for Radiology Exams
Dr. Hanna Helps Light the Night as Honorary Chair
D. Brown Completes 'Leading at UT' Training
News
Resident Business Course Lite Series Features Popular Topics
Residents Prepare for Resident Research Day May 26
Continuing Medical and Dental Education
CME-Certified Faculty Development Workshop, March 26
Mark Your Calendar: April 16, CME-Certified Dermatology Meeting
March 13 Diabetes Conference Examines Complications, Patient Noncompliance
Grand Rounds, Quarterly Case Conferences CME-Certified
Scholarly Activity
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Resident Business Course Lite Series Features Popular Topics
Through the Resident Business Course Lite series, resident physicians and dentists have the unique opportunity to gain essential business skills to prepare them for careers in a private practice, hospital or academic medical center setting.
New this series is the real estate course which will include timely information on all home-buyer tax credits with a focus on the first-time homebuyer, a comparison of owning versus renting, and the overall purchasing process.
Sessions will be held from noon-1p.m. in Wood Auditorium and include the following:
February 18, 2010: "Buying the Right Home for Your Budget and Needs with Focus on First Time Home Buyers" presented by Tricia Andrews and Megan Stansbury, Keller Williams Realty: The Laing Team
March 25, 2010: "Realistic Insurance Planning for Physicians" presented by Heath Hildreth, The Hildreth Agency
April 15, 2010: "The Importance of Your Starting Employment Contract: Pitfalls to Avoid" presented by London and Amburn, P.C., Attorneys at Law
April 29, 2010: "Personal Financial Management: A Roadmap for Medical Professionals" presented by Laura Lyons and Chad Schollaert, The Trust Company
May 20, 2010: "Your Money and Taxation: Business Advice from a Certified Public Accountant" presented by Amy Holley, Lattimore Black Morgan and Cain, PC
The 2010 course kicked off January 21 with keynote speaker Steve Ross, DPh, University Health Systems, discussing the professional and personal considerations of life after residency.
Residents have previously evaluated the course as practical, necessary and engaging, with speakers scoring high on knowledge and approachability. View presentations from the 2008-2009 series on the GSM Pulse.
Resident Business Course Lite is sponsored by UT Graduate School of Medicine Graduate Medical and Dental Education.
