1. News Brief from NMU Campus
2. Alumni on Move -- New ONMUAA Members or Address Changes
3. Letter of Readers - Thank You So Much
4. Rank of Chinese Universities in Seven Categories
5. Information Exchange -- Which degree we should use, M.D or M.B?
6. Alumni Party -- Early Spring Gathering of PH Alumni in New England
7. Job Opportunities
8. Life Tips -- Free Web-based e-Mails
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1. News Brief from NMU Campus (By Yang, Wei PH79) ********************************************************** ***********
1) Briefing News from Campus of Nanjing Medical University In 1997, Nanjing Medical University has:
-- Ranked the 63rd on publications in all Chinese universities, and the 15th in all medical schools;
-- Submitted 182 grant applications, obtained more than nine (9) million yuan research funding;
-- Obtained 31 achievement prizes, including 17 items from National or Provincial level, which is the fifty nine percent of total prizes obtained in Jiangsu medical schools. (Sources: NMU Newsletter, March, 1998)

2) Steps to Strengthen the Connections between Overseas Alumni and NMU After recent discussion with NMU Administrative Offices regarding strengthening connections between overseas alumni and Nanyi campus, several channels will be delightfully opened for us. Apparently, both sides will be benefited through these activities.

a. Overseas alumni are encouraged and will be warm welcomed to visit Nanyi campus, either bringing cooperating projects, giving seminars, or just pure tourism visiting. Contact person: Nanyi foreign affair office or through EC of ONMUAA . Address of Nanyi foreign affair office, Nanjing Medical University, 140 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029. Tel. 86-25-6513714, Fax. 86-25-6508960.

b. will open a Nanyi Overseas Alumni Column, to publish articles from our overseas folks. Articles could be already published in overseas journals, or unpublished papers, thesis, ..., in original language or in Chinese. We believe that the efforts could not only reinforce your resume, but also could improve reputation for the Journal even for the school. Submitting could directly go to Journal or through ONMUAA.

c. Many alumni need Nanyi official transcripts after passing the board exam or applying for school admissions, some of them might have experienced not smoothed procedures before. However, we now were promised by the school, the procedure will be much easier and standardized. Contact person is Lu Guiping, Director, office of teaching administration (Jiao Wu Ke), tel 86-25-6619141, ext 382 (0), or 6529600 (H). Please let us know if you still have any difficulties, please also reflect to us if the situation is improved.

3) Merging Nanyi to Nanda? From: Zhigang He

A message from Chen Qi, Dean of the Basic Science School in Nanyi, is about the situation of whether or not Nanyi will be part of Nanda. Chen Qi wrote: > It seems that our university will be converged with Nanjing University, although most of staff in our campus don*t like it. Because the strong opposition from our university, it has been delayed at the moment. We don*t know what will happen finally.

*** ( Recently in China, it is very popular and kind of policy to merge colleges and universities to comprehensive universities, similar to the US system. However, by date, no formal information has received by ONMUAA through NMU administrative offices on the merging issue -- Editor)

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2. Alumni on Move --- New Members or Address Changes ********************************************************** *************

(Compiled By Jin, Ning NS84 and Yang, Wei PH79, --- We highly encourage alumni to keep us updated of your address change so that you will stay tuned with alumni and ONMUAA progresses)

1) Jing-Da Shi (PH79) - New Member Jing Da arrived USA in January 1998, working as a Post-Doc at University of Florida. Being a faculty at XuZhou Medical College since graduated from NMU in 1984, Jing-Da also finished his Ph.D. in nutrition at Bejing Medical University.

2)Yamei Zhou (PH80) - New Member Zhou, Yamei (PH 80)arrived in US not long ago. She has served as director of Dept of Environmental Health, School of Public Health at NMU for several years, one of the youngest chairperson in campus. Yamei is working as a visiting scholar at University of California at Davis in the area of Environmental Toxicology. Address: Zhou, Yamei, e-mail: [email protected] , Homephone: 530759-8204 Homeaddress: 400 Solano Park Circle Apt.24F, Davis, CA 95616 Workphone: 530-752-4254, Workaddress: ITEH, Old Davis Road, UCD, Davis, CA 95616

3) Chao Song (MD77) As a research fellow in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Dr. Song studies the role of sialic acid, an adhesion mecule of cancer cells, in the metastasis. He uses antisense neucleotide techniques to block tyhis adhesion molecule. Dr. Song was accepted in to Dept. of Surgery, Boston Uni. Medical Center as an intern starting from this July and will be trained to be anesthesiologist.I

4) Liu, Jianghong (NS84) New Home address: 1143 Linda Flora Drive LA, CA 90049 Tel: 310 476 0914

5) Yue Lin (MD77) New e-mail address: [email protected], (replacing the old one: [email protected]). Work address ([email protected]) will stay the same.

6) DaKun Wang (GS 86) - New Member Dr. Dakun Wang, M.D., Ph.D., who was one of Prof. Zhao Weixian's Ph. D. students. lastname: wang; firstname: dakun; department: Graduate School > yearfrom: 1986 > yearto: 1989; e-mail: [email protected] > Homephone: (403)423 0898> Homeaddress: 10633-111 street > Apt 211 > Edmonton AB > Canada,T5H 3G1; Workphone: (403)492 9822 > WorkFAX: (403)492 9828; Workaddress: dept.Microbiology &;Immunology > 611 HMRC University of Alberta > Edmonton AB > Canada,T6G 2S2

7) Gaoman Gu (DS 78) Gaoman has just moved to Seattle, USA from Kagoshima, Japan and worked for University of Washington. Her new email address is "[email protected]". Working address: Gaoman Gu, DDS, PhD Dept. of Orthodontics, University of Washington Box 357446 Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: (206)616-3870 Fax: (206)685-8163 e-mail: [email protected]

8) Dawei Xu ( GS84) New email address: [email protected] Tel: (317)240-1812 (h); (317)274-0342 (o); Fax: (317)240-1812

9) Buxiang Sun (PH78) - New Member Dr. Sun went to Japan 5 years ago and got is PhD there. Now he is a big boss in a Japanese company heading a research group. Here is his contact information: Buxiang Sun, MD, PhD, PH78 [email protected] 081-11-886-0589 (home tel./fax) Utsukushigaoka 3-5-8-1-803 Kiyota-ku, Sapporo, Japan

10) Liang, Hong (MD79) New Address: (H)(626) 369-1818; (O)(213) 919-9530(bp);16435 Santa Bianca Dr., Hacienda Heights,CA 91745, USA

11) Chen, Yi MD77 New Address: (H)(617)783-3095; (O)(617)726-8143; [email protected], 22 Margo Road, Brighton, MA 02135, USA.

12) Zhen, Ren (MD78) - New Member E-mail address: [email protected] Tel: 503-636-8415(o),Fax:503-636-8524. Working Address: Zhen Ren,M.D., Albert Starr Academic center for Cardiac surgery, 4035 S.W. Mercantile Drive, suite 202, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

13) Cai Yi (MD77-6) -New Member Cai Yi is currently doing some brief research work in Paris, France. He received his Ph.D from Paris, and returned to NMU a few years ago to continue his pediatric nephrology work. He is becoming more wellknown in Chinese Pediatric circle. E-mail: [email protected]

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3. Letter From Readers
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THANK YOU SO MUCH 2/19/98

Dear friends: Since I sent the email on Feb.22 asking for help and advice about the lymphatic fluid leakage happened to my friend's mother, we have received many email messages and lots of information and advice. Since the email system was down for a while in our department, I might have lost some related email and not be able to say "thank you" one by one.Here I, also on behalf of my friend Yifu Jiang, would like to express our sincerely thanks to all of you who responded to our request for help. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND ADVICE.
Jie Li (77MD)

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4. Rank of Chinese Universities in Seven Categories ********************************************************** ***********
(Note: The translation of some school's names may be different from standard translation due to limited resources for verification)

A Comprehensive Listing of Chinese Universities by Objective/Statistical Data in Seven Categories (A - G)
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A. Listing of 18 Best Univ. directly under the State Education Commission: 1. Tsinghua Univ., 2. Peking Univ., 3. Zhejinag Univ., 4. Nanjing Univ., 5. Fudan Univ., 6. Xian Communications (Jiao-Tong) Univ., 7. Shanghai Communications (Jiao-Tong) Univ., 8. Nankai Univ., 9. Huazhong Univ. of Sci. &;Tech., 10. Southeastern Univ., 11. Dalian Univ. of Sci. &;Tech., 12, Zhongshan Univ., 13. Tianjin Univ., 14. Sichaun Union (United) Univ., 15. Jilin Univ., 16. Chinese People's Univ., 17. Wuhan Univ., 18. Tongji Univ.
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B. A Listing of 13 Best Chinese Univ. by US  1. Peking Univ., 2. Nanjing Univ., 3. Univ. of Sci. &;Tech. of China, 4. Fudan Univ., 5. Tsinghua Univ., 6. Nankai Univ., 9. Wuhan Univ., 10. Jilin Univ., 11. Shanghai Medical Univ., 12. Zhejinag Univ., 13. Beijing Medical Univ.
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C. A Listing by the Numbers of Academicians of Chinese Academia Sinica: (First 10 Chinese Univ.) Peking Univ. (30), Nanjing Univ.(17), Tsinghua Univ.(16), Fudan Univ.(11), Chinese Univ. of Geology (8), Univ. of Sci. &;Tech. of China (7), Nankai Univ.(7), Shanghai Communications Univ.(6)., Jilin Univ.(6), Chinese Univ. of Agriculture(6).
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D. A Listing of Best 10 Chinese Univ. by the Numbers of the National Key Research Projects: Peking Univ.(42), Tsinghua Univ.(28), Nanjing Univ.(18), Fudan Univ.(16), Chinese People's Univ.(14), Shanghai Medical Univ.(13), Xian Communications (Jiao-Tong) Univ.(12), Chinese Univ. of Agriculture(12), Nankai Univ.(11), Beijing Medical Univ.(11)
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E. A Liting of Best 11 Scientific/Internationally-Known Labs in China by US Sci. &;Tech. Instutite: Nanjing Univ., Tsinghua Univ., Xiamen Univ., Zhejinag Univ., Chinese Academia Sinica (7 of them).
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F. A Listing of 9 Best Chinese Univ. by the Numbers of National Key Labs: Peking Univ.(15), Fudan Univ.(10), Nanjing Univ.(10), Shanghai Communications Univ.(9), Xian Communications Univ.(9), Tianjin Univ.(7), Ha-er-bin Industrial Univ.(7), Tsinghua Univ.(5)
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G. A Listing of Best Chinese Univ. by the Numbers of Books in Library: Beijing Univ.(4.3 million), Sichuang Union Univ.(3.43 million), Fudan Univ.(3.3 million), Beijing Normal Univ.(3.04 million), Chinese People's Univ.(2.86 million), Zhongshan Univ.(2.57 million) Tsinghua Univ.(2.52 million), Wuhan Univ.(2.5 million),
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5. Information Exchange -- Which degree we should use, M.D or M.B? ********************************************************** ************
Question (Li, Donglin PH83): Dear friends, I have a question about my degree when I try to submit my manuscript in this country. I'm a PH83 undergraduated student of our Nanyi and received the "Bachelor of Medicine" degree. So, I'm wondering if I could call myself M.D. or M.B., besides my MPH(Master of Public Health) degree I got here. Any advise? Thanks in advance! Donglin -----

Answer 1. (Yang, Wei PH79) Donglin, Thank you for bringing in this topic. Here is what my understanding on this issue: 1) Do not use MD to scare your potential employer; 2) Use B.S. of Med instead of BM to avoid confusing; and 3) Do use MD when needed. 1) MDs in western society, especially in the USA, are so socially respectful, based upon their highly competitive admissions; tough training; high rewarded; hot job market;..., just name few here, although it does not mean they must be more knowledgeable than other professionals, but they are usually harder working person. You will definitely be seemed funny or even scare your potential employers if you are applying for a very starting level or supporting job, and put a MD as education level. 2) I would use B.S. of Med. instead of BM. Because there is no BM in the United States education system, you might be asked every time when it occurred. I have been asked when I was in conference presentation, in manuscript subscription and in job applications. It must be very fun to see, our proudly alumni who passed Board and are practicing, explain to patients every day: what means BM. 3) Do use MD when needed. I don't think it should be embarrassed when we mention we were physicians in China and graduated from medical school, it is simply the truth: A MEDICAL DOCTOR. Furthermore, this country does recognizes our medical degrees for the Board eligibility. It is also true for many British system graduates who held the same degrees as we do. In the Bureau I current work with, there is a program dealing with J-1 visa waiver (for who hold J-1 visa and willing to practice in this State, they can avoid to return home county for two year service --- By the way, please let me know if any Nanyi alumni is interested). We have seen so many so called MDs with the same education degrees from Indian and South Africa. I believe that it is an optional advantage we could take, in certain circumstances. Many fellow Nanyi graduates, may be I should include myself, if never mentioned our "MD" background, the job hunting battle could be much longer than it was. At least my current boss told me so. To answer Donglin's question: if you have any ambitious to change to a "heavier" job, it is no harm to put "MD" there, for your future use. Good luck! YANG Wei (PH79) ----

Answer 2. (Lu, Shan MD77) Donglin, Wei (Yang) and everyone else, I would also like to submit my opinion regarding Donglin's question: should we use MD vs. MB for the degree we had from NMU? Basically, Wei's opinion is making sense to me. My answer is "It depends". In purely academic sense, we did not have a "doctorate" degree from NMU. On the other hand, we graduated as "medical doctors". Thus,it is almost without question that we have to use "M.D." for entering medical practice as a physician or a surgeon. Some elder US physicians with their medical school education from U.K. did use MBBS but I found less and less so for younger ones. I just checked homepage of University of Oxford and found they still use BM (Bachelor of Medicine) or BCh (Bachelor of Surgery). Do not ask me why is BCh. Mike MJ Wang, with your experience in UK, can you explain this to us? If you stay in academia and plan to develop your independent research career (especially without a PhD, no matter from any part of the world), it may be wise to translate our NMU degree to MD. In this way, you can apply for grant, or get an appointment etc. If you stay in academia, but only plan to work as a technologist based on your practical research experience accumulated over the years, it really does not matter what the translation will be. Things get a little bit tricky when you try to apply for a position in company, especially for a job for Master degree or lower. More than once I was asked by senior officials/scientists at biopharmaceutical companies why there were so many Chinese MDs applying for their technician jobs. It is hard to tell the true story, but they may think there is some problem on the applicants. Can you use your MD degree to apply for a doctorate level job there? YES, but maybe only if you already had some strong research background on your previous positions. My conclusion will be: use MD if you try to paint yourself as a doctorate level person, otherwise use MB, or BM, or simply BS. The cover and the substance have to match. We can no longer live on the degree from NMU anyway, either we take many exams and do many hard day-and-night clinical training years to regain a true "medical doctor" in this foreign land, or we go through new graduate schools or learn some new skills to develop our new identity. How about degree on your papers? I would use same principle, it depends. Role we are playing in the group or on this particular publication will dictate what degree we may use. A final note: it is better not switch back and forth between MD and MB. Look ahead, decide what life we are going to live and use one and stick to it. I would love to hear other alumni's opinion. Lu Shan (MD77) --------

Answer 3. ( Lin Yue MD77) I second LuS and YangW's opinion. From the industry point of view, a Chinese M.D. will most likely be recognized in my company, Bayer Biotechnology, if one has a proven track record of success in the field, research and management in particular. We have recruited someone like that... Nonetheless, a Ph.D. or Board Certification would be more assuring. I think it's also reasonable to say that a Chinese M.D. alone without additional or desirable qualification or FIT will almost never work in the industry, or academia for that matter. Lin Yue (MD-77) ---------

Answer 4. ( Wei, Qingyi PH78) Yang, I agree with what you have elegantly presented. Here is what I have experienced. If you decided to use your "M.D." for any advantages in applying for a competitive job, you should have your degree certificate in Chinese evaluated by a recognized institution. You will have a certificate of U.S. M.D. equivalency in English and it costs about $100 for such a service in major US cities such as New York and Houston. In Houston area, you can contact: Spantran Services, Educational Consultants, 7211 Regency Square Blvd., Suite 205, Houston, TX 77036-3197 (tel:713-266-8805). Ask our alumni in New York for other related information. (If anyone know such service in other cities, please post here for those who need ). With such an official certificate, you can your proof of your "M.D." anytime when requested. Believe me, it is worthy doing so and the cost is nothing compared to what you will be compensated for such a "M.D.", if you are accepted by your future boss. For those who are looking for a post-doctoral position, here is some job information for your use. My friend and colleague at M.D. Andrson Cancer Center, Dr. Eric Tang, a professor of molecular biology with a stellar records in DNA repair research, will be heading for a job in University of New York. He needs to hire three post-doctoral fellows. For anyone who is interested, please contact: Dr. Eric Tang or send him an e-mail at above address. Good luck, folks. Qingyi Wei (PH78) -----------

Answer 5 ( Liu, Youcheng PH78) Donglin, 1. That's an issue many, if not all, of us might have been concerned with, I guess. Thanks for bringing it out to discussion. Also many thanks for good answers from others which cleared my confusion, too. I have also been asked by other school alumni earlier, although I did not have a good answer. In the student directory books, I often saw the inconsistency in using the degree for us Mainland Chinese, but not for many from other countries (they mostly used MDs). 2. Personally, I have also seen some others who work in US academic circle and were from other medical schools in China using the M.D. title. 3. I had the impression that somebody told me "once you pass the board exams, you can call yourself M.D., although you do not have to do the residency if you do not want to practice". Not sure that would be the case. Those alumni who have passed exams or are doing the residency might have better perspectives. I wish we could hear more input from them. 4. I would use it in a publication especially when the paper is medical-research related in feature. Our training for public health physicians in China is more equivalent to the US MD/MPH joint program (medical students taking public health courses for one-year master of public health (MPH) program) although ours is undergraduate in nature. This MD/MPH makes doctors more qualified for not only the clinical research, but also population studies. Youcheng Liu (PH78) -------------

Answer 6. (Tao, Liangfeng PH79) For Dongling's question, I think Wei and Youcheng are right. It really depends. However, for academic career my feeling is with our degree alone it might not be easy to get grant for you as P.I., especially for NIH grant. I have had USAID grant with our MD degree for many years, with no problems. But I'd like to suggest you go with your PhD boss to apply for NIH grant, as co-P.I. Just for safe. Last year one of my grant proposals submitted to Borrous Wellcome Fd was turned down without clear explanation. I guess it somewhat might relate to education qualification(for Ph.D.). Even if you are American MD, sometimes it's still hard to compete with PhD for basic research. I also heard before, as Youcheng mentioned, we couldn't call us MD in the States until passing the Board exam. But I think it's very flexible. As for verification, I think the agency in Huston Qingyi mentioned is good. My wife got the certificate from them. Boston has one, but not very nice. I have their phone# at home. If anybody is interested, just let me know. Have a nice wkend! Liangfeng Tao (PH79) -------------

Answer 7. (Wang Mingjing MD77) Regarding to the question of using MB vs MD in one's job situation, there seems to be no single rule one way or the other. In reality it always depends on specific situation. I have used both titles in my years of various job changes and here is what I understand and what is accepted in clinical settings: I know for fact that some states require one year of clinical training in an accredited program before one can quote oneself as "M.D." for patient care. State of California makes a misdemeanor prosecutable by law if one uses unauthorized title for clinical purpose (see CA Health Care Codes). ECFMG defines "M.D. equivalent" from China as someone who has had 5 years of medical curriculum with a completion of diploma and certificate from the corresponding medical school. Other uses of M.D. are less stringent and depend on the tradition of one's country of origin. For instance U.K. graduates use MBBS, whereas German graduates use M.D. despite that both country have similar curriculum of medical education. Australians quote themselves as M.D.s but some of their medical schools have adopted the U.S. style of BS to MD curriculum. We are considered to be M.D. equivalents although we do not have M.D.s, a fact seemingly confusing but you will be surprised at how well people in academic and hospital credentialing business know about this. MJ Wang, MD77 ------

Responses from Donglin: Dear friends, I want to thank all of you for your valuable input regarding use of the "MD or MB" credentials. I have learned of an office in Boston that will evaluate your degree, besides the one you already mentioned in Houston. Here is the address: Center for Educational Documentation P.O. BOX 326 Boston, MA 02130-0003 tel: (617)522-4738 fax: (617)983-5232 Donglin Li (PH83)

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6. Alumni Party -- Early Spring Gathering of PH Alumni in New England ********************************************************** ***********
(Contributed by Youcheng Liu, PH78 and Liangfeng Tao, PH79) To congratulate Zhigang Lu (PH78), on his recent start of working at Harvard, to celebrate the newly arrival of his wife, Xiaowei Xiong (PH78) and their son, and to welcome the spring, alumni Liangfeng Tao (PH79)and Maomao Wang (PH79) held a PH alumni gathering in the afternoon of the Easter Sunday, April 12, at his old house in Chelmsford, Mass. Alumni giving great support and presented included Youcheng Liu (PH78), Jianping Xue (PH78), Xianhong Yu (PH77), Yongjia Yu (PH77), Yingchang Zhu (MD65, GS78)and their families. Dr. Zhu, from Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases in Wuxi where Liangfeng used to work, is currently visiting Harvard for 6 months. Altogether, there were 18 people in the gathering. Some of the alumni have not seen each other for more than 15 years after the graduation. Everybody was happy to see others. They recalled lives in NMU and unforgettable classmates and mentors. Adults also had fun singing Karaoke and operas while children had their own favorite games all the time. Various combination of group pictures were taken to record this memorable moment. Liangfeng and Maomao treated alumni a nice dinner in a magnificent China Buffet restaurant where all enjoyed a wonderful food. Alumni were very appreciative of this kind of reunion from which everybody would benefit by nice talking and information exchange.
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7. Job Opportunities
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1) Job on the Net (by Xing, Weirong, PH78) http://www.his.com/~graeme/employ.html#scijob Numerous job sites and search tools and postings. Good to have a try.

2) Scientific Research Associate/Assistant Ergo Science is a biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel products for treating metabolic and immune system disorders, such as diabetes, obesity and cancer. We seek qualified candidate to assist in our study of circadian neuroendocrine regulation of metabolism relating to diabetes and obesity. This specific position will be responsible for assisting in research related to pancreatic islet study including islet isolation and incubation and insulin release study. Qualified candidates must possess a Masters degree in cell biology, molecular biology or biochemistry. Bachelor's degree candidates will be considered only if complemented with relevant laboratory experience. We offer a competitive compensation package including salary, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package in a fast-paced, team-oriented, highly stimulating environment. Qualified applicants are invited to send a resume or c.v. with a cover letter to: Ergo Science, Human Resources, 33 Third Avenue, Third Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129, fax to (617) 241-8822 or e-mail to [email protected].

3) THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION has been created and hosted by the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. All the Association's Schools of Public Health will inform employers of this resource to post employment opportunities (at no expense) to connect students and alumni with public health employment opportunities (jobs and internships) The address is: http://web.sph.emory.edu/phemploy.nsf

4) The Graduate School of Public Health at San Diego State University has created an Online Employment Service aimed specifically at EH&S;professionals. This Includes Safety Specialist, Industrial Hygienists, Safety Engineers. It may be found at: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/gsphsdsu/employment.html It contains position lisitng for all parts of the country.

5) Post-doctoral Position on Medical Research 04/18/98 Post-doctoral position available immediately to study the molecular regulation of angiotensin II receptors in the cardiovascular system and the mechanisms underlying salt sensitive hypertension. Experience and training in molecular biology, physiology, or pharmacology are desired. Curriculum Vitae, with names and telephone numbers of three references should be sent to: Ms. Eloisa Mitchell, Internal Medicine, 8.104 MRB, Galveston, TX 77555-1065, fax 409-747-1861, or e-mail: [email protected].

6) Postdoc Positions in Biochemistry 04/16/98 The Functional Genomics Laboratory at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM) has a research position available to begin in Fall or Winter 1998. The next challenge after genome sequencing projects is to establish the relationship between genes and their biological functions and better understand the regulations of the gene products. The protein-based tools will play a key role in the functional analysis of genome. Our laboratory focuses on development and application of novel methods in connecting the genome and proteome. These methods will be used to identify protein targets, dissect protein-protein methods will be used to identify protein targets, dissect protein-protein interactions and protein complexes and to rapidly survey the identities of proteins in subcellular organells, at high speed and high sensitivity. Biochemistry postdoctor. You will work on (1) analysis of gene functions and characterization of protein phosphorylations in large scale, (2)applications of these knowledge to the solutions of cell cycle regulation and signal transductions. We seek an individual with background in biochemistry and molecular biology. Experience in protein purification, cell cycle, and cell biology will be an advantage. A Ph.D. scientist or technician will assist you in highly sensitive and high throughput sequencing and characterization of proteins. MSSM is a medical institution located in up-east-side downtown area of Manhattan, New York city. The laboratory is well equipped with biochemical apparatus and modern protein sequencing and haracterization machines. We will help you to adjust visa status if you are not USA permanent resident. Send you CV and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Yingming Zhao, The Rockefeller University, Box 170, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Tel: (212) 327-8852; Fax: (212) 327-7547 or email to [email protected]. 7)INTERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES, DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY

A summer internship position is available on projects related to therapies for HIV/AIDS, a vaccine in development for herpes zoster (shingles), and licensed vaccines for varicella, measels, mumps, rubella, hepatitus B and combination vaccines. The position is based in Blue Bell,Pennsylvannia which is 30 minutes from Philadelphia. The intern will be supervised by a Sc.D. alum of HSPH. In addtion, the intern will have interaction with several well-published epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and clinical researchers. Salary wiil be commensurate with education and experience. The candidate should be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in epi, bio, health policy, or behavioral health, have strong data analytical skills and good communication skills. Send resumes and cover letters to: Dr. Paul Coplan, Epidemiology Department, Merck Research Labs., BL2-3 Blue Bell, PA. 19422, email: [email protected] PARKE-DAVIS A summer position is available in the Research Analyst Department fo Health Economics divivion. The analyst will be responsible for the background research in the development of health economic models, economic study protocol research design, development of study design and analysis related to health economic research on Parke-Davis pharmaceutical products. The position involves oral presentation to cross departmental working groups. The candidate will have completed the first year in epidemiology, health professional preferred. Salary is negotiable. Contact: Phillop Sarocco (alum), Director Health Economics, Parke Davis, 201 Tabor Rd. Bldg. 79-2, Morris Plains, NJ 07960 GENZYME CORPORATION A summer internship is available in this biotechnology company in its Health Systems Division, an internal reimbursement and economic strategy group. The student will conduct an internal analysis of Ceredase Access Program, which enables patients with Gaucher's Disease to acquire treatement in varying economic and health care scenarios. Students should have some work experience, preferably in healthcare or biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Data collection and analysis and writing skills are required. The internship is 30-40 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks. Send resumes and cover letters to: Alice Lin Economic Research and Policy Analyst Genzyme Corporation, One Kendall Square 700 Bldg 5th fl. Cambridge, MA 02139-1562, FAx: 617-761-8927 MEDI-CAL POLICY INSTITUTE A summer internship research assistant position is available at the California HealthCare Foundation, Oakland California. The research assistant will be responsible for the development and corrdination of documents, fact sheets and policy briefs about Medi-Cal program. Work includes research, policy analysis, writing and project management with some administrative work. The candidate should have completed the first year of masters program and have excellent writing, communication and analytical skills and a minimum of 2-3 years of work experience. Send cover letter and resume to:Valerie Lewis, Program Manager/Analyst Medi-Cal Policy Institute, California HealhtCare Foundation, 476 Ninth Street, Oakland, CA> 94607, Fax; 510-238-1388,email: [email protected]

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8. Life Tips - Free Web-based e-Mail ********************************************************** *************
1) Free Web-based e-Mail (by Liu, Youcheng PH78) For those of you who are unaware of the availability of free Web-based electronic mail services, there are now at least half a dozen different providers. Hotmail (http://www.hotmail.com/) is only one of them. It is probably the oldest one, but not necessarily the best one. Some of the other providers include NetAddress from USA.Net (http://www.usa.net/),RocketMail (http://www.rocketmail.com/), MailCity (http://www.mailcity.com/), MailExcite (http://mailexcite.com/), Yahoo Mail (http://mail.yahoo.com/). Other businesses such as American Express and At&T;are beginning their own Web-based e-mail services as well. You can perform a NetSearch using the keywords "free e-mail" to discover any others. There are many options out there. I don't think it is appropriate for us to be endorsing one commercial product or service over another.

2) Life Tips - Convention Factors a. Weights 1 gram 0.03527 ounces 1 ounce 28.35 grams 1 kilogram 2.2046 pounds 1 pound 0.4536 kilogram 1 metric ton 0.98421 English ton 2204.6 pounds 1 pound 0.4536 kilogram 1 metric ton 0.98421 English ton 2204.6 pounds 1 U.S. gallon 3.85 liters 1 quarter 25 pounds 1 pound 16 ounces 1 ounce 16 drams b. Linear measure/metric equivalents 1 centimeter 0.3937 inches 1 inch 2.54 centimeter 1 decimeter 3.937 inch 0.328 foot 1 meter 39.37 inches 1.0936 yards 1 yard 0.9144 meter 3 feet 1 dekameter 1.9884 rods 1 rod 0.5029 dekameter 1 kilometer 0.621 mile 1 mile 1.609 kilometers 1 hectare 2.5 acres

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9. Relaxants (Contributed by Lin, Yue MD77, Liu Youcheng PH78) ********************************************************** ******
1) 50 ways to know an Asian 1. You were/are a good student with very high GPAs 2. You majored in something practical like engineering, medicine or finance 3. You have more than one college degrees, especially more than one Master's 4. If you play a musical instrument, it must be piano or violin 5. You have a vinyl table cloth on your kitchen table 6. Your stove is covered with aluminum foil 7. Your kitchen has a sticky film of grease over it 8. You beat eggs with chopsticks 9. You always leave outdoor shoes at the door 10. You use the dishwasher as a dish rack 11. You keep a Thermos of hot water available at all times 12. You boil water before drinking 13. You eat all meals in the kitchen to keep your dining room clean 14. You don't use measuring cups when preparing foods 15. You save grocery bags and use them to hold garbage 16. You have a rice cooker 17. You're a wok user 18. You fight over who pays the dinner bill 19. You wash rice 2-3 times before cooking it 20. You make sounds when you have a bowl of soup. 21. Your don't dryclean cloths, even if they need to be drycleaned 22. You iron your own shirts 23. You like congee (Zhou1) with thousand year old eggs (Song1Hua1egg) 24. You always cook yourself, even if you hate it 25. You use credit cards, and pay monthly bills in full 26. You keep most of your money in a savings account 27. You buy Christmas cards after Christmas, when they are50% off 28. When you hand wash dishes, you only use cold water 29. You hate to waste food a) Even if you're totally full, if someone says they'regoing to throw away the leftovers on the table, you'll finish them b) You have Tupperware in your fridge with three bites of rice or one leftover chicken wing 30. You don't own any real Tupperware-only a cupboard full of used but carefully rinsed margarine tubs, takeout containers, and jam jars 31. You also use the jam jars as drinking glasses 32. When toilet paper is on sale, you buy 100 rolls and store them 33. You have a collection of miniature shampoo/conditioner bottles and little soap bars that you take every time you stay in a hotel 34. The condiments in your fridge are either Price Club sized or come in plastic packets, which you "save" every time you get take out or go to McDonald's 35. You carry a stash of your own food whenever you travel (and travel means any car ride longer than 15 minutes) 36. You spit bones and other food scraps on the table 37. Your dad thinks he can fix everything himself 38. When you go to a dance party, there are a wall of guys surrounding the dance floor trying to look cool 39. Your house/apt. is always cold in winter, and hot in summer 40. Your mom drives her Mercedes to Price Club, or ShoppersFood Warehouse regardless how far it is, even if Loblaw's is next door 41. You always look phone numbers up in the phone book, since calling Directory Assistance costs 50 cents 42. You only make long distance calls after 11pm or during weekends 43. You prefer your shrimp with the heads and legs still attached 44. You never call your parents just to say hi 45. You think ONLY Japanease can make good CARS! 46. You use a colored face cloth every morning 47. You starve yourself before going to all-you-can-eat places 48. You've joined a CD club at least once 49. You never discuss your love life with your parents 50. You take this message and forward it to all your asian friends

2) Famous People, Famous Words (Continued) 1. The nicest thing about the promise of spring is that sooner or later she'll have to keep it. -Mark Beltaire 2. April prepares her green traffic light, and the world thinks GO! -Christopher Morley 3. A real friend is someone who takes a winter vacation on a sun-drenched beach and does not send a card. -Farmers' Almanac 4. Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. -Ed Cunningham 5. Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance. -Ruth E. Renkel 6. Money still talks, but it has to catch its breath more often. -Parts Pups 7. Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. -Dr. Karl Menninger 8. Everybody needs a hug. It changes your metabolism. -Leo Buscaglia 9. When you reach for the stars, you may not get a one, but you wont' came up with a handful of mud either. -Leo Burnett 10. The time is always right to do what is right. -Martin Luther King, Jr. 11. Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rush. -Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. 12. Plan ahead - it wasn;t raining when Noah built the Ark. -General Features Corp. 13. Do not be so humble, you're not that great. -Golda Meir 14. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. -Eleanor Roosevelt

********************************************* ********************************************* Editor of This Issue: Yang, Wei PH79, [email protected]

Editor in Chief: Huang, Xupei, PH77, Madison, [email protected];

Associate Editors: Chen, Bei, PH80, San Francisco, [email protected]; He, Zhigang, MD79, San Francisco, [email protected]; Liu, Youcheng, PH78, New Haven, [email protected]

Editorial Board: Bao, Gang, MD78, Louisville, [email protected] Chen, Bei, PH80, San Francisco, [email protected] Chen, Jin, PH78, Palo Alto, [email protected] Jin, Ning, NS84, Ann Arbor, [email protected] Liu, Guoqin, GS82, [email protected] Liu, Qianjin, MD78, St. Louis, [email protected] Liu, Yongjian, MD78, [email protected] Lu, Li, MD77, Baltimore, [email protected] Lu, Shan, MD77, Northboro, [email protected] Shen, Benquan, PH78, San Francisco, [email protected] Tao, Liangfeng, PH79, Chemsford, [email protected] Wang, Fuhu, PH79, Ottawa, [email protected] Wei, Qingyi, PH78, Houston, [email protected] Yang, Qinghua, San Diego, [email protected] Yang, Wei, PH79, Carson City, [email protected] Yu, Yongjia, PH77, Boston, [email protected]
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Overseas Nanjing Medical University Alumnus Association (ONMUAA) Executive Committee: Wei Yang (PH79), President Liangfeng Tao (PH79), President-Elected Qingyi Wei (PH78), President-Past Ning Jin (NS84), E-mail Center Coordinator Fuhu Wang (MD79), Homepage Coordinator Bei Chen (PH80) Treasury and Fundraising Coordinator Yongjian Liu (MD78), Chair of 97-99 Governing Board -- End --