MONDAY, OCT. 15 – SUNDAY, OCT. 21
RESEARCH
WHAT BRINGS JOB SATISFACTION TO MOST? UA RESEARCHERS SEEK TO DETERMINE – Though employees may like their work to cater to their individual preferences, they are predictably more satisfied when the organizational culture matches a set of widely preferred characteristics that provide a fair, supportive and stable work environment. Through a study of more than 700 participants working in occupations ranging from customer service, to accountants, information technology and administration, researchers found people typically prefer a similar organizational culture, according to an article in the Journal of Applied Psychology co-authored by a UA researcher. For more information, contact Adam Jones, UA communications, 205-348-4328 or adam.jones@ua.edu.
BEST BETS
UA RURAL MEDICAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM WELCOMES NEW CLASS – Ten students from rural Alabama who plan to become physicians and practice in rural communities in the state have been accepted into UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Program for the 2018-19 academic year. The Rural Medical Scholars Program is a five-year medical education program that includes a year of study after students receive their undergraduate degree and leads to early admission to UA’s School of Medicine. The program works to address the shortage of primary care physicians in Alabama, particularly in rural areas, and has been cited nationally as a model program. For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne, UA Strategic Communications, 205-348-8325 or bryant.welbourne@ua.edu.
UA TO HOST EXPERT PANEL ON PRESCRIPTION OPIOID EPIDEMIC – Researchers, attorneys, members of law enforcement and policy experts will discuss causes, effects and solutions to prescription opioid abuse in Alabama, which has the highest rate in the nation, during a community outreach panel, Oct. 18 at UA. The discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. in room 159 in Russell Hall. A reception will follow. Panelists include JB Ward, assistant US attorney for the Northern District; Dr. Nathan Culmer, UA assistant professor of medical education; and Dr. Matthew Tucker, Alabama state char of the Addiction Policy Forum; among others. For more information, contact David Miller, UA Strategic Communications, at 205-348-0825 or david.c.miller@ua.edu.
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