updates
REMINDERS | congratulations
tax forms on the way
By Jan 31, all 2024 W-2s will be sent to the mailing address employees had on file in the employee portal as of Dec. 15, and the 1095-C will be mailed by March 3 to employees eligible for 2024 health benefits Both forms will be available in the portal shortly after they are released
exemption expiration
Employees who claimed “exempt” from federal withholding tax on your 2024 should be aware that your exemption expires Feb 15, 2025 n your exempt status, you must update your W-4 form by Saturday, 25. If the form is not updated by this date, your tax status will revert to the highest withholding status
new smart phrase for discharge planning
We've updated our inpatient time smart phrases at UCH to now include an option for discharge planning This update applies to the following smart phrases: CUMEDIPTIME
CUMEDIPSHAREDTIME
You now have the option to select "discharge planning" from the "timeaction" drop down menu within each smart phrase.
The benefit of this is twofold: You will not need to enter a separate discharge phrase. For split/shared discharge services, it will accurately reflect the physician's non-overlapping discharge time.
mentorship
cfsp and score programs for junior faculty
Both CFSP (Clinical Faculty Scholars Program) and SCORE (Surgical/Subspecialist Clinical Outcomes Research Fellowship) are mentored research development programs for junior faculty. The two programs have common goals that they meet in different ways; both are two-year programs that take on early career investigators Both are sponsored by the department and allow 50% protected time to participate
Read some of the differences between the programs below:
CFSP SCORE
Geared toward early career investigators ready to PI a K/CDA or R
Clinical or PhD degree w/ researchoriented fellowship, Masters/PhD
6 scholars per year
$25K per year
2 hours of weekly didactics covering research topics, e.g., abstract & manuscript writing, qualitative & quantitative/ biostatistical analysis, career development, grant funding & grant writing
Applications due March 21
Best for Surgical, Specialist, Hospitalist early career investigators requiring more research training, dedicated mentoring and support to lay groundwork for CDAs and other grants
Grant goals: Small grants and career development awards
5 faculty MD researcher directors/ quantitative team headed by PhD with 3 analysts, qualitative team headed by PhD with 3 analysts
5-7 scholars per year
Cost $42K per year
Applications due March 15
To read more about the programs and apply, use the buttons below.
dea renewal
Don’t forget to renew your DEA certification!
As a tax-exempt government agency, the University of Colorado extends fee exemption to all faculty members when renewing DEA licenses. To receive the fee exemption, it’s important that you choose the Fee Exempt Applicant option during the renewal process
In order to log in to the DEA website you will need to provide:
Last Name
Social Security Number or Tax ID
Registered Business Address Zip Code from Previous Renewal Application
Expiration Date of Current License
After the above are entered, you will be prompted to enter your Date of Birth
The next several screens are informative and self-explanatory
When you reach the below screen, please ensure you check “Certification for Fee Exemption” as this allows you to complete the certification for free
to renew now
You will then be prompted to enter Certifying Official Information. Please use the exact information below for Jillian Quinn, Division Administrative Director and your Certifying Official.
events conferences | meet-ups
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2025 vess ANNUAL WINTER MEETING
February 6 - 9 | Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, CO
The VESS Annual Meeting provides the premiere forum for face‐to‐face inter action with our incredibly diverse group of early career vascular surgeons who represent the future of our specialty
VEnous2025 - avf annual meeting
With four days of immersive education led by renowned experts, engaging abstract and poster sessions, and networking opportunities with peers and leaders in the field, VENOUS2025 offers a comprehensive platform for professional growth and collaboration February 16 - 19 | Atlanta, GA
engaging with ai
Tuesday, February 18, 1:00-5:00PM | Health Sciences - Elliman Conference Center
The CU Anschutz Medical Campus community is invited to an in-person conference on artificial intelligence (AI) targeted to those with all levels of experience including no experience with using AI tools. Topics include AI ethics, AI in research, AI in education, and poster presentations
wellness moment
Dopamine Detox - Danger or Deliverance?
The Anschutz Newsroom recently published an article on the “Dopamine Detox” trend. The idea suggests completely cutting off all screens and detaching from the digital world to “detox from dopamine.” Professor Emily Hemendinger of the Department of Psychiatry shared some wise words about the fad
“I’m all for reducing social media and phone time, but I think that some people are taking it like, ‘Oh, I do this, and I’m going to feel instantly better,’ or, ‘In order to do this, I need to be completely off social media, or completely stop talking to people,’” Hemendinger said. “The way it’s being talked about on social media is not what I would support ” She also explains that the term “detox” is misleading seeking to eliminate dopamine from our brains wouldn’t be healthy even if it were possible Dopamine isn’t the enemy; screen addiction is
The “original” digital detox was popularized by psychologist Cameron Sepah, and isn’t meant to be a quick fix for dopamine burnout Instead, the approach is based in cognitive behavioral therapy and takes a slower, more intentional approach to detaching ourselves from the digital. It aims to take an unhealthy behavior like scrolling and replace it with a healthier one, such as meditation, reading, or socializing.
Phone addiction can’t be beaten in a week— much less in 24 hours, as some social media influencers have suggested.
So if one of your new year ’ s resolutions was to detach from social media and your phone in general, the way to make a lasting change isn’t to drastically shift the way you interact with screens. Instead, it’s best to take it one day at a time and make small changes over the course of weeks, not days
