Meet our Medical Bunny! BUSM's newest landscaper was spotted hard at work on Talbot Green this week. | |
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May 1, 5-7 a.m: Link between BMC and BU Network Unavailable
On Sunday, May 1, between 5-7 a.m., the private network link between the Boston University and Boston Medical Center networks will be intermittently unavailable while BMC performs network maintenance. For example, someone on the BU network or VPN may not be able to access Citrix/EPIC, and someone on the BMC network or VPN may not be able to access BU network drives or BUworks.
Questions? Contact BUMC IT at bumchelp@bu.edu with subject “May 1 Downtime.”
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New Digital Student Activity Board
The Alumni Medical Library now offers a digital activity board where students can advertise student-related activities. Due to the success of digital signage and in order to reduce our carbon footprint, this activity board will replace posters being placed around the library. Posters placed on the activity board should advertise events hosted by students or student-run clubs, fundraisers, study groups, etc.
For a list of guidelines, plus a link to the required Google form, you can visit this webpage.
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Date: Wednesday, April 27
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Virtual Event: Register here
PANELISTS:
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Seth Marnin, JD, Director of Training & Education, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Columbia University
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Deboleena Roy, PhD, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University
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Charles Chang, PhD, Faculty Council Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair, Boston University
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Chelsea Specht, PhD, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University
Sponsored by the GMS DEI Steering Committee
Supported by an Inclusion Catalyst Grant received by BU Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)
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Search: BUSM Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion | |
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Boston University School of Medicine seeks a highly qualified faculty member to serve 30-50 percent time as Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion (ADDI).
An important role within the medical school, the ADDI will:
- Design and implement strategies to increase student & faculty diversity within the medical school.
- Collaborate with the other BUMC schools and BUSM department chairs and deans to identify and achieve diversity goals and on initiatives to enhance student and faculty life and learning.
- Enhance the effectiveness of the Early Medical School Selection Program (EMSSP). Direct the EMSSP including recruitment, retention and academic preparation and assessment of students. Maintain collaboration with partner colleges and universities and seek opportunities to expand affiliations.
- Manage the Diversity & Inclusion Office, supervise administrative staff and assistant deans. Review and manage Office budget. Prepare and review annual staff evaluations and goals.
- Monitor and promote diversity at all levels within BUSM and BUMC. Maintain statistics on students, faculty and trainees. Report annually to the Dean and Executive Committee.
- Mentor students, faculty and trainees and monitor progress of students.
- Support medical student cultural and ethnic groups on campus.
- Explore new funding and grant support for diversity efforts.
Qualifications:
- MD or PhD.
- Knowledge of and experience with national trends in diversity and inclusion.
- Strong collaborative, oral and written communication skills and commitment to teamwork.
- Ability to mentor and advise faculty members and develop programs and materials that meet student needs.
Interested candidates please send a CV with a cover letter of application noting your qualifications above to busmdean@bu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Boston Globe
Brigham, Children’s Hospital researchers find increased mutations in Alzheimer’s patient brain cells
Andrew E. Budson, MD
Boston Globe
Medical experts advise public to keep masking on public transit after federal judge lifts national mandate
Davidson Hamer, MD
Boston Globe
Study of former college football players finds increased risk of brain disorders
Robert Stern, PhD
Dallas News
Our best weapon against drug overdoses is good data
Jeffrey Samet, MD, MA, MPH
Healio
Cognitive impairment, headaches, CVD more common in former college football players
Robert Stern, PhD
Health Day
AHA News: Decades-Long Heart Study Shows Longer Lives, Lower Cardiovascular Risks
Vasan S. Ramachandran, MD
Health Day
Former College Football Players Suffer More Brain Disorders as They Age
Robert Stern, PhD
NBC Boston
FDA Issues Warning About Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Tests
Lakedra S Pam, MD
Parade
Do At-Home COVID Tests Expire? Here’s What Infectious Disease Experts Say
Stephen M. Brecher, PhD
San Jose Mercury News
Family of late 49er Greg Clark shares story of his battle with CTE
Stephen M. Brecher, PhD
WCVB-TV
College football players more likely to have brain disorders, Boston University CTE study finds
Robert Stern, PhD
WHDH-TV
‘So many important questions to answer’: BU research indicates college football players more likely to develop brain disorders
Robert Stern, PhD
USA Today
Former NFL player Greg Clark had CTE when he killed himself: 'Got to find better ways to help'
Ann McKee, MD; Lee Goldstein, MD, PhD
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Spring Shred & Recycle Event 2022
Date: Thursday, April 28
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Talbot Green
Open to all faculty, staff, and students to safely & securely dispose of documents – any and all paperwork, especially those papers with personal or sensitive information – and hard drives. You can also recycle batteries, lightbulbs, toner, cords, and electronics.
Note: If you have a large amount, please coordinate directly with Facilities to transport to the event.
If you’re unsure of when you can dispose of BU documents, this is a good opportunity to familiarize yourself with the University’s Record Retention Policy.
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Visiting Professor Lecture: Paul Thompson, PhD
Date: Wednesday, May 4
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Instructional Building (L112)
“Protein citrullination is a novel therapeutic target for inflammatory diseases”
Dr. Thompson is Professor and Director of Chemical Biology in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Principal Investigator of the Thompson Lab, all at the UMASS Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass.
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BUSM General Faculty & Staff Meeting
Date: Thursday, May 5
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Hybrid Event: Hiebert Lounge or via Zoom
AGENDA
Distinguished Faculty & Staff of the Month Awards
Karen Antman, MD
Recommendations for Degrees at Graduation
• MA, MS, PhD Candidates: C. James McKnight, PhD
• MD Degrees: Priya Garg, MD
• Latin Honors: Paige Curran
Other
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17th Annual McCahan Medical Campus Education Day
Date: Wednesday, May 25
Theme: Advancing Intercultural & Inclusive Practices in the Classroom
Keynote Speaker: Liza A. Talusan, PhD
In recognition of John McCahan's excellence as an educator, the Department of Medical Sciences & Education and BUMC are proud to host the 17th Annual McCahan Medical Campus Education Day.
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