Feb. 7, 2021
News // Announcements

Our Rebecca Lee Crumpler virtual symposium is just around the corner! Event details for our Feb. 8-12 celebration can be found here.

Congratulations to Stephen P. Christiansen, MD, Wendy Kuohung, MD, and Nelson C. Lau, PhD, the 2021 recipients of the Wing Tat Lee awards!

Mr. Ogrodnik is the recently appointed director of the joint BUMC/BMC Office of Human Research Affairs.

His nominators say: “Matt guides us in a way that allows us to do our research successfully and expediently, but also in a way that protects our patients.

Dr. Noronha is assistant professor of medicine and associate director of the BMC/BUSM Internal Medicine Residency Program.

The nomination states: “Dr. Noronha is a great role model and provides a good balance of autonomy and support.”
Faculty Action

Watch this presentation by Emelia Benjamin, MD, Assistant Provost for Faculty Development, on building your CV and criteria for academic promotion. 
3-5 p.m. 
 
Register for the virtual meeting here. Please submit your CV to busmfao@bu.edu by Monday, Feb. 22.
Events
// UPCOMING
Visit the calendar for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.

Individual registration links below.

Feb. 8 | 2-3:15 p.m.

This presentation examines the triumphs of Rebecca Lee Crumpler and other firsts in medicine, and the benefits of embracing diversity moving forward. Register here.


Feb. 9 | 3-5 p.m.

Prominent Black female trailblazers in medicine share their career journeys and insights on contemporary issues. Register here.


Feb. 10 | 3-5 p.m.

A panel of local rising stars discuss healthcare disparities, lack of Black Americans in the healthcare profession and lack of Black healthcare leaders. Register here.


Feb. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Register here.


Feb. 12 | Noon-3 p.m.

Leading COVID experts offer their perspectives on the effect of the pandemic on the Black community in this panel moderated by Rev. Liz Walker of Roxbury Presbyterian Church. Register here.

5-6:30 p.m.

Graduate Medical Sciences Professional Life and Innovate@BU's BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center are hosting an interactive session with Dr. Erika Angle (GMS'12) who will discuss her entrepreneurial journeys in science and nonprofits.

Register here.
6 p.m.

BUSM students invite you to meet them in a casual, virtual setting! This event is presented by the Student Committee on Medical School Affairs and BUSM Alumni Association.

Register here.