Monthly eNews: February 2021 |
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In This Issue
- Announcements
- DEI New Position Openings
- RFC Corner
- Black History Month Events and Resources
- MGH and MGB Events
- HMS Events and Webinars
- Congratulations
- In The News
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2021 Call for Applications for PSDA and CTDA
Deadline, Tuesday, March 9
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To help retain and develop faculty underrepresented in medicine as investigators, clinicians, teachers, and administrative leaders, the Office of the President, MGPO, Executive Committee on Research, and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) offer and sponsor two awards for the 2021 CDI Faculty Development Award Program. The deadline is 3/9, 5 pm. Learn more by viewing this recent recording of the panel session with past recipients.
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The Physician/Scientist Development Award provides transitional grant funding that aids fellow or junior faculty in becoming an independent investigator at MGH. Up to $180,000 plus 15% indirect costs will be awarded to be spent over a 3- or 4-year period. To learn more and submit an application, click here.
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The Clinician-Teacher Development Award provides funding support for a clinical, educational or community project to a junior and mid-career faculty member, fellow, or graduating resident pursuing an academic career as a clinician, teacher, administrative, or community leader at MGH. Up to $120,000 plus 15% indirect costs will be awarded to be spent over a 4-year period. To view details and download the application, click here.
The CDI also offers a consultation service provided by award alumni for those interested in applying to either of these awards. Complete this online survey to help us provide you with the best consultation possible. For more information go to the CDI website.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion New Positions |
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CDI, the Office for Equity and Community Health, and MGB United Against Racism are excited to share various new position openings to help advance diversity, inclusion, and structural equity across our institutions. For detailed job descriptions and to apply, please click here and enter the job ID # listed below.
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MGH Equity & Community Health/Initiative 3
- Equity & Inclusion Project Manager (ID: 3145636)
Disparities Solutions Center/Initiative 4
- Project Coordinator (ID: 3143614)
Center for Quality & Safety/Initiative 4
- Quality Data Analyst II (ID: 3144311)
Center for Diversity & Inclusion/Initiative 7
- Diversity Director, PCS (ID: 3146213)
- Administrative Director for Research, CDI (ID: 3146847)
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Faculty Director for Research, CDI (Contact Elena Olson at ebolson@partners.org)
MGB UAR
- Director for Health Equity Policy (ID: 3146729)
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Chief Community Health Equity Officer (ID: 3144747)
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New Resident and Clinical Fellow Loan Program Launches |
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CDI has been critical in helping expand resident benefits to address the high cost of living in Boston and provide supplemental income for clinical trainees as you get established in your new career. In a new collaboration with Mass General Brigham GME, the Harvard University Employees Credit Union (HUECU) and BWH CDI, we have established a novel low interest Resident and Fellow loan program.
The HUECU's Education Lending coordinators can help GME residents and clinical fellows determine if this loan is right for you. The Credit Union offers a robust suite of financial education resources. Individual financial counseling on budgeting, credit and debt management is available to all members. Learn More.
The RFC will be holding a financial educational session with the HUECU in March. You will receive additional information about this session under separate cover.
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Join us for an Afrobeat Fit Virtual Workout!
Wednesday, February 24 @ 6 pm
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As part of MGH’s Black History Month activities, the CDI RFC is delighted to co-sponsor this fun virtual workout with Afrobeat, a local Black woman owned business, sponsored by TIEM Athletics. All are invited!
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Black History Month Events and Resources |
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Keynote Presentation by Dr. Hasan Jeffries
Tuesday, February 23 @ 12pm - 2 pm
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Covid 19 Impact on the Black Community
Wednesday, February 24 @ 2 pm
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In Recognition of the BHM - Resources and Information |
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As we know, the disability community includes people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, racial and economic backgrounds. There is a strong effort underway to recognize this intersectionality in the disability community - not only to ensure inclusion, but to ensure Civil Rights to those in every protected class.
The ADA came on the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, and it provided a model for disability advocates to follow. Although we have a lot more work to do on equity for people of color and for people with disabilities, these laws have given advocates a path forward.
Black History Month, celebrated during February honors the accomplishments of people of color. The short list below includes names of some strong African American disability advocates who you might recognize, but you may not know had a disability.
You can read more about the accomplishments of Black people with disabilities at RespectAbility, who put together this list. We honor their work and continue to follow in their footsteps.
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MI/DSC Equity Speaker Series with Daniel Dawes, JD
Thursday, February 25 @ 11am - 12pm
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Join the Mongan Institute and Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital for their co-sponsored Equity Speaker Series on Thursday, February 25th at 11:00am. This event will be facilitated by Daniel Dawes, JD, Executive Director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, co-founder of the Health Equity Leadership and Exchange Network (HELEN) and professor of health law and policy. This event is open to all.
Registration is required.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The 9th Annual MGH Public and Community Psychiatry Symposium - Wednesday, March 17, 1 - 4 pm
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SAVE THE DATE!
Fifth Annual Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit
May 19-20, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Join the Massachusetts General Brigham Fifth Annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit on Wednesday May 19th and Thursday May 20th from 8:30am to 12:00pm. This year’s virtual event will feature Isabel Wilkerson, Author of Caste, Leana Wen, MD, CNN Commentator and David Williams, MPH, PhD., Harvard School of Public Health. There will be an invitation sent out in March. For more information, email diversityinclusion@partners.org
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Equity and Social Justice Series: Heart Health
Tuesday, February 23 @ 4:30 - 6 pm
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The Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) series have discussed and continue to address a number of issues surrounding health equity and disparities, and their impact on vulnerable populations. February is American Heart Month. This event’s goal is to have a conversation about the existing disparities in cardiology and more importantly discuss the interventions needed or in place to improve health equity.
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The History of Structural Racism in Charlottesville: Legally-enforced Segregation and Its Impact on Health
Wednesday, February 24 @ 5 -6 pm ET
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HMS Office for External Education Faculty Reception
Monday, March 8 @ 4 - 5:30 pm
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Over the past year, Harvard Medical School faculty have played a pivotal role in confronting the COVID-19 pandemic through scientific inquiry, medical innovation and educational outreach. Now, more than ever, learners of all kinds are seeking access to HMS’s broad and deep expertise. Our External Education offerings have seen a significant increase in interest from across the globe and among diverse audiences including health care professionals, industry leaders, those aspiring to careers in health care and patients and families.
Please join to learn more about opportunities to get involved in HMS's wide-reaching educational programs, meet their team and connect with OEE unit representatives in breakout sessions after the panel.
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Njambi Wanjiru Mathenge, MD, was awarded the HBNU Fogarty Global Health Fellowship for academic year 2021-2022. With the mentorship of Drs. Mark Siedner, Mazen Albaghdadi, Brian Ghoshhajra, Sam Okello, and team, this award program will support her research investigating cardiac dysfunction in Uganda while partnering in capacity building initiatives for heart failure systems of care.
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Six MGHers have been named to Cell Mentor’s list of 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America. They are: David Alagpulinsa, PhD, research fellow in the Infectious Disease Unit; Emery N. Brown, MD, PhD, director of the Neuroscience Statistic Research Laboratory in the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine; Sherri-Ann Burnett-Bowie, MD, MPH, associate director of the MGH Center for Diversity and Inclusion; Jonathan Jackson, PhD, founder and executive director of the Community Access, Recruitment & Engagement (CARE); Victoria Parker, PhD, research fellow in Radiology; and Camille Powe, MD, endocrinologist and co-director of the MGH Diabetes in Pregnancy Program. This list was created to compel and imbue the next generation of Black scientists and other minoritized individuals to enhance and empower our culture’s dignity.
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Mass General Confronts Vaccine Racial Inequity Rooted in History published in Bloomberg News, Feb. 13, 2021. Click here to read the full article.
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Research study: COVID-19 messaging/information-seeking by Black and Latinx adults. Learn more about this study and watch the video. |
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What is the future of Boston’s Black-owned Restaurants? by Devra First, Boston Globe, Feb 2, 2021. This article expresses how these businesses entered the pandemic at an economic disadvantage and calls for everyone to invest in them and not just during Black History Month. Click here to read the full article.
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How Should Health Professional Education Respond to Widespread Racial and Ethnic Health Inequity and Police Brutality? Click here to read the full article published in the AMA Journal of Ethics.
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Center For Diversity And Inclusion
55 Fruit Street, Bulfinch 123
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-3832
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