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Extended Deadline: Education-focused Projects for John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day
BUMC faculty, fellows, residents, students and staff who are interested in educational innovations and scholarship are invited to submit an abstract or workshop proposal of ongoing or completed projects. Projects centered around education, such as (but not limited to) teaching and learning, clinical training, and assessment and evaluation, are welcome. The new deadline to submit is Tuesday, April 22.
To submit a project focused on education:
- Abstracts
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Workshops (Workshops will run on Tuesday, May 20, and have the option of being in-person OR virtual)
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Virtual Provost Workshop: Transition to Emeritus Faculty Status
Date: Tuesday, May 6
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register here
Open to all interested BU faculty: Please join the discussion on building a community of BU Emeritus Faculty.
AGENDA
Welcome
Karen Antman, MD, Medical Campus provost and dean, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Steps to Obtain Emeritus Faculty Status
Maureen O’Rourke, associate provost of faculty affairs and emerita dean, BU School of Law
Panel Discussion Panelists
- CRC emeriti
- BUMC emeriti
- Majella Dermody, senior manager, HR Service Center
- Karen Brouhard, director, Faculty/Staff Assistance Office
Panel moderated by Asher Tulsky, emeritus associate professor of medicine.
Breakouts following panel discussion.
Co-sponsored by BU Faculty on Tap
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Applications Now Open for Narrative Writing, Marcelle Willock, & Women’s Leadership Programs at BUMC
BUMC Narrative Writing Program (NWP)
Applications Due: May 26
NWP helps faculty develop narrative skills, confidence and compassion through reflective writing, literary analysis and workshops, guiding them to craft and revise non-research pieces, such as essays, fiction or poetry, suitable for publication. Program runs from October 2025 to June 2026. Apply here.
BUMC Marcelle M. Willock, MD, Faculty Development Program (MWP)
Applications Due: May 26
MWP is a longitudinal leadership and career development program for BU Medical Campus faculty, fostering community, belonging and skills to navigate academic health sciences. Program runs from October 2025 to June 2026. Apply here.
BUMC Women’s Leadership Program (WLP)
Applications Due: May 26
WLP is a longitudinal program for BUMC women faculty, equipping them with leadership skills through self-assessment, seminars, experiential learning and mentorship to navigate and impact academic medicine. Program runs from October 2025 to June 2026. Apply here.
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Provost Workshop | Presentation Skills for Healthcare Professionals
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge
Register here
Speaker: Justin Joseph, MS, MA, associate professor, director, health communication, BU College of Communication
This dynamic, hands-on workshop is designed specifically for students, researchers and healthcare professionals who want to enhance their public speaking skills and communicate more effectively with patients, colleagues and broader audiences. Whether presenting at a conference, leading a team meeting or delivering patient education, this workshop will help you develop the confidence and tools to present with clarity and impact.
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Rebecca Lee Crumpler Symposium-Livestream Presentation
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register here
Join the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine community for a virtual symposium honoring Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler’s trailblazing legacy as a scholar, activist and the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
Keynote: "Teamwork: Pillar of Resilience"
Sheila Chapman, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine, assistant dean of admissions, director of the Early Medical School Selection Program, and associate chair of diversity and inclusion in the department of medicine, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
Dr. Chapman will share insights regarding the role of teamwork that promotes resilience, academic opportunity and joy in academia. A panel discussion will follow the keynote.
About Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD: Dr. Crumpler graduated from New England Female Medical College in 1864 which later merged with Boston University in 1873 to become Boston University School of Medicine. She was the first Black female physician to graduate from a U.S. medical school. She focused on the relief of the sufferings of others and she chose to provide treatment and care, particularly to women and children, regardless of their ability to pay.
Visit https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/about/rebecca-lee-crumpler-2/ for more information on the symposium and Dr. Crumpler
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Faculty & Staff Meeting
Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge, or Zoom
Register here
AGENDA
Distinguished Faculty & Staff of the Month Awards
Hee-Young Park, PhD, associate dean, faculty affairs
Recommendations for Degrees at Graduation
- MA, MS, PhD Degree Candidates: C. James McKnight, PhD
- MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA Degree Candidates: Priya Garg, MD
- Latin Honors: Paige Curran
Resources for International Travelers
Kevin Kugel, associate director, Health, Safety & Security
Bernadette Higgs, manager, Health, Safety & Security
Faculty Affairs Update
Hee-Young Park, PhD, associate dean, faculty affairs
Open Discussion
Karen Antman, MD, dean
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20th Annual John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day
Date: Wednesday, May 21 (Workshops on May 20)
Time: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge
The mission of the McCahan Medical Campus Education Conference is to foster a vibrant educational community that supports, develops and disseminates the best teaching practices and research within a dynamic, collaborative, inclusive learning environment.
Theme: Tradition & Transformation
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Keynote Speaker: Karen H. Antman, MD, BUMC provost and dean, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
We invite you to gather at the end of the day for a picnic on the Talbot Green at the Medical Campus to honor Dr. Antman and celebrate her two decades of leadership and service to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the BU Medical Campus.
To find out more about McCahan Day and the celebratory picnic, visit bumc.bu.edu/jmedday
This annual event is hosted by the department of medical sciences & education.
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