July 2025 Faculty Promotions

Congratulations to Clinical Professor Ashish Upadhyay, and Associate Professors Devin Steenkamp and Aysse Wurcel on their recent appointment or promotion.

AΩA Class of 2026 Inductees Announced

Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) is a national honor medical society, and it is organized exclusively for educational purposes. Twenty-nine students of the MD Class of 2026 have been elected to membership.

Annual Faculty Reviews

Per Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Bylaws and LCME accreditation, all full-time faculty members must meet annually with their supervisors to review their progress toward promotion, receive constructive feedback, and set goals for the upcoming academic year.

This year’s annual review covers calendar year 2024 (January – December 2024). Please meet with your supervisors as early as you can, but no later than Aug. 31, 2025. 

The web-based evaluation form is at https://www.bumc.bu.edu/facdev.  

Please note: 

• You can note if your department uses an alternative evaluation form and upload relevant materials.
• You can change the supervisor, if incorrect.
• The “Welcome” page links to the Faculty Checklist, which lists required compliance and/or training for medical school faculty. The checklist now allows you to track your activity completion date, if desired.
• The “Welcome” page has required info for final submission after your face-to-face meeting. 
• The 2024 External & International Activity Report (EIAR) is now open and is required before final submission.

Please complete the verification of your annual evaluation using the above link even if your department/program uses external evaluation forms.  

If you encounter any difficulties with the system, please contact facdev@bu.edu.

How to Get Promoted and CV Review

Date: Thursday, Sept. 25

Time: Noon-2 p.m

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

Register here

Must register for this event before Sept. 12. Please submit your CV to camedfao@bu.edu by Sept. 12.

Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: A Conversation on the Science of Human Difference

Date: Thursday, Aug. 28

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Museum of Science, Boston

Register here

Join in for a thought-provoking evening with Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD, as we celebrate her groundbreaking new book, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins — part of the yearlong Being Human spotlight at the Museum of Science. In conversation with award-winning science journalist and author Angela Saini, this dialogue will explore the science behind race, ethnicity, sex and gender, and disability — unpacking how these aspects of identity have been misunderstood, misused, and often weaponized in medicine, policy, public discourse, and emerging technologies.

Written for audiences from high school students to professionals, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of science, equity and social justice. Come ready to learn, reflect and explore how we can all contribute to a more inclusive, informed future. The evening will conclude with a book signing with Dr. Dasgupta.

Navigating NIH’s Simplified Review Framework: Insights from Recent Reviewers

Date: Thursday, Sept. 4

Time: 3-4 p.m.

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

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Join the Proposal Development Office for an exclusive panel discussion featuring faculty who served as reviewers in the latest NIH Simplified Review Framework cycle (May 2025). Hear firsthand experiences, ask your questions and learn practical tips to help you adapt your proposal submissions for upcoming funding opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and enhance your grant success! This program is open to faculty and postdocs from the Medical and Charles River campuses.

Faculty & Staff Meeting

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m

Hybrid Meeting: Zoom / Hiebert Lounge

Register here

Agenda to follow