February 4, 2024

Congratulations

Margaret Lee, MD, PhD, Named February’s Distinguished Faculty of the Month 


Her nominators said, “She is committed to teaching and the well-being of students."

Holly Lindner Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for February


Her nominators say, "She works diligently to connect the students with alumni."

December 2023 Faculty Promotions


Congratulations to Professors Tara L. Moore and Elisha Wachman; Clinical Professor Robert Lowe; and Research Professor Frank Weathers; Associate Professors Michael Cassidy, Gemmae Fix, Lucy Marcil, Yael Nillni, R. Jarrett Rushmore, Noelle Saillant, and Carl Streed; and Clinical Associate Professors Julia Aquino, Sandra Mattar, Ika Noviawaty, and Brooke Rogers.

Campus Announcements

Call for Nominations: Annual Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Awards


At the end of each academic year, the school recognizes faculty for their excellence in teaching and service.

In the spirit of gratitude and reflection we invite you to nominate faculty for the following awards:

  • Educator of the Year
  • Stanley L. Robbins Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA)
  • Resident Educator of the Year
  • Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award


Selection criteria and more information can be found here. Please submit 1-2 page nominations to camedfao@bu.edu by Friday, Feb. 23.

AOA Accepting Nominations for Faculty, Residents and Fellows


The school chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Medical Honor Society is accepting applications for faculty members, residents and fellows for induction into AOA.


Please submit nomination letters for deserving candidates that outline their academic, leadership, service and professionalism accomplishments in the BU/BMC community. Residents must have finished their PGY-1 year, and faculty must be faculty at the school. 


Nominations also must include the nominee’s CV as well as the nominator’s name, role at BU/BMC and relation to the nominee. 


For consideration, please send nominations to alumcamed@bu.edu by March 1.

Call for Nominations for Distinguished Faculty and Staff of the Month


Distinguished Faculty of the Month: To recognize faculty service to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine community, please submit your nominations here. All school faculty are eligible for nominations.


Distinguished Staff of the Month: To recognize staff who provide exceptional commitment and service to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine community, please submit your nominations here. All school and BMC staff who directly support the academic, teaching, and research missions of the school, (e.g., coordination of clerkship rotations) are eligible.

W Building Construction Project Update


Week of Feb. 5

Next week crews will continue building Air Handler 4, Konvekta Energy Recovery System and associated piping on level 10. Crews will also continue installing water piping, conduit and duct work on level 11. The team will be using the large freight elevator to bring up pieces of equipment throughout the week. If any occupants anticipate large deliveries, please contact Dylan McIntosh. The expected impact should be similar to what was experienced this week.


If you have questions/concerns, please contact Dylan McIntosh.

News

Symposium Showcases Medical Student Research


Increased participation reflects greater emphasis on medical student research.

Sabrina A. Assoumou, MD, MPH, to Serve on the National Academies’ New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Program


Participants are selected in recognition of outstanding achievements and the program provides an opportunity to identify and address pressing concerns for the nation. 

Kim Vanuytsel, PhD, Receives 2024 Scholar Award from the American Society of Hematology


The award supports early career scientists dedicated to careers in hematology research as they establish themselves as independent investigators.

Faculty Action

FDD Seminar - Letters of Recommendation: Helping Students and Residents Reach the Next Step in their Career Path

Date: Thursday, Feb. 8

Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Register here


Faculty are frequently asked by students to write letters of recommendation for residency, and these letters can make a significant difference in their success. Residents need letters for fellowship or job applications. How can you write an honest, useful letter of recommendation? What are some of the challenges? We will present some guidelines to help you get started. CME credit offered. For more information, please contact us at bumcfdd@bu.edu.

Faculty RSVP for 2024 Master's, MD & PhD Convocations


The 2024 convocation ceremonies for Master's, PhD and MD students are just around the corner. The GMS Master's Ceremony will take place on May 16 at 10 a.m. and the MD & PhD Ceremony will be held on May 16 at 3 p.m. Both Ceremonies will take place at the BU Track and Tennis Center.

 

If you plan to march in the MD & PhD Convocation Ceremony, the GMS Master's Convocation Ceremony, or both, you must fill out this form in order to RSVP. On this form, you also will be able to request Commencement regalia be ordered on your behalf. Everyone marching in any commencement ceremony must wear regalia in order to participate. If you are marching in both the MD & PhD and the Master's ceremonies, you only need to fill out the form once.

 

RSVP is required by midnight on Friday, Feb. 19. 

 

Please contact Kimberly Arena with questions or concerns related to the GMS Master’s Ceremony and Nichole Ciccarelli regarding the MD & PhD Ceremony.

2024-2025 Faculty Development Program Application Deadlines


Applications for the 2024-2025 Faculty Development Programs will begin opening this February. See below for application periods, and please visit our website to learn more and apply. 


  • Mid-Career: Feb. 12-March 29 
  • Clinician Educator: Feb. 12-March 29 
  • Early Career: Feb. 12-March 29 
  • Narrative Writing: April 1-May 20 
  • Marcelle Willock Program: April 1-May 20 
  • Women’s Leadership: April 1-May 20


Contact us at bumcfdd@bu.edu for more information.

In the Media

Consumer Reports

Fixes for Common Hair Problems as You Age

Neelam Vashi, MD


Health Day

High Blood Pressure in Young Black Women Sends Stroke Risks Soaring

Hugo Aparicio, MD, MPH


Live Science

Is it too late to get a flu shot?

Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH


STAT

Scientists document first-ever transmitted Alzheimer’s cases, tied to no-longer-used medical procedure

Benjamin L. Wolozin, MD, PhD


The Washington Post

The broken promises of the NFL concussion settlement

Robert Stern, PhD

Events

// UPCOMING

A Conversation on Racism in Medicine with Dr. Uché Blackstock

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 6

Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Register here


In honor of Black History Month, please join us for a special event with Uché Blackstock, MD, physician, health equity advocate, and author of the new book Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. Dr. Blackstock appears on air regularly as an MSNBC medical contributor and was a leading speaker at BMC Health System’s EQTY 2023: A Summit for Health Justice.

‌Dr. Blackstock will share firsthand insights on inequities that exist in the U.S. healthcare system and the barriers that Black patients and physicians continue to face within the system.

// SAVE THE DATE

Art Days 2024

Date: Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 20-21

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge (L14)


Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to the 34th annual BUMC Gallery for the Arts, sponsored by the Provost's Office. Art Days was started by Dean Emeritus Chobanian to foster the support and growth of the creative arts at BUMC. The exhibition is mounted by the Creative Arts Society. To be placed on the "submit list" or if you have any questions, please contact Dr. Keith Tornheim at tornheim@bu.edu or 617-358-4172.


Artwork (paintings, photos, poetry, sculpture, needlework, etc.) will be collected on Friday, Feb. 16. Pieces should be framed if possible. Security will be provided. Work will be returned Thursday, Feb. 22. Specific instructions will be sent at a later date to those who respond to this announcement.

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