Faculty Appointments and Promotions – May 2025 

Congratulations to Clinical Associate Professors Susana Ebner, Caitlin Neri, Debjani Sahni and Elizabeth Yellen.

Drs. Trinkaus-Randall and Borkan Receive Prestigious $1.6M Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Award to Train Physician-Scientists

Aim: To enable students to pursue long-term careers combining rigorous research, clinical practice.

Action Required for BU Researchers and Research Staff

As part of Boston University's compliance with federal research security requirements, all covered individuals involved in sponsored research – including federal, non-federal and industry-sponsored projects – must complete research security training via the CITI Program by June 30. PIs who have not completed the training by June 30 will not be allowed to submit new proposals. Read more here from Tom Bifano, VP and associate provost ad interim for research.

Call for Department of Medicine Evans Days Abstract Submissions

The Annual Evans Department of Medicine Research Days celebrates and showcases the research activities of the department’s faculty, trainees and researchers. Submit your abstract today! The deadline for submission is July 1. All accepted abstracts must be accompanied by a poster, to be submitted between Aug. 6 and Sept. 12. Posters will be showcased during Evans Days on Oct. 16. More information here.

Supporting Boston University’s International Community—Q&A with President Melissa Gilliam and Willis Wang, Head of Global Operations

“You matter deeply to us. Boston University would not be what it is without you,” Gilliam tells international students and scholars.

Committee Preference Survey

The Committee on Committees is seeking Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty members interested in serving on a committee or looking to renew their term. If interested, please review the link below and complete the committee preference survey.  

Survey

Please submit the survey by Friday, June 27.

Note that not all committees need new members at this time but may need members in the future. Indicating interest does not guarantee participation.

Extended Deadline for BUMC Faculty Development Programs

BUMC Marcelle M. Willock, MD, Faculty Development Program (MWP)

Applications Due: July 1

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 Leadership Program 

Applications Due: July 1

BUMC Leadership Program is a longitudinal program for BUMC faculty, equipping them with leadership skills through self-assessment, seminars, experiential learning and mentorship to navigate and impact academic medicine. The program focuses on the complexities of navigating careers for women leaders. All are welcome to apply. Program runs from October 2025 to June 2026. Apply here.

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 2024 – 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.