Cassandra Pierre, MD, MPH, MSc, Receives Bayard Rustin Award for Courage

The assistant professor of medicine and infectious diseases physician and hospital epidemiologist at Boston Medical Center focuses on low-cost interventions and HIV management for vulnerable populations.

Speakers Reflect on Teamwork and Resilience at Annual Rebecca Lee Crumpler Symposium

A health care team must balance the seriousness of the job with camaraderie and a sense of humor.

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

Applications Open for BUMC Faculty Development Programs

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.

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.

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

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

• 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 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, visit bumc.bu.edu/jmedday

This annual event is hosted by the department of medical sciences & education.