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Sunali Shah, MD, Named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for September
The nominators said, “Dr. Shah is an active advisor in the neurology student interest group and always is a student favorite. She mentors fourth-year medical students applying for neurology residencies by reviewing their personal statements and conducting mock interviews."
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Cecelia Slayter Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for September
Her nominators say, “Celia is quiet, but mighty, and for 41 years has provided unwavering support and expertise to the members of the department and many other students, staff and faculty on the Medical Campus. She has done so with the utmost professionalism, dedication, and a cheerful and unassuming disposition."
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W Building Construction Project Update
Week of Sept. 2
Next week crews will continue installing Air Handler 1 (AHU-1) and associated piping. Crews also will continue insulating piping, removing unused equipment. Occupants should expect the impact to be minimal.
There will be no work on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2.
If you have questions, comments or concerns, please contact Dylan McIntosh.
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Educators' Collaborative Lunch | A Path to Wellness: Incorporating Wellness into an Advising Curriculum
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17
Time: Noon-12:50 p.m.
Location: Zoom / Dean's Conference Room, R-112
Register here
A longitudinal advising curriculum was established where 40 active faculty members serve as advisors and teach doctoring to medical students in a program known as the Academy of Medical Educators (AMEs). The Medical Student Wellbeing Program is integrated into advisor training to raise awareness of the resources and programs for medical students, and to create a framework through which AMEs can further support students.
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Faculty Resources at BUMC
Date: Thursday, Sept. 19
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register here
Join us and learn about the various offices and resources offered on the Medical Campus. This session is open to all faculty members and will include introductions and presentations on:
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- Faculty Affairs
- Faculty Development
- Research
- Proposal Development
- Foundation Relations
- Communications
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Professionalism Resource Services
- Faculty & Staff Assistance
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- Medical Education
- BUMC IT
- Student Affairs
- Graduate Medical Sciences
- Human Resources
- Ombuds
- Alumni Medical Library
- BU Medical Group (BUMG)
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How to Get Promoted and CV Review
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 8
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register here
Must register for this event before Sept. 20.
Please submit your CV to camedfao@bu.edu by Sept. 20.
If you register for the workshop, a survey link will be emailed to you prior to the meeting. Please make sure to complete the survey before the meeting.
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Listening Sessions with President Gilliam for Faculty and Staff
President Gilliam invites faculty and staff to separate listening sessions to gather input in anticipation of the search for the new BUMC Provost and Dean of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
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Staff Listening Session:
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 3
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom / Hiebert Lounge
Register here
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Faculty Listening Session:
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 3
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: Zoom / Hiebert Lounge
Register here
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Faculty & Staff Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 4
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom / Hiebert Lounge
Register here
Agenda
Distinguished Faculty & Staff of the Month
Hee-Young Park, PhD
MD Program Admissions Update
Kristen Goodell, MD
GMS Admissions Update
Jamie McKnight, PhD
Dean’s Update
Karen Antman, MD
Meet & Greet: New Faculty and Staff
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BU Campus Climate Lab Fall Research Funding: Information & Proposal Development Session
Date: Friday, Sept. 13
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: BU Institute for Global Sustainability - Solar Conference Room, 111 Cummington Mall
Register here
Teams comprising students and their mentors are invited to submit research proposals for the next round of Campus Climate Lab awards to receive funding between $1,000 to $10,000 including student stipends. Research can be grounded in any discipline and explore varied themes, such as buildings and operations, reducing waste, curriculum development, climate and health, and advocacy and activism.
Application deadline: Friday, Sept. 27
Submit application here
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Pain Research Symposium
Date: Monday, Sept. 23
Time: 3-4:50 p.m.
Location: Hiebert Lounge
Register here
Join us for an engaging symposium designed to foster collaboration and training opportunities among our leading basic and clinical science pain researchers.
Key Presentations by:
- Venetia Zachariou, PhD, Edward Avedisian Professor and chair of pharmacology, physiology & biophysics
- Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, section chief of rheumatology and professor of medicine/rheumatology and epidemiology
- Ezra M. Cohen, MD, associate professor of pediatrics
- Eduard Vaynberg, MD, associate professor of anesthesiology
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will be moderated by Rafael Ortega, MD, professor and chair of anesthesiology.
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Save the Date | Provost Workshop: Global Health Initiatives
Date: Monday, Oct. 28
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Hiebert Lounge
This workshop is designed to identify current BUMC global health initiatives to facilitate collaboration and collaborative grants among faculty working in the same locations around the world.
Faculty will be assigned to tables by continent and country to discuss initiatives and then the table will present briefly to the larger group.
We then will have a project list by country with interest group contact information for ongoing discussions.
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Save the Date | Provost Workshop: Federal Relations
Date: Monday, Dec. 9
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Hiebert Lounge
Are you interested in sharing your research with policymakers? Advocating for a policy change? Increasing federal funding for your scientific discipline?
Please join us for this important workshop with BU VP of Federal Relations Jennifer Grodsky to learn how to effectively connect with federal lawmakers. We will discuss proven strategies for sharing your scholarship with politicians, advocating for evidence-based policies, and developing relationships with government officials.
Participants will gain insights into the culture of Congress, effective communication practices, and the logistics of meeting with legislators.
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