September 1, 2024

Congratulations

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."

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."

Campus Announcements

AΩA Class of 2025 Announced


Thirty-five students have been elected membership in Alpha Omega Alpha.

Alumni Medical Library Closed Labor Day Weekend


The Alumni Medical Library will be closed Labor Day Weekend. It will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

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.

News

Importance of the Physical Exam Highlighted at 7th Annual Stanfield Lecture

 

Despite technological advances, stethoscopes and other basic tools of doctoring remain important to doctors and patients.

Faculty Action

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.

Faculty Resources at BUMC

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19

Time: Noon-2 p.m.

Location: Zoom

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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:

  • Faculty Affairs
  • Faculty Development
  • Research
  • Proposal Development
  • Foundation Relations
  • Communications
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Professionalism Resource Services
  • Faculty & Staff Assistance
  • Medical Education
  • BUMC IT
  • Student Affairs
  • Graduate Medical Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Ombuds
  • Alumni Medical Library
  • BU Medical Group (BUMG)


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.

In the Media

The Boston Globe

Back to school, back to COVID safety. What to know about best health practices in classrooms.

Jennifer Fiore, MD


The Boston Globe

Mosquito-borne EEE claims its first victim in New England this year. We may soon see more cases.

David Hamer, MD


The Boston Globe

Trauma-informed tattoo artists combine ink with empathy

Seungbin Oh, PhD


The Boston Globe

CDC calls for pain management conversations before IUD insertions. Will providers follow?

Kate White, MD, MPH


Medical Economics

AI tool improves diagnostic accuracy for dementia by 26%

Vijaya Kolachalama, PhD

Events

// UPCOMING

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. 

Staff Listening Session:

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 3

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom / Hiebert Lounge

Register here

Faculty Listening Session:

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 3

Time: 3-4 p.m.

Location: Zoom / Hiebert Lounge

Register here

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

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.

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.

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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