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Announcements
Reminder to complete your annual performance review in Interfolio. If you have not yet met with your supervisor for your annual performance review, please let Heather Garron (heather.garron@umassmemorial.org) know and log into interfolio.com to complete your part of the annual review. Remember that it can take several hours to receive a password the first time, so give yourself additional time and see the job aids here.
Worcester Canal District Community Cleanups
Want to help clean up a vibrant part of our city - the Canal District?
- 5th Saturday – August 30th
- 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- 📍 Meet at Worcester Public Library (3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA)
Spread the word, help us mobilize volunteers, come with your family. For more information, email famjameventgroup@gmail.com.
Massachusetts Hepatitis C ECHO
(Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)
You are invited to join an exciting virtual collaborative learning opportunity which will allow you to build expertise in the evaluation and management of patients living with chronic
Hepatitis C. (see attached brochure) Participants can receive up to 7 CME credits and the course is free. A new cohort begins Friday, September 5th, 12:30-1:30pm ~ with 7 sessions.
Register Today!
The Society of Teachers in Family Medicine is hosting a series of five webinars, "Stages of GME Leadership - From Idealism to Sustainability". These real-time conversations with seasoned GME leaders are 1 hour in length. The first webinar is "Balancing Strategic Priorities With Day-to-Day Fires”, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm eastern time. For information and to register: https://stfm.org/gme-webinars/
The Massachusetts Society for Addiction Medicine is hosting their annual Pearls for Practice Conference on Friday and Saturday, September 19th-September 20th at MMS in Waltham. This year's conference is titled, Equity and Innovation in Addiction Care. There is a special focus on pain management in the context of opioid use disorder on Friday afternoon that may be of particular interest, though I believe family physicians will find all of the content incredibly valuable. There are sessions on GLP-1 agonists, gambling, addiction consult services, engaging youth in treatment, and more! Please check it out and register today! https://www.masam.org/pfp-main-page.html
Rising Together: In support of Health Equity for Refugee and Immigrant communities, Friday, October 17th
RISE is committed to serving refugees and immigrants now and always.
Please join RISE for a night of celebration, connection and impact. Savor flavors from around the globe, and help raise funds to advance health equity in our community.
Secure your ticket soon! https://givebutter.com/RISE4Health
The Global Tuberculosis Institute, a CDC-funded Tuberculosis Center of Excellence, will partner again this year with the Brown University ECHO hub and health departments across 20 TB program areas in the Northeastern United States to offer a Regional Tuberculosis Infection (TBI) ECHO Course in Fall 2025 for primary care team members. This is a six-session virtual and interactive TBI ECHO course. Participants can receive up to 6 CME credits and the course is free. We have attached a brochure with more details.
Looking for Volunteers
Mission of Mercy is coming to Worcester on November 15th. They will provide free dental care for 300 patients at the DCU. Looking for medical clinicians to volunteer to provide medical clearance. Sign up here or contact Hugh Silk hugh.silk@umassmemorial.org.
Teaching of Tomorrow (TOT) is a nationally recognized and highly acclaimed interprofessional faculty development program that focuses on building and refining foundational skills for effective clinical teaching in inpatient and ambulatory settings. Preceptors from any specialty and discipline will enhance their clinical teaching skills through discourse and practice. The workshops will be held at the Wellsworth Hotel in Southbridge, MA, on November 14-15, 2025, and March 13-14, 2026. Attendance is required for all four conference days. For more details, please refer to the attached flyer. Registration is now open. CME credits are granted by the American Academy of Family Physicians (and accepted by organizations such as AAPA, ANCC, NCCPA, and AANPCB).
Registration link https://umassmed.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBoZ9s7WSfhUdyC
Equity & Health in Cuba - The Art of Solidarity & Hope for Humanity
When & Where: December 14-20,2025, Havana, Cuba
Experience the Cuban art of solidarity and how it has nurtured a national culture that values equity. This unique environment is a testament to the power of collective resilience, supported by a universal healthcare system that embraces a neighborhood-level, team based approach. Registration deadline is September 1st, 2025. For more information see flyer and Health Equity Invitation.
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