January 12, 2020

News // Announcements

Faculty Named  Boston Magazine “Top Docs” 97 faculty are listed as “tops” in their respective fields. See who made the list!

Additional Flu Shot Clinic Monday, Jan. 13 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | 801 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 400 | Learn more Join the Health Professions Education Program This flexible, online degree is designed for professionals in medical or other health professions that want to grow as educators. Give your career a boost with additional training in medical and health professions education. | Learn more Free Thursday Evening Yoga Thursday evenings through Feb. 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Shapiro Lobby | Open to faculty and students Mats will be provided | Led by Dr. Robert Saper

In the Media Neurology Today Dead in California, Alive in New Jersey: Neurologists Seek Nationwide Consistency in Policies for Determining Brain Death David M. Greer, MD The New York Times Early Treatment for Autism Is Critical, New Report Says Marilyn C. Augustyn, MD

Faculty Action

Faculty Development & Diversity Seminar Series "Improving Your Teaching Skills: How to Get Useful Feedback from Peers and Trainees" James Hudspeth, MD  Tuesday, Jan. 14 | Noon-1 p.m. | Evans Building, Wilkins Board Room  CME credit & lunch offered | More information: bumcfdd@bu.edu .

Reserve Your Commencement Regalia RSVP and submit your order for your 2020 Faculty Commencement Regalia at your earliest convenience.   Thursday, May 14 GMS Master's candidates, 10 a.m. | MD & PhD candidates, 3 p.m.  Track & Tennis Center, 100 Ashford St.   Sunday, May 17 All-University Commencement, 1 p.m.  Nickerson Field

RSVP to Wine Down After Rounds Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 6-8 p.m. Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge Faculty are invited to interact with medical students and alumni to learn about different career pathways. Join us for connections, conversations and passed hors d'oeuvres. Faculty RSVP

Events // THIS WEEK Visit the calendar for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.

// UPCOMING

A History of the Pathology Department at Boston City Hospital (1890-1980) Wednesday, Jan. 22 | Noon-12:50 p.m. Instructional Building, L110 The BUSM Historical Society & Pathology Interest Group invite you to learn about the history of Pathology at the Boston City Hospital with Dr. Michael O'Brien, Professor Emeritus of Pathology. Food will be provided.

Celebrate the Legacy of MLK Thursday, Jan. 23 | Noon-1 p.m. Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge Host: John Polk, MD Guest speaker: Thea James, MD Lunch will be provided

Provost Workshop: Exploring Opportunities at the Nexus of Computing and Data Sciences Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 3-5 p.m. Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge You are invited to a two-hour, interactive symposium to discuss the best strategies for Medical Campus faculty, students and staff to engage with current and future University initiatives at the nexus of Computing and Data Sciences. Join Azer Bestavros, PhD, Warren Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, and Associate Provost for Computing & Data Sciences.  Learn more and see agenda

// SAVE THE DATE

B UMC Soccer Tournament Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 4-6 p.m. | Fuller Gym Reach out to your school rep to join a team: BUSM: Shilpa Prasa GMS: Matthew Doran

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