(1) Commencement Student Speaker Application (Institute Wide)
(2) Black History Month Upcoming Events (Institute Wide)
(3) Evaluating Research Articles Workshop – Monday, February 10 (Students & Faculty)
(4) Town Meeting on Growth at the Institute – Tuesday, February 11 (Faculty & Staff)
(5) Community-Based Rehabilitation in Jordan – Call for Applications (Students)
(6) Call for Leaders by the IHI Open School (Students)
(7) Open Teaching Week – February 24-28 (Faculty)
(1) Commencement Student Speaker Application (Institute Wide)
From Ronan Campbell, Office of Student and Alumni Services
Applications are due by Monday, February 10 for student speaker at the MGH Institute’s 2020 Commencement ceremony. One graduating student will be selected to deliver a short speech on behalf of all 2020 graduates.
View more information and apply.
(2) Black History Month Upcoming Events (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
MGH Institute of Health Professions is recognizing Black History Month from February 1 through February 29 with a variety of events. Look out for:
• Two viewings of
True Justice will be held on Wednesday, February 5, Noon–1:00 p.m. and 4:00–5:00 p.m. in Shouse 315. There will also be a raffle to win the novel
Just Mercy at the 4:00 p.m. viewing and 5:00 p.m. discussion. Lunch and dinner will be provided.
• Tune-in Tuesdays in Shouse 315 from Noon–1:00 p.m. to hear a variety of talks on Tuesdays, February 4, 11, and 18. Light lunch will be provided.
• A visit to the African American History Museum on Saturday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. Lunch to follow.
• A free viewing of
The Photograph at Boston Common AMC on Saturday, February 29.
(3) Evaluating Research Articles Workshop – Monday, February 10 (Students & Faculty)
From Amanda Tarbet, Office of the Provost
Do you know how to tell if a research study is “good” or not? Learn why it's important to appraise a research article and what to look for when evaluating a study on Monday, February 10 at Noon in Shouse 318. Attendees will leave with a toolkit to help them efficiently and effectively critique a research study.
Get more information and register in advance.
(4) Town Meeting on Growth at the Institute – Tuesday, February 11 (Faculty & Staff)
From Liz Pipes, Office of the President
There will be a special Town Meeting for faculty and staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in Shouse 309. Provost Alex Johnson will discuss next steps for growth at the Institute. Please mark your calendar.
(5) Community-Based Rehabilitation in Jordan – Call for Applications (Students)
From Dr. Rawan AlHeresh, Department of Occupational Therapy
Community-Based Rehabilitation (OH-784) is a three-credit hybrid course open to all students in the IHP community. This course includes online modules on rehabilitation service delivery in low- and middle-income countries using the World Health Organization guidelines, followed by a three-week immersion experience in refugee camps in Amman, Jordan. The trip dates (approximate) are from August 15 to August 30, 2020. If you are interested, please submit your CV and a one-page letter of interest of how this experience will influence your professional growth to Dr. Rawan AlHeresh no later than Friday, February 14. If you have any questions, please feel free to
email Dr. AlHeresh or call her at (617) 643-0605.
(6) Call for Leaders by the IHI Open School (Students)
From Alexa McWhinnie, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School
Want to change health care for the better and improve outcomes for your clients? The MGH Institute's IHI Open School chapter is an interdisciplinary, student-led organization that provides training, tools, and a vibrant community that will help you to grow as a future professional. We are actively looking for leaders to join our team. Interested students from all disciplines can complete the following two question
application or can reach out to
Lexi,
Ashley, or
Ben with questions. Applications are due by Friday, February 14. Thank you and we look forward to the potential of you joining our team.
(7) Open Teaching Week – February 24-28 (Faculty)
From Tony Sindelar, Office of the Provost
What does teaching look like across the IHP? Open Teaching Week is a chance for IHP instructors to spark new pedagogies and conversations across disciplines. We are excited to have nine classes participating, representing several departments, topics, and teaching strategies. Open Teaching Week will culminate with a celebratory lunch and debrief session on Friday, February 28 at Noon.
Sign up to attend a session.
