March 10, 2019
News
The inaugural award recognizes a career of discovery that has made a lasting impact in the field of proteomics, the field which explores the distribution, dynamics and modifications of proteins in cells and living organisms and their relationships to health and disease.
In this new role, Dr. Lee-Parritz will be responsible for the development and implementation of diversity, equity, vitality, and inclusion initiatives for BUMG.
The national award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to CME over an extended period.
Alan Hsieh and Harsh Patel created an educational tool exploring the functionality of operating room tables and scenarios in which falls occur.
International Women's Day was celebrated on Friday, March 8. See how the women at BUSM show the effectiveness they can and continue to bring to medicine and science every day.
In the Media

Jennifer Siegel, MD, and Carl Streed, MD
Announcements
Art Days 2019
Monday-Tuesday, April 8-9
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to the 29th annual BUMC Gallery for the Arts, sponsored by the Provost's Office. To be placed on the "submit list" or if you have any questions, please contact Keith Tornheim, PhD, at tornheim@bu.edu or 617-358-4172.

Artwork (paintings, photos, poetry, sculpture, needlework, etc.) will be collected on Friday, April 5 . Pieces should be framed if possible. Security will be provided. Work will be returned Wednesday, April 10.
Important Dates:
  • Monday, April 8: Deadline for workshop and poster abstracts
  • Thursday, April 25: Event registration opens
  • Wednesday, May 29: John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day

This year's theme: Nurturing an Open and Inclusive Environment for Learning. Questions? Contact Dr. Theresa Davies .
Faculty Action
The Boston University Faculty Council represents faculty members from all BU Schools and Colleges. BUSM has nine representative and nine alternatives. Please nominate yourself or one of your colleagues for Faculty Council, a great opportunity to be a part of the University’s governance.
 
Respond to this form by Monday, March 18 , to get on the ballot to serve on this committee.
 
Contact Dr. Hee-Young Park with any questions. 
Events
A Conversation About Gender Equality
Monday, March 11
4-6 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

Open to BUMC faculty, residents, fellows and post-docs. Space is limited. RSVP to Kathleen Smyth-Hammond by Friday, March 1.
Community-wide Naloxone Training
Thursday, March 14 | Wednesday, May 8
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menino Lobby (840 Harrison Ave.)

Expert trainers from the BMC Pharmacy and Addiction community will be providing training on how to administer naloxone (Narcan) to respond to an overdose. Forms to request naloxone will also be available.  
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
Upcoming Events
Monday, March 25
4-6 p.m.
Fuller Gym

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to join their school's team for BUMC March Madness Basketball Tournament.

Reach out to your school representative to join a team:

Bring a can or box to benefit Boston Medical Center’s Preventative Food Panty!