Congratulations to our BEI Executive Director,
Dr. Erik K. Alexander!
For his promotion to Brigham Health Vice President of Education. In this capacity, Erik will provide executive oversight over all UME and GME education efforts and training programs at BWH. We look forward to supporting him in his new role. In addition, to being Director to the BEI, Erik is also the HMS Associate Dean for Medical Education at BWH and Professor of Medicine at HMS.
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New BEI Webinar Series: Embracing Our Own Continuous Professional Development (CPD)...Beyond ‘Doing,’ ...To ‘Doing It Well'
Through this learning series physicians and other healthcare professionals will address ways to improve clinical decision making, enhance patient management strategies, interpret new clinically relevant findings, and analyze health policy.
- Connecting the NEJM Learning Platform to Your Continuing Education
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Led by Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MBBCH, BOA, MM
- October 29, 2020 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Zoom
- Effective CPD: Learning From the Mocha Minute and the ABA
- Led by Deborah J. Culley, MD
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November 11, 2020 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Zoom
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BEI & PRISE Present Medical Education Research Series
The BEI & Department of Medicine PRISE (Department of Medicine Program for Research, Innovations and Scholarship in Education) invite all Brigham educators and trainees to attend 7 seminars focused on medical education research. These seminars aim to train and support individuals with a career interest in medical education research and create a dynamic community of educational researchers.
- Activating a Medical Educational Project
- Led by Subha Ramani, MBBS, PhD, Erik Alexander, MD, and Ed Krupat, PhD
- November 19, 2020 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Zoom
- Formulating Study Questions and Literature Review
- Led by Susan Warthman, MLIS, AHIP
- January 20, 2021 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Zoom
- Fundamentals of Study Design - Quantitative and Qualitative
- Led by Subha Ramani, MBBS, PhD, and Erik Alexander, MD, Glenn Gaviola, MD
- February 3, 2021 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Zoom
- Survey Design
- Led by Subha Ramani, MBBS, PhD and Martin Pusic, MD, PhD
- March 10, 2021 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Zoom
- Aligning Technology with Educational Objectives
- Led by Deborah Navedo, PhD, CPNP, CNE and Eric Gantwerker MD, MS, MMSc
- May 19, 2021 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Zoom
- Presenting Your Educational Projects: Abstract Writing, Posters, Elevator Pitch
- Led by Kristina Dzara, PhD, MMSc
- June 9, 2021 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Zoom
- Writing Educational Manuscripts
- Led by Subha Ramani, MBBS, PhD, Erik Alexander, MD, Ed Krupat, PhD and Martin, MD, PhD
- July 14, 2021 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Zoom
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BEI Book Club
Join Brigham BEI Medical Librarian, Susan Warthman, MLIS, AHIP
for a book discussion. Participants must obtain an electronic or hard copy of the book for themselves and read before the discussion. BEI cannot provide copies. Email for more information.
- Book Discussion: A Dream Called Home by Reyna Grande
- November 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Zoom
- Book Discussion: Troop 6000: The Girl Scout Troop that Began in a Shelter and Inspired the World by Nikita Stewart
- December 15, 2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Zoom
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BEI Medical Library Courses
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BEI Wellness Events
- Halloween Virtual Pet Therapy:
Join the Brigham Buddies therapy dogs for a Halloween-
Themed Virtual Pet Therapy Session! Get to know them and see
them LIVE via Zoom!
- October 30, 2020 | 12:30pm to 1:00pm | Zoom
- Virtual Fitness:
Each day, the BEI offers multiple virtual fitness classes including
Pilates, Karate, Bootcamp, Meditation, Yoga, and more!
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BEI Offers Workspace Reservations
Workroom full? Need someplace quiet to work? Socially distanced work spaces are available for trainees, faculty and staff in the following places:
- BEI Knowledge Center- Thorn 127D
- Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm
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Resources, Classes, & Opportunities Across MGB & HMS: |
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Crowdsourced Ideas and Conclusions adapted from our “What CPD is, Why We Do It, and Tools to do it Better” Virtual Session
On September 22nd, the Brigham Education Institute held a “What CPD is, Why We Do It, and Tools to do it Better” session with Dr. Robert Birnbaum. We crowdsourced ideas and conclusions from our event, summarized in one page.
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The AAMC released a framework to address and eliminate racism. The four pillars include: 1) Individual self-reflection on systemic racism; 2) Anti-racism efforts within the AAMC; 3) Anti-racism efforts within the academic medical community; 4) Anti-racism efforts within the broader community.
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HMS Academy Medical Education Grand Rounds:
From Content to Connectivity: Educating Virtually for Success
October 29, 2020 | Zoom
This virtual session led by Bharat N. Anand PhD, Harvard Business School Professor and Vice Provost for Advances in Learning focuses on the educational digital transformation and its relationship to medical education. Geared towards HMS Faculty, participants will learn about new opportunities in virtual education using content and connectivity, relational learning online, and more. This activity is eligible for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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Discover Brigham
November 12, 2020 | Live Stream
Discover Brigham is an annual event that provides the community with a firsthand look at the incredible action going on behind-the-scenes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This unique event showcases current projects and accomplishments of investigators who are paving the way for further discovery and innovation. This year, we are reimagining Discover Brigham in light of COVID-19 and will be hosting it virtually. We are truly excited for this extraordinary opportunity to reach an even broader population of global citizens, clinicians, budding scientists and family members.
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MGH Executive Committee on Teaching and Education Event: Visiting Professor Grand Rounds with Dr. Eric Holmboe
November 18, 2020 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM | Zoom
Led by: Eric Holmboe, MD, Senior Vice President, Accrediation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Topic: “Quality/Safety Data to Inform Non-Patient Care Competencies: Implications for Learner Feedback”
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The Art & Anatomy of Writing a Career Development Grant
Day 1: December 8, 2020 | 1:15PM – 5:00PM | Virtual
Day 2: December 9, 2020 | 1:00PM – 4:30PM | Virtual
Join the Brigham Research Education Program and the Boston Children's Hospital Institutional Centers for Clinical & Translational Research (ICCTR) for a two-afternoon course which gives an overview and resources related to career development (K grant) funding applications. This course is for postdocs, fellows, residents, and junior faculty at Brigham or Children's. You must register with an email affiliated with BWH/MGB or Children's. Registration deadline is December 6, 2020.
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Promoting Medical Education (& Yourself) Through Effective Grant Writing
December 11, 2020 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Virtual
Hosted by the Society of Directors of Research in Medical Education
Presenters: Gary Beck Dallaghan, PhD; Maria Blanco, EdD; Giulia Bonaminio, PhD; Janet Hafler, EdD; Paul Haidet, MD, MPH; Kari Nelson, PhD
Features grant writing strategies to promote education research.
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Endocrine Society Laureate Awards
These awards recognize endocrinologists for achievements in research, leadership, mentorship, public service. international contributions, and more.
- Award: up to $25,000
- Not all awards include financial components
- Deadline: December 31, 2020
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How The BEI Staff Can Assist You |
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Need information resources? Our Medical Librarian Susan Warthman, MLIS, can offer guidance. |
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Challenged with finding an education solution during this period of COVID-19 adjustment? Our Assistant Director for Education and Science Initiatives Kristina Dzara, PhD, MMSc, can brainstorm opportunities. |
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Working on an educational research project? Our Education Research Consultant Ed Krupat, PhD, can offer research design and methodological support. |
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Struggling with how to enhance learning and collaboration while working remotely? Our Technology, Education and Clinical Health Informatics Lead Narath Carlile, MD, MPH, Dipl Clinical Informatics can help you employ lessons from clinical informatics. |
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Have news you would like to share with the BWH education community, contact Caitlyn DePaula for more information.
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