January 27, 2019
News
Congratulations to Christopher Andry, Lawreen H. Connors, Shoumita Dasgupta, Karen E. Lasser, Stephanie Lee, Mark Miller, Joanne Murabito, Timothy Naimi, Elizabeth Pearce, Jillian C. Shipherd and Weiming Xia!
David Silverman, Erin Smith and Ian Benjamin were awarded third prize for their poster “Impact of CALM Service Learning Group on Medical Student Perspectives on Substance Use Disorder in Pregnancy”.
The annual event featured a conversation with Crystal Ann Williams, Associate Provost for Diversity & Inclusion.
Held by the Wellness Initiative, the group strives to promote wellness in all different forms, de-stigmatize mental health, and provide wellness resources to students. See photos from the day!
In the Media
Faculty Action
Faculty Development & Diversity Seminar Series
How to Publish an Education Project
Bob Vinci, MD, Professor and Chair, Pediatrics 

Tuesday, Jan. 29
Noon-1 p.m.
Evans Building, Wilkins Board Room

CME credit offered
For more information, please contact Robina Bhasin .
Events
Student, Alumni and Faculty Mixer
Monday, Jan. 28
6-8 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge 

This student-driven initiative was designed as a way for medical students to interact with faculty and alumni to learn about different career pathways. 

Armenia Medical Partnership Program Seminar 
“How to Run a Hospital in a Warzone: Localizing Humanitarian Action”
Wednesday, Jan. 30
Noon-1 p.m.
Instructional Building, L311

Tom Catena, MD, Chair, Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
Dr. Catena will address the challenges of running a hospital in a war-torn region and speak of the importance of empowering people on the ground to make decisions about the allocation of aid.
 
Lunch will be provided at 11:45 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31-Friday, Feb. 1

BUSM will welcome Stuart Slavin, MD, MEd , to campus Thursday, Jan. 31-Friday, Feb. 1 for two lectures and a faculty workshop.   Click here f or event details.
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
Save the Date
Friday, Feb. 15
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Robinson Building, B7800

Investigators are invited to hear an overview and insights into funding opportunities of the Alzheimer's Association (AA), most of which open in February with a LOI deadline of early March. Hear from AA representatives in the Research Engagement and Medical & Scientific Relations departments.