May 26, 2019
News
The new $21.4 million RURAL study will examine rural, southern US communities to find out why people there have more disease, shorter lives.
In the Media
Announcements
Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27. Click here to view the parking and transportation information for that day.
Faculty Action
Faculty Development & Diversity Seminar Series
Tuesday, May 28
5-6 p.m.
Evans Building, Wilkins Board Room

" How to Give Effective Feedback"
Jordan Spector, MD

CME credit offered | Contact Robina Bhasin for more information 
Events
Wednesday, May 29
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

There's still time to register for the 14th annual McCahan Education Day. Pre-registration is required for workshops and lunch.

This year's theme is Nurturing an Open and Inclusive Environment for Learning.
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
Upcoming Events
BUMC Housing Fair
Friday, June 7
10 a.m.-noon
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

Meet with realtors and property managers, explore housing options, and talk with student who can answer questions.

Contact ohr@bu.edu for more information.
March with BUMC in the Boston Pride Parade
Saturday, June 8

Join the BU Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health and the BMC Health System on Saturday, June 8, as we march together in the 49th Annual Boston Pride Parade to celebrate diversity, inclusion and community. The parade begins at Copley Square at noon and ends at City Hall Plaza. Family and friends are welcome.

For more information & to register, click here or email
medpride@bu.edu . Meet-up time and location information will be sent to those who register. 
The Institute for Health System Innovation & Policy (IHSIP) is excited to announce the opportunity to participate in the inaugural Health Policy Writing Workshop, held August 12-13.

Join IHSIP Director Dr. Jonathan Woodson and Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Karen S. Guice as they lead a workshop on:

  • Health policy briefing fundamentals
  • The process of health policy formation
  • Key components of health policy