Family medicine physician LaTasha Seliby Perkins, MD, feels a strong sense of responsibility to improve the health of people in the D.C. community. To that end, Seliby Perkins has participated in in-person town hall meetings at various organizations across the city to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines. |
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The “transformational” gift from Grant Verstandig, and the Verstandig Family Foundation, is one of the largest philanthropic gifts ever made to support health care in the Washington, D.C., region. Upon its completion and in recognition of this generous gift, the new pavilion will be named in honor of Verstandig.
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In June 2020, Georgetown announced the creation of the Johnson/Turpin Fellows Endowed Fund — an endowment established through a $1 million gift from Luci Baines Johnson (NHS’69, H’18) and her husband, Ian Turpin. The four inaugural recipients — selected following an application process — have been selected. |
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For the first time in nearly two years, the Board of Directors gathered in person to welcome seven new board members under the leadership of its new chair, Thomas A. Reynolds III (B’74), a lawyer and longtime philanthropist. |
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An experimental drug enhanced the benefit of an immunotherapy to fight pancreatic cancer in mice by increasing the number of immune cells in the immediate vicinity of the tumor, leading to a reduction in tumor growth, and in some mice, eliminating their cancer. Research from the laboratory of Louis M. Weiner, MD.
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Each November, our Hoya community celebrates Georgetown’s Jesuit roots and traditions, which continue to inspire and guide us today. During Jesuit Heritage Month, the Office of Mission & Ministry offers opportunities for faculty, staff and students to deepen their connection to and understanding of our Jesuit values. Learn about events at Georgetown celebrating Jesuit Heritage Month 2021.
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The GUMC Staff/AAP Council will review and discuss the results of a survey on advocacy priorities for the council for the 2021-2022 term and other topics of interest during the
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GUMC faculty members are invited to participate in virtual focus groups on faculty wellness. The Faculty Wellness Task Force will make recommendations on enhancing faculty wellness based on information gathered. The focus group participants will meet on either November 17 or December 2, 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. To participate, complete this form. Email Karen Walters if you have questions.
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The 12th annual Ruesch Center Symposium will take place in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. Topics in GI cancer to be covered include expanding I/O therapies, targeted therapies and health disparities. Registration is free for all MedStar and Georgetown employees/trainees as well as patients/caregivers with the promo code MedStarEmp2021. Learn more and register here.
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Human Resources Information |
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Monday, November 8
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
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Wednesday, November 10
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to plan for a visualization project, choose appropriate chart types and use Tableau Public to create engaging and interactive charts.
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Thursday, November 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to use Poll Everywhere and Google Jamboard to promote student engagement and collaboration in face-to-face or online classes. Presented by Dahlgren Memorial Library.
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Thursday, November 11
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn the nine principles of the AAMC’s Foundational Principles of Inclusion Excellence (FPIE). Facilitated by Andrea Cammack, program manager in the Department of Family Medicine, and Susan Cheng, EdLD, MPP, senior associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the School of Medicine. Part of the GUMC Teaching for Inclusion & Equity (TIE) Series.
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Thursday, November 11
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Michael Lauer, MD, NIH deputy director for extramural research, presents “Extramural Research in the Era of COVID-19.” Note: CME/CE credit will be offered for this seminar.
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Thursday, November 11
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Thomas Mellman, MD, director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Stress/Sleep Studies Program and professor of psychiatry at Howard University, discusses “Urban Stress and Sleep Health.” Sponsored by the Georgetown University Department of Medicine & GHUCCTS. Email tbstl1@georgetown.edu for joining info.
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Friday, November 12
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Caryn Lerman, director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, associate dean for cancer programs, and the H. Leslie and Elaine S. Hoffman Cancer Research Chair at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, presents “Precision Therapy for Nicotine Dependence.”
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Tuesday, November 16
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Apply the AAMC’s Foundational Principles of Inclusion Excellence (FPIE) to create a Strategic Diversity Plan. Facilitated by Andrea Cammack, program manager in the Department of Family Medicine, and Susan Cheng, EdLD, MPP, senior associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the School of Medicine. Part of the GUMC Teaching for Inclusion & Equity (TIE) Series.
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Wednesday, November 17
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Facilitated by Alisha Ghosh, MHA, CDM, assistant director for academic support in the Office of Student Learning & Academic Advising, this session covers gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation and LGBTQ terminology. Part of the GUMC Teaching for Inclusion & Equity (TIE) Series.
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Wednesday, November 17
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Get oriented to the new PubMed design, then learn how to optimize and refine searches to retrieve good results.
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Wednesday, November 17
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Peter Lurie, MD, MPH, President, Center for Science in the Public Interest, presents “Advocacy Tools for Those Not in Government.” Sponsored by the M.S. Health & the Public Interest Program.
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Wednesday, November 17
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
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Wednesday, November 17
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
In “Setting the Stage: How to Prepare Yourself to be an Educational Scholar,” education research scholars share their tips on how to prepare to be an education scholar. Co-sponsored by UCSF School of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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Wednesday, November 17
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Mark O’Connor, PhD, chief scientist, Early Oncology Discovery, AstraZeneca, presents “Targeting the DNA Damage Response to Generate New Treatments for Cancer Patients.” Note: CME/CE credit may be offered for this seminar.
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Thursday, November 18
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Facilitated by Alisha Ghosh, MHA, CDM, assistant director for academic support in the Office of Student Learning & Academic Advising. This session reviews best workplace and classroom initiatives to build an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community. Part of the GUMC Teaching for Inclusion & Equity (TIE) Series.
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Thursday, November 18
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Rebecca Katz, PhD, MPH, Georgetown professor and director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security, presents “Building the Evidence Base for Global Health Security Policy.” Note: CME/CE credit will be offered for this seminar.
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Friday, November 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Part of the Consultation for Health Education and Evaluation Research (CHEER) program, two presenters will receive feedback from Teaching Academy members to improve their educational projects at any stage. Sign up to present by emailing CENTILE@georgetown.edu.
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Instructional Resources Available for the Return to Campus
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Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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CNDLS Instructional Continuity Virtual Office Hours |
Monday - Thursday,
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.;
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CNDLS holds instructional continuity office hours virtually in this Zoom room. Please stop by if you need help or dial 646-558-8656
(meeting ID: 386 980 1070).
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Friday, November 12 and Friday, November 19
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Georgetown University faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
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