Summer Research Trainee Program Student Final Presentations

The SRTP students' experience with CDI culminates in a final presentation of the novel research projects they worked on over the summer. Please join us for any or all of these presentations on July 26, 27 and August 2nd! Food will be served. For a detailed schedule, please click here.

Are you an SRTP alumnus, or past preceptor, who has co-published the research conducted during your SRTP experience?

If so, tell us! Send an email to cdi@mgh.harvard.edu letting us know what you've been up to for the opportunity to be featured in a future edition of our eNews.

We can't wait to celebrate your accomplishments!

Affirmative Action SCOTUS Decision Information

As you know, the Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) recently issued a ruling on affirmative action in higher education. To learn more about the implications of this decision on MGH and MGB, a recording of the July 7th DEIA Grand Rounds Affirmative Action panel discussion is now available.

To watch, click here or visit https://healthcare.partners.org/streaming/Live/MGB/DE&I_Grand_Rounds.html

The AAMC also has developed a helpful resource page focused on this SCOTUS decision. This includes a recording of the AAMC session by AAMC legal counsel that field an amicus brief, which AAMC members may access.  Race-Conscious Admissions in Medical Education | AAMC  

Save the Date: MGH President, MGPO President & CDI Welcome and Recognition Celebration

Wednesday, October 11, 6-8 pm

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion supports the careers of faculty and clinical fellows underrepresented in medicine (UiM) through our faculty development awards program, which includes the Physician/Scientist Development Award (PSDA) and the Clinician-Teacher Development Award (CTDA). Since 2004, 80 awards totaling close to $12 million in funding have been awarded. These awards are cosponsored by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Executive Committee on Research (ECOR) and the Mass General Physicians Organization (MGPO).

2023 Clinician-Teacher Development Award Recipients

2023 Physicians/Scientist Development Award Recipients

Please mark your calendars for our annual MGH President, MGPO President & Center for Diversity and Inclusion Welcome and Recognition Reception on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Paul Russell Museum to honor our 2023 recipients and celebrate all past recipients. Invitations to RSVP will be sent separately.

Sandra M Saade-Lemus, M.D.

PGY-4, Harvard MGH/BWH Neurology Residency

Vice Chair, Center for Diversity and Inclusion's Resident and Fellow Committee

In our July edition of Humans of CDI, we spoke with Dr. Saade-Lemus. Discover her inspiring journey, find out what fuels her hope, and learn the invaluable advice she has for UiM trainees.

Click here for the full story!

A Message from Drs. Cesar Castro and Julie Price

As CDI Faculty co-Directors for Research, we have been working closely with the CDI team to create a plan to promote our UiM MGH researcher workforce.  We continue to work to expand investigative networks and catalyze the cross-pollination of ideas. Through enhanced, meaningful, and fruitful collaborations, we are poised to enact sustained change to address longstanding structural challenges facing UiM investigators.  It has been a pleasure to meet members of our UiM community and we look forward to future opportunities to do so.

Below is an opportunities to connect with us.

• Individual 1:1 consultations: We invite you to meet with either of us to discuss your research ambitions, lessons learned, and how we can leverage MGH’s collective resources to favorably shape your professional narratives. Please sign up through our individual Calendly sites (links below).

We very much look forward to meeting and engaging with you very soon!

We encourage you to explore resources from our colleagues in MGRI Division of Clinical Research. Browse DCR's Suggested Courses to sign up for role-specific and skills-based courses to advance your career.

Additional Funding Opportunities

Click here for a list of selected external and internal funding opportunities.

CALL for Applications K12 Mentored Award in Substance Use and Addiction Medicine

Sponsored by the NIH National Institute of Drug Abuse

This Harvard/MGH-wide training grant is delighted to announce a new round of funding for post-doctoral clinician scientists (MD or PhD) to receive support for training and career development in Substance Use and Addiction Medicine. The award aims to help the Scholar establish an independent research program in patient-oriented substance use and addiction research.

Drs. Nancy Rigotti and Eden Evins (Principal Investigators) oversee this Program.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Scholars will be sponsored through salary, generally for a period of two years, in the amount of $80,000 per year to devote 75% effort and up to $35,000 per year (@ $2917/month) in research project support .
• Development of an individualized research training and career development with Harvard faculty in translational or clinical aspects of research.
• Many scholars will be eligible to apply for a NIH Loan Repayment Grant during the scholar period.
• The K-12 program will support (1) advanced education and training in research methods relevant to a scholar’s area of interest, and (2) a mentored research experience in a project that has relevance to substance use or addiction medine. It is anticipated that most projects will take place at MGH or affiliated hospitals and institutions, but remote work can be made available on a case by case basis. 

For more information or to download the application http://www.mghaddictionmedicine.com/news/call-for-applications-k12-fellowship/

For questions about the program or to E-mail all application materials please contact me, Gladys Pachas, MD, MPH Program Director, MGH Center for Addiction Medicine at gpachas1@mgh.harvard.edu or call 617-643-1991. 

Welcome to the 2023 MGH CDI Incoming Residents

Welcome, new interns, to MGH and to the MGH CDI! We are thrilled to have you join our team and want to extend a warm welcome to all of you. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and grow together.

As you embark on this exciting journey, we encourage you to stay tuned for our upcoming events. We have a range of social activities planned, including a delightful BBQ on August 17 (invitations to RSVP will be sent separately) where you can mingle and get to know your fellow interns and other residents. These events will provide an excellent opportunity to build connections and create lasting friendships within our community.

Additionally, we are passionate about making a positive impact beyond MGH. The RFC also plans community outreach initiatives, giving you the opportunity to give back to our communities. Similarly we also aim to have some leadership development and financial workshops, to help you gain skills outside of the hospital. 

Once again, welcome to MGH CDI! We are excited to have you on board and look forward to a remarkable journey together. Let's support one another, build connections, and create a thriving community! 

Ernesto González Award nominations

Nomination Deadline - Tuesday, July 25

The Ernesto González Award for Outstanding Service to the Latino Community honors an MGHer who has significantly contributed to improving the experience of Latino patients, families, visitors and staff within the MGH community. All full and part-time MGH/MGPO employees in good standing are eligible to nominate a colleague or themselves for this award. Email MGHHREvents@partners.org to submit a nomination by Tues, July 25^th.

Appeals for Stories of MGH Special Series

Stories of MGH is a hospital-wide storytelling program that features stories from people who work at the hospital, both in live events and in written/photographic form. View past stories here.

The MGH Inclusion Campaign is working with Stories of MGH for three upcoming special story series this fall:

1. Jewish Heritage
2. Hispanic Heritage
3. Disability Awareness

Learn more about the appeals for these special series on the Inclusion Campaign's Apollo page here. If you or your colleague would like to share your story, email kathy.tran@mgh.harvard.edu.

To stay up to date with the Inclusion Campaign, subscribe to their newsletter here.

2023 - 2024 Disparities Leadership Program

Request for Applications

Application Deadline - Friday, September 1, 2023

The Disparities Solutions Center is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Disparities Leadership Program.

The Disparities Leadership Program (DLP) is our year-long, hands-on executive education program focused exclusively on helping health care leaders achieve equity in quality. The program is designed to help you translate the latest understanding of disparities into realistic solutions you can adopt within your organization.

Through the DLP, we aim to create leaders prepared to meet the challenges of health care transformation by improving quality for populations who experience disparities.

For a timeline of the application process and DLP year, see below or visit: https://www.mghdisparitiessolutions.org/application-timeline

The Office for Diversity, Inclusion & Community Partnership (DICP) invites trainees, instructors, and their families to the annual HMS Trainee, Instructor, & Family BBQ this summer. Connect with colleagues and enjoy free food and refreshments for an afternoon of summer fun.

Date: Sunday, August 27^th

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA

Register for the BBQ by Friday, August 18^th.

For details and updates please visit the website at https://dicp.hms.harvard.edu

Sherri-Ann Burnett-Bowie, MD, was recently promoted to the position of Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Additionally, she was honored with the Jay Vyas Award for Academic Leadership by the MGH Internal Medicine Residency Program. This award is given to a member of the MGH DOM education faculty who has demonstrated outstanding academic leadership and selfless dedication to enhancing the experience of residents.

An Anti-Racism and Equity Initiative Improves Residency Educational Conferences - PubMed (nih.gov)

The Department of Medicine Anti-Racism and Equity Educational Initiative was published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. This educational innovation leverages a framework to increase anti-racism and equity in residency educational conferences, and thus improve clinical care.

Language Matters: on the Inclusion of a Patient's Preferred Language in the One-Liner - PubMed (nih.gov)

The Department of Medicine also published a Journal of General Internal Medicine Viewpoint on the importance of including a patient’s preferred language in the summaries that are used for patient handoffs.

Announcements, events or awards to share? Email cdi@mgh.harvard.edu

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