In the U.S., only 10% of nurse midwives attend home births, but in some areas of the country, misperceptions in the lay and medical community about the practice remain entrenched. |
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Drawing from their experiences and those of their classmates, a group of medical students started the “We Messed Up” Initiative to promote resilience in the face of setbacks — and they’re looking for residents, fellows, attendings and other health care providers to participate.
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Offering intensive, weekly telephone-based cessation counseling along with nicotine replacement for people who smoke and who were undergoing screening for lung cancer resulted in over a twofold greater cigarette quit rate compared to people who received minimal counseling and nicotine replacement, according to results of a national, randomized trial led by Georgetown Lombardi's Kathryn L. Taylor, PhD, Randi M. Williams, PhD, MPH, and colleagues.
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Members of the Center for Global Health Science and Security (GHSS) gave more than 20 team and poster presentations, and panel discussions at the Global Health Security 2022 Conference from June 28 through July 1 in Singapore. Topics included pandemic preparedness, outbreak response, the urban public health workforce, financial assistance for health emergencies, bio-risk communications and One Health. In addition, Rebecca Katz, PhD, GHSS director, co-authored the Singapore Statement on Global Health Security published in BMJ Global Health. Learn more about GHSS’s conference activities.
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The Society of Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) has selected Georgetown Lombardi director Louis Weiner, MD, for its 2022 class of Fellows of the Academy of Immuno-Oncology. The Academy of Immuno-Oncology recognizes individuals who have helped launch the field of cancer immunotherapy. It brings together the brightest minds in the field who aim to advance the SITC mission, the next generation of immuno-oncologists and the field overall. Weiner will be inducted officially at SITC’s November Annual Meeting. |
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The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) has inducted eight School of Nursing faculty as 2022 fellows. ACNM also honored faculty achievements. |
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New Interim Director and Associate Director for Jewish Life |
The Office of Mission & Ministry announced Rabbi Daniel Schaefer as the interim director for Jewish Life, and Deborah Silver as the associate director for Jewish Life, beginning August 1. |
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GUMC Teaching for Inclusion & Equity (TIE) Series: Call for Workshops |
GUMC faculty and staff are invited to present workshops this summer in the Teaching for Inclusion & Equity (TIE) series. Those interested in presenting material that will advance teaching content, pedagogy, and development of skills and strategies in creating equitable and inclusive learning environments are encouraged to contact Susan M. Cheng, Ed.L.D., MPP.
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Monday, July 18
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Caitlin Murphy, PhD, MPH, associate professor, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, presents “Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: Clues from Early Life.”
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Tuesday, July 19
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This seminar series showcases Georgetown Lombardi research. Amrita Cheema, PhD, professor of oncology, presents “Metabolomics as a Tool for Basic and Translational Cancer Research.”
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Tuesday, July 19
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn more about the mentoring program, what mentees can expect and qualifications to be a pod leader.
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Wednesday, July 20
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn more about Open Access publishing, from article fees to grant requirements, including DML pilot programs for Open Access author support.
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Thursday, July 21
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
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Friday, July 22
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
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Monday, July 25
4:00 - 5:00 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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Tuesday, July 26
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This seminar series showcases Georgetown Lombardi research. Kristi Graves, PhD, associate dean of faculty development and associate professor of oncology, presents “Cancer Survivorship.”
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