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The Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Monthly eNews - February 2024
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In this Issue
- CDI Announcements
- Humans of CDI
- The Research Hub
- Other Funding Opportunities
- Resident and Fellow (RFC Corner)
- Other MGB and MGH Offerings
- In Case You Missed It
- HMS Events
- Congratulations
- In the News
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Celebrating Black History Month
Narratives of Strength, Resilience, and Inspiring Change
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The Center for Diversity and Inclusion proudly celebrates Black History Month by shining a light on the inspiring stories within our community!
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Get to know Alister Martin, MD, MPP, recently acknowledged as one of the American Association for American Medical Colleges (AAMC)'s 8 Prominent Black Leaders in Medicine. Alister takes center stage as this month's Humans of CDI featured below. Delve into his experiences, aspirations, and the impactful moments that define his path in this month's interview.
To explore more inspiring narratives from our community members, visit Humans of CDI on our website.
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Also, meet CDI's very own Senior Communications Specialist, Patrice Charlot, who was recently highlighted in the Stories of the MGH photo series for Black History Month entitled "Portraits of Black Identity."
To read Patrice's story, click here.
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A Message from Drs. Cesar Castro and Julie Price | |
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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.
Below are opportunities to connect with us and provide input from on the MGB research strategic plan.
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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!
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MGB Commercialization and Inclusive Leadership Program (CILP)
Application due: Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024
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Save the Date: 2024 Chester Pierce Speaker Series
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Other Funding Opportunities | |
Click here for a list of selected external limited submissions and internal funding opportunities. | |
2024 Harvard Anesthesia Networking Reception
Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 6 pm
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Join the Anesthesia Networking Reception, an evening of conversation, community and connection with a panel discussion for trainees.
When: Tues, February 27, 2024, 6pm Where: Tosteson Medical Education Center Atrium, 260 Longwood Ave, Boston
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Residents and Fellows: We encourage you to get involved with CDI and the RFC committee! Furthermore, if you're looking to gain or regain access into the CDI conference room, contact Bebina via email at bshrestha1@mgb.org. | |
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MGB Black History Month Trivia Quiz
Deadline: February 27, 5 pm
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In celebration of Black History Month, Mass General Brigham employees are invited to test their knowledge with a Black History Month Quiz – which includes trivia about our very own Dr. Winfred Williams! Participants who guess the correct answers to all 10 questions by Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5 pm will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 discount code to the Mass General Brigham Virtual Store. | |
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MGB Radiology Special Grand Rounds
Thursday, February 29, 12:15 pm
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Black Excellence ERG re-launch
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 12-1 pm
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The Black Excellence (BE) Employee Resource Group is a system-wide ERG created to enhance the employee experience by fostering Black representation, inclusion, empowerment, and a sense of belonging in the workplace. The BE General Assembly kickoff meeting on Thurs, Feb 29th from 12-1pm via Teams where you will be given a full overview of the BE ERG mission and vision. Join using Teams Meeting ID: 271 082 966 371. | |
2024 - 2025 Disparities Leadership Program Announcement - Request for Applications | |
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The Disparities Leadership Program (DLP) is now taking applications for the 2024-2025 class. Letters of intent are due Friday, July 12, 2024, and applications are due Friday, August 2, 2024. The DLP is a year-long executive education program designed for leaders from health care organizations who want to implement practical strategies to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care, particularly through quality improvement. To date, over 569 participants from 236 organizations representing 35 states, Washington D.C., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Canada, and Switzerland have participated in the program.
To read more about the program, visit:
https://www.mghdisparitiessolutions.org/disparities-leadership-program
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Recording Available: "Making Mentoring Matter" | |
2024 Celebration of Mentoring at MGH - Award Ceremony and Keynote Lecture: "Making Mentoring Matter" by Angela Byars-Winston, PhD on Jan 22, 2024.
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Watch Dr. Byars-Winston's keynote lecture here.
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Access Dr. Byars-Winston's handout here.
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Better Together Dialogue: Maladies of Empire: How Colonialism, Slavery, and War Transformed Medicine
Jim Downs, professor of Civil War era studies and history at Gettysburg College, will discuss his latest book, "Maladies of Empire: How Colonialism, Slavery, and War Transformed Medicine."
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom and Minot Conference Room (Room 506), Countway Library (10 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA)
Learn more and register (in-person or online) for this dialogue
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HSDM Diversity Week
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) will be kicking off their Diversity Week in the first week of March. This year’s theme is "Looking Within, Onward, and Upward." We will be hosting speaker from across the country that can help us to continue to learn more about the different perspectives that exist in dentistry and how they influence our work in oral health, medicine, and academia. The Lunch and Learn presentations are designed to help us better understand how we can learn from one another with humility and respect for cultural differences and similarities. The Diversity Week speaker topics include: Socio-economic Disparities in Oral Health, LGBTQIA+ People and the Medical System, Accessible Oral Health for Patients with Disabilities, Men of Color in Health Care and Research, and Trauma Informed Care in Oral Health.
Please see the attached flyer for information on the Opening Reception. We hope to see you all at the reception, Monday, March 4th to kick off this activity-packed
Date: Monday, March 4
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom and Minot Conference Room (Room 506), Countway Library (10 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA)
Register for the opening reception.
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New England Science Symposium
The New England Science Symposium (NESS) provides a forum for postdocs (research and clinical); medical, dental and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; college and community college students to share their biomedical and health-related research activities through oral or poster presentations, to engage in discussions related to career development in the sciences, and to exchange ideas and to expand their professional networks.
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time: 8 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA
Learn more and register for NESS.
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Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa, MD, MPH; Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, MD; and Christopher Velez, MD, all of the Division of Gastroenterology, were named Fostering Opportunities Resulting in Workforce and Research Diversity (FORWARD) Scholars by the American Gastrointestinal Association. The FORWARD Program prepares physician-scientists from underrepresented populations for a successful career in academic medicine. | |
Wilfredo Matias, MD, and Jodian Pinkney, MD received the 2023 Massachusetts Infectious Disease Society Maxwell Finland Research Awards - given annually to one fellow from each of the Massachusetts Infectious Diseases training programs. The fellows are selected by their sponsoring institutions for recognition for research of exemplary quality during their training. The award is named in honor of Dr. Maxwell Finland (1902-1987), a great leader in 20th-century medicine, a founder of infectious disease as a medical sub-specialty, and a founder of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Read more here. | | |
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J. Sawalla Guseh, MD, director, MGH Cardiovascular Performance Program, was appointed to the American College of Cardiology Sports and Exercise Cardiology Section Leadership Council. He will have a 3-year tenure and will work to shape the sports cardiology community nationally and internationally.
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A. Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH, Department of Dermatology, received an AAD Presidential Citation for her service as chair of the Ad Hoc Task Force on Dermatologic Resources for the Intervention and Prevention of Human Trafficking. | |
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The Center for Diversity and Inclusion
55 Fruit Street, Bulfinch 123
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-3832
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