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May 15, 2022

Congratulations

March 2022 Faculty Appointments, Promotions Announced


Congratulations to Professor Xaralabos (Bob) Varelas; Associate Professor Marc Larochelle; Clinical Associate Professors Mari Bentley, Julia Potter and Bharati Sinha.

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Rhoda Au, PhD, Receives 2022 Seed Fund Award


Her work aims to address the challenges of dementia research and mental health systems research in India.

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Campus Announcement

Learning Environment Survey


The goal of the Diversity & Inclusion Office is to support the recruitment and promotion of a diverse group of students, staff and faculty. To assess the quality of the environment relative to diversity, we perform interval surveys seeking feedback from students, staff and faculty.


The anonymous Learning Environment Survey will take approximately 15 minutes and is an LCME requirement. Your responses will direct our efforts in ensuring that each member of our community feels welcome on our campus, not despite their identity, but rather because of their identity.


Take the Survey

News

BUMC IT Announces Promotions, Creation of Educational Technology Group


The changes are part of BUMC IT's ongoing mission to evolve with education and technology trends and commitment to customer service.

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Peter Burke, MD, to Step Down as Chief of Acute Care, Trauma Surgery; Tracey Dechert, MD, Named Successor


The transition will take place at the end of June.

Dr. Peter Burke and Dr. Tracey Dechert

Faculty Action

Faculty Annual Review / Development Resources


Per BUSM Bylaws and LCME accreditation, all full-time faculty members must meet annually with their supervisors to review their progress toward promotion, receive constructive feedback, and set goals for the upcoming academic year.


Starting this year, the annual review will transition to cover the calendar year (January–December 2021). Please meet with your supervisors as early as you can, but no later than Aug. 31, 2022.

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BUMC Learning Space Technology Committee Survey


The BUMC Learning Space Technology Committee (LSTC) would like help in assessing BUMC instructional space in terms of technology, facilities and service. Your input is of great value as we develop plans to advance and enhance BUMC instructional spaces and services. This 5-8 minute survey will help us understand what is currently working and where we can focus effort on making improvements.

 

Take The Survey

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In the Media

Boston Globe

What seems like ageism may just be our heavily checklisted health system

Karl Kuban, MD


Everyday Health

How Do I Know if I Need Therapy?

Christine Crawford, MD, MPH


Healio

USPSTF finalizes recommendation against COPD screening in asymptomatic adults

George T. O'Connor, MD


Health Day

1 in 4 Hospital Physicians 'Mistreated' by Patients, Visitors

Susannah Rowe, MD


Health Day

Serious Neurologic Manifestations Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes

Anna Cervantes-Arslanian, MD


Medscape

Why Iodized Salt Is Important for You and Your Thyroid

Elizabeth N. Pearce, MD, MSc


Woman's Health

No, Plan B Emergency Contraception Isn’t Banned In Tennessee Or Missouri Right Now

Katharine White, MD, MPH


WTVF-Nashville

Nationwide network aims to connect women veterans to one another

Tara Galovski, PhD; Amy E. Street, PhD

Events

// UPCOMING

Digital Learning & Innovation Symposium: Faculty Forum

Date: Monday, May 16

Time: 1-5:30 p.m.

LocationRafik B. Hariri Building, 595 Commonwealth Ave., Boston

Register here


"Reimagining Community on the Residential Campus"

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// SAVE THE DATE

17th Annual McCahan Medical Campus Education Day

Date: Wednesday, May 25

Theme: Advancing Intercultural & Inclusive Practices in the Classroom

Keynote Speaker: Liza A. Talusan, PhD

Registration: Sign up here


In recognition of John McCahan's excellence as an educator, the Department of Medical Sciences & Education and BUMC are proud to host the 17th Annual McCahan Medical Campus Education Day. 


  • In-person Education Day with option of in-person or virtual for Keynote Address 
  • Join for Workshops, Education Innovation Panel, Awards, and Abstracts
  • Network with other creative educators in the BUMC community
  • Showcase your innovations for classroom, clinical & lab teaching
  • Cultivate your teaching skills


This annual event is hosted by Department of Medical Sciences & Education and the BU Medical Campus.

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Meet the Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Date: Wednesday, June 1

Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Location: Zoom; Register here.

Audience: BU faculty, postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical sciences


Join us for this virtual event to learn about the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, a funder dedicated to supporting undervalued areas in the biomedical sciences.

 

Louis Muglia, MD, PhD, President and CEO of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, will lead the conversation. He has been involved with the Fund for more than 20 years as an award recipient and an active member of its various advisory committees. A pioneering researcher on preterm birth, Dr. Muglia has previously served faculty and leadership positions at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Washington University in St. Louis.

 

Dr. Muglia will discuss the Fund’s mission, funding programs and priorities, grant procedures, and selection criteria. He also will answer questions about the Fund.

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