May 9, 2021
News // Announcements

The agreement will bring more medical training and research opportunities for medical students and faculty. Read the BU Today story.


He will continue to concentrate on his research program and teaching as a member of the faculty.


Dr. Lehman will succeed David Atkinson, PhD, who is stepping down as Chair at the end of June.

BUMC faculty, fellows, residents, students and staff who are interested in educational innovations and scholarship are invited to register for the 16th John McCahan BUMC Education Day, a virtual event hosted by the Department of Medical Sciences & Education with sponsorship from BUSM, GMS, SPH and GSDM.

Learn more and register.
Faculty Action
 
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.
 
The annual review will transition to cover the calendar year. Please meet with your supervisors as early as you can, but no later than August 31, 2021
 
The BUSM web-based evaluation form is available here. If you encounter any
difficulties with the system, please contact facdev@bu.edu.


The BUSM Committee on Faculty Affairs and BUMG Office of Equity, Vitality, and Inclusion jointly launched the Faculty Hiring Check List for the new faculty hiring and internal leadership positions. Learn more.

Applications are open through May 24. This program provides faculty with the opportunity to develop narrative skills and gain confidence through in-class reflective writing, close reading and discussion of literary works of various genres, and writing workshops. Learn more and apply here.

Contact bumcfdd@bu.edu with questions.

Applications are open through May 24.

The Women’s Leadership Program is a longitudinal program for women faculty on the Medical Campus. Learn more.

Contact bumcfdd@bu.edu with questions.

Applications are open through May 24.

The Marcelle M. Willock, MD, Faculty Development Program is a longitudinal leadership and career development program for Medical Campus faculty members from under-represented racial and ethnic groups. Learn more.
 
Events
// UPCOMING
Visit the calendar for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
1-4 p.m.

Digital Learning & Innovation is hosting a virtual symposium on Exploring Innovations in Teaching & Technology at BU.

The three-hour event will allow for faculty to explore new teaching modalities and methodologies; explore applications of remote and hybrid teaching in face-to-face settings; and celebrate collaboration, partnership and creativity via hands-on, faculty-led sessions, panel discussions, expert stations and more. Register here.


Join Boston Medical Center May 13-14 at Black Minds Matter: RISE UP (Racism, Intersectionality, Spirituality, and Equity in Underserved Populations).

By bringing together mental health clinicians, community-based organizations, mental health startups and funders, the conference aims to explore what is known, what is experienced, and what we can do better to meet the mental health needs of Black communities. 

Learn more and register here.

4 p.m.

BUMC students are invited to a virtual celebration of Eid, the end of Ramadan. Register to receive a link to the Zoom gathering. 
// SAVE THE DATE
4-5 p.m.

Join us for a virtual installation of Katya Ravid, DSc, PhD, as the Barbara E. Corkey, PhD Professor at Boston University School of Medicine.

Zoom link provided upon registration.