Congratulations

Suzanne Sarfaty, MD, Named January’s Distinguished Faculty of the Month 

Her nominators say, “Dr. Sarfaty is an excellent advisor and mentor to medical students. She goes above and beyond to help and we are so grateful for the time she devotes to us.”

Rhonda Thomas-Iglesias Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for January

Her nominators say, “Rhonda is one of the best resources in the library! She always greets students with a smile and has a nurturing presence."

Campus Announcements

W Building Construction Project Update

Week of Jan. 8

Happy New Year! Next week crews will be building Air Exhaust Handler 4, connecting crossover ductwork, welding pipe runs, and removing old ductwork. They will be moving large amounts of materials using the large freight elevator. The impact to the occupants should be less than what was experienced this week.

If you have questions/concerns, please contact Dylan McIntosh.

Deadline Extended: Submissions Sought for Whorl BUMC Literary Magazine

Whorl, the BUMC literary magazine founded in 1995 and produced by the Creative Arts Society, showcases the creative art of Medical Campus students, faculty and staff. The 2024 edition is returning to continue its mission to encourage creativity and celebrate the healing power of the arts. Whorl welcomes: paintings and digital art, photography, fashion (new feature!), short prose, dance and music performances (new feature!), poetry, and more! 

Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2024. Please use the submission link here for submission requirements and to submit your work. Questions? Email Aurore Zhang and Nikitha Prattipati.

News

June Jackson Christmas (MD'49), Pioneering Psychiatrist, Dies at 99



The psychiatrist who broke barriers as a Black woman by heading New York City’s Department of Mental Health and Retardation Services under three mayors, died of heart failure Dec. 31, 2023. She was 99.

Vladimir Botchkarev, MD, PhD, Receives Skin Ageing & Challenges Best Scientific Award 2023



The professor of dermatology and co-director of the Center for Aging Research focuses on epigenetic factors influencing skin stem cell activity, aging, wound healing, and carcinogenesis.

In the Media

Health Day

Depression, Anxiety Elevated for Spanish Speakers Receiving Radiation

Corina Beiner, ’24

Health Day

Most Women Say Clinicians Have Conversations About Breast Density

Nancy R. Kressin, PhD

Neurology Today

Acoustic Stimulation Appears Promising for Persistent Symptoms of Mild TBI but Requires More Study

Douglas I. Katz, MD

Psychology Today

How to Choose Safe People in 2024

Eric Montrece Brown, PhD

Psychology Today

Manage Wandering in Dementia

Andrew Budson, MD

The Wall Street Journal

How to Work—and Love It—Into Your 80s and Beyond

Thomas Perls, MD

Events

Retirement Reception for David Keough

Date: Monday, Jan. 8

Time: 3-4 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), 109AB

Please join us to celebrate the many contributions of David Keough, who has announced his plans to retire after serving for ~40 years as a photographer for the school and medical campus.

David joined our community in November 1984 and over the years has captured thousands of images of our faculty, staff, students and events. We are grateful for his contributions to our history. David’s last day will be Jan. 19.

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Anti-Racism in Addiction Treatment: What Our Community Members Are Teaching Us About How Treatment Needs to Change

Date: Thursday, Jan. 18

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge (L14)

In honor of Dr. King’s commitment to service, social justice and advocacy, members of the BMC/BU Medical Campus are invited to attend a special presentation examining how our researchers engage with the local community to promote change.

Researchers from BMC’s Grayken Center for Addiction will share their approach to collaborating with community members to learn about how to improve addiction treatment for Black patients.

Food provided. Register Here.

2024 Medical Student Research Symposium

Date: Monday, Jan. 29

Time: Noon-2:45 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge (L14)

Mark your calendar for the annual Medical Student Research Symposium. All medical students are encouraged to present their research and/or attend! The schedule includes: poster viewing and reception (with food) and oral presentations and poster awards.

Faculty & Staff Meeting

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Location: Hybrid meeting – Zoom/L405

Agenda to follow. Register Here.

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