FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 18-22, 2024

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

□ Pediatrics ECHO

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Virtually via Zoom, 12–1 p.m.

Pediatric Weight Loss Recommendations

Presented by Jessica Morales, MD

> Pediatrics ECHO website

> Register here for Zoom link

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

□ Pediatric Grand Rounds

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

PCH 3rd Floor Auditorium, 8–9 a.m.

Annual Intertwined Collaboration Lecture: Elevating PM&R for the 21st Century

Presented by David Steinberg, MD, MMM; Chair, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Utah; Executive Medical Director, Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

> Stream live broadcast

> March Grand Rounds calendar

> primarychildrens.org/grandrounds

□ John Carey Foundation Series

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

HELIX Bldg Beech Conference Room (1st Floor), 12–1 p.m.

FARA & Career Planning

Presented by Nanette Dudley, MD

Lunch will be provided

This CME series provides junior faculty and fellows with a common core curriculum in clinical excellence and academic scholarship. In this course they will learn about subjects that will prepare them for successful academic careers in which they will be effective practitioners, scholars, and educators in their area of expertise.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

□ Stat Chat

Williams Bldg East 1 or Virtually via Zoom, 9–10 a.m.

Unstructured drop-in format, group discussion for anyone seeking help with stats questions or issues on new or existing projects. Anyone interested in research is encouraged to attend.

> Zoom link

□ Research in Progress

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Williams Bldg East 238A or Virtually via Zoom, 12–1 p.m.

FACES: Familiality of Alagille Syndrome - a Comprehensive Epidemiology and Natural History Study

Presented by Catalina Jaramillo, MD, MS; Pediatric Gastroenterology

Resurgence of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in Utah Children

Presented by Ben McMillion, DO; Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow

> Zoom link

> Informational flyer

FUTURE EVENTS

□ Retirement Open House for Jane Griffith

Wednesday, March 27, Eccles Bldg Twin Peaks (1st Floor), 12–1:30 p.m.

Jane Griffith will be retiring at the end of this month, and we are excited to be able to celebrate her many contributions over the past 15 years! We invite you to join us for an open house in her honor on March 27 – drop in anytime between 12-1:30 to wish her well in her new adventure.

 > Informational flyer

□ Common Problems in Pediatrics Conference

Tuesday-Wednesday, June 4-5, Virtual Event

10 topics will be presented during this 2 half-day virtual event. Be sure to save the date!

 > Save the Date flyer

□ Diversity Dinner

Saturday, March 30, 6 p.m.

Diversity Dinners are Back!

We hope you will consider joining us for an opportunity to get to know each other over dinner and conversation! Our diversity dinners are an effort to find connection and maybe even share how we are doing working and living here in Utah. The dinners are meant to be a safe and brave place for all people to reflect on and explore issues of inequality and inclusivity in our lives. Hearing people speak their truths is empowering and ultimately will make us better human beings and medical providers. 

We plan to have the dinner on March 30^th at 6pm. There are 10-12 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please RSVP by March 15th.

We order food from the IRC initiative, Spice Kitchen Incubator, called Spice To Go. The caterer changes weekly and is announced the Saturday before. We will let you know the caterer, food options, and dinner location once available. 

Please RSVP by emailing Stuti Das, and let us know your meal preference/any dietary restrictions. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Stuti Das.

Sincerely,

David Branson, Stuti Das, Reena Tam, & Katie Gradick

> RSVP here

□ Sip and SIP (Scholarship in Progress)

Thursday, April 25, Eccles Alumni House, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Calling all educators and scholars within the Department of Pediatrics! 

Join us for an evening to connect and network with fellow educators.

Highlights:

• Med Ed Opportunity Fair: Get connected with education and scholarship opportunities at our interactive fair featuring programs and initiatives from the Department of Pediatrics and the University of Utah
• Keynote address by Dr. Wendy Hobson-Rohrer
• Educational Grant Awardee Presentations

Please RSVP by using the QR code on the flyer or click here to access the form, first signing in with your UofU email address.

Please, e-mail Cheryl Yang and Kathleen Timme with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

> Informational flyer

> RSVP here

Announcements

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

Pediatrics investigators at any level who are currently writing a grant are welcome to attend the Grant Writing Workshop. The workshop will be held from April 19-21, 2024 at the Homestead Resort in Midway, Utah. During the workshop you will work on your application with review by senior investigators.

Attendance is limited; please contact Michelle Wilcox for registration information.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PRIMARY CHILDREN'S

HOSPITAL K2R2R AWARD - REMINDER

The K2R2R award is intended to assist Department of Pediatrics investigators who are currently in the fourth or fifth year of their career development (K-level) award or who currently hold an R-level award. It is meant to enhance the investigator's research with the purpose of increasing the probability for funding of the next grant proposal. Very specific, targeted requests are reviewed favorably. We anticipate funding up to 3 awards of $25,000 to $50,000.

Please see the link below for eligibility criteria and application guidelines. Applications are due to Michelle Wilcox by 5 p.m. TODAY, MARCH 15. For questions, please contact Heather Keenan.

> Award eligibility/application information

> Intramural funding website

ACADEMIC ASSOCIATES "BLUE COAT" PROGRAM - REMINDER

Dear PIs and Study Coordinators,

The Pediatric Research Education Office is accepting new research studies for its Academic Associates "blue coat" program. The Academic Associates Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of clinical research and to conduct "real time" clinical research through consenting patients and their families into studies in the PCH Emergency Room (and other clinics at PCH and the U of U hospital).  

Our mission is to provide this opportunity to students while supporting the research of the clinician scientists in our department. We are able to provide research support to PIs and study coordinators in the clinical setting as well as give opportunities for them to participate in didactic and mentoring sessions for the students.  

If you or someone you know might be interested in utilizing the Academic Associates program for their research, please contact the Program Coordinator, Hadlee Young, for more information

> Program website

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: AHSE SPRING 2024 GRANT PROGRAM - REMINDER

Dear Faculty,

We are pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Academy of Health Science Educators (AHSE) call for proposals. We invite proposals requesting $3,000 or less to support scholarships in health science education that lead to dissemination within a meaningful community of practice (local or beyond).

Educational Scholarship Defined

Scholarship in health science education is an inquiry that generates shareable knowledge about how, why, or when an educational intervention works. As such, the inquiry moves beyond the design and implementation of the intervention itself. Illustrative examples include:

• Evaluation of a novel teaching methodology, course, or mentoring program that leads to shareable 'lessons learned'
• Validation and dissemination of educational assessment methods others could adopt
• Assessment of the impact that educational practices for students have on patient outcomes, which can inform the use of those practices elsewhere
• Demonstration of the feasibility of an innovative teaching modality (e.g., virtual reality)

Eligibility

• One of the applicants (principal or co-investigator) must be a University of Utah faculty member appointed to the career line or tenure-line at the rank of instructor or above (adjunct and visiting faculty are not eligible)
• Applicants (principal and co-investigator) must be a Fellow or Member of the Academy of Health Science Educators
• The proposed inquiry must ultimately benefit learners in a formal academic program (e.g., health science students, residents, fellows, faculty, etc.). Programs within the hospital or clinic meant for training staff members or patients are not eligible.
• Per the definition of scholarship above, programs limited to the design and/or implementation of interventions (curricula, assessments, teaching materials, etc.) are not eligible+.
• +Proposals focused on the design and implementation of innovative teaching strategies may be eligible for funding from the University's Teaching Grant

Award condition

• Up to $3,000 for 1 year
• Non‐renewable
• Preference given to interprofessional collaboration
• Commitment to present at the annual AHSE Education Symposium. We also encourage recipients to disseminate (pre-print) the outcomes of their work in the newly created Journal of the Academy of Health Science Educators: Pre-print Repository of the University of Utah

Deadlines and Important Dates

• Grant application deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5pm MT 
• Grant application notifications sent at the beginning of June 2024
• Funding starts July 1, 2024

For more information about the grants program and to apply:

1. Go to http://utah.infoready4.com/CompetitionSpace/#homePage
2. Search for "Academy of Health Science Educators Grants Program" or locate it in the Intramural funding section of the website. Your UNID and password are required to apply.

Please contact Allie Groves with any questions.

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND INNOVATION EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES - REMINDER

Are you a faculty member, resident, or fellow interested in medical education scholarship? Whether you are developing an innovative curriculum or seeking educational research collaborations, the Educational Scholarship and Innovation leadership team is here to support you.  

Below are upcoming events, how to connect with our leadership team, and funding opportunities to advance your educational and scholarly pursuits.

Upcoming Event

Sip & SIP (Scholarship in Progress), Dept of Peds Educators Networking Event

Calling all educators and scholars within the Department of Pediatrics! Join us for an evening to connect and network with fellow educators at the Eccles Alumni House on Thursday, April 25th, 5:30-8:00 PM.

> RSVP here!

> Informational flyer

One-on-One Support

• If you are in an educational project's planning, development, implementation, or dissemination phase and want advice or support, we are happy to meet with you. 
• E-mail Cheryl Yang, MD and Kathleen Timme, MD, MEd to set up a consultation.  

Department of Pediatrics Educational Grant

•  Next cycle: Late Spring 2024
• Application details are coming soon.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events or to connect one-on-one! Please reach out to Drs. Cheryl Yang and Kathleen Timme with any questions or suggestions.

John Bohnsack, MD - Rheumatology

"The Doctor was very caring and thorough.  He was knowledgeable and informed."

Fran Filloux, MD - Neurology

"Dr. Filloux is the most caring doctor [my daughter] has had. He is an excellent listener and is very compassionate and skilled."

Matt Grinsell, MD - Nephrology

"The doctor who saw me has always been very kind. They help me to understand what's going on with my treatment as well as help me feel at ease during the visit."

Diane Liu, MD - General Pediatrics

"Dr. Diane Liu is the ideal physician - she is attentive, extremely empathetic, obviously super intelligent, explains complex issues and problems succinctly and in language I can easily understand.  I always leave my children's appointments feeling confident and well cared for. She consistently follows up through MyChart with information I may have requested during appointments as well, which allows me to listen and be present during appointments instead of scribbling down notes. We are so grateful for everything she's done for our family and feel lucky to be able to see her."

Ngan Truong, MD - Cardiology

"She listened to every question and didn't make me feel rushed. She explained very well. I liked her a lot. I felt very comfortable with her and confident in her care."

Kate Weirich, NP - Gastroenterology

"Kathryn Weirich is a very caring practitioner. We don't have answers yet, which makes this survey a bit premature, but I feel like she is doing what she can to get us closer to them. We have felt cared for, seen, and heard."