Are you interested in helping MGH enhance diversity in clinical trials?

The MGH Division of Clinical Research is seeking a faculty consultant for the Community Access, Recruitment & Engagement (CARE) Research Center to assist investigators in improving diverse and inclusive recruitment of underrepresented groups in clinical trials, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ groups, rural populations, individuals of low socioeconomic status, and identities that intersect with these areas.

In addition to serving as point of contact for the CARE consultation service, below is a list of responsibilities for the faculty serving in this role.

• Advise and assist investigators in developing recruitment plans and strategies to enhance recruitment from diverse populations
• Help investigators cultivate relationships with community partners
• Encourage community engagement in research programs
• Participate in educational efforts of the DCR through lecturing and serving as a subject matter expert

This faculty position is a 0.2 FTE effort.

If you are an MGH faculty member interested in this position, please reach out to Judy Hung or Vidya Iyer.

HMS Faculty Director for Continuing Education and Strategy

Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), a unit within the Office of External Education at Harvard Medical School, is conducting an internal search for a Faculty Director for Continuing Education (CE) and Strategy. This is an up to 0.5 FTE role

The faculty director would provide strategic leadership for the development, delivery and review of CE strategy, work on special CE projects, and engage with and develop relationships with HMS affiliates across the 16 affiliate hospitals of Harvard Medical School. The faculty director will also lead the identification of new business opportunities in CE outside the HMS ecosystem. The director will also serve as the academic and education lead to ensure HMS retains Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE). The faculty director will report to the Senior Associate Dean for Postgraduate Medical Education, Ajay K. Singh, MBBS, FRCP (UK), MBA.

Colleagues interested in this position should email Will Straughn, Senior Director for Postgraduate Medical Education (William_Straughn@hms.harvard.edu), to receive the complete job description and/or answer questions.

CDI is dedicated to advancing careers for underrepresented clinicians, educators, and researchers. We will continue to announce exciting leadership opportunities in the CDI eNews with your help. If you have opportunities to share with the CDI community, please contact Bebina Shrestha @bshrestha1@mgb.org.

Adeline A, Boatin, MD, MPH

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, HMS

Co-Director of Global Health, Department OB/GYN, MGH

In this month’s Humans of CDI, delve into the powerful and resonant narrative of Dr. Adeline Boatin, an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, OB/GYN at MGH, and Co-Director of Global Health within the department.

Delve into her pioneering work in peripartum care, its resonance with the critical discussions surrounding maternal health equity, and CDI's contribution to her visionary approach to leveraging technology for global healthcare innovation by clicking here.

A Message from Drs. Cesar Castro and Julie Price

As CDI Faculty co-Directors for Research, we've collaborated with the CDI team to develop a plan to support our UiM MGH researchers, fostering expanded networks and the cross-pollination of ideas. Through impactful collaborations, we aim to address longstanding structural challenges facing UiM investigators and enact sustained change.

To connect with us and provide input on the MGB research strategic plan:

• Schedule a Individual 1:1 consultation via Calendly to discuss your research ambitions, lessons learned, and how we can leverage MGH’s collective resources to favorably shape your professional narratives.

• See the MGB Research Strategic Plan website for ways that you can engage in the process.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with our UiM community members and look forward to meeting and engaging with you very soon!

We encourage you to explore resources from our colleagues in MGRI Division of Clinical Research. Browse DCR's Suggested Courses to sign up for role-specific and skills-based courses to advance your career.

Save the Date! The Chester Pierce Research Society Speaker Series

Monday, July 15, 2024, 12-1 PM EST

J. Sawalla Guseh, II, MD

Director, Cardiovascular Performance Fellowship Program

Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Director, Cardiovascular Performance Program

More details to follow. Click here to register.

Become a Chester Pierce Research Society Series Speaker!

The Chester Pierce Research Society (CPRS) is a quarterly speaker series named in honor of the late Professor Emeritus in Psychiatry Chester Pierce, MD, the first African-American physician-scientist and full professor at Mass General. CPRS exposes the Mass General and external community to novel basic science, clinical, translational, health services and disparities research by our talented UiM physicians and scientists.

If you are a faculty member interested in presenting for the Chester Pierce Research Society, please email CDI Administrative Director for Research, Karen Osborne Greene at kosborne@mgb.org.

Resources and Research Funding Opportunities

• New! NIDCD Research Opportunities for New Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) – June 28, 2024, October 28, 2024 and February 6, 2025

• New! Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Health and Function of People with Physical Disabilities – June 17, 2024

• New! Home Base FY 2025 Innovation Award to Catalyze Military-Connected Research (Internal MGH) – May 31, 2024

• NIH Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research, PA-23-189 – due dates vary

• Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program; Career Development Award (Winn CDA) – May 13, 2024



• New! Nature Masterclasses on Demand - for more information, click here.

Click here for a list of selected external limited submissions and internal funding opportunities.

2024-25 Resident and Fellow Committee Elections

Application Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024

Are you interested in gaining leadership skills and making a difference for MGH UiM trainees and the broader Boston community? Here's your chance by running for one of the open RFC positions!

Click here to learn more and apply.

Candidate statements and pictures are due by Monday, May 13, 2024.

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.

Chester Pierce Research Society Speaker Dr. Aaron Aguirre

Please click here for a recording of the Chester Pierce Society Speaker Series, Tuesday April 2, 2024, on Single cell imaging of the beating heart by Dr. Aaron Aguirre.

Call for Submissions: Stories of MGH

Hosted by the MGH Psychiatry Center for Racial Equity and Justice

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Stories of the MGH is collaborating with the MGH Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation and the Inclusion Campaign on a new series called “In My Head, In My Words”.   

We are looking for stories and experiences- whether personal or as a caretaker/ friend/ relative- about living with and caring for mood disorders and other mental health conditions. Storytellers should approach their stories with authenticity and honesty.

Submit your story today!

2024 - 2025 Disparities Leadership Program Announcement

Request for Applications

The Disparities Leadership Program (DLP) is now taking applications for the 2024-25 class. DLP is a year-long executive education program solely focused on helping healthcare leaders achieve equity in quality. It aims to translate the latest understanding of disparities into actionable solutions within your organization. Through the DLP, we aim to equip leaders to tackle healthcare transformation challenges by improving quality for populations experiencing disparities.

Letters of intent are due Friday, July 12, 2024, and applications are due Friday, August 2, 2024.

To read more about the program, visit:

https://www.mghdisparitiessolutions.org/disparities-leadership-program

For the DICP detailed calendar of events CLICK HERE.

In recent news, Dr. Fatima Cody-Stanford was featured on Nightline. Watch the full episode here.

Additionally, Dr. Cody-Stanford's latest publication, "The Role of Racism in Childhood Obesity," is now available in Current Obesity Reports (March 2024). Read the article here.

Photo Caption: Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford speaks with "Impact x Nightline."

Photo Credit: ABC News

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