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Dr. Christopher Marshall Named to Medical Group Board of Trustees
Congratulations to Christopher Marshall, M.D., who was appointed to the UMass Memorial Medical Group Board of Trustees. Learn more about Dr. Marshall and his achievement.
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Update To Minimum Required Personal Protective Equipment
In effect Monday, May 16, update To Minimum Required Personal Protective Equipment in Clinical Care and Non-Clinical Care Areas. Per a recent announcement from the chair, DOM is recommending following the same protocol.
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2022 Caregiver Survey
Caregivers systemwide are encouraged to participate in the anonymous caregiver survey through June 1.
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Study co-authored by UMass Chan researchers finds broad differences in SARS-CoV-2 infectiousness
Variation in the amount or infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 among people in early stages of COVID-19 may explain why some people seem to transmit the virus to others more extensively than others, according to a study published in Nature Microbiology that was co-authored by Laura L. Gibson, M.D.
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Just How Accurate are Rapid Antigen Tests? Two Testing Experts Explain the Latest Data
In an article written for The Conversation, Nate Hafer, Ph.D., and Apurv Soni, M.D., Ph.D.'21, explain the data regarding accuracy of rapid COVID tests, based on their extensive research as part of the RADx team.
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UMass Chan Vacation Accrual Cap
As we get closer to fiscal year end, we want to remind you of the UMass Chan Vacation Policy and accruals so you can plan accordingly.
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Reminder
All staff evaluations are due on May 30, 2022 to Martiza Vazquez-Byrnes at Maritza.VazquezByrnes@umassmed.edu or at Maritza.Doyle@umassmed.edu.
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Save the Date!
Department of Medicine
Clinical Research Symposium
May 31, 2022
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Lazare Auditorium (S1-607)
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In Place of Grand Rounds
Department of Medicine
Resident & Fellow Poster Day
Thursday, May 26, 2022
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Old Medical School Lobby
Come see the outstanding work done by our trainees in Research, Quality Improvement, and Clinical Vignettes!
Please email Heather.Smith2@umassmed.edu with any questions.
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Research Seminars
Ty D. Troutman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Center for Inflammation and Tolerance, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
https://umassmed.zoom.us/j/96760350573pwd=THdoUWdQa0ZySk4rcHVsRW1OQXdpdz09
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Congratulations to Christine MacGinnis, D.O., and Susan Hogan, M.D., who are the new co-directors of Early Clinical Learning piece for the first 18 months for the VISTA curriculum. | | | |
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Congratulations to Nahida Islam, M.D., and Read Pukkila-Worley, M.D., for their exceptional resilience in leading the Blood, Immunity, and Infection (BII) block for the VISTA curriculum. | | |
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Department of Medicine
UMass Memorial Health|UMass Chan Medical School, University Campus,
Worcester, MA 01655
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