There’s still time to register for the inaugural BellRinger ride! Riders may register online by 12:00 p.m. on October 21 and in person by 7:00 a.m. on October 22. Register here and use code RIDE2022 to save on the registration fee.
Help ensure the inaugural BellRinger ride is a success by volunteering. Register to volunteer by 6:00 p.m. on October 19.
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Medical volunteers with a BLS certification or above may register here.
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Support vehicle drivers will leave from Georgetown in the morning on the day of the ride and assist riders along the route. Vehicles will be provided. Register here and email Kate Colgan (Kate@BellRinger.org) to request a support vehicle role.
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Cheer for riders and support them along the way as a rest stop volunteer! Rest stops in Adamstown, MD (Carroll Manor Elementary School), Jefferson, MD (Valley Elementary School) and Middletown, MD (Middletown Municipal Center) need volunteers. Register here and pick your favorite rest stop spot.
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The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott (JWASM) Foundation has pledged $3 million to establish the Marriott Endowed Chair in Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Health, the first endowed chair in the Department of Psychiatry and the latest in a long line of investments by the JWASM Foundation in Georgetown University and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in support of childhood mental wellness. |
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An annual student-run research conference for graduate students in Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) programs provided an opportunity for students to translate their passion for their research into a language understood by those outside of their labs.
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Support for Our Community and the People of Iran |
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Dear Members of the GUMC Community,
In mid-September, the world first learned the story of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who died while in custody in Iran. The ‘morality police’ arrested Mahsa Amini for not wearing her hijab as instructed by the government. Her death stands as a deeply disturbing reminder that many in our world – especially women – face challenges and severe consequences when exercising basic, fundamental freedoms. Read more.
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All staff members and AAPs are encouraged to participate in the first staff/AAP cultural climate survey. Participants will be asked about their experiences as a staff member and how well they are supported in our efforts to sustain a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Participation is completely voluntary, individual answers will not be reported and all data will be kept confidential.
To participate in the survey, please use the individualized survey link that you have received by email. Learn more about the survey here.
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Staff/AAP Advisory Council Medical Center Caucus Hosts Virtual Brown Bag Lunch on October 26 |
The Staff/AAP Advisory Council Medical Center Caucus will share updates on their recent activities with GUMC staff/AAP community members at a virtual brown bag lunch on October 26 at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Questions can be sent to gumcstaffaapcouncil@georgetown.edu.
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Join Dean Jones, students and faculty for the Specialty DisRespect Poster Campaign launch on October 18 at 12:00 p.m. in the hallway in front of Dahlgren Memorial Library across from the P.O.D. Market and learn about the impact of specialty disrespect and how we can cultivate a learning environment where everyone thrives and belongs. Learn more about the campaign at the Specialty Respect website.
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Georgetown University is collaborating with LabCorp to offer free flu vaccination (injection) clinics in October and November for faculty and staff. Click here to learn how to schedule your flu vaccination via LabCorp.
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For the Week Ending October 7, 2022 |
Office of the District of Columbia Auditor “Analysis of COVID-19’s effect on mental health in the District in 2022” (Ellie Graeden)
The Medical College of Wisconsin “Kern National Network for Caring & Character in Medicine” (Adi Haramati)
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In honor of this year’s Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) presents a series of events to celebrate the diversity within Hispanic/Latine countries and bring awareness to cultural traditions and health disparities within our communities.
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Hispanic Health Folk Remedies
Monday, October 17
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Latin Dance Night
Friday, October 21
7:00 p.m.
Location TBD
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Faculty and Staff Headshot Sessions |
Tuesday, October 18
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The President’s Room (across from Riggs Library in Healy Hall)
Have a professional studio portrait/headshot taken by the university photographer. Follow these directions to download your pictures, which should be online within a week of the shoot.
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Tuesday, October 18
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Medical-Dental Building SW107 and via Zoom
Masaru Kanekiyo, DVM, PhD, staff scientist, Vaccine Research Center, NIAID, presents this Department of Microbiology & Immunology seminar.
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Tuesday, October 18
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Via Zoom
Join Adriane Fugh-Berman, MD, GUMC; Sharon Batt, PhD, Dalhousie University; John Powers, MD, GW School of Medicine; Susan Molchan, MD, formerly of National Institute on Aging, and Reshma Ramachandran, MD, Yale School of Medicine, as they discuss and answer questions about a new PharmedOut report.
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Wednesday, October 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn the basics of Tableau Desktop and how to use it to create effective data visualizations for research, articles, presentations, posters, and other scholarly works.
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Wednesday, October 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by David L. Taylor, M.Ed., senior associate dean for student learning at the School of Medicine and director of the Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies (GEMS) program. Sponsored by CENTILE.
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Wednesday, October 19
1:20 - 2:20 p.m.
Georgetown University Law Center and via Zoom
Ashish Jha, MD, and Julie Gerberding, MD, will participate in this O’Neill Institute colloquium, moderated by Lawrence Gostin, about domestic and global barriers to pandemic preparedness.
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Thursday, October 20
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Learn the basics of using this reference manager software to create a personal library of references, manage research sources, write citations and a bibliography, and share with collaborators.
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Thursday, October 20
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to obtain, manage and manipulate citations using RefWorks: export/import citations, organize and share collected citations, create bibliographies, and enter/track citations while writing.
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Thursday, October 20
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
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Thursday, October 20
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more.
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Thursday, October 20
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Online
Featuring presentations from scholars Alison Schug, PhD candidate; Alex Brunfeldt, PhD; and Collis Brown, PhD candidate. Sponsored by GHUCCTS.
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Friday, October 21
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice (320 E 43rd St., New York, NY) or via Zoom
Join a panel discussion on accurately diagnosing the problem of racism in global health. Panelists will include Derek Griffith, PhD, founding co-director, Georgetown University Racial Justice Institute.
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Friday, October 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Huadong Pei, PhD, associate professor of oncology and member of the Cancer Cell Biology Program at Georgetown Lombardi. Part of the Oncology Grand Rounds Lecture Series.
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Friday, October 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Presented by Paul Kolm, PhD, associate director in the Department of Biostatistics and Biomedical Informatics at MedStar Health Research Institute. Part of the MHRI-GHUCCTS Monthly Statistical Seminar Series.
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Friday, October 21
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend this lecture with Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, incoming national president of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and Macaran Baird, MD, CEO of University of Minnesota Physicians. Presented by the Primary Care Leadership Track at the School of Medicine.
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Wednesday, October 26
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Maguire Hall 304 Conference Room and via Zoom
Presented by Michael A. Stoto, PhD, professor emeritus in the Department of Health Management and Policy in the School of Health. Part of the Global Health Security Seminar Series.
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Friday, October 28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Research Building Auditorium and via Zoom
Featuring Beth Anne Jones, PhD, MPH, research scientist and lecturer in epidemiology (chronic diseases); associate director for community engagement, Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity (CEHE); inaugural director, Cancer Screening & Prevention Program, Yale University.
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Friday, October 28
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Faculty and staff can receive assistance with online teaching and learning tools available to them.
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