Last month we introduced The Senior Thesis, our newsletter for the newly created Office for Senior Faculty Affairs (OSFA). We will continue to use this newsletter to update MGH clinicians and investigators on information relevant to established senior and rising mid-career faculty.

We thought we'd take this opportunity to introduce ourselves.

• Steve M. Greenberg, OSFA Director: I’m a vascular neurologist specializing in cerebral small vessel disease and Vice Chair of Neurology for Faculty Development of Promotion, where I’ve learned a lot about the joys and challenges facing current and aspiring senior faculty. My goal for OSFA is to serve as the central resource for faculty ranging from mid- to senior career and to start open and frank discussions about sometimes difficult topics like how to step back from 80-hour work weeks. 

FUN FACTS about me are that I’m a Philly boy at heart, a lifelong Phillies fan, and will do anything (okay, within reason) for a paper bag of fresh Philly pretzels.

• Brenda I. Vega, CFD Office Manager: I have been with this office working with faculty and trainees for more than 21 years and have loved every minute of it. Seeing the office go from helping women faculty get promoted to supporting all faculty’s well-being and professional development is a great feeling. Being part of the CFD and working with the OSFA allows me to work with experienced and committed faculty that I may have worked with in the past.

FUN FACT about me: I taught Catholic Sunday School in my church for about 12 years.

As a reminder, I hold regular Thursday afternoon OSFA office hours for 1:1 consultations on questions facing senior faculty and very much look forward to rolling up my sleeves and problem-solving with you.

With best wishes,

Steve