APRIL

Meet with Dr. Jenson and the leadership of the GMEC (Dr. Ron Burkman, GMEC Chair and Dr. Hinchey, GMEC Vice-Chair) to discuss your concerns about the workplace and your training programs and other timely issues. All residents should attend.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Fellows Open Forum
Time: noon - 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
Location: Chestnut 1 A & B

Meet with Dr. Jenson and the leadership of the GMEC (Dr. Ron Burkman, GMEC Chair and Dr. Hinchey, GMEC Vice-Chair) to discuss your concerns about the workplace and your training programs and other timely issues. All fellows should attend.

Thursday, April 12, 2007
REACH Meeting
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Chicopee-Agawam Room

Steven Botkin, from Men’s Resources International, will speak on his recent work in Africa. Men's Resources International collaborates internationally on Men’s issues, specifically domestic violence.

Monday, April 23, 2007
WAAM Meeting
Speaker: Leonard Sax, MD
5:00-5:30pm: refreshments
5:30-6:00pm: speaker
Location: EOMR

Dr. Leonard Sax, Executive Director of Montgomery Center for Research in Child and Adolescent Development and author of "Why Gender Matters" will speak on the emerging science of sex differences. Topics will include:

• innate differences in the wiring of the male and female brains

• how these differences influence gender based communication style

• new ways to effectively communicate with the opposite sex.

Contact: WAAM@bhs.org

Key note speaker Leonard Sax is a world expert on gender differences and author of "Why Gender Matters." This course is designed for physicians, nurse midwives, nurses practitioners, nurses and dietitians and will provide an update on contemporary issues in women's health including:

• Cardiac Disease - Satyendara Giri, MD
• Estrogen: Angel or Devil?  Mary Pat Roy, MD
• Is it Genetics or Hormones?  Leonard Sax, MD PhD
• ADHD in Women - Leonard Sax, MD, PhD
• Gender Differences in Sleep - Brian Smith, MD
• Feminine Image and Identity in Weight and Weight Management - Chris Keroack, MD

If you register online at www.baystatehealth.com/ learn the fee is $99 until April 10th, and $109 after. You can also register by mail or FAX for a slightly higher fee. (Download flyer for more information.) Approved for ACOG cognates, Category 1 CME (2 credits in risk management); nursing contact hours, mental health counselor credit.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Women’s Health Medical Grand Round: Topic update for osteoporosis, breast cancer prevention and HPV vaccine Speakers: Drs Junilla, Osakwe, and Makari-Judson
Time: 8:00-9:00am
Location: Chestnut 1 A/B

Contact: WAAM@bhs.org

MAY

Friday, May 4, 2007
Practical Approaches to Precepting

Tufts University School of Medicine
9th Annual Faculty Development Conference
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: TUSM, 145 Harrison Avenue, Boston

This confefence is geared for all of our clinicians who teach medical students in an ambulatory setting. All disciplines are encouraged to attend.

• Keynote address: Richard Cruess, MD & Sylvia Cruess, MD
  Teaching Professionalism—Reaching the Head and Heart

• Workshop: Richard Cruess, MD & Sylvia Cruess, MD
  The Impact of Modeling Professionalism

• Hands-on, Clinical Teaching and Learning Workshops.

There is no fee. You can earn up to 7 hours in Category I credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. For more information, email Katina Kafalas Katina.Kafalas@tufts.edu

Thursday, May 10, 2007
SoCRA Certification Prep & Review Course
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 361 Whitney Conference Center, Glass Room


Friday, May 11, 2007
SoCRA Certification Exam
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:361 Whitney Conference Center, Glass Room

Baystate Academic Affairs will provide funding for (1) one year of membership in the Society of Clinical Research Associates if you are not already a member; (2) the Prep & Review Course; and (3) the Certification Exam.

Baystate will also pay for the Prep & Review Course for those who are not yet eligible to sit for the exam, and for those who would like to attend as a “refresher” course. (Download the information sheet)

Registration and payment will take place through the IRB office, please do not submit applications directly to SoCRA.  An e-mail with the forms that need to be completed will be sent as soon they are available from SoCRA.  More information about SoCRA:http://www.socra.org.

May 22 - 25, 2007
Baystate Medical Center 8th Annual Research Week
Location: Chestnut Conference Center

April 6th is the abstract submission deadline for Baystate Medical Center's 8th Annual Research Week. Research Week showcases the work of residents and fellows with an exhibit held in the Chestnut Conference Center.

All accepted submissions are judged for two award categories - Significance in Research and Innovation in Research.  The awards are presented to the individual or group at the luncheon on Tuesday, May 22, 2007.  Each award includes a $250.00 honorarium.

Award for Significance in Research

The award recognizes the importance of the research.  It is awarded to the research project that has the greatest impact or potential to advance scientific knowledge or clinical practice as judged by the effect on the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services or preventative interventions for the field of research.

Award for Innovation in Research

The award recognizes the originality of the research.  It is awarded to the research project that best challenges existing paradigms or clinical practice as judged by an innovative hypothesis, addresses a critical barrier to progress, or develops or employs novel concepts, approaches or methodologies, tools, or technologies for the field of research.

May 29, 2007
Mentorship Panel Discussion:

Alternative Physician Incomes
Time: Noon – 1:00 pm
Location: Chestnut 1 A/B

Contact: WAAM@bhs.org