ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kevin Hinchey, MD Receives the 2007 TUSM Leonard Tow Humanism Award in Medicine

Dr. Kevin Hinchey, who was nominated by several members of the TUSM class of 2007, was selected by the TUSM Commencement Committee to receive the Leonard Tow Humanism Award, sponsored by the Arnold P. Gold foundation.

Since 1991, this award has been presented to the faculty member who best exemplifies the Foundation's ideals of outstanding compassion in the delivery of care, demonstrated clinical excellence, and respect for patients, their families, and healthcare colleagues.

The award was presented to Dr. Hinchey by Dean Michael Rosenblatt at the Senior Class Dinner on the evening of May 15 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.

Jose Martagon-Villamil, MD Receives Housestaff/Fellow Award for Excellence in Teaching

The Senior Class of Tufts University School of Medicine selected Dr. Jose Martagon-Villamil to receive a Housestaff/Fellow Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award was presented at the Senior Class Dinner on May 15 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.

Lauren Meade MD is Re-elected to the Tufts University School of Medicine Faculty Senate

Will Serve Second Term in 2007-2009

Lauren Meade, MD was re-elected in April to a second term on the Tufts University School of Medicine Faculty Senate. She will serve her second term from June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009.

The Faculty Senate was established to render advice to the Dean on matters affecting the School, to oversee the work of the Executive Council and the Standing Committees, and to fulfill a variety of other responsibilities related to the functioning of the faculty. The Senate meets at least eight times each academic year and at other times on special request.

Membership in the Faculty Senate consists of one representative from each of the basic science departments, each of the clinical departments/divisions, and each of certain associated institutions as described in the Bylaws. Senators serve two-year terms and are divided into two groups; elections to the two groups are held on alternate years so that one-half of the Senators are elected each year. (The Baystate Senator is elected on alternate odd-numbered years.) A faculty member may not serve as a Senator for more than four consecutive years.

The Weinberg Family Prize

Former Recipients of the Weinberg Family Prize

The Weinberg Family Prize is awarded annually to an individual whose innovative research, publications, or leadership of a national academic organization have brought honor to Baystate Health.

Health Sciences Library Presented with Collaboration Award from Nurses

The Baystate Medical Center Collaborative Award is presented to members of Baystate Medical Center who consistently exemplify the highest standards of professionalism in their relationships with members of the health care team. Those eligible for nomination are known for performing beyond the expectation of their job. They consistently collaborate with nurses in their efforts to meet the needs of the patient and family. They are role models for the respect they engender towards others.

Specific Praise for Library Staff

• Excellent service

• Willingness to help

• They will get all the articles on the list you give them

• The Library is the "best kept secret at Baystate!"

Radiology Residency Program Re-Accredited for 5 Years

The Baystate Medical Center residency in Radiology was re-accredited for 5 years at the April 12, 2007 meeting of the Residency Review Committee for Radiology. Program Director for this residency program is Stephen O'Connor, MD. Steve Lee, MD is Associate Program Director.

Jodi-Lynn Manning Joins Baystate as New Undergraduate Medical Education Program Coordinator

Please join the Division of Academic Affairs and the Office of Education in welcoming our new Program Coordinator, Jodi-Lynn Manning. Jodi will be responsible for coordinating medical student and other education programs of Baystate Medical Center. She has been at Tufts University School of Medicine where she was responsible for coordinating the Physical Diagnosis course in the second year of medical school. Many of our Education Coordinators already know Jodi and we are very happy that she is joining us at Baystate.