ANNOUNCEMENTS

Michael Germain MD, in the Department of Medicine's Division of Nephrology, Promoted to Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine

Hetal Patel MD, Fifth-Year Radiology Resident, Awarded Radiologic Society of North America's Trainee Research Prize

Dr. Patel was chosen by the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA) Scientific Program Committee to receive the prize for his research project, Comparison of Full Chest CTA with Limited CTA and Triple Rule-out CTA for PE Detections and Effective Dose Implications.

He will present his project at RSNA's Annual Meeting in November in Chicago, and will receive his prize and a $1000 cash award.

As a prizewinner, the Society is encouraging Dr. Patel to submit a manuscript for consideration of publication to Radiology, Radiographics or Medical Physics.

Jessica B. Young JD, CIP, Chair of Baystate's Institutional Review Board, Certified as IRB Professional

Credentialing Promotes Ethical Research Practices and Programs

The Council for Certification of IRB Professionals (CCIP), an affiliate of Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R), has certified Jessica Young as an IRB Professional. The credential was developed to ensure that those charged with the administration of research practices and programs have demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge, understanding, and relevant competencies.

The CIP Credential:

• Promotes the ethical conduct of research by strengthening the professional administration of IRBs.

• Validates an individual’s professional experience and demonstrated mastery of the body of knowledge determined by national experts to be essential to competent IRB/HRPP administrative practices.

• Encourages personal growth and professional development.

• Provides an expanded array of career advancement opportunities.

• Strengthens the quality of HRPPs by certifying a cadre of committed and educated individuals.

Jessica has been the Chair of Baystate's IRB since 2004. Prior to being appointed as Chair, Jessica served on the IRB for 5 years as a non-scientist Community Representative.

Women Achieving & Advancing in Medicine (WAAM) Welcomes New Members to Leadership Committee

Lauren Meade MD, Chair of WAAM's Leadership Committee, is pleased to announce that the following physicians have joined the Committee:

• Sherry Taylor, MD—Chief of Neurosurgery

• Lori Circeo, MD—Anesthesia

• Marianne Langlois, PA—Neurosurgery Physicians Assistant

Tufts Innovations in Education Intramural Grant Program

Call for Proposals Due December 15, 2007

In recognition of the importance of teaching at Tufts, Dean Michael Rosenblatt, MD invites proposals for the Innovations in Education Intramural Grant Program. This program, now in its fourth year, is designed to promote and support teaching innovations developed by our faculty that will enhance the core educational programs and overall mission of Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM), including the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences.

Visit the Tufts site for more information on the Innovations in Education Intramural Grant Program.

Important Note for 2008 Applicants

In support of the TUSM Strategic Planning process, proposals that further the goals of the plan will receive priority consideration. Please see a full description of the TUSM Strategic Plan.

Important Dates

• December 15, 2007—Letter of Intent due

• January 30, 2008 —Final application due

• First week of March, 2008—Awards announced

• July 1, 2008—Funding period begins