EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

Monday, September 10, 2007
Fellows Introduction to Research Session 1

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Cardiology Conference Room

Session 2 is September 24th.

Fellows from all departments are invited to attend.

This event is sponsored by Baystate Medical Center's Internal Medicine Fellowship Programs.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
4th Annual Martin I. Broder, MD Education Day

Faculty Development: Evaluation

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Chestnut 1 A & B
Speaker: Eric S. Holmboe, MD

Dr. Holmboe, Professor Adjunct and Senior Vice President for Quality Research and Academic Affairs, Yale University School of Medicine, member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and Adjunct Professor, Uniformed Services of the Health Sciences, will speak about the evidence-based relationship between clinical skills and high quality care.

Topics to be addressed include:

• the current state of clinical skills among trainees

• the current state of faculty evaluation and observation skills

• learning to use the three new rater training techniques to improve direct observation skills.

This event is sponsored by Baystate Medical Center's Internal Medicine Residency Program, and will be facilitated by Kevin Hinchey MD, FACP, Director, Medical Residency Programs.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
REACH Meeting

Time: noon - 1 pm
Location: Chicopee-Agawam Room
Speaker: Tamika L. Gillum, PhD

Dr. Gillum, from the UMass School of Public Health, will speak about the importance of culturally-specific intimate partner violence interventions for communities of color.

Monday, September 17, 2007
Lunchtime Lecture:

Keys to a Successful Submission: Writing for Medical Journals

Time: noon - 1:00 pm (Lunch will be served)
Location: Chestnut 1 A & B
Speaker: Dr. Caren Solomon

This lecture by Dr. Solomon, New England Journal of Medicine's Deputy Editor, is designed for Faculty, Fellows, Residents, and other interested staff.

CMEs and CEUs will be offered. Contact Karen Christianson at 794-5714 for more information.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Ethics Committee Meeting

Monday, September 24, 2007
Fellows Introduction to Research Session 2

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Wesson 3 Conference Room

Fellows from all departments are invited to attend.

This event is sponsored by Baystate Medical Center's Internal Medicine Fellowship Programs.

Monday, September 24, 2007
Schwartz Center Rounds

Friday, September 28, 2007
Research Forum

Conducting Clinical Research: Best Practices

Time: noon - 4:00 pm(Lunch will be served)
Location: Chestnut 1 A & B
Speaker: Ruth Ann Nylen, PhD

Dr. Nylen, of the RAN Institute for excellence in research education, will present information on:

• Principal Investigator: Role & Responsibilities

• Clinical Trials: Best Practices for Coordinators & Staff

Investigators, research staff, and other interested personnel are encouraged to attend.

CMEs and CEUs will be offered. Contact Karen Christianson at 794-5714 for more information.

OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Grants Writing Seminar

Time: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (Lunch will be served)
Location: Chestnut 1 A & B
Speaker: Dr. Sharon Inouye

Dr. Inouye, of Harvard Medical School and Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, will cover the following topics:

• 11 am - noon: Grant Writing for Clinical Research—The Essentials

• 12:20 - 1:20 pm: The NIH Grant Application and Review Process—An Overview

• 1:30 - 2:30 pm: Discussion Session on Grant Writing

Faculty, Fellows, Residents, and other interested personnel are encouraged to attend.

CMEs and CEUs will be offered. Contact Karen Christianson at 794-5714 for more information.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Resident Open Forum

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm (with lunch)
Location: Chestnut 1 A & B

This Open Forum provides a mechanism for resident feedback and duscussion of concerns about the workplace and their training programs.

All residents should attend.

Thursday, October 18, 2007
Fellow Open Forum

Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Chestnut 1 A & B

This Open Forum provides a mechanism for fellow feedback and duscussion of concerns about the workplace and their training programs.

All fellows should attend.