ANNOUNCEMENTS

Internal Medicine Residency Program Praised for Creative Approach by the RRC

The Internal Medicine residency program, which is participating in the Educational Innovation Project (EIP) of the American Board of Internal Medicine, received kudos from the Residency Review Committee at its September 2008 meeting. The RRC “noted with appreciation the demonstrated level of innovation” and “commended the program for: careful and creative approach to integrating clinical quality with education."

In particular, the RRC's report cited the "Learner Milestones Checklist," saying it may have promise for implementation within other programs, and the "Observational Teamwork Tool. In addition, they praised the thoughtful way in which the program discussed and acknowledged both sucesses and barriers. The report concluded that the RRC “enthusiastically supports your continued participation in EIP.”

Kevin Hinchey, MD is the Program Director for Baystate Medical Center's Internal Medicine residency program.

Letters of Intent for the Norman S. Stearns, MD Grant to Promote Education in Ethics and Professionalism Due December 15th

The grant is meant to support Tufts University School of Medicine faculty in developing teaching and learning innovations to enhance student and resident education in Ethics and Professionalism. For eligibility, review criteria and proposal guidelines and requirements visit the Norman S. Stearns Grant website.

Important Deadlines

• Letter of intent: December 15, 2008

• Final application: January 30, 2009

• Awards announcements: First week of March for the funding period to begin July 1, 2009.

Innovations in Education Intramural Grant Program Letters of Intent Due December 15th

This program is designed to promote and support teaching innovations developed by Tufts University School of Medicine faculty that will enhance the core educational programs and overall mission of TUSM. For eligibility, review criteria and proposal guidelines and requirements visit the Innovations in Education Grant website.

Important Deadlines

• Letter of intent: December 15, 2008

• Final application: January 30, 2009

• Award announcements: first week of March for the funding period to begin July 1, 2009.

For more information, please call Ann Maderer, TUSM Office of Educational Affairs, at 617-636-2191 or by fax at 617-636-0894.

Applications for the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in American Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women Due January 31, 2009

ELAM focuses on preparing senior women faculty at schools of medicine, dentistry and public health to move into positions of institutional leadership where they can effect positive change. For more information visit ELAM's website.