NEWS

Mayu Sekiguchi MD, Second Year Internal Medicine Resident, Awarded College of Palliative Care Assembly Scholarship

The scholarship will fund Dr. Sekiguchi's attendance at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine's annual assembly in Austin, TX in March 2009. Dr. Sekiguchi was selected based on her demonstrated commitment to the field of hospice and palliative care and need for scholarship funds to facilitate attendance after a nationwide application process for physicians, nurses and social workers.

The CPC was created to develop and support leaders in interdisciplinary palliative care research and eucation.

Discounts on Epocrates Premium Software for Baystate Medical Center Faculty, Residents & Fellows

Epocrates, Inc. develops clinical information and decision support tools for healthcare professionals. Faculty receive a 20% discount and residents/fellows receive a 25% discount. The discounts are valid until June 30, 2009. For more information, see the Epocrates Software page on the Academic Affairs eWorkplace site.

Principal Investigators May Benefit From Attending IRB Meetings When Their Proposals Are Under Review

Being Present Allows Questions & Concerns to Be Addressed As They Arise

IRB staff can provide the date of the IRB meeting and approximate time when a Principal Investigator's study is expected to be presented. The additional information that only the PI can provide could affect the action the IRB takes on the study at that meeting. (Investigators are not permitted to remain after the question-and-answer period or during the vote on their proposals.)

Others Involved in Research Encouraged to Attend IRB Meetings to Improve Understanding of Oversight Process

Investigators, research coordinators, and others participating in research may arrange this type of visit by contacting IRB staff at 4-4356. Attendance is especially recommended for new investigators, research coordinators, residents and fellows, and others who are learning the oversight process. (Recusal during review of any study in which you are involved is required.)

IRB Meeting Days & Locations

The 2 IRB meetings are held monthly on:

• the 2nd Wednesday from 7:30—9:00 am in the North Admin Conference Room

• the 4th Monday from 3:00—5:00 pm in the Chicopee/Agawam Room.