| newsletter archive |
 |
|
| A newsletter for research & medical education | March 2010 |
ANNOUNCEMENTS Granting Agencies and Grant Search Engines A listing of granting agencies and grant search engines is available for Baystate researchers on eWorkplace. This listing provides information about potential sources of extramural grants to support research. The Grant Search Engines are very useful for researchers to receive regular updates on funding opportunities that are specific to your research interests.  Increased Access to UpToDate with New Entryway Through CIS This new enhancement allows clinicians to search UpToDate through CIS wherever they are working. Each UpToDate research inquiry qualifies for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. AANP, AAFP, AAP, AAPA, ACEP, ACOG, and AOA also give credit for UpToDate searches. Credits are accrued only when you access UpToDate through CIS. Internet or intranet research in UpToDate will not count for CME/CE contact hours. Accessing UpToDate Through CIS To access UpToDate through CIS, go to the Explorer Menu on the Patient Toolbar. Open the Physician Reports folder and double click on UpToDate. Enter your topic in the search box and click on the Search UpToDate button. Screenshots of this process are available on the Health Sciences Library website in the Access UpToDate through CIS tutorial. Registration is Required for Accruing CME/CE Hours
Once you are registered, UpToDate will begin to accrue your CME/CE hours. Credit is accrued automatically every time you research a question. To see how many credits you have earned, select CME on the navigation bar on the UpToDate screen. You may process your credits online and print your certificate at any time. These credits will not be automatically submitted to your Baystate Health transcript. You will need to submit these credits to your accreditation body. Privacy Information
Please contact the Health Sciences Library with any questions at 794-1865 or email library@baystatehealth.org or visit the Health Sciences Library in the Chestnut Building. AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar Application Deadline is March 4, 2010 The Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, jointly sponsored by AAMC and Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education, is scheduled for July 10-13, 2010 in Washington, D.C. The program is designed for women physicians and PhD scientists holding medical school appointments at the assistant professor or instructor level and who are considering leadership positions within their discipline, department or institution. More information and the online application are available at http://www.aamc.org/meetings/wim/ewim2010/ Natalie V. Zucker Research Center for Women Scholars Application Deadline is March 16 Established through the generosity of Mrs. Natalie V. Zucker, the Center is devoted to furthering the research careers of women basic and clinical scientists at Tufts University School of Medicine and Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences. A total of $30,000 will be awarded by the Center this year. Women who are junior faculty at TUSM/Sackler or the major affiliated hospitals (up to and inclusive of the rank of Assistant Professor) or postgraduate fellows at TUSM/Sackler engaged in basic or clinical research are eligible.The applicant's mentor or Department Chair must support her request.
For additional information and application forms, go to http://www.tufts.edu/med/research/faculty/zucker.html Research Mentors Sought for the Summer Student Scholar Program at Baystate Medical Center Applications Due March 19 The Summer Student Scholar Program offers faculty with research in medical, biomedical, public health, or behavioral health research opportunities to serve as mentors for students who are exploring the potential of medical and research careers. It is sponsored by Baystate Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst through the Collaborative Biomedical Research (CBR) program. 10-Week Program Matches Research Interests of Mentors and Students The Summer Student Scholar Program offers students the opportunity to be mentored by a full-time faculty member of Tufts University School of Medicine or the University of Massachusetts Amherst while participating in medical research that is designed for them but is part of their mentor's larger project. The program runs from May 31– August 6, 2010. The CBR provides a $3,500 stipend and a seminar series on research methodologies. Students present their research hypotheses and specific aims at the end of the first week and their results at the conclusion of the program to students, faculty, and mentors. Several faculty mentors with active research projects that could involve a student during the summer are needed. More information is available on the Summer Scholar Program page of the CBR website. If you are interested in being a research mentor for this program, please complete and submit the online application form. You may also contact Aryn Breveleri (Aryn Breveleri@baystatehealth.org or 794-1117). Applications for 2010 Summer Institute for Teaching and Learning with Technology Due March 19 Course Will Be Held May 25 - 28 This year’s Institute, "Innovative Course Design: Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Facilitate Learning" will focus on a model for designing innovative courses through the use of technology. Participants will work in teams on creating integrative course designs through a multi-step process of defining instructional goals, aligning feedback and assessment mechanisms, identifying related teaching and learning activities, and selecting appropriate technologies to support their designs. Download application at: https://wikis.uit.tufts.edu/confluence/x/YKf9AQ For more information, contact Rebecca Sholes at rebecca.sholes@tufts.edu Nominations for the Annual Award for Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Research Due April 16, 2010 Research Assistants, Regulatory Specialists, Coordinators and Managers Are Eligible The Award for Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Research recognizes the outstanding contribution of a research staff member to either the conduct of clinical research within Baystate (systems contribution) or to the field (regional or national recognition). It is awarded to a research staff member who not only excels at his or her own job performance, but makes a larger contribution to research by either recognizing and taking action to solve systems issues that impact the conduct of clinical research at Baystate or by demonstrating their knowledge, leadership, and skills at a regional or national level. Nominating Process Submit nominations for this award by April 16, 2010 to HRPP Integrity and Education Specialist, Marybeth Kennedy. Nominations should include the name, title, division of the nominee as well as a narrative description of rationale for the nomination. Nominees will be asked to provide a current CV and other background materials as appropriate. Nominations for 12th Annual Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award Due April 16, 2010 This prestigious award honors Massachusetts caregivers who display extraordinary compassion in caring for patients. Any paid, employed caregiver or team of caregivers with direct contact with patients in any Massachusetts health care setting is eligible. For more information and the nomination form, visit the Schwartz Center website. Research Week 2010: May 18 - May 21 Abstract Submission Deadline is April 19 Research Week abstracts will only be accepted through the online submission form on eWorkplace. All submissions must have IRB or IACUC approval or exemption. All research conducted at Baystate Medical Center can be submitted for Research Week. However, only residents and fellows are eligible for awards. Awards will be given for:
Poster Requirements Posters must be attached to foam board for display at Research Week. Easels will be available. A good vendor for poster printing is www.postersession.com. Research Week Important Dates
If you have any questions, please contact Aryn Breveleri at 794-1117 or aryn.breveleri@baystatehealth.org Collaborative Biomedical Research (CBR) Program Call for Proposals Due April 19 The Collaborative Biomedical Research Program funds and fosters basic research collaborations between UMass Amherst and Baystate Medical Center. The goal of the CBR Program is to enhance collaborative research between Baystate Medical Center clinicians and the University of Massachusetts Amherst faculty. Eligible research projects must have two Co-Principal Investigators, one each from UMass Amherst and Baystate Medical Center. CBR Research Grants provide initial support for physicians and scientists to collaborate on a biomedical project. The funds are intended to serve as "seed funds" to help the collaborative team develop preliminary data and a track record of collaboration for competitive extramural funding applications. The CBR Program accepts proposals in April for June awards. Visit the CBR site for complete proposal guidelines. |
|
The first time you access UpToDate from the CIS entryway, you will be prompted to complete a brief form with name, address, phone and email. After the initial registration, UpToDate will recognize you when you log in to CIS and perform a search.