WAAM: A Day of Mentoring with Dr. Beverly Edgehill

8:00 - 9:00 am: Mentoring Across Differences

noon - 1:30 pm: Enhancing the Mentor Experiences

For more information, download flyer

UMass Amherst Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day: Translational Biomedical Opportunities for Campus, Company & Clinical Collaborations

Speakers will offer information about programs and resources of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, federal agencies, the UMass Center for Clinical & Translational Science, UMass Amherst and others that can help translate biomedical research into products and practice. To register, for more information, and/or to indicate your interest in presenting visit their website.

Effective Question Design for Evaluation and Assessment
Speaker: Yung-Chi Sung, PhD, TUSM

Learn methods of basic test item construction including the identification of basic test/assessment item types and applying the appropriate use of test item types. Registration required on the Continuing Education website.

Analysis of Evaluation and Assessment Data
Speaker: Yung-Chi Sung, PhD, TUSM

Registration required on the Continuing Education website.

Navigating Inductive & Deductive Education Research Approaches*
Speakers: Elisabeth Bennett & Rebecca Blanchard

This class covers the different education research paradigms, with particular emphasis on building greater understanding of qualitative research.

Tufts University School of Medicine General Faculty Meeting

If you are interested in attending, please contact Gail Morrissey in Academic Affairs at 4-5580.

BRASS: Safety And Medical Errors In Modern Medicine—Understanding Safety Reporting, Quality Improvement, And Apology
Speaker: Heather Sankey, MD

BRASS: Teaching Skills For The Resident—From Feedback To Evaluation
Speaker: Brendan Kelly, MD

4th Annual Rising Chief Faculty Development Conference

At this conference, rising chief residents will have the opportunity to participate in a curriculum that is focused on teaching, mentoring, mediating, and leadership. Pre-registration required, contact sharon.freeman@tufts.edu or call 617-636-0891. For more information, log into TUSK.

The ABCs of CDAs: Interpreting the Language in Clinical Trials Confidentiality Non-Disclosure Agreements*

Participants will be able to recognize common, acceptable legal and financial terms in CDAs and be able to identify problematic ones where help should be sought before agreeing to any terms or conditions. They should also understand how and when to contact SPA. Register on the Continuing Education site.

13th Annual Practical Approaches to Precepting

This conference features hands-on clinical workshops in the morning and interactive faculty development workshops in the afternoon. The conference is geared toward TUSM clinicians who teach medical students in an ambulatory setting. All disciplines are encouraged to attend. Fellows and residents are also welcome. Pre-registration required, contact sharon.freeman@tufts.edu or call 617-636-0891. For more information, log into TUSK or download the schedule.

BRASS: Professionalism and Ethical Considerations Surrounding Physician Substance-Abuse, Sleep Deprivation, and Sexual Harassment
Speaker: Sam Borden, MD

Writing Productivity
Speaker: Susan Johnson, MD, MS

University of Iowa

Getting writing done is a challenge for many of us. This session explores the current expert recommendations for how to write more, and presents simple strategies and “tricks” that have been shown to work. Register online.

Time Management Workshop
Speaker: Susan Johnson, MD, MS

University of Iowa

Based in part on David Allen’s Getting Things Done system, this workshop will teach participants a method for doing all of their work effectively and with less stress. Register online.

Tufts University Research Days: Research in the Area of Sustainability

Eighth in a series of Research Days hosted by Tufts University's Office of the Vice Provostt to showcase current research on its 3 campuses and at its affiliated hospitals. The event includes talks, poster presentations, and a reception. RSVP by April 15 at ovp-rsvp@tufts.edu or 616.636.6550.

BRASS: Test-Taking Strategies
Speaker: Kevin Hinchey, MD

BRASS: Test-Taking Strategies
Speaker: Kevin Hinchey, MD