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| A newsletter for research & medical education | February 2012 |
ANNOUNCEMENTS New Requirements for Physician Licensure in Massachusetts Effective February 1, 2012 Baystate Continuing Education Can Help Physicians Comply With New Rules The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine has instituted new requirements for physicians applying to renew their license or obtain a new license.
 Visualizing Research @ Tufts Awards Deadline for Submissions is March 1, 2012 The Visualizing Research@Tufts Awards program promotes the use of visualization as a research tool, showcases Tufts research projects, and enables opportunities for collaboration. Submissions will be accepted in 3 categories:
Three prizes will be awarded for each category: 1st prize—$200; 2nd prize—$100; 3rd prize—$50. This awards program is open to Tufts faculty and students who are working on a research project whose principal investigator is a Tufts University faculty member. Submitted materials must be copyright compliant. The entry form and complete information can be found on the VRT site. Important 2012 Program Dates
Natalie V. Zucker Research Center for Women Scholars Application Submission Deadline is March 16, 2012 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. A total of $30,000 will be awarded by the Center this year. 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. For additional information and application forms, go to http://www.tufts.edu/med/research/faculty/zucker.htm Research Mentors Sought for the Summer Student Scholar Program at Baystate Medical Center Applications Due March 23, 2012 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 June 4 – August 10, 2012. 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). Nominations for the Annual Award for Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Research Due April 2, 2012 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 in their 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 18, 2011 to Marybeth Kennedy, HRPP Integrity and Education Specialist. Nominations should include nominee's:
Nominees will be asked to provide a current CV and other background materials as appropriate. The award will be announced during Research Week in May by the Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Academic Week 2012 (Formerly Research Week) Abstract Submissions Due April 2, 2012 Abstracts must be submitted using the online abstract submission form on eWorkplace. This year, Academic Week is open to faculty, nurses, allied health professionals, and high school students. Awards Include a $250 Honorarium All accepted submissions are judged for two award categories – Significance in Research and Innovation in Research. All accepted submissions of research in medical education are judged for the award of Excellence in Education Research. Important Dates for Academic Week 2012
Collaborative Biomedical Research (CBR) Program Call for Proposals due April 17, 2012 by 4:30 PM The Collaborative Biomedical Research Program funds basic research collaborations between Baystate Medical Center clinicians and 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 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. Winning proposals are awarded in June. Visit the CBR site for complete proposal guidelines. Health Sciences Library Piloting New POC Tool—ClinicalKey Residents and physicians are invited to participate in a pilot of a new point-of-care resource from Elsevier called Clinical Key. Registration is required. Those interested in participating can register by contacting Ellen Brassil, Library Director, at ellen.brassil@baystatehealth.org or x4-1866. ClinicalKey was designed to help physicians quickly access leading reference and evidence-based medicine in a single site. Advantages of this tool is the tagging of every paragraph using a proprietary medical taxonomy, and an auto suggest feature for more precise searching. According to the ClinicalKey website, contents include:
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