What's Up in DOM Faculty Development?
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Call for Cases of the Month
Faculty and fellows are invited to submit a case for the Case of the Month to be featured in this newsletter and on the DOM’s blog, Emory Daily Pulse Blog. We are seeking clinical cases with any amount of diagnostic reasoning or one that would be considered an abstract for a clinical vignette. Find previous cases on our blog, here. Keep in mind that these should be written for the non-specialist.
Ready to submit a case? Please contact Lenore Meeks for a template, tips, or questions. Fellows, please have a faculty sponsor review your case before submission.
We hope to see your case here next month!
Upcoming Faculty Development Events
DOM Faculty Enrichment, Education, and Development (FEED) Conference
Friday, March 24 | 8 a.m.–noon | Virtual
The countdown begins! There's less than one month until the Faculty Education, Enrichment, and Development (FEED) Conference on March 24, organized by the Department of Medicine and Department of Pediatrics Offices of Faculty Development. Have you registered yet?
During this virtual conference, clinician educators, clinical researchers, and basic scientists are invited to discuss career advancement and learning centered on medical innovation through didactic presentations, panel discussions, and small group exercises.
Click here to view the agenda for further information on the sessions and speakers of this half-day CME-accredited program (3.75 credits) that provides learning opportunities for faculty of all levels.
Other Upcoming Events
Call for Abstracts and Nominations for Health Equity Day
RYSE and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council invite all Department of Medicine stakeholders to submit an abstract and/or an award application for DOM Health Equity Day Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This half-day conference aims to raise awareness and encourage action around the systemic health disparities across racial, ethnic, cultural, and social groups while recognizing interventions and research centered on health equity and historically underrepresented medical groups. This year, in collaboration with the School of Medicine Diversity Week, the event will bring together stakeholders from across the institution, providing a platform to share compelling new findings, facilitate scientific exchange, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
All abstracts must be submitted by Wednesday, March 15, at 11:59 p.m. There is a limit of two abstracts per presenting author. No late submissions will be accepted.
Poster presentation categories include:
- Research
- Clinical Quality
- Professional Development
- Education
- Community Advocacy and Policy
The deadline to submit award nominations is Wednesday, March 15, by 11:59 p.m. The Outstanding Scientific Citation RYSE Award award supports and recognizes rising URiM researchers producing outstanding research publications in all research areas, including basic, clinical, public health, health services, and health equity. Awardees will present at Health Equity Day.
9th Annual Health Services Research Day
May 3, 2023 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Emory School of Medicine Building, Auditorium 110
Join Georgia CTSA colleagues at Emory University School of Medicine for a symposium and networking opportunity where researchers across Georgia will learn about ongoing quality, effectiveness, and value-based research activities.
Abstracts are due Monday, March 6.
Let's Talk Promotions
Congratulations! Jason M. Brown, MD, Caitlin Moran, MD, MsC, Sahebi Saiyed, MD, and Dr. Sujit Suchindran, MD, MPH (pictured left) were approved for promotion to Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2023.
When Dr. Suchindran was asked what advice he would share with his fellow faculty members embarking on the promotion journey, he said, "In addition to attending all the promotion and CV workshops, I recommend that mentors review your CV and additional portfolio items. It is also helpful to see some of their documents for comparison. And while you may pay closest attention to your area of distinction, do not neglect the documentation of the other areas of distinction." He added, "For those entering the promotion journey, update your CV and other portfolios in real-time or as close to real-time as possible."
Click the button below for more information on promotions and to download the updated 2023 packet templates.
Research
New Resource for First-time Investigators
Check out this new guide, Starting Your Inpatient Research Clinic at Emory University. This checklist, created by the Department of Medicine’s Strategic Advisory for Research Team (StART), aims to guide first-time investigators through getting their clinical research started at Emory University.
The Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance Grant Wise Program offers the opportunity for one-on-one feedback from experienced senior faculty on grant writing. Requests for mentoring can range from developing a timeline, reviewing specific aims, writing and editing the text, or responding to reviewer comments. All grant types welcome.
Call for Nominations
The Executive Committee of the Emory University Faculty Council invites nominations for faculty members to serve as counselors to two committees of the Emory University Board of Trustees:
Faculty members selected as faculty counselors serve a three-year appointment. Expectations of service for faculty counselors include participating in committee meetings (typically three to four meetings per year, each lasting two to three hours, but some committees meet more often). The board seeks faculty who, when called upon, will actively participate in committee discussions and represent the interests and perspectives of the faculty. Priority will be given to candidates with experience and interest in campus life and health sciences.
The nominating faculty member should submit a one-page nomination letter of the qualified candidate. Self-nominations are permitted. The nomination letter should detail why the candidate is being nominated and include the names and contact information of three additional faculty members from whom the Faculty Council Executive Committee may solicit additional information about the nominee. Previous service as a faculty counselor should be noted. Letters of nomination should be uploaded no later than Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Wellness and Work Life Integration
Connect and Chat Sessions
Did you know the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers a weekly "Connect & Chat" session to help you process the emotional impact of ongoing societal stressors and traumatic events with others? These sessions will provide a safe space to unpack, share and discuss healthy strategies for coping while navigating life’s daily pressures. Sessions are offered on Tuesdays via Zoom. Register
Refresh and Mindfulness Meditation
Every first and third Wednesday from 4:30–4:45 p.m., you can join the FSAP group for a 15-minute virtual self-care experience to support your resilience. Register
On the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m., you can join Mindfulness Meditation. Learn strategies for staying centered and reducing your stress level. Join at 1 p.m. to learn the basics of mindfulness, or join at 1:15 p.m. for guided practice and opportunities for discussion. Register
Want to learn more about the offerings of Emory's Faculty Staff Assistance Program? Click here to view the full calendar of events, workshops, and sessions open to all Emory faculty and staff.
Stay Connected
Sushma Cribbs MD, MSc
Vice Chair, Faculty Development
Kathy Griendling, PhD
Vice Chair, Research
Alia Kamel, MS
Director, Office of Faculty Development
Sarah McClellan, MPH
Assistant Director of Programs
Office of Research
Dorothy R. Kitchens
Sr. Program Coordinator
Office of Faculty Development
Lenore Meeks
Sr. Program Coordinator
Office of Faculty Development
Bevin Pascual
Program Coordinator
Office of Research and Faculty Development
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