Bosworth Receives Adherence Evaluation Award
Dr.
Hayden Bosworth, PhD, has received a PhRMA Foundation Award. This award will help fund his research project to implement a medication adherence program that combines interactive technology and telephonic self-management in patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Congratulations, Dr. Bosworth!
Training Grants Positions Open for Heart and Vascular Diseases
There are currently several postdoctoral training grant positions open for the T32 “Multidisciplinary Heart and Vascular Diseases.” All eligible faculty members are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must not have prior postdoctoral NIH support. Women and minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have a candidate for consideration, please send an application by May 30, 2014, with a start date for a successful applicant anytime between now and March 30, 2015.
Abstract Submission Open for AHA Scientific Sessions
Abstract Submission has just opened for the 2014 American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions. Applications are due by June 11. Click here to register, or read more.
Tulsky Receives Funding for Decision-Making Research
Dr. James Tulsky, MD, received funding for his pilot/exploratory project, “Triadic Expectations: Decision-Making in Advanced Cancer.” This project will explore the entire decision-making triad of patient, oncologist, and caregiver and examine how these individuals influence each others’ decision-making. Congratulations, Dr. Tulsky!
Chudgar to Serve as Director of Undergraduate Medical Education
Saumil Chudgar, MD, MS, has agreed to serve as director of undergraduate medical education for the Department effective July 1. Saumil has distinguished himself as an enthusiastic advocate of excellence in medical education with a remarkable ability to connect with medical students.
Associate UME Director Position Opening this Summer
The associate director of undergraduate medical education will be open starting July 1. Dr. Mary Klotman welcomes interested faculty candidates able to dedicate 10-15% of their effort to working with Dr. Saumil Chudgar and the Department’s education leadership team. This position assists in the oversight of UME activities with a particular focus on sub-internships. Please contact Klotman directly with your interest and CV.
Chudgar to serve as director of undergraduate medical education
Saumil Chudgar, MD, MS, assistant professor of medicine in the Hospital Medicine Program and the Division of General Internal Medicine, has agreed to serve as director of undergraduate medical education for the Department effective July 1, Mary Klotman, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine, announced today.
Behavioral Intervention Course in Switzerland this Summer
SGIM Is This Week!
The 37th annual meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine will be held this week. We hope to see you there!