News: Upcoming Events
K-PASEO SEMINAR SERIES -- 4:00-5:30 p.m. Next session: Nov 5, 2009 in 209L
The K-Paseo Seminar Series, "the Way to the K", provides targeted training for writing a K-series Career Development Grant Application. Archived sessions are available here. Each session covers a specific section of K-grant applications:
Flyer available here: K-Paseo Career Development Flyer
Women's Estate Planning Conference & Luncheon - at the School of Nursing - from 9am-1pm on NOV 12 2009
The Women's Estate Planning conference will include sessions on Taking Control of Your Financial Future, Protecting Your Assets, and Health & Fitness. For additional information please contact Special Events Coordinator Denice Jimenez at 567-2056 or email jimenezd2@uthscsa.edu.
Ms. Jimenez will be taking RSVP’s for this event.
HBA Women In Science Presentation & Reception - at UTSA 5:30-8:00 PM on NOV 12 2009
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Registration/Networking 6:30 – 6:45 pm Welcome/Opening 6:45 – 7:15 pm Program 7:15 – 8:00 pm Reception 8:00 Adjourn
Location: Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Building, Room 2.102, UTSA Main Campus
Program Fees: HBA Members: $25.00 - until Oct. 31 // $30.00 - Nov.1-Nov. 8 // $35.00 - Nov. 9-Nov. 12
Non-Members: $35.00 - until Oct. 31 // $40.00 - from Nov. 1-Nov 8 // $45.00 – Nov. 9-Nov. 12
Students: $10.00
Register: www.hbanet.org, click on "Events" ... Registration Assistance: events@hbanet.org or 919-435-6200 ... Program Assistance: epruske@cambridgeinc.com or 210-614-4488, ext. 2303
Oct. 5, 2009 - NIH Study to Evaluate Barriers to Success for Women in Academic Medicine
Why are women faculty leaving academic medicine at alarmingly high rates and what are the barriers women face in attaining positions of leadership at academic health centers? Those are questions that will be analyzed as part of a national study which hopes to shed light on the culture change needed to improve recruitment and retention of women in science and lead to the development of policy regarding professional development for improving representation of women faculty at the highest levels of leadership in academic medical institutions. The study, funded by a one million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health, will be conducted over four years by researchers from the University of New Mexico, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Drexel University College of Medicine. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is also collaborating on the grant. The goal of the research is to assess the impact of participation in intensive career development training programs on individual women faculty at early and mid-career stages. Specifically, the study will evaluate three longstanding nationally renowned programs, and compare the career success of women who participated in the programs to women and men, at the same career stages, who did not participate. The programs are the AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, the AAMC Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, and the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Program for Women at Drexel University College of Medicine. ELAM® is the nation's only in-depth program focused on preparing senior women faculty at schools of medicine, dentistry and public health for institutional leadership positions where they can effect positive change.
Harvard Minority Health Fellowships - Applications due January 4, 2010
On behalf of Dr. Joan Reede, Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership, Harvard Medical School, we bring your attention to this brochure for potential candidates for the Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy for 2010-2111.
HarvardMinorityHFellows_HU17724Brochure.pdf
Statement from Dr Reede:
Supported by The Commonwealth Fund, administered by the Minority Faculty Development Program at Harvard Medical School, this innovative fellowship is designed to prepare physicians, particularly minority physicians, for leadership roles in formulating and implementing public health policy and practice on a national, state, or community level.
- Fellowship Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. citizenship
- Board eligible or board certified physicians
- Experience in minority health issues
- Interest in health policy and public health
- Strong academic and leadership skills
- Intention to pursue career in public health, health policy, or academia
As Director of CFHUF, I seek your assistance in informing potential candidates of this opportunity to gain exposure to and understanding of major health issues facing minority and disadvantaged populations. For application materials, information, and other training opportunities, please contact the CFHUF Program Coordinator by telephone at (617) 432-2922; by fax at 617-432-3834; or by e-mail at mfdp_cfhuf@hms.harvard.edu.
Sincerely,
Joan Y. Reede, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. -- Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership, Harvard Medical School
WFA Leadership Awards Presented in May
Five new graduates from the Health Science Center and four senior and junior high school Alamo Regional Science & Engineering Fair winners
were honored in a ceremony at the School of Nursing on May 9th. The 2009 WFA Leadership Awards marked the establishment of the Sue Hoppe Memorial
Leadership Award designation for the School of Medicine award. Dr Hoppe had a fervor for research and for the development of women faculty.
She was an inspiring founding member of the WFA. Several members of Dr Hoppe's family attended the WFA Awards Ceremony. See story in
the 'Inside News' article.
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UTHSCSA Professor Burge Inspires Residency Faculty at National Meeting
The School of Medicine reports that Sandra Burge, PhD, a tenured professor and social scientist in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, presented the research plenary at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s 42nd Annual Spring Conference in Denver. Over 1,000 attendees gave Dr. Burge a standing ovation after hearing her speech, “Involving All Family Medicine Residency Programs in Research: Embracing Your Inner Geek,” on Saturday, May 2 2009, describing her department’s Residency Research Network of Texas (RRNeT).
Hone Teaching Skills
The Academic Center for Excellence in Teaching (ACET) offers its annual University Teaching Excellence Course (6-8 sessions) this fall.
AMA Foundation Award to Help Minorities with Cost of Medical School
The AMA Foundation, in collaboration with the AMA-Minority Affairs Council, with support from the Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative, sends applications for its Minority Scholars Awards to the Health Science Center in the fall. Inquire! Interested students should contact their medical school dean — either the Office of the Dean or the Dean’s Designate — to submit nominations to the AMA Foundation for these scholarships. Other scholarships are available: see website. Click here for further information on the awards on the AMA website [http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14772.html].