Public Speaking in Science: Practicum for Fellows
- Fellows will have an opportunity to learn practical tips on making their public speaking more effective, and several volunteers will have time to practice speaking at a podium, in front of a large auditorium, with guidance from Rebekah Maggor, M.F.A., Voice and Speech Specialist at the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University, who specializes in oral communication and public speaking.
Wednesday, September 5
12:00-1:30pm
Registration at
online registration
Jimmy Fund Auditorium, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, corner of Binney and Shattuck Streets
Street map of Dana-Farber and Children's buildings
Building map of Dana-Farber
This event is co-sponsored by Children's Hospital Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School.
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EAP as a Benefit: Employee Information and Assistance Plan (personal counseling, financial management, legal assistance, career-family balance and more): a brief overview and answers to your questions
- led by Nan Maley, R.N., Kathleen Greer Associates (KGA)
Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 2:00-3:00pm
Byers A & B (Enders lobby conference rooms)
Refreshments provided
"How to Have a Successful Fellowship"
- led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
2:30-3:30pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
This is an introductory lecture to give assistance particularly to new fellows, or those fellows new to Children's Hospital, Boston, teaching the basics of networking, mentoring, focusing on projects, and getting funding.
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Fellows' Benefits 2008:
Benefits Open Enrollment for Clinical and Research Fellows at Children's Hospital
- Human Resources personnel will lead two 45-minute sessions for information and questions/answers on benefits for 2008, specifically for postdoctoral research fellows and clinical fellows - these options are in addition to the 5 October dates for all research personnel.
ONE EVENT, OFFERED AT TWO SEPARATE TIMES
Thursday, October 18, 2007
2:30-3:15pm
OR
3:15-4:00pm
Byers A/B conference rooms
Sponsored by Human Resources and The Office of Fellowship Training
" Imaging Made Easy Lunchtime Seminar: Imaging Essentials "
- led by Beth Beighlie, Digital Imaging Coordinator, Harvard Medical School
Monday, October 29, 2007
1:30-2:30pm
Byers A/B conference rooms
Learn the basics of image preparation. Raster, bitmap, pixel-based
photos and vector objects defined. Learn to avoid cross platform and
operating system problems. Understand how to prep images in one
application for use in other applications. Become skilled at
determining the right resolution and file format.
Imaging_Essentials_for_Fellows online registration
Web conferencing through Breeze, during and any time after the seminar presentation: use your Children's username and password.
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Considerations for your Individual Development Plan (IDP)
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR TEACHING EXPERIENCES LOCALLY?
- The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) at 179 Longwood Ave., Boston, is offering postdoctoral research fellows and clinical fellows at Children's Hospital Boston the opportunity to tutor students. Allison Kaplan, Academic Counselor/Tutoring Coordinator of MCPHS Boston is coming to Children's to informally discuss tutoring opportunities.
Here are the specifics:
The going rate at MCPHS for tutoring 8 students for 1 hour with a weekly minimum of two hours is $12.50/hour.
Requirements: U.S. citizenship, a valid green card, or a J2 visa
Friday, November 2, 2007
1:00-2:00pm
"Preparing for a Basic Science Job Search,"
- led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
12:00-1:00pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
Part 1 of a 3-part series on basic science job searches, this fall:
This seminar will discuss long-term preparation for job searches, when to apply, how to apply, and how to negotiate a position that is offered. LUNCH PROVIDED
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Financial Management for Clinical and Research Fellows
- an evening seminar on career planning for clinical fellows, postdoctoral research fellows, and senior residents and their significant others, presented by The Medical Staff Organization and Office of Fellowship Training of Children's Hospital Boston
FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR,
led by Katie B. Weigel, CFP, LongPoint Financial Planning, LLC
TOPICS TO INCLUDE:
Transition to Life: Financial planning, home ownership, insurance
Never Too Early to Think About Retirement
Thursday, November 8, 2007
6:00-8:00pm
LOCATION CHANGED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION: Farley 133 classroom
Children's Hospital Boston map link
Dinner will be served
Financial_Management_for_Fellows online registration
Please complete a survey to better serve your needs as a participant:
Click here to take survey.
Web conferencing through Breeze, during and any time after the seminar presentation: use your Children's username and password.
co-sponsored by the Medical Staff Organization and the Office of Fellowship Training
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Job Search for Clinical Fellows
- an evening seminar on career planning for clinical fellows and senior residents and their significant others, presented by The Medical Staff Organization and Office of Fellowship Training of Children's Hospital Boston
THE CLINICAL JOB SEARCH,
led by Paul Hickey, MD and Patrick Taylor, Esq.
TOPICS INCLUDED:
The Clinical Job Search
Getting Your First Job after a Clinical Fellowship
Thursday, November 15, 2007
6:00-8:00pm
Enders Auditorium
A light dinner was served
Job Search for Clinical Fellows online registration
Web conferencing through Breeze, during and any time after the seminar presentation: use your Children's username and password.
co-sponsored by the Medical Staff Organization and the Office of Fellowship Training
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"Basic Science Job Interviewing,"
- led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
12:00-1:00pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
Part 2 of a 3-part series on basic science job searches, this fall:
An informal discussion of what to emphasize and what to avoid during a job interview after a postdoctoral research fellowship and answers to your questions. LUNCH PROVIDED
"Basic Science Job Negotiating,"
- led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
12:00-1:00pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
Part 3 of a 3-part series on basic science job searches, this fall:
This seminar will discuss how to negotiate a position that is offered.
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"Careers in the Pharma/Biotechology Industry in Biology: strategies for the job search and career goals"
- Led by Pam Carroll, PhD, Director, Cancer Pathways, Merck Research Laboratories, Boston
An informal discussion for postdoctoral research fellows seeking employment in the biotech industry
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
also offered Wednesday, July 23, 2008 with Sriram Sathyanarayanan, PhD, Senior Research Biologist, Cancer Pathways at Merck
Byers A/B conference rooms
(Enders building, lobby level)
12:00 - 1:00 pm
LUNCH PROVIDED
Registration required through the: Office of Fellowship Training
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The Office of Fellowship Training offered a Special 3-Part LEADERSHIP SERIES to a maximum of 16 fellows who could make a commitment to all three sessions:
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(1) "Coaching/Mentoring," Led by Alan Paret, Senior Leadership Development Specialist, Learning and Development, Children's Hospital Boston
Thursday, January 10, 2008, 11am-1pm: Session 1 of 3
(2) "Communication Skills including Feedback," Led by Alan Paret, Senior Leadership Development Specialist, Learning and Development, Children's Hospital Boston
Thursday, January 17, 2008, 11am-1pm: Session 2 of 3
(3) "Lost in Transition: Strategies for Survival," Led by Jay Bradner, MD, Instructor, Center for Hematologic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
TOPICS WILL INCLUDED HOW TO:
* Launch new ideas
* Break down barriers
* Create a social network
* Secure resources
* Facilitate diverse ideas
Thursday, January 24, 2008, 11am-1pm: Session 3 of 3
Please note: only those fellows who can make a commitment to all three sessions may attend. This was run as a pilot. We will plan to offer again in fall 2008 - September 25, October 2, and October 9, with a special additional leadership seminar on September 11.
Registration required through the: Office of Fellowship Training !
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THREE-PART FOLLOW-UP SERIES ON IMAGING:
"Drawing Tools and Illustration Features of Powerpoint,"
co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
- Wednesday, January 23, 2008
12:00-1:00pm
Below are the 2 links for the pdf handouts for the seminar:
Drawing Tools and Illustration Features of PowerPoint
Microsoft Office File Format Output Options
Web conferencing through Breeze, during and any time after the seminar presentation: use your Children's username and password
"Poster Making,"
- Thursday, February 14, 2008
1:30-2:30pm
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Poster_Making_for_Fellows online registration
Web conferencing through Breeze, during and any time after the seminar presentation: use your Children's username and password
"Harnessing the Power of Photoshop,"
- Thursday, March 6, 2008
2:30-3:30pm
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Photoshop_for_Fellows online registration
Web conferencing through Breeze, during and any time after the seminar presentation: use your Children's username and password
For all three Imaging seminars:
led by Beth Beighlie, Digital Imaging Coordinator, Harvard Medical School
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: fellows register at Office of Fellowship Training
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"Maximizing Career Development through Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Peer Mentorship"
- Led by Orfeu M. Buxton, Ph.D.
Orfeu M. Buxton, PhD Faculty Profile
Division of Sleep Medicine
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Associate Neuroscientist, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Orfeu M. Buxton, Ph.D.
"Individual Development Plans (IDPs) provide a planning process that identifies both professional development needs and career objectives. They serve as a communication tool between individuals and their mentors."
Dr. Orfeu Buxton will introduce IDPs and provide advice as to how postdocs can use an IDP to increase their productivity and improve their satisfaction with the postdoctoral training experience.
For more information about IDPs: FASEB document on Individual Development Plans
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Byers A/B conference rooms
(Enders building, lobby level)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
LUNCH PROVIDED
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: IDPs_and_Peer_Mentorship_for_Fellows online registration
See "Mentoring" page for specific article links.
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TWO-PART SERIES ON GETTING FUNDED:
"Getting Your Clinical Research Funded,"
led by Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Director, Informatics (CHIP), Children's Hospital Boston. and Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
- Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Enders Auditorium
12:00-1:00pm
This workshop is designed to present strategies, tips, and practical guidance for fellows and faculty to get their clinical research funded. It will focus on the research plan and administrative sections of the NIH K08 (Mentored Clinical Scientist Development) and K23 (Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development) awards.
LUNCH PROVIDED
FELLOWS REGISTER: Getting_Your_Clinical_Research_Funded
online registration
"Basic Science Funding Seminar,"
led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
- Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Enders Auditorium
12:00-1:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide strategies, tips, and practical guidance for getting your basic research funded. CME credit available to MD faculty members.
LUNCH PROVIDED
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Visas: Your Questions
- led by Gail Robinson, Sr. Immigration Specialist, Office of General Counsel, Children's Hospital Boston; Maria Hernandez, Advisor, Harvard International Office; and Deloris Eason, Medical Staff Registry, Children's Hospital Boston
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 2:00-4:00pm, Enders Auditorium
sponsored by the Office of Fellowship Training
A panel discussion introducing the players who assist with visas for Children's Hospital fellows - both research and clinical - and their roles, with time to answer your questions.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
REGISTRATION REQUIRED at Visas: Your Questions online registration
Write for the Job: written communication for fellows seeking positions
- led by Fern Remedi-Brown, M.Ed., Coordinator, Office of Fellowship Training l
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 1:30-2:45pm
sponsored by the Office of Fellowship Training
This seminar will discuss CV's, resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters in applying for positions after a fellowship.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
REGISTRATION REQUIRED at Write for the Job: written communication for fellows seeking positions online registration
Registrants, please complete a brief (6-question) survey so as to better serve your needs during the seminar:
Click Here to take survey
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TWO-PART SERIES ON ALTERNATIVE CAREERS IN SCIENTIFIC WRITING:
"Science writing as an alternative career for a PhD"
- Panel discussion led by Corie Lok, Senior editor, Nature Network and Editor, Nature Network Boston and
Nancy Fliesler, Senior Science Writer and Editor, Vector magazine, Department of Public Affairs, Children's Hospital Boston
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Byers A/B conference rooms
(Enders building, lobby level)
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Corie and Nancy discussed scientific writing careers, their specific positions, their daily workloads/lives, and their career paths, as well as career outlook - Are there jobs? What salary can you expect to make? How can you begin to get involved? Is part-time freelance work an option?
There was time for questions.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
REGISTRATION REQUIRED at Office of Fellowship Training .
"Science writing for clinical fellows" from the perspective of a former Children's clinical resident who has been a frequent contributor to the New York Times and The Boston Globe, as well as speaking on National Public Radio.
- Led by Darshak Sanghavi, MD
Monday, May 12, 2008
Karp 9 conference room
12:00 - 1:00 pm
LUNCH PROVIDED
REGISTRATION REQUIRED at Office of Fellowship Training .
THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED PERHAPS IN THE FALL BY ONE TO TWO TALKS ON "How to write an NIH grant proposal" and "Basics of manuscript writing" AS WELL AS BY A HANDS-ON GRANTS WRITING OR MANUSCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOP
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The Office of Fellowship Training offered a Public Speaking Workshop (hands-on, participatory class), led by Alan Paret, Senior Leadership Development Specialist, Learning and Development, Children's Hospital Boston. The class accepted a maximum of 10 fellows, who were nominated by their PI's or Program Directors.
- Monday, May 5, 2008, 2:00-4:30pm
Location TBA
This was run as a pilot. It was successful and we will plan to offer it again in the fall. Registration required through the: Office of Fellowship Training !
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We offered a focus group, described as follows: "Come and Voice Your Concerns or Satisfaction as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow"
This is an invitation to all postdoctoral research fellows at Children's Hospital Boston to attend a meeting to allow you to voice your concerns, or satisfaction about your overall work environment, receiving performance feedback, mentoring and other topics.
This will be used - with your identity protected - to teach others at the hospital about diversity issues.
DATE: Wednesday, August 6th
TIME: 12:00-1:00pm (Including lunch)
LOCATION: Byers B (Enders lobby conference room
REGISTER: Office of Fellowship Training
Everyone's confidentiality is protected.
Details:
As part of an overall mission to improve the quality of care and service that Children's Hospital Boston provides, Human Resources along with the Diversity and Cultural Competency Council (DCCC) at CHB have hired an outside consultant group to listen to the concerns of all employees, in an effort to ensure culturally appropriate and respectful interactions in all areas, including research.
This is an invitation to attend a focus group on August 6, from 12Noon to 1PM in Byers B. Lunch will be served. This focus group is just for postdoctoral research fellows and is designed to allow you to voice your concerns, or satisfaction about your overall work environment, receiving performance feedback, mentoring and other topics.
No administrators from Children's will be present. The outside consultant is conducting discussions to shape a DVD of "diversity monologues" that will reflect all areas of Children's, but no individual in particular. The DVD will be used to train all Children's employees on issues that concern us regarding working together as a diverse group. In order for training participants to get a full sense of all perspectives at Children's, it is important to include researchers, and particularly, postdoctoral research fellows. Won't you include your voice in this important work? Please remember that your own words and identity will be protected.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and participation.
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"A Lady Alone: Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, First Woman Doctor in US"
- a one-act, one-woman play, written by N. Lynn Eckhert, MD, Harvard Medical International
Thursday, September 7, 2006
4:30-5:30pm
Tosteson Medical Education Center, 260 Longwood Ave, Walters Amphitheatre
Dr Blackwell earned her medical degree in 1849 from Geneva Medical College (Hobart and William Smith College*), although her admission as a female candidate was considered a joke (to the administration) and an irritant (to the students). She became the founding physician for the innovative New York Infirmary for Women and Children, an institution staffed by women doctors for women patients.
"Planning a Successful Fellowship"
- led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
3:00-4:00pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
This is an introductory lecture to give assistance particularly to new fellows, or those fellows new to Children's Hospital, Boston, teaching the basics of networking, mentoring, focusing on projects, and getting funding.
"Negotiation Skills"
- led by Linda Wilcox, Ombudsperson, Harvard Medical School
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
4:00-5:00pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
This seminar focused on how fellows can improve their negotiation with their Chiefs, PI's, and other fellows. The emphasis was on avoiding conflict.
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"Fellows Career and Family 2006-07 Network Luncheon Series"
- initial luncheon and networking discussion facilitated by faculty members Lydia Shrier, MD, Assistant Professor, Adolescent Medicine, Children's and Jenifer Lightdale, MD, Instructor, GI/Nutrition, Children's
Jiang Yang, Ph.D. (Vascular Biology) and Xiaojin Liu, Ph.D. (Neurobiology) will host for the fellows.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
12:00-1:00pm
Karp 9 conference room
Lunch provided
This is to be followed by a Work-Family Balance Panel Discussion (Wed., Nov. 29, 12:00-1:00pm, Byers A/B, Speakers TBA)
The Office of Fellowship Training (OFT) is sponsoring a new luncheon series, an innovative model developed by Drs. Lydia Shrier and Jenifer Lightdale. The program will begin with a series of informal networking lunches, addressing those balancing a career in academic medicine and family life. Drs. Shrier and Lightdale will be at the first meeting to assist fellows to develop this model for themselves. This is an open invitation to all fellows who are parenting or have other competing family and career concerns. Please come and plan to participate. Lunch is provided. The information that fellows share with the OFT will be used to encourage constructive changes at Children's Hospital.
In January Mustafa Sahin, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Children's, came to speak to the group about his experiences balancing his career with raising two young children.
In February we were fortunate to have Mary Carmichael, General Editor for Health and Science, Newsweek, to share her experience on advancing her professional career within an alternate career in science while sharing responsibility to take care of young kids at home.
In March invited guests Ashwini Joglekar, Ph.D. and Abbie Meyer, Ph.D., Associate Licensing Managers, came from the Children's Intellectual Property Office to discuss alternative career choices after a postdoctoral fellowship.
In April Nan Maley, RN, EAP Consultant spoke on Parenting Resources available through Childrens Hospital Bostons Employee Assistance Program (EAP), www.kgreer.com
In May Xiaojin Liu, PhD, co-host of the Fellows Career and Family 2006-07 Network Luncheon Series, recapped the year and discussed next steps for the future.
More information and slides are available on the Work-Family Balance Monthly Network Luncheon Notes page of the OFT web site.
"Clinical Fellows: So You're Leaving for a Clinical Position? Issues and Answers in Considering and Negotiating a new Position"
- led by Patrick Taylor, Esq., Office of the General Counsel Children's Hospital Boston
Monday, November 6, 2006
12:00-1:00pm
Karp 4 conference room
Issues to be discussed include institutional policies you should ask about, privileging, academic and non-academic positions and how they differ, different employment models - and how to discuss salary, clinical obligations and dedicated research time.
- NOTE: Job-seeking for basic science fellows will be held in the spring
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Luncheon/dialogue for minority faculty and fellows -- November 9, 2006, Noon, Harris Conf room, Wolbach 3
- Sponsored jointly by the Office of Faculty Development (OFD) and Office of Fellowship Training (OFT)
Please join us for relaxed conversation and lunch. We welcome your opinions, ideas, and company.
Informal agenda:
Jean Emans, MD, Faculty Director of the OFD, and Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Faculty Director of the OFT: Tell us the kinds of programming you would like to see over the next year: programs, special events, speakers, etc.
Valerie L. Ward, MD, MPH, newly appointed faculty co-chair of the Diversity and Cultural Competency Council: Brief discussion of the Council and its mission.
Inez Stewart, new VP of Administration and Human Resources: Shared goals.
Jeannette Perez-Rossello, MD: Experiences at the Partnership Program, 2006
Please register ASAP so we can plan a special lunch for you!
Fellows e-mail Office of Fellowship Training
Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Faculty Director, Office of Fellowship Training
Fern Remedi-Brown, Coordinator
*E-mail Office of Fellowship Training if you have questions regarding the definition of "underrepresented minority" (URM).
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" Imaging Made Easy Lunchtime Seminar: Imaging Essentials "
- led by Beth Beighlie, Digital Imaging Coordinator, Harvard Medical School
co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
Monday, November 27, 2006
12:30-1:30pm
Karp 8th floor conference room
Learn the basics of image preparation. Raster, bitmap, pixel-based
photos and vector objects defined. Learn to avoid cross platform and
operating system problems. Understand how to prep images in one
application for use in other applications. Become skilled at
determining the right resolution and file format.
Work-Family Balance Panel Discussion
- Wed., Nov. 29
12:00-1:00pm
Lunch will be served
Byers A/B
Panelists:
Larry Benowitz, PhD, Associate Professor and Director, Laboratories for Neuroscience Research in Neurosurgery
Joyce Bischoff, PhD, Associate Professor, Vascular Biology Program and
Richard Malley, MD, Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases)
In this panel discussion, the panelists focused on the range of issues pertinent to the balance of career and family, for fellows. This was held in conjunction with the new monthly Fellows Career and Family Network Luncheon Series, 4th Tuesday of each month.
" Writing for Scientific Publication"
- led by Marjorie Beeghly, PhD and Sion Harris, PhD
co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
11:30am-1:30pm
Karp 9th floor conference room
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" Mentoring"
- with Peter Hauschka, PhD, With Peter Hauschka, PhD, Associate Professor, Developmental Biology (HSDM) and Orthopaedic Surgery (HMS), Childrens Hospital Boston
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
12:00-1:00pm
Byers A/B conference room
An open discussion of various mentoring environments and the shared responsibilities of mentors and fellows
MLK Celebration Breakfast For Faculty and Fellows
- The Martin Luther King Jr Annual Celebration Breakfast For Faculty and Fellows takes place Thursday, January 11, 8 to 9 a.m. at Children`s Hospital Boston`s Karp 8 Conference Room.
Register by emailing Office of Faculty Development .
Please join the Office of Faculty Development and the Office of Fellowship Training for a special breakfast to commemorate Dr. King's legacy. In 2007, we will be honoring our two faculty recipients of the Partnership fellowship, and we have invited Dr. Shari Nethersole to give brief remarks on current initiatives in the community.
Program-2007 faculty recipients of The Partnership Fellowship:
Carmon Davis, MD, MPH, MBA, Instructor in Pediatrics, CHPCC
Diana Rodriguez, MD, Instructor in Radiology
Community initiatives addressing health care disparities: Shari Nethersole, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Getting Your Clinical Research Funded
- Sponsored by the Office of Fellowship Training and the Office of Faculty Development
Presented by Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD
Tuesday, January 16, 12 - 1:30 PM, Enders Auditorium, lunch provided
This workshop is designed to present strategies, tips, and practical guidance for fellows and faculty to get their clinical research funded. It will focus on the research plan and administrative sections of the NIH K08 (Mentored Clinical Scientist Development) and K23 (Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development) awards.
Stress Management, led by David DeMaso, MD, Director, Office of Clinical Support, Children's Hospital Boston
- A presentation and open discussion on the stresses that occur during a fellowship, and what avenues are available to deal with them. Specific mention will be made regarding the stresses that both research and clinical fellows face.
Mon., Jan. 29
12-1pm
Byers B conf rm
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Preparing for a Basic Job Search
- Mon., Feb. 26, 12-1pm, Karp 9 conference room
led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
This seminar will discuss long-term preparation for job searches, when to apply, how to apply, and how to negotiate a position that is offered.
LUNCH PROVIDED IN THE 9TH FLOOR ATRIUM
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Basic Science job interviewing
- Fri., Mar. 9, 1:30-2:30pm, Byers A/B conference room
led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
An informal discussion of what to emphasize and what to avoid during a job interview after a postdoctoral research fellowship and answers to your questions.
LUNCH PROVIDED
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Thursday, March 22, 2007
- 4:00-6:00pm (reception to follow)
FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH: SOURCES, STEPS AND STRATEGIES
The Conference Center at Harvard Medical School
NRB Amphitheatre
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Registration for this event is free, but limited. To register, go to
the registration site for more details and click on the "Funding Your Research" link.
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Getting Your Basic Research Funded
- Tue., Apr. 3, 12-1:30pm, Enders Auditorium
led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
This seminar is designed to present strategies, tips, and practical guidance for fellows and junior faculty to obtain funding for basic research.
Co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
Special food for Passover ("kosher-style") will be provided for this lunch-time seminar.
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Visas: Your Questions
- Thu., Mar. 22, 12:00-1:30pm, Enders Auditorium
led by Gail Robinson, Sr. Immigration Specialist, Office of General Counsel, Children's Hospital Boston; Maria Hernandez, Advisor, Harvard International Office; and Deloris Eason, Medical Staff Registry, Children's Hospital Boston
sponsored by the Office of Fellowship Training
A panel discussion introducing the players who assist with visas for Children's Hospital fellows - both research and clinical - and their roles, with time to answer your questions.
LUNCH PROVIDED
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Beyond Training:
- a half-day symposium on career planning for fellows and senior residents and their significant others, presented by The Medical Staff Organization and Office of Fellowship Training of Children's Hospital Boston
Saturday, April 21, 2007
7:00am to 12:30pm
Inn at Longwood Medical (Galleria)
No cost to attendees
A continental breakfast will be served
Extended registration deadline is Thursday, April 12th
Sorry that we cannot extend it further due to external catering deadline.
AGENDA
7:00-7:30am Registration and Continental breakfast
Basic Science Track
7:45am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:00am The Basic Science Job Search: Gabriel Corfas, PhD
9:00am Getting Your First Job After a Postdoc Fellowship: Thomas Schwarz, PhD
10:00am Break
10:15am Reconvene in Plenary Session
Clinical Practice Track
7:45am Welcome and Opening Remarks: Robert Holzman, MD
8:00am The Clinical Job Search: Dwight Jones, MD and Barbara Seagle, MD
9:00am Getting Your First Job: Patrick Taylor, Esq. and Paul Hickey, MD
10:00am Break
10:15am Reconvene in Plenary Session
Plenary Session for Basic Science and Clinical Practice Tracks
10:15am Transition to Life: Financial planning, home ownership, insurance: Peter Klay, Wellesley Financial Group
11:00am Never Too Early to Think About Retirement
11:30am Q&A with Panel
12:15pm Closing Remarks
12:30pm Adjourn
Click here to open the
registration form.
All registrants are requested to complete a brief pre-program questionnaire that will be compiled anonymously in order to tailor the program to its audience. Results of the survey will be shared (without mention of any specific individuals' responses) at the symposium.
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Monday, April 23, 2007 deadline
- 2007 Postdoctoral Career Development Fellowships
The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) and the Office of Fellowship Training (OFT), with the sponsorship of the Basic Science Research Executive Committee (BREC) and Clinical Research Executive Committee (CREC), announce two Postdoctoral Career Development Fellowships, established in 2004, to assist laboratory-based postdoctoral fellows, currently in their third-to fifth year in a Children's Hospital laboratory, who have increased family responsibilities.
Awards: $30,000 year/for 2 yrs
For more details, see "Getting Funded" page of OFT web site.
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EAP as a Benefit: Employee Information and Assistance Plan (personal counseling, financial management, legal assistance, career-family balance and more): a brief overview and answers to your questions
- led by Nan Maley, R.N., Kathleen Greer Associates (KGA)
Thursday, May 10, 2007, 1:30-2:30pm
Byers B (Enders lobby conference room)
Refreshments provided
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FELLOWS' APPRECIATION DINNER
- Mon., May 21, 2007
Location: Longwood Hall, Galleria
Hors d'oeuvres 5:45pm
Dinner buffet 6:30-9pm
Our invited speaker will be Gerald Holton, Ph.D., Mallinckrodt Research Professor of Physics and Research Professor of the History of Science, Emeritus, at Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Cambridge campus. The title of his talk will be "The Art of Scientific Research." Professor Holton is widely known as an engaging speaker. His chief interests are the history and philosophy of science and the study of career paths of young scientists.
This year we would like to have a faculty member sit at each table of 10 fellows, enriching the experience for both. Please join us for what promises to be an exciting evening!
Please register online to let us know you're coming. If you have questions, e-mail Office of Fellowship Training .
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Seminar: Job searches, job descriptions, opportunities and challenges for the physician scientist: an informal discussion
- Led by David Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Melanoma Program in Medical Oncology and Professor, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital Boston
Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 3:30-4:30pm
Byers A/B conference room
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RESEARCH DAY 2007: Wednesday, May 30th.
- Last year was a huge success. This year we had 22 more abstracts: 132 were submitted. These were posted in Karp for the day and oral presentations - to be judged - and were heard in Enders Auditorium at 7am and 12n. The schedule is as follows:
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- Oral presentations at Surgical Grand Rounds, Enders Auditorium 7-8am
- Coffee and danish in the Karp Atria, floors 7-12 8am
- Posters will be on display in the Karp Atria, floors 7-12 8am-2pm
- Oral presentations at Medical Grand Rounds, Enders Auditorium 12-1pm
- Lunch in the Karp Atria, floors 7-12 1pm
- Applaud the winning oral presentations, Karp Atrium, 7th floor 1:30pm
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"Planning a Successful Fellowship," led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training
Tuesday, September 20
2:00-3:00pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
"Patents and Your Research: Hand-in-Hand for Your Future", co-sponsored by the Office of Fellowship Training and the Intellectual Property Office
led by Peter Hodges, Ph.D., Associate Licensing Manager, Intellectual Property Office and Paul Rufo, M.D., Instructor in Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital and HMS
How can I translate my research into "real life" products on the market?
Why would I want to patent my research?
How do I know if my research is patentable?
How does the patent process work?
Tuesday, October 18
3:30-5:00pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
Women in Science -- Panel Discussion
led by Nancy Andrews, M.D., Ph.D., Dean, Basic Sciences and Graduate Studies, HMS and Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital,
Stella Kourembanas, M.D., Chief, Newborn Medicine and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, and
Emanuela Gussoni, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Genetics, Children's Hospital
In this second of a series of two panel discussions, the panelists will focus on the range of issues pertinent to women in science and include matters important to women, such as finding a job, academic advancement, and balancing family and work. OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN.
Thursday, November 3
1:30-2:30pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
Consulting and Patent Rights for Fellows
led by Patrick Taylor, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, Children's Hospital
Should I consult?
What do consulting agreements involve?
What do I need to watch for?
Thursday, November 17
2:00-3:30pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
Getting Funded through the K Series (funding clinical research)
led by Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Informatics (CHIP) Dept., Children's Hospital
Co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
Tuesday, January 3
12:00-1:30pm
Enders Auditorium
Martin Luther King Breakfast
for Under-represented Minorities
Co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
Thursday, January 12
7:45-9:00am
Gamble Room, CHB Library
Financial Planning for Faculty and Fellows
led by Wellesley Financial Group & Insurance Agency
Co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development and HMS Joint Committee on the Status of Women
Tuesday, January 17
12:00-1:30pm
Enders Auditorium
Negotiation Skills for Fellows
led by Patrick Taylor, Esq., Office of the General Counsel and Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training, Children's Hospital Boston
Thursday, January 26
2:00-3:30pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
This seminar focused on the development of negotiating and interpersonal skills that may be helpful during your fellowship.
Getting Your Basic Research Funded
led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Nephrology, Children's Hospital
Co-sponsored with the Office of Faculty Development
Tuesday, February 7
12:00-1:30pm
Enders Auditorium
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Call for Poster Abstracts for Research Day
Residents, clinical and postdoctoral research fellows are invited to present their research to the Children's Hospital community - both basic and clinical presentations are invited
Outstanding posters will be selected for oral presentations at either Surgical Grand Rounds or Medical Grand Rounds
Submit your abstract on or before Friday, March 17
to Office of Fellowship Training
Contact the Office of Fellowship Training with questions re: guidelines
"Publishing the Write Stuff: Abstracts and Manuscripts" for fellows
led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training, Children's Hospital
This seminar will focus on writing abstracts and manuscripts for publication.
NOTE NEW DATE: Wednesday, March 22
12:00-1:00pm
NOTE NEW LOCATION: Byers A/B Conference Rooms (Enders building, lobby)
2006 Postdoctoral Career Development Fellowships
DEADLINE for submission:
Friday, March 31
See "Getting Funded" page for details and answers to frequently asked questions
Clinical Fellows: So You're Leaving for a Clinical Position?
Issues and Answers in Considering and Negotiating a new Position
Issues to be discussed include institutional policies you should ask about, privileging, academic and non-academic positions and how they differ, different employment models - and how to discuss salary, clinical obligations and dedicated research time.
led by Patrick Taylor, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, Children's Hospital
Thursday, April 6
1:00-2:30pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
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How to Get a Job After a Research Fellowship
This seminar will discuss long-term preparation for job searches, when to apply, how to apply, and how to negotiate a position that is offered.
led by Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office of Fellowship Training and Patrick Taylor, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, Children's Hospital
Thursday, May 4
1:00-2:30pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
Write for the Job: written communication for fellows seeking positions
led by Fern Remedi-Brown, M.Ed., Coordinator, Office of Fellowship Training l
Tuesday, May 16
1:00-2:30pm
Karp 4th floor conference room
This seminar will discuss CV's, resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters in applying for positions after a fellowship.
At the Helm: leadership training for fellows thinking about or beginning to start their own labs
led by Joanne Ingwall, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Co-Director, Research Career Development Committee of the Research Council, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Thursday, May 18
1:00-2:30pm
Byers A/B conference room (Enders building, lobby level)
Issues to be discussed include managing your lab, including people management, and demystifying promotion.
Patents and Your Research
led by Bruce Zetter, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and Patrick Taylor, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, Children's Hospital
Tuesday, May 23
11:30-12:30pm
Karp Building, 9th floor conference room
The purpose of this seminar is to inform fellows about how patents can impact their research. Was a career-enhancing patent left on the lab bench because you didn't know what to do?
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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RESEARCH DAY 2005-06
Wednesday, May 31
7:00am - 4:00pm
Oral presentations in Enders Auditorium (7am and 12n) and Posters (all day) in Karp Building (floors 8-12)
This event is covered in
the July issue of Children's News.
FELLOWS' APPRECIATION DINNER 2005-06
Wednesday, May 31
5:45pm hors d'oeuvres
6:00-9:00pm dinner buffet
Location: Longwood Hall, The Inn at Longwood Medical
Post-dinner remarks given by Allan Brandt, Ph.D., Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University, Cambridge
Public Speaking in Science
Learn how to improve your public speaking skills! Learn tricks to get rid of those public speaking jitters. Learn how body language & gestures can enhance your message. Tips for non-native speakers included.
led by Virginia Maurer, Associate Director, Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and Rebekah Maggor, M.F.A. in Acting, Research Fellow, Bok Center
Monday, June 5
10:30am-12:00noon
Enders Auditorium (Enders building, lobby level)
Publicizing Your Research
Promoting your research to the public - and within Children's and Harvard communities - can be good for your scientific career. Learn how and when to "go public" with your findings, how to work with television and print media, and what results to expect.
led by Nancy Fliesler, Senior Science Writer, Department of Public Affairs, Children's Hosiptal Boston and John Brownstein, Ph.D., Instructor of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Informatics Program (CHIP)
Wednesday, June 7
12:00-1:00pm
Byers A/B Conference Rooms (Enders building, lobby level)
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FELLOWS' SOCIALS
Once a month, from September through June, the Office of Fellowship Training hosts "pizza" socials where research and clinical fellows can get together in an informal setting.
The next social will be held in September from 4:30 until 5:30pm, LOCATION TBA.
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ONGOING CAREER DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ORIENTATIONS
Clinical Discussion Session
Topics for 2005-06 academic year:
September 26 Martha Perry, M.D. "Emergency Contraception: The Role of the
Subspecialist"
November 28 Javed Hussain, M.D. (Pediatric Environmental Health Center)
"Lead in our Environment: History, Prevalence, and Exposure"
January 23 Patricia Schram, M.D. "Special Education: Advocating for Your
Patient."
February 27 Lisa Mannix, Office of Child Advocacy and Eric Fleegler, M.D., MPH, FAAP, Emergency Medicine Fellow "Effective Policy Advocacy to Promote Child Health: A Primer for Pediatric Fellows."
March 30 Humberto Azpurua Pardi, M.D. "Fetal Therapy: The Fetus as a Patient: Fiction vs. Reality"
May 25 Samuel Blackman, M.D. "An Ounce of Prevention: New Pediatric Vaccines"
Topics for 2006-07 academic year:
SEPTEMBER26 Vicki Mahan, M.D., "Our Worst Nightmare: The Ductal Dependent Neonate"
OCTOBER 23 Maria B. Mata, M.D., Pediatric Imaging update and how new modalities impact patient care in everyday practice
NOVEMBER 20 Mathew George, M.D., The Mechanism of Substance Abuse Toxicity: What Physicians Should Know.
DECEMBER 11 Maria B. Mata, M.D., Part 2 of a discussion on Pediatric Imaging update: MR spectroscopy, perfusion, diffusion tensor imaging and functional MRI
JANUARY 22 Mathew George, M.D., The Mechanism of Substance Abuse Toxicity: What Physicians Should Know, Part 2
FEBRUARY 28 Javed Hussain, M.D., Remediation of an International emergency: "Displaced into a risky environment: lead poisoning among children in Kosovo"
MARCH 26 Mathew George, M.D., Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
APRIL 23 Tom McPartland, M.D., hip dysplasia and adolescent hip disease: "Development Dysplasia of the Hip - What Can We Do Now?" An outline of current screening guidelines and a highlight of treatment options at various stages of development and with varying degrees of pathology.
JUNE 4 Javed Hussain, M.D., the effects of mold on children.
JUNE 14 Vicki Mahan, M.D., "Improving Neuroprotection During Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest."
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Topics for 2007-08 academic year:
SEPTEMBER 24 Vicki Mahan, M.D., Instructor in Surgery led a discussion on "Patent Ductus Arteriosis - They are Not All the Same"
OCTOBER 22 Gani Abazi, MD, MPH, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Neurosurgery Department led a discussion on "Health Policy: Building neurosurgery capacities in developing countries from a U.S. perspective: Case Example of Kosova"
NOVEMBER 26 Sanjay Prabhu, M.D., Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellow led a discussion on "Radiology reports in the 21st century-what should/can you expect from your radiologist? - a pediatric perspective." Notes from this talk are available on the OFT web page, "Seminar Slides and Notes." Dr. Prabhu can be reached via e-mail at Sanjay Prabhu, M.D.
DECEMBER 10 Bara Sarraj, PhD, Research Fellow in Lab Medicine/Blood Transfusion, Children's Hospital Boston led a discussion on "Ischaemia-reperfusion is an event triggered by immune complexes and complement"
JANUARY 28 Vicki Mahan, M.D., Instructor in Surgery led a discussion on Pulmonary Hypertension and Management
FEBRUARY 25 James MacDonald, MD, Primary Care Clinical Sports Medicine Fellow, Children's Hospital Boston led a discussion on Anabolic steroids and other ergogenic aids: how your student-athletes use them and what you can do about it
MARCH 24 Anna Wheeler Rosenquist, MD, Pediatrics Resident, MGH and Lisa Mannix, Office of Child Advocacy, Children's Hospital Boston led a discussion on Effective Policy Advocacy to Promote Child Health: A Primer for Pediatric Fellows. Come hear about Residents and Fellows Advocacy Day at the Massachusetts State House. This is an exciting opportunity to meet your state legislators and learn how to advocate for your patients.
APRIL 28 Sanae Kishimoto, MPH candidate (Harvard School of Public Health) and Clinical Psychologist (Japan) will lead a discussion on The Psychological and Behavioral Challenges of Atopic Dermatitis: A personal and cross-cultural perspective on handling chronic disease. Ms. Kishimoto will discuss clinical counseling and serving as a patient liaison for patients with chronic disease
MAY 19 Muriel Pichavant, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Immunology, Children's Hospital Boston will lead a discussion on "Ozone exposure triggers Airway Hyperreactivity that requires NKT cells and IL17"
JUNE 11 Vicki Mahan, M.D., Instructor in Surgery will lead a discussion on "Neuronal Apoptosis of the Developing Brain"
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Journal Club to discuss basic science
Topics for 2005-06 academic year:
September 30 David Saslowsky, Ph.D. "A phenylalanine clamp catalyzes protein translocation through the anthrax toxin pore"
October 28 Jackie Ho, M.D. "In vivo analysis of quiescent adult neural stem cells responding to Sonic hedgehog"
November 18 Thomas Bartnikas, M.D., Ph.D. "Identification of an Intestinal Heme Transporter"
December 9 Laila Zai, Ph.D. "Fezl Is Required for the Birth and Specification of Corticospinal Motor Neurons"
January 27 Juliana Brown, Ph.D. "Serum response factor regulates a muscle-specific microRNA that targets Hand2 during cardiogenesis"
February 24 In Hyun Park, Ph.D. "G9a-mediated irreversible epigenetic inactivation of Oct-3/4 during early embryogenesis"
March 24 Raul Mostoslavsky, M.D. Ph.D. "Genomic instability and aging-like phenotypes in the absence of the mammalian SIRT6 protein"
April 28 Shan Qin, M.D., Ph.D. "Wnt Signals Can Function as Positional Cues in Establishing Cell Polarity"
June 30 Thomas Bartnikas, M.D., Ph.D. "TTP specifically regulates the internalization of the transferrin receptor"
Topics for 2006-07 academic year:
September 29 Laila Zai, Ph.D., "Oncomodulin is a macrophage-derived signal for axon regeneration in retinal ganglion cells"
October 27 Pablo Sardi, PhD, "Presenilin-Dependent ErbB4 Nuclear Signaling Regulates the Timing of Astrogenesis in the Developing Brain"
November 17 Deborah Scott, Ph.D., "Notch pathway inhibition depletes stem-like cells and blocks engraftment in embryonal brain tumors"
December 15 Qiou Wei, Ph.D., "Glioma stem cells promote radioresistance by preferential activation of the DNA damage response."
January 26 In-Hyun Park, Ph.D., "PGC7/Stella protects against DNA demethylation in early embryogenesis." (Cell 127, 1375-1388, December 29, 2006)
February 16 Parul Sharma, Ph.D., "Regulation of cancer cell migration and bone metastasis by RANKL."
March 23 Bin Zhou, Ph.D., "Multipotent embryonic isl1+ progenitor cells lead to cardiac, smooth muscle and endothelial cell diversification"
April 27 Jason Dearling, Ph.D., "microPET imaging of glioma integrin {alpha}v{beta}3 expression using (64)Cu-labeled tetrameric RGD peptide"
May 18 Lingying Li, MD,PhD, "Control of stress-dependent cardiac growth and gene expression by microRNA"
June 15 Betsy Navarro, PhD, "KSper, a pH-sensitive K+ current that controls sperm membrane potential"
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Topics for 2008-09 academic year:
September 28 Rajamanickam Murugan, PhD, Research Fellow in Neurology, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "Generalized theory of site-specific DNA-protein interactions"
October 26 Bara Sarraj, PhD, Research Fellow in Lab Medicine/Blood Transfusion, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "The Possible Role of PIP3 in Neutrophil Cell Trafficking in Vivo-The Mouse Cremaster."
November 30 Huamei He, MD, PhD, Research Associate, Cardiac Anesthesia, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "Oxidative Stress Causes Heart Failure with Impaired Mitochondrial Respiration."
December 14 Thomas Bartnikas, M.D., Ph.D., Research Fellow, Department of Hematology, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "High levels of GDF15 in thalassemia suppress expression of the iron regulatory protein hepcidin."
January 25 Jason Dearling, Ph.D., Research Fellow, Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "Affibody molecule -a new molecular tracer for in vivo monitoring of HER2 expression by positron emission tomography."
February 29 Long-Jun Wu, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Research Division, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "Molecular mechanisms of central sensitization in chronic pain."
March 28 Eduardo Abreu, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital Boston led a "translational research" journal club on "Are some ligaments smarter than others?"
April 18 Mitsuhiro Kawata, MD., Ph.D., Research Fellow, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "Erythropoietin protects the central nervous system during prolonged hypothermic circulatory arrest: An experimental study in a canine model." He published this paper in 2006.
May 16 Christina Pacak, Ph.D., Research Fellow, Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative & Pain Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "Creating Biological Alternatives to Mechanical Pacemakers - a Review of the Field."
June 13 Bin Zhou, Ph.D., Research Fellow, Division of Cardiology, Children's Hospital Boston led a journal club on "Epicardial progenitors contribute to the cardiomyocyte lineage in the developing heart--new sources of cardiomyocytes, but where is its origin?" This paper has been accepted by Nature and is expected to be published in in June 2008.
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"Fellows Career and Family Network Luncheon Series"
2006-07 hosts: Jiang Yang, Ph.D. (Vascular Biology) and Xiaojin Liu, Ph.D. (Neurobiology)
2007-08 hosts: Roopali Roy, Ph.D. (Vascular Biology), Parul Sharma, Ph.D. (Orthopaedics), and Akash Patnaik, M.D. (Hematology/Oncology)
2008-09 hosts: Eduardo Abreu, Ph.D. (Orthopaedics) and Jaeyoung Kim, Ph.D. (Urology)
The Office of Fellowship Training (OFT) is sponsoring a new luncheon series, an innovative model developed by Drs. Lydia Shrier and Jenifer Lightdale. The program is beginning with a series of informal networking lunches, addressing those balancing a career in academic medicine and family life. This is an open invitation to all fellows who are parenting or have other competing family and career concerns. Please come and plan to participate. Lunch is provided. The information that fellows share with the OFT will be used to encourage constructive changes at Children's Hospital.
More details can be found on the Work-Family Balance Monthly Network Luncheon Notes page
You may also wish to see the Forum: Balancing Career and Family
New Fellows' Orientation
This optional fellows' orientation, which is repeated monthly, and held through the summer, focuses on the questions that fellows need answered when they first arrive at Children's Hospital and in Boston, such as:
Are you unfamiliar with the Harvard institutions and their focuses?
Do you know how and when to choose a health plan for you and your family?
Do you need information on accessing articles using the Children's Hospital Library or Countway?
Do you seek answers about your positive tuberculosis test?
Do you need information on high quality childcare for less?
Do you wonder how to get discount tickets?
The seminar includes a component for international fellows.
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