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Welcome to the Office of Faculty Development
at Children's Hospital Boston!
The Office of Faculty Development has a new logo, reflecting the four components of the CHB mission and the juggling of clinical, teaching, research, and work/life balance.
Mission Statement
To facilitate the career advancement and satisfaction of HMS faculty at Children's Hospital Boston, fostering careers of all junior faculty, and increasing leadership opportunities for women and minorities.
Check the link below for the February 2008 Pediatrics article on the CHB faculty development program (first author, S. Jean Emans, MD)
Creating a Faculty Development Office in an Academic Pediatric Hospital: Challenges and Successes
Congratulations to the OFD Faculty Director, Jean Emans, MD, the recipient of the 2009 HMS William Silen Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award
HMS Mentoring Awards - Recipients
The Office of Faculty Development is now on Twitter! Look for announcements, updates, reminders, and reflections in 140 characters or less.
OFD Twitter Page - CHBOFD
Upcoming Events
To register, email Office of Faculty Development
Tips on Hiring an Architect for Home Renovation Projects
By Howard Shen, Architect
Thursday, May 28, 12 - 1PM, Enders Seminar I, lunch provided
Howard Shen is a professional Boston-area architect who can provide some insider tips in planning your next project. The presentation will provide two renovation "case histories" and topics will include the following: when do you need an architect? what is the difference between an architect and an architectural designer? what to look for in an architect and how to find one; what sort of contractual relationship to have with an architect? how do architects work with contractors? what are typical fees/cost structure?
Stress Management
By David DeMaso, MD, Professor of Psychiatry
Tuesday, June 2, 12 - 1 PM, CH Library's Gamble Room, lunch provided
Join Dr. DeMaso, Office of Clinician Support, as he suggests some strategies to promote resilience in response to the more common hospital stressors: clinical workloads, caring for challenging patients and families, conflicts with colleagues, work/family balance.
CME credit available to MD faculty.
Grape Expectations: a Wine Appreciation Seminar
By Stephen Hoffman, Noted Wine Expert and Lecturer
Tuesday, June 16, 12 - 1 PM, CH Library's Gamble Room, lunch provided
Join us for an interactive session on everything you always wanted to know about the making, tasting, labeling, choosing, serving, and storage of wines. This seminar will also cover answers to questions frequently posed by participants at wine tastings and wine appreciation classes.
Luncheon and Career Development Orientation for New Faculty
Tuesday, July 7, 12 - 1 PM, CH Library's Gamble Room, lunch provided
Presentations by:
James Mandell, MD, Chief Executive Officer
Jean Emans, MD, Director of the Office of Faculty Development
Carleen Brunelli, PhD, MBA, Vice President of Research Administration
Alison Clapp, MLS, Manager of Library Services
David DeMaso, MD, Director of the Office of Clinician Support
Alan Leichtner, MD, Faculty Director of The Academy at CHB
Jenifer Lightdale, MD, MPH, Clinical Research Program (CRP) and Career and Family Network
Ellis Neufeld, MD, PhD, Children's Hospital Implementation Director for the Harvard Catalyst
Lydia Shrier, MD, MPH, Career and Family Network
Valerie Ward, MD, MPH, Faculty Director of the Diversity and Cultural Competency Council (DCCC)
Learn about programs and services that support your career in academic medicine.
The 2008 - 2009 OFD New Faculty Handbook is now available online. The handbook includes an overview of the Faculty Development program, as well as other offices that support faculty careers in both research and clinical areas.
2008 - 2009 OFD New Faculty Handbook
Children's Hospital Boston joins New England HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)!
HERC provides a free job-seeking database for faculty, staff, and medical positions from a consortium of New England educational and medical institutions. It is a family-friendly tool as dual-career couples may enter their profiles to find matching positions, conduct searches on relocation resources, and explore schools for children. For further information, check HERC's website.
HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) Website
Advisory Committee
Elizabeth Armstrong, PhD
Sandra Burchett, MD, MS
Alison Clapp, MLS
Jessica Henderson Daniel, PhD
Lynne Ferrari, MD
James Kasser, MD
Margaret Kenna, MD, MPH
Monica Kleinman, MD
Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD
Alan Leichtner, MD
Jenifer Lightdale, MD, MPH
Frederick Lovejoy, Jr., MD
Joseph A. Majzoub, MD
Shari Nethersole, MD
Jane W. Newburger, MD
Stavroula Osganian, MD, ScD, MPH
Orah S. Platt, MD
Elizabeth Rider, MD, MSW
Lynda Schneider, MD
Robert Shamberger, MD
Lydia Shrier, MD, MPH
George Taylor, MD
Susan Waisbren, PhD
Valerie Ward, MD, MPH
Contact Information:
S. Jean Emans, MD, Faculty Director
Maxine Milstein, MBA, Administrative Director
Jill Dobriner, Coordinator
FAX: 617-730-0343
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