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Office of Faculty Development

Welcome to the Office of Faculty Development (OFD)
at Children's Hospital Boston (CHB)!

The Office of Faculty Development's logo reflects 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 Harvard Medical School (HMS) faculty at Children's Hospital Boston, fostering careers of all junior faculty, and increasing leadership opportunities for women and minorities

The Office of Faculty Development's Mentoring Guidebooks, Guidelines for Junior Faculty and Guidelines for Mentors, have been updated for 2011 - 2012 and are now available on our Community of Mentors webpage.

2012 OFD Faculty Career Development Fellowship Application is now online; for
information, click the "Fellowships and Opportunities" link on the left.  Due date is March 8, 2012, 3 PM.

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

 

The Office of Faculty Development is now on Twitter! Look for announcements, links, updates, reminders, and reflections in 140 characters or less.
OFD Twitter Page - CHBOFD
Upcoming Events - check email for updates

To register, email Office of Faculty Development

Promotion to Associate Professor
Tuesday, February 7, 12 - 1 PM, CH Library's Gamble Room, lunch provided
This workshop will have a central focus on outlining the criteria for areas of
excellence pertaining to the HMS Associate Professor level as well as some helpful
tips on adapting the CV.
CME credit available to faculty.

Black History Month Observance Grand Rounds
Wednesday, February 8, 12 - 1 PM, Folkman Auditorium (Enders Building)
This event is supported by the Children's Hospital Diversity and Cultural
Competency Council (DCCC), Human Resources, and the Office of Faculty
Development
The BHM Grand Rounds speaker will be Kevin Churchwell, MD, Chief Executive
Officer for Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware.
He also serves as Nemours Senior Vice President.  He completed his pediatric
residency and a clinical fellowship in Anesthesia and Pediatric Critical Care at
CHB.  Dr. Churchwell's Grand Rounds topic is Road to Continuous Improvement
at Nemours.

Strategies for Applying for CHB Clinical and Translational Grants (OFD, CTSU, TRP)
By S. Jean Emans, MD; Judith Fleming, PhD; Ellis Neufeld, MD, PhD
Friday, February 10, 12 -1 PM, Enders Seminar 1, lunch provided
This workshop will assist faculty in understanding the 3 CHB fellowships available
to junior faculty: OFD Career Development Fellowships; CTSU Clinical and
Translational Research Grants; Translational Research Program Awards.
Topics will include how to decide which grants are best for your research and position
at CHB, the process for applying, and the elements that contribute to a great proposal.
CME credit available to faculty.

Black History Month Event:
Will the Circle Be Unbroken: The Legacy of the 1960’s Southern Student Movement
By Judy Richardson, filmmaker
In recognition of Black History Month, join the library in welcoming Judy Richardson,
noted filmmaker, editor and lecturer. She will discuss her experiences as an active staff
member of the Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee (SNCC); her work on
numerous film productions including the Academy Award nominated Eyes on the Prize
and her work on Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal Accounts by Women in SNCC.
Limited copies of the book and video are available for loan at the library. 
Co-sponsored by the Black History Month Observance Committee; the Hospital Library;
the Office of Faculty Development; the Diversity and Cultural Competency Council;
Human Resources; and the Office of Fellowship Training.
To register, email Alison.Clapp@childrens.harvard.edu

Strategies for Managing a Home Renovation Project
By Paul Monaco, Contractor, and Andrea Goldman, JD
Friday, March 2, 12 - 1 PM, Karp 7 Conference Room, lunch provided
Co-sponsored with the Faculty Career and Family Network

Getting Your Basic Research Funded
By Jordan Kreidberg, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Tuesday, March 6, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Karp 11 Conference Room, lunch provided
Co-sponsored with the Office of Fellowship Training
This workshop is designed to present strategies, tips, and practical guidance
for fellows and junior faculty to obtain funding for basic research.
CME credit available to faculty.

Summer Camp and Fun Activities for Kids
By Nina Dickerman, MS, Harvard Work/Life Liaison
Thursday, March 8, 12 – 1 PM, Enders Seminar 1, lunch provided
Co-sponsored with the Faculty Career and Family Network
Avoid hearing the following popular phrases of “I’m bored” and “I don’t know what to do!” 
Join in on a discussion addressing how to approach your summer activities and camp
selections so that everyone enjoys the fun.  We will review resources in the Greater
Boston area and important points to consider when choosing activities for your family
and children.
Nina Dickerman, MS, has spent over 20 years educating parents and professionals
through workshops, lectures, and educational consultations.

Getting Your Clinical Research Funded
By Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Lawrence J. Henderson Professor of Pediatrics
Tuesday, March 20, 12 – 1 PM, CH Library’s Gamble Room, lunch provided
Co-sponsored with the Office of Fellowship Training
This workshop will offer guidance, tips, and strategies for submitting NIH K08 and
K23 proposals, with an emphasis on the research plan and administrative sections
for these awards.
CME credit available to faculty.

Strategies for Saving for College
By Jonathan Griswold, MD, Instructor in Anesthesia
Friday, March 30, 12 - 1:30 PM, Enders Seminar 1, lunch provided
Co-sponsored with the Faculty Career and Family Network
Dr. Griswold will discuss various strategies for saving for college and the pros and
cons of the types of available plans.  The primary focus will be on "529" college
savings plans.

Stress Management
By David DeMaso, MD, Professor of Psychiatry
Tuesday, May 1, 12 - 1 PM, CH Library's Gamble Room, lunch provided
CME credit available to faculty.
 

 

 
The 2011 - 2012 OFD Overview of Faculty Development Resources is now available online. The handbook includes information on our program, as well as other offices at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School that support faculty careers in both research and clinical areas.
OverviewOfFacultyResources2011.pdf
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
VIncent Chiang, MD
Alison Clapp, MLS
Jessica Henderson Daniel, PhD
Lynne Ferrari, MD
Mira Irons, 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
Tina Poussaint, MD
Elizabeth Rider, MD, MSW
Lynda Schneider, MD
Robert Shamberger, MD
Lydia Shrier, MD, MPH
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