MGH Faculty Development Podcast
Did you miss an interesting session that the Massachusetts General Hospital's (MGH) Center for Faculty Development (CFD) offered because you were too busy in the clinic or in the lab? Were you out the day they offered it? This podcast was created because we understand your busy schedules and the CFD aims to serve you in your career development and will help with your work-life balance by providing this easy way to listen to all of the seminars we have offered right here on this podcast. Listen to it at your own convenience in your car, while you exercise, or relaxing on vacation. Just know that you may strengthen your skills at YOUR own pace! Please note that most of these podcasts are geared towards faculty, trainees and graduate students from the Massachusetts General Hospital. Thank you for listening!
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2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 05 with Drs. Rebecca Gillani and Rebecca Hastermann
04/16/2024
2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 05 with Drs. Rebecca Gillani and Rebecca Hastermann
“Neuroinflammation causes neuronal dysfunction by destabilizing excitatory synapses” and “Antigen-specific T cells in autoimmune inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Gillani presented on “Neuroinflammation causes neuronal dysfunction by destabilizing excitatory synapses.” Dr. Hastermann presented on “Antigen-specific T cells in autoimmune inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system.” Presenters: Rebecca L. Gillani, MD, PhD, Instructor, Neurology, MGH/HMS Maria Hastermann, MD, PhD, Max Delbrück Center, Berlin Learning Objectives for Dr. Gillani’s talk: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Understand the contribution of neuronal dysfunction to neurologic disability in people living with multiple sclerosis. Recognize the scope of synaptic dysfunction in people living with multiple sclerosis. Identify potential mechanisms for neuronal dysfunction due to neuroinflammation. Learning Objectives for Dr. Hastermann’ talk: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Describe neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). Recognize the role of T cells in central nervous system (CNS) inflammation. Review the longitudinal prospective registry study (example BERLimmun). .
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2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 04 with Drs. Caroline Mitchell and Lynne Sykes
03/28/2024
2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 04 with Drs. Caroline Mitchell and Lynne Sykes
“The future of vaginal microbiome interventions” and “Targeting the immune response at the cervicovaginal interface to prevent preterm birth” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Mitchell presented on “The future of vaginal microbiome interventions.” Dr. Sykes presented on “Targeting the immune response at the cervicovaginal interface to prevent preterm birth.” Presenters: Caroline M. Mitchell, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MGH/HMS Lynne Sykes, PhD, Parasol Foundation Clinical Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics at Imperial College London Learning Objectives for Dr. Mitchell’s talk: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Participants will be able to identify gaps in the field of treatment for vaginitis. Participants will be able to describe novel treatments under development. Participants will be able to describe barriers to development of novel treatments. Learning Objectives for Dr. Sykes’ talk: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Appreciate the association between the vaginal microbiome and risk of premature birth. Be aware of the changes in the immune response at the cervicovaginal interface in women with an adverse vaginal microbiome and who deliver preterm. Acknowledge the potential new strategies for spontaneous preterm birth prediction and prevention. .
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Health of Your Wealth: Retiring against a backdrop of change
03/20/2024
Health of Your Wealth: Retiring against a backdrop of change
Faculty Transition Webinar Series Session 3 "Health of Your Wealth: Retiring against a backdrop of change" The Faculty Transition Webinar Series sponsored by the Office for Senior Faculty Affairs addresses the many elements that come into play as faculty move toward retirement. This third session addressed the financial aspect of retirement. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Provide a financial check-up for physicians in their 50’s and 60’s to help ensure they are on track for a successful retirement transition. Discuss advanced strategies to help maximize their future social security monthly benefit as well as key points about Medicare. Review recent changes in tax and estate law changes in MA. Share considerations when investing in the context of an election, war, deglobalization, and changing interest rates. Presenter: Nora Yousif, CFP, CDFA, MBA, Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President of the Empower Wealth Group at RBC Wealth Management. Nora Yousif is a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President of the Empower House Financial Group at RBC Wealth Management helping her clients make smarter decisions when it comes to their wealth planning and investments. She has presented on personal finance and investments for over 350 organizations including Mass General Brigham, Tufts Medical Center, Signature Healthcare, the IRS, MA Society of CPAs, and countless private medical practices. Nora frequently contributes to TV shows like Channel 5, CBS, NBC Boston, and Yahoo! Finance. Nora has been published in CNBC articles and MarketWatch. Nora was honored to be named a 2024 Best-in-State Top Women Wealth Advisor by Forbes*. Finally, she received her MBA from MIT Sloan, having been immersed with some of the brightest minds in the world of finance. . .
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2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 02 with Dr. Sian Piret
02/05/2024
2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 02 with Dr. Sian Piret
“Role of branched-chain amino acid catabolism in healthy and injured kidney“ The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Sian E. Piret, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Understand the metabolic pathways used to generate ATP in healthy proximal tubule cells. Understand how these pathways change in the setting of AKI. Understand how the branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) catabolic pathway may be regulated. Understand the cellular and physiological consequences of altered BCAA catabolism. .
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2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 01 with Drs. Rachel Whooten & Shylaja Srinivasan
01/18/2024
2024 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 01 with Drs. Rachel Whooten & Shylaja Srinivasan
“Understanding the Natural History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from a Prospective Cohort, Project Viva” “The genetics of type 2 diabetes in youth: Where we are and the road ahead” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Whooten presented on “Understanding the Natural History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from a Prospective Cohort, Project Viva.” Dr. Srinivasan presented on “The genetics of type 2 diabetes in youth: Where we are and the road ahead.” Presenters: Rachel C. Whooten, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Shylaja Srinivasan, MD, MAS, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco Learning Objectives for Dr. Whooten’s talk: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: To apply the Rotterdam Criteria to assess prevalence estimates of polycystic ovary syndrome among adolescent females within a longitudinal birth cohort, Project Viva. To characterize PCOS within this cohort. To understand the natural history of PCOS development among adolescent females in relation to adiposity and cardiometabolic biomarkers. Learning Objectives for Dr. Srinivasan’s talk: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes in youth. Evaluate the genetic architecture of type 2 diabetes in youth. Recognize key differences between type 2 diabetes in youth and adults. .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 12 with Dr. Hanano Watanabe
12/19/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 12 with Dr. Hanano Watanabe
“Pediatric Heart Health: 4 High Impact Topics for General Pediatricians and Pediatric Cardiologists“ The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Hanano Watanabe, MD, MS, Assistant Professor and General Pediatric Cardiologist, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Discuss the role of preventive cardiology in general and subspecialty pediatrics care. Discuss the role and impact of targeting modifiable childhood cardiovascular disease risk factors. Discuss recent advances in fetal cardiology. Discuss recent advances in pediatric cardiology. .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 11 with Dr. Tali Amir
11/29/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 11 with Dr. Tali Amir
“Emerging Role of Contrast Enhanced Mammography” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Tali Amir, MD, Director, Breast Imaging Bergen, Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center. She is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with specialized training in breast imaging. She practices at MSK Bergen in New Jersey, as well as at the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center in Manhattan Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Describe the rationale and technique of Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM). Identify practical considerations and limitations of CEM. Understand the principles of CEM interpretation. .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 10 with Drs. Connor Kerns & Robyn Thom
09/13/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 10 with Drs. Connor Kerns & Robyn Thom
“Enhancing the detection and treatment of anxiety disorders in autistic youth”“Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Williams Syndrome” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Kerns will present on “Enhancing the detection and treatment of anxiety disorders in autistic youth.” Dr. Thom will present on “Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Williams Syndrome.” Presenters: Connor M. Kerns, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Robyn P. Thom, MD, Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, MGH/HMS Learning Objectives for Dr. Kern’s talk: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Describe similarities and differences in how anxiety disorders presented in autistic v. allistic (non-autistic) youth. Describe challenges to assessing anxiety disorders in autistic youth and the importance of autism-tailored anxiety measures. Describe the evidence base supporting adapted and traditional cognitive-behavioural therapy for anxiety in autistic children. Learning Objectives for Dr. Thom’s talk: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: To better understand the neurocognitive profile of individuals with Williams syndrome. Consider how cognitive behavioral therapy may be modified for individuals with Williams syndrome. Discuss emerging psychopharmacologic treatments for anxiety in Williams syndrome. .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 09 with Dr. Marlene Hager
06/06/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 09 with Dr. Marlene Hager
“Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and PCOS - Interrelations and Differentiations” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Marlene Hager, MD, PhD, Clinical Division of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of OB/GYN, Medical University of Vienna Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Recognize that in functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) patients without polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM), decreased anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels do not seem to be a sign of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) Indicate that the prevalence of PCOM in FHA patients is 30-50%, so the differential diagnosis between PCOS and FHA is a very common and important one Identify that women affected by FHA showing PCOM tend to reveal some characteristics of PCOS - presumably some of these women were suffering from PCOS .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 08 with Dr. Sasha Howard
05/23/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 08 with Dr. Sasha Howard
“Gonadotropin therapy in male infants and adolescents with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism – what is the evidence and what should be best practice?” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Sasha Howard, PhD, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology, Queen Mary, University of London Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: To understand the role of gonadotropins in male reproductive development To understand the potential for diagnosis and treatment of male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in infancy (mini-puberty) To discuss the potential for induction or completion of adolescent puberty with gonadotropins, therapeutic options, and outcomes .
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Embracing vulnerability as a leader and mentor
05/19/2023
Embracing vulnerability as a leader and mentor
14th Annual Nancy J. Tarbell, MD, Faculty Development Lecture Series “Embracing vulnerability as a leader and mentor” In commemoration of Faculty Development Month, the Center for Faculty Development invites you to the thirteenth annual Nancy J. Tarbell, MD, Faculty Development Lecture Series. The lecture was established to honor Dr. Tarbell’s dedication and leadership. She was the founding Director of both the MGH Center for Faculty Development and the Office for Women’s Careers, where she was instrumental in advancing and promoting the academic careers of MGH faculty. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Recognize ways in which vulnerability and humility build trust Describe the role of vulnerable mentorship in mentee-centered growth Identify opportunities for vulnerable leadership and mentorship in participants’ own environments Presenter: Shannon E. Scott-Vernaglia, MD, General Pediatrician and Associate Chief for Clinical Faculty Development, MassGeneral for Children; and Director of CFD’s Office for Clinical Careers .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 07 with Dr. Fiona Brownfoot
05/12/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 07 with Dr. Fiona Brownfoot
“A new technology to monitor the fetus” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Fiona Brownfoot, MBBS, FRANZCOG, PhD, Associate Professor of OB/GYN, University of Melbourne, Australia Dr. Brownfoot is an obstetrician scientist, Associate Professor, and head of the Obstetric Diagnostics and Therapeutics Group at the University of Melbourne. She heads a multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, and engineers. She is recognized internationally for discovering the first potential treatment for preeclampsia, metformin. Additionally, she is known for developing novel devices to better monitor the fetus, including a fetal ECG and a pH sensor for potential use in labor. .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 06 with Drs. Lauren Brenner and Johanna Thompson-Hollands
04/25/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 06 with Drs. Lauren Brenner and Johanna Thompson-Hollands
“Continuum of trauma-related assessment and treatment in service members and veterans” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Brenner will present on “Behavioral Health Approaches to Transdiagnostic Care with the Special Operations Forces Community.” Dr. Thompson-Hollands will present on “Family-inclusive PTSD treatment for Veterans: Rationale and Recommendations for Clinicians.” Presenters: Lauren Brenner, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with Home Base, a Massachusetts General Hospital and Red Sox Foundation Program; and Instructor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Johanna Thompson-Hollands, PhD, is a Staff Psychologist in the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System; and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Provide overview of common presenting concerns and psychiatric diagnoses in Special Operations Forces service members and veterans presenting for comprehensive brain health and trauma evaluation Describe recommendations for providers working with SOF and embedded support patients Describe the potential advantages of family-inclusive treatment for Veterans with PTSD Assess the evidence for Veterans’ willingness to involve family members in their PTSD treatment .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 05 with Dr. Andrea Simpson
04/12/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 05 with Dr. Andrea Simpson
“The gender pay gap and reproductive outcomes among women physicians” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Andrea Simpson, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Obstetrician Gynecologist, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, and Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Toronto Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Discuss the gender pay gap, and how it exists in a fee-for-service system Review the data on delayed childbearing and reproductive outcomes among women physicians (the Dr. Mom cohort) Discuss solutions to closing the gender pay gap and supporting physicians who are parents .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 04 with Dr. Jennifer Rymer
03/28/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 04 with Dr. Jennifer Rymer
“Challenges in Performing Research in Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Jennifer A. Rymer, MD, interventional cardiologist and John Bush Simpson Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke University Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Examine challenges in enrolling diverse patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) Examine recent clinical trials/registries in patients with PAD and the need for diverse patient enrollment Identify several potential solutions for enrolling underrepresented minorities and women into registries/clinical trials of patients with PAD .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 03 with Dr. Marina Peluffo
03/16/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 03 with Dr. Marina Peluffo
“Novel role of chemokines in the ovulatory cascade and their potential application for nonhormonal contraceptive development” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Marina Cinthia Peluffo, PhD, Independent Scientist, CONICET, División de Endocrinología, Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez, Buenos Aires, Argentina Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Describe the periovulatory events and the increasing evidence for the role of chemokines in regulating these crucial events in different species Assess our laboratory evidence regarding the chemokine receptor CCR2 and its chemokine ligands in the ovarian follicles and cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) in the rhesus monkeys and domestic cats Analyze the direct effect of triggering or inhibiting the CCR2 receptor within the COC using a feline model in vitro Evaluate the interaction between the CCR2 and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR, a crucial intermediate in the ovulatory cascade) systems within the feline COC Review and discuss the overall course of this research .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 02 with Dr. Nynke Groenewold
03/02/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 02 with Dr. Nynke Groenewold
“Subcortical Brain Regions in Anxiety Disorders: Findings from ENIGMA-Anxiety” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Nynke A. Groenewold, PhD, Mental Health Researcher, Division of Psychopharmacology, University of Cape Town Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Identify subcortical brain regions implicated in major anxiety disorders Recognize sex and age as potential modifiers of subcortical volumes in anxiety disorders Distinguish between different types of data aggregation in large-scale neuroimaging collaborations .
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Health of Your Wealth: Retirement preparation in the midst of unknowns
02/15/2023
Health of Your Wealth: Retirement preparation in the midst of unknowns
2023 Faculty Transition Webinar Series Session 4 Nora Yousif equipped participants with the know-how needed for a successful retirement transition, even in the context of all the macroeconomic uncertainty. She discussed key insights to help protect your family’s financial well-being, reviewed how to help ensure you are on track to retire at your targeted age, discussed advanced strategies to help maximize your future social security monthly benefit, offered low-risk alternatives to cash with inflation looming, advised on how to take advantage of elevated interest rates, and provided investment considerations given the recent market volatility. Presenter: Nora Yousif, CFP, CDFA, MBA, Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President of the Empower Wealth Group at RBC Wealth Management .
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2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 01 with Drs. Aime Franco and Vibha Singhal
02/01/2023
2023 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 01 with Drs. Aime Franco and Vibha Singhal
“Reprogramming Metabolism – Perspectives From Pediatric Thyroid Cancer And Bariatric Surgery” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Franco presented on “Pediatric thyroid cancer-Reprogramming Thyroid hormone action and metabolism throughout the lifespan.” Dr. Singhal presented on “Metabolic Effects of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents.” Presenters: Aime Franco, PhD, Assistant Professor and Investigator with the Center for Childhood Cancer Research, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vibha Singhal, MD, MBBS, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Program, MGH Weight Center Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Discuss the metabolic impact of bariatric surgery on adolescents Discuss and define the most common mutations associated with pediatric thyroid cancer Physiological adaptions throughout the lifespan due to long-term survivorship .
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Re-energize, Reimagine and Reinvent: Crafting the Next Chapter of Your Work and Life
01/19/2023
Re-energize, Reimagine and Reinvent: Crafting the Next Chapter of Your Work and Life
Faculty Transition Webinar Series 3 Mid to late career for highly motivated individuals can be a time of stress and transition, but also a chance to reflect, re-energize, and reimagine work and life. Recent research in the fields of life span development and positive psychology highlights that the old paradigm and mindset of gradual decline into the retirement years is no longer accurate or helpful. In this webinar, Stephanie and Russ shared a high-level roadmap as well as practical first steps participants can take to move towards higher levels of intentionality and fulfillment in the mid to late stages of their careers. Facilitators: Stephanie Eisenstat, MD, physician educator, certified coach and practicing clinician Russell Eisenstat, PhD, leadership and organization coach .
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Successful Transition to Retirement While Balancing Continued Engagement at MGH
11/17/2022
Successful Transition to Retirement While Balancing Continued Engagement at MGH
Faculty Transition Webinar Series 1 The Center for Faculty Development’s Office for Senior Faculty Transitions held the first session of the Faculty Transition Webinar Series. The session included a lively discussion with a panel of MGH faculty members who transitioned to retirement while finding opportunities to stay engaged in academic activities, such as teaching and mentoring. Panelists: Diane R. Fingold, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, HMS and Physician in Medicine, MGH Isaac Schiff, MD, Joe Vincent Meigs Distinguished Professor of GYN, HMS and Emeritus Chief, Department of Vincent OB/GYN, MGH Nancy J. Tarbell, MD, CC Wang Professor of Radiation Oncology, HMS, former Chief, Pediatric Radiation Oncology, MGH and former Dean for Academic and Clinical Affairs, HMS James H. Thrall, MD, Juan M. Taveras Distinguished Professor of Radiology, HMS and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Radiology, MGH Anne B. Young, MD, PhD, Julianne Dorn Distinguished Professor of Neurology, HMS and former Chief of Neurology, MGH
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When and How to Get Involved on an Editorial Board or NIH Study Section
11/07/2022
When and How to Get Involved on an Editorial Board or NIH Study Section
Career Development Panel Series 3 Drawing on faculty interest, the Center for Faculty Development has organized a series of four webinars on specific aspects of academic career development, whether to build toward promotion consideration or to enrich professional knowledge and experience. Learn more about where to find and how to join initiatives or committees of interest, the dimensions of major administrative roles, how and when to get involved on an editorial board, and, ultimately, when it makes sense to say yes to a new responsibility—or decline the opportunity. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Discuss ways to be involved in NIH study sections/reviewing grant applications Illustrate best approaches to conveying an interest in getting involved as an editorial board member or in an NIH study section Assess best approach to publish an impactful editorial/perspectives/opinion articles Panelists: Stephen B. Calderwood, MD, Chief Emeritus of Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital and Morton N. Swartz MD Academy Professor of Medicine (Microbiology and Immunobiology) at HMS Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Education Director, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Director, CFD’s Office for Well-Being
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2022 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 07 with Dr. Casey Azuero
10/27/2022
2022 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 07 with Dr. Casey Azuero
“Trauma-Informed Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Care” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Casey B. Azuero, PhD, MPH, ABBP, Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Psychologist, University of Alabama at Birmingham Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Improve awareness of common trauma disorders and risk factors across the lifespan for developing trauma disorders Efficacy in awareness and use of clinical tools to assess for trauma-related disorders Increased awareness for resources to improve one’s own level of trauma-informed care with this population .
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Whether and How to Take on a Major Administrative Role
10/06/2022
Whether and How to Take on a Major Administrative Role
Career Development Panel Series Session 2 Drawing on faculty interest, the Center for Faculty Development has organized a series of four webinars on specific aspects of academic career development, whether to build toward promotion consideration or to enrich professional knowledge and experience. Learn more about where to find and how to join initiatives or committees of interest, the dimensions of major administrative roles, how and when to get involved on an editorial board, and, ultimately, when it makes sense to say yes to a new responsibility—or decline the opportunity. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Recognize trade-offs required to take on a major administrative role as it relates to clinical practice, academia, and family Differentiate how major administrative roles can be integrated with grant-funded research Recognize the career trajectory of different types of faculty administrative roles Panelists: Shannon E. Scott-Vernaglia, MD, Associate Chief for Clinical Faculty Development, Department of Pediatrics Rachel C. Sisodia, MD, Chief Quality Officer, Corporate Administration Jason H. Wasfy, MD, MPhil, Medical Director, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Kristin White, PhD, Co-Chair, Subcommittee on the Review of Research Proposals .
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How to Get Involved in Initiatives and Committee Work
09/08/2022
How to Get Involved in Initiatives and Committee Work
Career Development Panel Series Session 1 Drawing on faculty interest, the Center for Faculty Development has organized a series of four webinars on specific aspects of academic career development, whether to build toward promotion consideration or to enrich professional knowledge and experience. Learn more about where to find and how to join initiatives or committees of interest, the dimensions of major administrative roles, how and when to get involved on an editorial board, and, ultimately, when it makes sense to say yes to a new responsibility—or decline the opportunity. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Identify committees relevant to career and of interest Discuss ways to investigate in more depth an initiative or committee of interest Illustrate best approaches to conveying an interest in getting involved in an initiative or on a committee Panelists: Darshan H. Mehta, MD, MPH, Education Director, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Director, CFD’s Office for Well-Being Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD, Co-Director, Center for Clinical Research Education Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, Director, Center for Physician Well-being, Department of Medicine Bakhos A. Tannous, PhD, Director, CFD’s Postdoctoral Division and Director, Experimental Therapeutics and Molecular Imaging Laboratory .
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2022 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 06 with Drs. Amanda Spray and Alexis Iaccarino
07/12/2022
2022 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 06 with Drs. Amanda Spray and Alexis Iaccarino
“Addressing the Signature Wounds of War: Lessons learned from treating post 9/11 veterans and their families in academic medical settings” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Presenters: Amanda M. Spray, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine Mary Alexis Iaccarino, MD, Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, MGH/HMS Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were be able to: Describe models of care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the non-VA setting Identify evidence-based treatments for PTSD, TBI, and co-occurring conditions Describe the diverse needs and common diagnostic presentations of veterans, military service members and their families Discuss clinical outcomes and program evaluation of clinical care in outpatient and intensive treatment programs for PTSD and TBI .
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10 Truisms for Developing and Delivering Outstanding Presentations
06/30/2022
10 Truisms for Developing and Delivering Outstanding Presentations
Love 'em or hate 'em, your basic didactic presentation isn't going anywhere. If you've been asked to give a lecture or talk, or if you're interested in improving talks that you have already developed, this session is for you. Dr. Green discussed 10 truisms that shape the development of outstanding academic presentations, with a focus on how to design presentation materials that facilitate learning. She covered how to communicate content, what visuals to include (or delete), and how to align your presentations with the particular requirements of virtual platforms. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: • Identify "truisms" that shape the development and delivery of outstanding academic presentations • Design high-quality slides that focus on learning • Revise presentations to better align with particular requirements of virtual delivery Presenter: Emily Green, PhD, MA is the Assistant Dean for Faculty Development at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and the author of the book, Healthy Presentations: How to Craft Exceptional Lectures in Medicine, the Health Professions, and the Biomedical Sciences. An educator by training, and a secret fan of lecturing as a teaching modality, Emily has made her career in medical student and faculty development over the past 20 years. In her current role she oversees the design and delivery of non-clinical professional development initiatives around teaching and learning, diversity and inclusion, faculty wellness, career development, research and scholarship, and leadership skill development. .
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2022 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 05 with Dr. Sarah Lensen
06/15/2022
2022 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 05 with Dr. Sarah Lensen
"IVF add-ons: Widespread use of unproven treatment options" The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Presenter: Sarah Lensen, PhD, Research Fellow, Department of OB/GYN, The University of Melbourne, Australia Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Understand the concept of ‘IVF add-ons ‘and the complexity of an IVF add-on definition Understand the evidence base for common add-ons Understand the views of patients and professionals about using or recommending add-ons .
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How to Give a GREAT Presentation
06/02/2022
How to Give a GREAT Presentation
Standing on the podium to give a presentation can be a daunting task. Sharing your knowledge and research with a room of strangers is often not easy. Virtual audiences, while perhaps less fear-inspiring, can be even harder to engage. Dr. Glastonbury shared tips on how to conceive and prepare your next presentation and then present so that you can connect with your audience, share your expertise, and enjoy the experience. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Understand the elements of a presentation that make it meaningful and memorable for an audience. Recognize basic slide techniques that ease the cognitive load of your audience. Develop a clear process & also inspiration, for planning their next presentation. Presenter: Christine M. Glastonbury, MBBS, is a Professor of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, and Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Glastonbury is a Neuroradiologist with a particular academic and clinical interest Head & Neck (HN) Imaging, and specifically HN cancer. She works closely with the Radiation Oncologists and HN surgeons on a weekly basis to optimize the care of HN cancer patients at UCSF. She has written and published multiple books, more than 130 articles and received multiple awards for teaching, mentoring and for education exhibits at scientific meetings. Dr. Glastonbury completed her medical degree and Radiology training at the University of Adelaide and the Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia before completing a fellowship at the Hammersmith Hospital in London. She then completed two years of Neuroradiology Fellowship and a year of Body Fellowship at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City before moving to San Francisco in 2001. At UCSF Dr. Glastonbury is the Vice-Chair for Academic Affairs and served as interim Chief of Neuroradiology for nearly 4 years until August 2021. She is the director of Mentoring in Radiology, a member of the Radiology Diversity Committee, and a co-founder and strong advocate for UCSF Women in Radiology. Dr. Glastonbury serves on the Executive Council of the American Roentgen Ray Society and on the Executive Committee for the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology where she is also the Treasurer. She is the Program President for the Symposium Neuroradiologicum XXII of the World Federation of Neuroradiological Sciences in May 2022. .
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How to Punch-Up Your Presentation Like a Comedy Professional
05/25/2022
How to Punch-Up Your Presentation Like a Comedy Professional
Good comedy is unifying and even a small amount in an otherwise dry lecture can make it (and you!) significantly more engaging. Beth Sherman talked about learning how to identify and take advantage of organic comedic opportunities in your presentations. She covered the basic rules of comedy writing, including self-awareness, specificity, breaking patterns, rules of threes, joke structure, and why some words are funnier than others. The ultimate goal isn’t to force comedy or make every presentation hilarious, simply to add a bit of seasoning when and where it will be appreciated most. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were be able to: Explore how the addition of authentic humor helps presenters connect more efficiently to their audience. Identify common opportunities for humor in everyday presentations. Apply the basic rules of comedy writing to make the most of comedic opportunities, resulting in a more engaging and effective final product. Presenter: Beth Sherman, BA, is a 7-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer. Her credits include Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, as well as MTV’s Video Music Awards, the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards and the Academy Awards (the Oscars). Prior to that, she spent more than a decade doing stand-up comedy, performing at clubs, colleges and military bases all over world, including Kuwait and Iraq. As a speechwriter, she's the founder of "Authentically Funny Speeches," a ghostwriting and coaching service focused on helping non-show business professionals add humor to personal and professional toasts, speeches and presentations. .
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