Jodi Abbott Named to AMA Post
She will join the senior team of the AMA’s new Education Center to provide physician leadership for the development and oversight of a comprehensive curriculum.
LCME Update
The practice site visit on Dec. 16-18 (with three experienced site visitors from other schools of medicine) will have participating faculty, staff and students.
Anand Devaiah Appointed Society of University Otolaryngologists President
The associate professor of otolaryngology-head & neck surgery, neurosurgery and ophthalmology was named president of the Society of University Otolaryngologists at its annual meeting in November.
Rafael Ortega Named Chief/Chair of Anesthesiology
Dr. Ortega has served as Professor of Anesthesiology and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology at BUSM since 1998.
Katie Ferrari Named Director of Student Affairs
Ms. Ferrari will begin her role in Student Affairs on Monday, Nov. 5.
Recreation Space Available for BUSM
Faculty, staff and students will have access to use the basketball court and pool tables located in the Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Building.
Amanda Bolgioni-Smith Named BEST Director
Ms. Bolgioni-Smith will work with PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers to identify strengths and assist in filling skill gaps needed for their chosen career paths.
Molly Cohen-Osher Appointed Assistant Dean of Medical Education for Instructional Design and Development
Dr. Cohen-Osher will oversee the instructional design of the medical student curriculum and promote implementation of educational methods that foster active learning, clinical reasoning and teamwork.
Barbara Schreiber Appointed Assistant Dean, GMS Alumni Affairs
Dr. Schreiber will serve as a liaison between GMS and the BUSM Office of Alumni Affairs, representing GMS students and alumni in outreach efforts.
Seeking Faculty for BUSM Committees
BUSM values faculty participation in our committees and is seeking interested faculty at all levels.