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Awards and Recognitions

Echeverria honored for teaching excellence

Dr. Alfredo Echeverria, assistant professor of radiation oncology, has received the 2020-2021 Educator of the Year Award from the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology. This award recognizes his excellence in teaching, enthusiasm and support for residency training in this specialty. He was nominated by the radiation oncology chief resident.

Mills elected society VP

Dr. Joseph Mills was elected vice president of the Society for Vascular Surgery for 2021-22 at the society's annual business meeting, held virtually on June 16. Mills is professor and chief of the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy.

School of Medicine leadership

Leadership changes have been announced in the School of Medicine. Dr. Nadia Ismail has been named senior associate dean for curriculum; Dr. Andrea Stolar will serve as senior associate dean of student affairs; and Dr. Lee Poythress is now associate dean of student affairs. All three have served many roles in the School of Medicine prior to these new positions.

Events

Education Grand Rounds

"Telesimulation, Teledebriefing, Telementoring, Tele-what?" is the topic of a presentation by Dr. Rami Ahmed, professor of emergency medicine and simulation division chief, Indiana University School of Medicine, at noon July 7, via Zoom. Passcode: 383992. Sponsored by the School of Health Professions and Office of Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development.

Quality improvement programs

Opportunities are available for BCM and affiliated faculty, staff and trainees in the area of quality improvement, including a six-workshop QI intermediate course and an advanced level QI certificate program. Deadline to apply for either program is July 11; both are free of charge and offer CME. Find more information on both programs, and email CCIT-mgmt@bcm.edu with questions.

Autism webinar on early intervention and research

The SPARK for Autism program at Baylor and Texas Children's will host an autism webinar on "The Importance of Early Intervention and Research," Friday, July 30, noon – 1:30 p.m., presented by Dr. Jennifer Chang-Tran, a Houston pediatric neuropsychologist. The local SPARK team is part of Dr. Robin Kochel's Lab for Clinical Autism Research. Register to receive Zoom link.

College News

BCM @ Houston Food Bank

A group from BCM spent a volunteer day at the Houston Food Bank on Tuesday, June 29. Sixty-five faculty and staff members participated, sorting and filling boxes with food for Houston families in need. Benefits-eligible employees, learn more about how you can use your annual paid Volunteer Time Off to serve the community through local organizations.

Inclusion Excellence training

BCM has launched a new training required for all employees and learners. The e-learning course, Inclusion Excellence: A T.E.A.M. Approach, focuses on the College's commitment to inclusion, highlights data to support the advancement of inclusion in a biomedical institution, provides a historical context for exclusionary practices in the U.S and offers strategies to achieve an anti-bias environment. The training can be accessed through SuccessFactors and must be completed by Aug. 4.

LCME monthly newsletter

The School of Medicine's July LCME Newsletter features a timeline of upcoming events and an overview of Element 6.1 — Program & Learning Objectives and Element 9.9 — Student Advancement & Appeal Process. Read the July newletter.

Happy Independence Day!

Baylor College of Medicine will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of the Fourth of July. Read the full text of the Declaration of Independence, signed July 4, 1776, and have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Faculty in the News

Check out all of Baylor's news media mentions in this week's Faculty in the News, and follow BCMHouston_News on Twitter to keep up with our experts in the media. Interested in science news? Read the latest in From the Labs.

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