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Coronavirus Information

Coping with COVID

Is your child experiencing anxiety, depression or stress due to or worsened by the pandemic? You may be interested in participating in a program that provides free, parent-led cognitive behavioral therapy for children ages 5 to 13. This initiative, developed by Baylor mental health experts, includes 60-minute coaching sessions for parents via Zoom or phone over a six-week period. Parents also will complete three assessments to track progress. For more information on the Coping with COVID program, please call 832-206-4034 or email Project Reach.

Awards and Recognitions

Alam earns grant for corneal disease research

Dr. Jahan Alam, postdoctoral associate in ophthalmology, has received a research grant from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation for his research, "Immunopathogenesis of Blinding Corneal Disease in Vitamin A Deficiency."

Yu completes leadership program

Dr. Melissa Yu, associate professor of neurology, recently completed the Transforming Leaders Program, a yearlong leadership fellowship with the American Academy of Neurology. It focuses on helping innovative leaders transform their practices and the field of neurology through retreats, coaching, research and group projects. Yu also is associate director of clinical operations for the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center at Baylor.

Events

July 28: Talks on discrimination and cultural identity

Register by 5 p.m. July 27 for two events on July 28 with Dr. Francis Lu, professor emeritus at UC Davis, on discrimination and cultural identity in healthcare and the sciences, offered by Baylor's Office of Institutional Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. See full details and registration information.

July 30: MoneyTalk – investment basics

Register here for the upcoming MoneyTalk seminar on investment basics, Thursday, July 30, at noon via Zoom. The presentation will be presented by the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) and also will be recorded and posted on the BCM BeWell Educational Seminars page. BCM BeWell Vitality points available. Questions? Email ask-retirement@bcm.edu.

College News

Welcome Health Professions students!

New students in the Physician Assistant Program and the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program in the School of Health Professions have started their training. Welcome to Baylor! Read this Momentum blog post for some notable statistics on these two classes of students.

LCME monthly newsletter

The School of Medicine's July LCME Newsletter features recent subcommittee work and an overview of Element 1.2—Conflict of Interest Policy, Element 12.5—Non-Involvement of Providers of Student Health Services in Student Assessment/Location of Student Health Records, and Element 1.4 — Affiliation Agreements, as well as other pertinent policies and procedures. Read the July newsletter here.

Quality improvement opportunities

Applications are open for two opportunities offered by the Institute for Continuing Professional Development in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. Applications for both are due Aug. 9; learn more online. Questions? Email CCIT-mgmt@bcm.edu.

• Fall 2020 QI Jump Start, an intermediate-level training course via Zoom for faculty and staff that provides hands-on experience in quality improvement.
• Call for QI coaches for faculty and trainees involved in quality improvement activities at the College and its affiliates.

BCM BeWell news: CAPE Challenge

The Communication and Professionalism Experience (CAPE) challenge will provide an opportunity through a series of emails for participants to consider how to handle challenging situations with composure and professionalism, especially important during times of high stress such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Earn 350 BCM BeWell Vitality points by completing a final questionnaire based on the emails. Sponsored with the Center for Professionalism. Register online. Questions? Email wellness@bcm.edu.

Faculty in the News

Baylor experts continue to lead the way in keeping the public informed about COVID-19 through the media. Read the coverage in 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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