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Awards and Recognitions

Baylor among 'Healthiest 100'

Baylor College of Medicine has been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Springbuk, a health analytics company, ranking No. 20 on the annual list. Organizations honored as healthiest workplaces have achieved lasting success through a wide array of employee wellness initiatives and corporate wellness programs. Read highlights on one aspect of Baylor's wellness initiatives, the BCM BeWell program.

Med students compete at ultrasound event

Third-year medical students Rachael Muschalek, Jason Xu and Peter Yun came in second in the Sonolympics, an educational competition in ultrasonography held at Long Medical School at UT Health San Antonio. The competition included a timed quiz where participants answered questions based on ultrasound images and videos and a hands-on portion that included ultrasound scanning on standardized patients based on clinical scenarios, followed by a 10-minute debrief with residents and attending physicians.

Genetic Counseling student honored

Abigail Yesso, a student in Baylor's Genetic Counseling Program, recently was accepted to the 2020 Texas Society of Allied Health Professions' Student Leadership Development Program. This six-month program focuses on building professionalism, management and leadership skills in first-year graduate students in health professions programs. She was one of only 10 students selected for the program.

Events

Dec. 11: Staff Town Hall

A Staff Town Hall meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11, at noon in Cullen Auditorium. Presentations by President and CEO Dr. Paul Klotman, Joe Doty and Jennifer Tessin will cover staff survey results follow-up information, Defining Pathways and Possibilities implementation and an update on the Mosaic Project. Join via Zoom on your computer or device or by phone at 877-369-0926, meeting ID 108 926 762.

Dec. 11: Bioethics Grand Rounds

Baylor's Dr. Christopher Scott and Claire Horner, J.D., will present Bioethics Grand Rounds on "Seeking access to experimental treatments: Is it really my right to try?" Dec. 11 from 5 – 6 p.m. at Houston Methodist's Rio Grande Conference Room. Geared to physicians, nurses, physician assistants, social workers and other members of the patient care team.

College News

Share your holiday spirit on Baylor's social media

'Tis the season! Snap a photo of your office, lab or clinic decorated for or celebrating the holidays and email it to anna.kiappes@bcm.edu by Friday, Dec. 13, by 2 p.m. Don't forget to include your names and departments. Photos will be shared on Baylor's social media accounts the week of Dec. 16. Not connected to Baylor on social media? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nominations open for faculty awards

Nominations are open for the Clark Faculty Service Award honoring outstanding faculty who have not previously been recognized by the College. See the Clark Award site for full details; nominations due Dec. 16. There is also still time to submit nominations by the Dec. 13 deadline for the Corbin J. Robertson Jr. Presidential Award for Excellence in Education, the College's top educational award for faculty.

Nominations open for Women of Excellence

Nominations are being accepted for the Women of Excellence Awards, which will be presented during Women's History Month in March. Nominees can be women and men, faculty, staff and trainees who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to issues that affect women at Baylor College of Medicine or in the larger community while also exemplifying Baylor values. Learn more and nominate online by Dec. 31. Questions? Email institutionaldiversity@bcm.edu.

Team Launch faculty instructors needed

Baylor faculty, postdoctoral basic science/non-clinical and clinical fellows, and residents are needed to serve as Team Launch instructors beginning in January 2020. Responsibilities include assisting Team Launch facilitators with execution of the Launch Pad course for Baylor students in early 2020 and offers the opportunity for developing skills in teamwork, active learning and educational assessment. Learn more and apply today!

Baylor a leader in Alzheimer's Walk

The 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's – Houston was held Nov. 2, with great success by the Baylor team. Led by Dr. Mark Kunik with walkers from the Huffington Center on Aging and the Baylor community, it was the No. 3 team in Houston, raising more than $47,000 for Alzheimer's awareness, resources, care and research. Way to go, Baylor walkers! There's still time to donate.

TMC Library news

Due to construction in the Jesse H. Jones Library Building, entrance to the TMC Library will be temporarily moved to the west side of the building facing Webber Plaza for the next few months. Follow construction updates on the library's Instagram account.

Faculty in the News

The flu has hit Texas, and Dr. Robert Atmar commented on it on KTRH radio. See this and Baylor's other news media mentions 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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