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ELAM® Edge
November 8, 2012
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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ELAM Texas and Regional Alumnae Event
January 10 - 11, 2013
The Mokara Hotel and Spa
San Antonio, Texas
All ELUMs are invited to join us in San Antonio, Texas for a two-day event featuring a workshop led by Diane Magrane, and a networking dinner to reconnect with your ELUM colleagues and to meet the 2012-2013 class of fellows.
The event will also consist of an Institutional Action Project (IAP) Peer Mentoring session, where you will have the opportunity to use your own areas of expertise to give guidance to a group of current fellows working on their IAPs.
The deadline to register is
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ELAM News to Know
Introducing the New ELUM Advisory Group!
ELAM is pleased to announce the members of our new ELUM Advisory Group:
Bettina Beech (Class of 2012)
Deborah DeMarco (Class of 2010)
Lisa Elferink (Class of 2011)
Lily Garcia (Class of 2006)
Pascale Lane (Class of 2003)
Madhu Mazumdar (Class of 2012)
Gretchen Wells (Class of 2011)
The purpose of the ELUM Advisory Group is to work with ELAM staff to guide successful program planning, community building and fundraising among ELAM alumnae. This guidance is essential to promote creative, meaningful alumnae functions. Ultimately, the group serves the mission of ELAM to increase the number and impact of women in leadership in academic medicine, dentistry, and public health.
The group will be active in three main areas -
- Program Planning: assisting with organizing and delivering high-quality programs for alumnae networking and advanced leadership development
- Community Building: utilizing various media to share relevant information and promote networking and connectivity among ELAM alumnae
- Fundraising and Stewardship: assisting with raising funds through contributions from individuals and organizations to support activities and events that sustain the alumnae community
Those attending the ELAM Texas and Regional Alumnae Event this coming January 10 - 11 in San Antonio, Texas will have an opportunity to meet the new Advisory Group at a reception and dinner featuring celebrity interviews of the new members of the Group, where they will tell their stories of "Life After ELAM." Visit our website for more information on this event.
Thank you to the new Advisory Group for your time and commitment to ELAM's goal to support our diverse community of alumnae in a manner that contributes to the success of our ELUMs long beyond their fellowship year!
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We would also like to take this time to thank the members of the previous Alumnae Advisory Group for their time and commitment to the ELUM community:
Elisabeth Van Bockstaele, Jocelyn Chertoff, Joanne Conroy, Deborah DeMarco, Betty Drees, Elizabeth Drum, Deborah German, Carmen Green, Jennifer Havens, Harriet Hopf,
Casey Jacob, Marjorie Jenkins, Pascale Lane, Alicia Monroe, Leslie Morrison, Debra Romberger, Laura Schweitzer,
Lisa Tedesco, and Elizabeth Travis
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Quote of the Day
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.
- Albert Einstein
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Positions
Chair, Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah School of Medicine. Submitted by the institution. ELUMs at the university are Mary Beckerle, Carrie Byington, Catherine deVries, Kathleen Digre, Harriet Hopf, Vicki Judd, Joyce Mitchell, Mary Murray, and Monica Vetter (SOM).
Chair, Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Submitted by executive search firm Witt/Kieffer. ELUMs at the university are Linda Austin, Kathleen Brady, Deborah Deas, Susan Harvey, Brenda Hoffman, Flo Hutchison, Janice Lage, Etta Pisano (Dean), Carolyn Reed, Darlene Shaw, Melanie Thomas, Cindy Wright (COM); Betsy Pilcher (CODM).
Chair, Department of Radiology, SUNY Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Submitted by ELUM Latha Chandran. ELUMs at the university are Latha Chandran and Meenakshi Singh (SOM); Maria Ryan (SODM).
Director, Center for Critical Care, The Ohio State University Medical Center. Submitted by executive search firm Witt/Kieffer. ELUMs at the university are Karen Calhoun, Gayle Gordillo, Deborah Larsen, Judith Westman (COM); Fonda Robinson (COD).
Dean, School of Dentistry, University of Utah Health Sciences Center. Submitted by executive search firm Isaacson, Miller.
Service Line Medical Director, Primary Care, The Presbyterian Medical Group, New Mexico. Submitted by executive search firm Witt/Kieffer.
Chief Academic Officer, Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook Illinois. Submitted by executive search firm Witt/Kieffer.
Please send position announcements to elamjobs@Drexelmed.edu.
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ELUM News
M. Catherine Spires, M.D., M.A. (ELAM '08) has been elected as an inaugural member of the University of Michigan Medical School's League of Educational Excellence.
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ELUM Articles
Academic Medicine, November 2012 - Volume 87 - Issue 11:
Improving Diversity Through Strategic Planning: A 10-Year (2002-2012) Experience at the Medical University of South Carolina
Deas, Deborah; Pisano, Etta D.; Mainous, Arch G. III; Johnson, Natalie G.; Singleton, Myra Haney; Gordon, Leonie; Taylor, Wanda; Hazen-Martin, Debra; Burnham, Willette S.; Reves, J.G.
The Scope and Variety of Combined Baccalaureate-MD Programs in the United States
Eaglen, Robert H.; Arnold, Louise; Girotti, Jorge A.; Cosgrove, Ellen M.; Green, Marianne M.; Kollisch, Donald O.; McBeth, Dani L.; Penn, Mark A.; Tracy, Sarah W.
The Academic Health Center in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Lessons Learned From the 2010 Haiti Earthquake
Babcock, Christine; Theodosis, Christian; Bills, Corey; Kim, Jimin; Kinet, Melodie; Turner, Madeleine; Millis, Michael; Olopade, Olufunmilayo; Olopade, Christopher
A Culture Conducive to Women's Academic Success: Development of a Measure
Westring, Alyssa Friede; Speck, Rebecca M.; Sammel, Mary Dupuis; Scott, Patricia; Tuton, Lucy Wolf; Grisso, Jeane Ann; Abbuhl, Stephanie
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Articles of Note
The Huffington Post, The Blog, October 23, 2012:
Passionate Pursuits Series: The Nine Catalysts
I have identified nine distinct catalysts that most people travel to find and follow their own heartfelt work. Think of these paths or icons for you to mull over, try on. If you ache for something of your own, this can lead you to identifying it. If you think you're stuck, you may be inspired by possibilities that will lead you to feeling fulfilled. If your family or friends are searching for their way, this might help you guide them. Of the nine, one or maybe two may beckon to you. Only cats seem to lead nine lives, but in trying to find ourselves, we recognize there are many ways to marry invention and need.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 29, 2012:
Colleges Confront a Gender Gap in Student Engagement
For decades, women have enrolled in college in greater numbers than men, and, by many measures, have outperformed them in the classroom. But in recent years, as social scientists and student-affairs offices have focused on other differences between the genders, they have documented patterns that could explain how engagement influences student development. [Note that this article comes from an issue that was devoted to issues of gender and diversity.]
AAMC CAS-Chairs, October 31, 2012:
A new report, "The Role of the Chief Diversity Officer in Academic Health Centers," is available on the AAMC web site. This report serves as a valuable reference for leaders in academic medicine looking to design and implement effective chief diversity officer roles in their organizations. The report was commissioned by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in partnership with the American Hospital Association Institute for Diversity in Health Management.
Academic Medicine, November 2012 - Volume 87 - Issue 11:
Focus on Improving Relational Communication Skills and Discussing What Matters Most
Bickel, Janet
PERMA: A Model for Institutional Leadership and Culture Change
Slavin, Stuart J.; Schindler, Debra; Chibnall, John T.; Fendell, Ginny; Shoss, Mindy
A Culture of Coaching: Achieving Peak Performance of Individuals and Teams in Academic Health Centers
Thorn, Patti M.; Raj, Jaya M.
Changes in the Representation of Women and Minorities in Biomedical Careers
Myers, Samuel L. Jr; Fealing, Kaye Husbands
An Environmental Scan of Faculty Diversity Programs at U.S. Medical Schools
Adanga, Emem; Avakame, Elorm; Carthon, Margo Brooks; Guevara, James P
The Chronicle of Higher Education, On Hiring blog, November 1, 2012:
Would You Rather Be Liked or Effective?
During the last few months I have been paying close attention to a couple of our relatively new academic leaders. They are making bold changes, saying "We aren't doing that" to people who aren't used to hearing "No," and holding some challenging actors accountable for their behavior. More fascinating than what is happening is what is not happening. While I would normally expect protesting or at least serious kvetching, all has been surprisingly quiet on the organizational-change front. To my great surprise, and I expect theirs, the new leaders actually seem to be winning people over.
Inside Higher Education, November 2, 2012:
First Aid for Career Blisters
Blisters may not be career-endangering, at first. Notice such vulnerabilities before they get out of control, Maria Shine Stewart advises.
FastCompany.com, November 2, 2012:
Samahope Crowdsources Simple, Life-Saving Surgeries For The Poor
Veteran social entrepreneur Leila Janah of Samasource recently co-launched a new project to crowdfund medical treatment for the very poor. Think of it as Kiva for surgery.
AAMC CAS-Chairs, November 3, 2012:
The innovation blog Wing of Zock features an interesting interview with ELUM Dr. Ann Bonham, Chief Scientific Officer of the AAMC, and Dr. Judith Bond, President of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), on the "strength, power, and responsibility that comes with being a leading woman in science." The interview was conducted by Ashley Huderson, a PhD candidate at Meharry Medical College who interned at AAMC this summer.
AAMC STAT, November 5, 2012:
New Women in Academic Medicine and Science Benchmarking Report
The 2011-2012 Women in U.S. Academic Medicine and Science: Statistics and Benchmarking Report is now available. This biennial publication provides a national snapshot of the distribution of women students, residents, faculty, and administrative leaders in U.S. academic medicine and science. To view the full report and accompanying tables and figures, visit www.aamc.org/publications.
Inside Higher Education, November 7, 2012:
The Costs of Perfectionism
Kerry Ann Rockquemore offers questions to help you determine whether you have a problem.
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Calls for Applications, Nominations, Etc.
Fellowship Opportunity: The Mongan Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy (Formerly The Commonwealth Fund / Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy) is a one-year, degree-granting, full-time program starting July 2013, designed to prepare physicians for leadership roles in transforming health care delivery systems and promoting health policies and practices that improve access to high performance health care for vulnerable populations including racial and ethnic minorities and economically disadvantaged groups. To download the fellowship brochure or for more information about the fellowship, click here.
The Call for Nominations for the 2012-2013 Marion Spencer Fay Award is now open!
The Institute for Women's Health and Leadership of Drexel University College of Medicine invites you to nominate a woman physician and/or scientist who has made an exceptionally significant contribution to health care as a practitioner, medical educator, administrator and/or research scientist and who exhibits significant future potential.
Note: The closing date for nominations is Monday, January 21, 2013.
ASPH Friday Letter #1750, November 2, 2012:
Global Health Consortium: March 14-16
The Consortium of Universities for Global Health's Fourth Annual Meeting will bring together more than a thousand committed leaders, professionals, educators, and students from diverse fields of study including engineering, business, law, policy, chemistry, biology, communications, nursing, public health, medicine, oral health, and environmental studies to explore, discuss, and critically assess the global health landscape. The meeting will take place March 14 - 16, 2013 in Washington D.C., at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
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The Last Word
The Scientist Magazine, November 1, 2012:
Chocolate and Cheese
Taking gastronomy to the molecular level creates unprecedented flavor combos.
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's dish made from dark chocolate pasta bathed in a cream sauce that's been spiked with parmesan cheese is one that may not whet everyone's appetite. Chefs have long experimented with unusual food pairings, but now kitchen wizards have a new tool that can help them concoct even more daring culinary combinations. It's based on research that purports to determine the compatibility of smells, which come from the volatile, or easily evaporating, compounds in food.
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