2009 November 06
 
               
 

The Center for Faculty Development (CFD) was established to facilitate career development of ALL MGH faculty. This umbrella organization addresses all aspects of faculty development, as well as, specializing on the women faculty through the Office for Women's Careers (OWC)and the research communities through the Office for Research Career Development (ORCD)

  
  WHAT'S
  HAPPENING

  Laughter Yoga
  for Researchers

  Dealing with Media

  REGISTER NOW!
  Faculty Development
  course for Mentors

  Chair Yoga
  for Researchers

  Conflict Mgmt
  at Work


  ANNOUNCEMENTS

  REMINDER:
  Applications due for
  HMS Leadership
  course


 
 
WHAT'S HAPPENING

 

Sponsored By Our Offices

1. Laughter Yoga for Researchers on Nov 13 -

Laughter Yoga combines laughter exercises with relaxing yoga breathing techniques to relieve stress, enhance your mood, and improve your health.

Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Time: 12 to 1 pm
Location: Simches 3.120 Medium Conference Room, Simches Research Building, 3rd floor

Facilitator: Laura Malloy, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, MGH Benson Henry Mind Body Institute

Laughter Yoga decreases stress hormone levels, increases levels of anti-viral and anti-infection cells, and provides an excellent cardio and mid-body workout. No previous yoga experience is necessary.

Please register at orcd@partners.org or 617.643.1606.


2. Faculty Development Seminar: Communication Series-On the Record - Maximizing Your Media Opportunities on Nov 18 -

This seminar will provide strategies and techniques that teach professionals how to transform themselves into confident newsmakers.

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 12 to 2 pm
Location: Thier Conference Room, Thier Research Building

Speaker: Donita Boddie, Director of Public Affairs, MGH and Ellan Cates, Media & Presentation Coach

Two HMS CME credits offered for this workshop.

Please register at cfd@partners.org or 617.724.0818.


3. REGISTER NOW! A few slots have opened up for Faculty Development course for Mentors on Nov 20 -

The MGH Center for Faculty Development and Multicultural Affairs Office invite you to register for the annual career development seminar sponsored by the Consortium of Harvard Affiliated Offices for Development and Diversity (CHADD) and the Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC Harvard Catalyst) to enhance your mentorship skills and effectiveness.

Space is limited, but we have received word that MGH was given a few more slots! Register now! Click here for details and registration information.


4. Chair Yoga for Researchers on Nov 20 -

Yoga that you can practice in the office or lab. Strengthen and relax your body. Quiet your mind.

Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Time: 12 to 1 pm
Location: Simches 3.120 Medium Conference Room, Simches Research Building, 3rd floor

Facilitator: Laura Malloy, Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, MGH Benson Henry Mind Body Institute

Benefits include improved sleep, an overall sense of well-being and an enhanced sense of control over stress.

Please register at orcd@partners.org or 617.643.1606.


5. Faculty Development Seminar: Negotiation Series - Conflict Management at Work on Dec 9 -

This seminar will explore the benefits of understanding conflict and provide a pragmatic, situational approach to conflict resolution. Linda Wilcox will demonstrate how and when to use the conflict-handling styles effectively and coach participants to initiate productive dialogue to deal with conflict situations.

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Time: 12 to 2 pm
Location: Thier Conference Room, Thier Research Building

Speaker: Linda Wilcox, Harvard Medical School Ombudsperson

Two HMS CME credits offered for this workshop.

Please register at cfd@partners.org or 617.724.0818.


   

 

Office Phone Numbers:

CFD:   617.724.0818
ORCD: 617.643.1606
OWC:  617.724.5229

Fax:   617.726.0568

 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. REMINDER: The deadline for Applications for HMS Leadership Development course has been extended to Nov 13 -

This course is designed for HMS and HSDM instructors, assistant professors, or associate professors (see specifics under "guidelines") who currently have responsibility for a research grant, laboratory, educational course, or clinical unit. This course is intended for those in the early stages of leadership and not for chairs of departments or divisions. The goal of the Program is to build on participants' knowledge base and skills to enhance their professional development as administrative leaders in academic medicine. Participants will acquire skills in institutional organization, health care economics (with a heavy concentration on finance), legal and regulatory issues, and the full spectrum of communication skills. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Completed applications must be received via email by Noon on November 13, 2009. Email completed application to hmsofa_programs@hms.harvard.edu, Office for Faculty Affairs, Harvard Medical School. For complete information, visit: http://www.hms.harvard.edu/fa/leadership2010/.