June 22, 2001

Clinical Research Program CRC Seminar Series
The MGH Clinical Research Program (CRP) will sponsor "Using the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) – What are the Ground Rules?" July 11, noon to 1 pm in the Wellman Conference Room. Margaret McCabe, RN, DNSc, nurse manager of the GCRC, will explain the center's purpose and describe the policies and procedures that research coordinators and nurses should be familiar with before caring for study subjects on the unit. Lunch will be served. For more information or to RSVP, call the CRP reservation line at (617) 726-1669.

AMMP scholarships deadline extension
The Association of Multicultural Members of Partners (AMMP) has extended its application deadline for the 2001 AMMP scholarships. All applications now should be submitted by July 15. All Partners minority employees, in good standing and employed for at least one year, are eligible to receive up to $1,000. Applicants must be accepted into part-time or full-time programs of study and should be willing to commit at least 20 hours of service to AMMP if chosen as scholarship recipients. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Angela Gee at (617) 726-5343 or send e-mail to agee@partners.org

Differential pay policy
In an effort to enhance recruitment and retention of employees, the hospital's shift differential policy has been updated and was put into effect June 3. In addition, all shift differential levels have been increased. For more information about the differential pay policy, MGHers should speak to their supervisors.

Charles River Park health club open house
An open house for all MGH employees will be held June 26, 6 am to 10 pm at The Clubs at Charles River Park. The fitness facility is located adjacent to the hospital.