Week in Review
Carefully curated for busy inboxes.
Week of Jan. 13-17
Shout Outs
- BATMAN: Dr. Prashanth Vallabhajosyula partnered with cardiology to lead CT’s first BATMAN (Basilica Technique with MitraClip for Anatomically Nonconforming) procedure for patients with severe mitral regurgitation.
- Dr. Shilpa Murthy: Congratulations to Dr. Murthy who has been appointed as an international advisor for the Lancet Oncology journal.
Faculty Affairs
- MBC Town Hall: Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for essential updates on billing codes and procedures; attending will fulfill the requirement for an upcoming training mandate currently in development.
- FDAQ Completion: 95% of faculty have completed their online FDAQs (thank you!) and should arrange to meet 1:1 with Chiefs in the coming weeks.
Clinical Affairs
- Surge Update: YNHH continues disaster surge efforts. Teams are encouraged to ensure safe and timely discharges through the weekend. Share any barriers with leadership.
- Mask Level 2: As of Wednesday, Jan. 15, masks are required for patient interactions.
- Telehealth Video Changes: On Feb. 18, MyChart +Zoom will be replaced with Epic Video Client (EVC). Training sessions are available online, and the department is planning a demo and Q&A for the Feb. 18 Town Hall.
- Nelson Ambulance Acquisition: YNHHS has acquired Nelson Ambulance, its affiliates, and its team of more than 260 employees.
Education
- Winter Student Social: RSVP via Outlook to the Surgery Winter Social with med students, Friday, Jan. 31, 3–5 p.m., at the Harkness Ballroom.
- Clinical Teaching Development Course: Junior faculty and chief residents are invited to join Dr. Viji Kurup’s in-person course, meeting on five consecutive Mondays in March. Express interest via email.
- New Education Leaders: Dr. Jeremy Moeller (Neurology) has been appointed associate dean for curriculum for the MD Program. Dr. Jaideep Talwalkar (peds medicine), has been appointed as the inaugural associate dean for education technology and innovation.
Research
- Call for Abstracts: Submit abstracts by Feb. 10 for a chance to showcase at Research Day. Four will be chosen for oral presentations on the mainstage.
- NIH Program Opportunities: An overview of all NIH Institutes and Centers with the Programs to view active funding opportunities.
- Cancer Competition: The Commission on Cancer and American Cancer Society are hosting a paper competition for residents and fellows. Deadline July 7.
- Personalized Grant Search: Tailored federal funding searches are available for faculty on Investigator/CS/Traditional tracks. CES track faculty can request support via email.
- Funding Applications: Submit applications to the Pre-Award team at least four weeks before the deadline. Workflows and forms are posted to the Intranet.