October 30, 1998

MGH IHP graduate information programs
The MGH Institute of Health Professions will hold an information session about its graduate programs in Clinical Investigation, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing and Physical Therapy, Nov. 12, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, at 101 Merrimac St. To attend, call 6-3140.

The art of fathering
The Employee Assistance Program's next Work/Life seminar will discuss the topic of "Fathering," Nov. 5, noon, in Burr Conference Rooms 5 and 6, third floor, Bartlett Hall Extension. The presentation will address men's more active role in the parenting of their children, and the challenges that arise personally and professionally. Fathers, mothers and all other interested employees are welcome. For more information, call the EAP at 6-6976.

Life of a support group
"Life of a group," a presentation for MGH employees, will simulate a cancer support group. Members of a health care team will portray the complicated web of issues cancer patients confront. The program, which is jointly sponsored by the MGH Social Services, the MGH Cancer Center and Smith-Kline Beecham, will be held Nov. 12, 4 to 6 pm in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. Overflow seating will be available in the Wellman Conference Room where the program will be teleconferenced. For more information, call Sarah Murphy, MSW, at 6-5841.

Clinical research careers for fellows
William Crowley, MD, director of the Clinical Research Program at the MGH, will discuss the roles of mentors and mentees at the next Fellows Seminar Nov. 2., 5 to 6 pm, in the Bigelow 8 Conference Room. Fellows interested in clinical investigation are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 6-3310 or visit CRP website at http://www.crnet.harvard.edu.

Vincent Club symposium
The Vincent Club will hold a medical symposium and luncheon Nov. 9, 9:30 am to 2 pm, in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. The program focuses on innovative approaches and therapies in women's cancers. Speakers include Thomas Toth, MD, director, Vincent In-Vitro Fertilization Program; Anne Kathryn Goodman, MD, director of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program and Colposcopy Clinic at the MGH; and Barbara Smith, MD, PhD, director, Comprehensive Breast Health Center and co-director, MGH Gillette Center for Women's Cancers. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 2, and the cost is $40. To register, call 523-3900.

Treadwell OVID classes
The Treadwell Library will offer Web/OVID classes Nov. 13 and 18, 11 am, in the Treadwell Library Conference Room. To sign up or to arrange additional individual or group sessions, call 6-8600.

HMS career development program
Harvard Medical School (HMS) will co-sponsor an upcoming Career Development Series designed for physicians in postdoctoral training, residents and junior faculty. The session, "Time Management II," will be presented by Harry Greene, MD, executive vice president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, Nov. 4, 5:15 to 7:30 pm, at the Longwood Galleria Conference Center. The session is a follow-up to an earlier presentation Oct. 21 but is appropriate for first-time participants. Pre-registration is required by calling (800) 322-2303, ext. 1022. For more information, call (617) 432-0552.