February 10, 2006

What's Happening

New administrative fellowship for physicians
Applications now are being accepted for a new, one-year administrative fellowship for physicians. The goal of the program is to develop physician leaders in health care organizations by providing management training and experience in a variety of hospital settings. The fellow is expected to continue clinical practice during the year and to devote a minimum of 50 percent of his or her time to the fellowship. A stipend is available. Applications are due by March 15. Interested physicians should contact Jean Elrick, MD, at (617) 726-0430 or jelrick@partners.org.

Employee smoking cessation program
The MGH Human Resources Department, in cooperation with the MGH Quit Smoking Services and MGH Community Health Associates, is offering a smoking cessation program for employees. The group will meet Wednesdays, Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 and 12, from noon to 12:45 pm in the Yawkey Center, 10th floor, Room 10620. For more information or to register, call (617) 726-7443.

MGH Senior HealthWISE events
The MGH Senior HealthWISE lecture series will host "Eat for Life" Feb. 14, from 11 am to noon in the Walcott Conference Rooms. Mary Ann Hardenbergh, of the Action for a Community-Centered Nutrition workshop, will present. The Senior HealthWISE film series will host the movie "March of the Penguins," Feb. 16, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Haber Conference Room. Admission for both events is free. For more information, call (617) 724-6756.

IRB lecture
The Human Research Committee Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Clinical Research Program will host "Tissue Banks: A Wise Investment" March 2, from 4 to 5:30 pm in the Simches Research Center, third floor, Room 3120. Physician and nursing continuing education credits are available. Registration is recommended. To register, visit hub.partners.org/catalog/. For more information, contact Lulie Ebaugh at (617) 724-2900 or lebaugh@partners.org.

Employee survey about new outpatient practice
All MGH and Partners employees are invited to participate in a survey about a potential new outpatient internal medicine practice specifically for MGH and Partners employees and their adult dependents. On Feb. 13, employees will be sent an e-mail with a link to the survey. Departments that do not use e-mail regularly should contact Nicola Majchrzak at (617) 726-0150 or nmajchrzak@partners.org to receive a paper copy of the survey.

Memorial service for Jody Brown, RN
A memorial service for Jody Brown, RN, of MGH Vincent Obstetrics and Gynecology, will be held Feb. 16 at 5:30 pm in the Chapel on Ellison 1. A reception will be held in the East Garden Room immediately following the service. For more information, call Fredda Zuckerman at (617) 724-3177.