D. Ashley Hill, MD has joined the Department of Pathology and Immunology as Professor in the Division of Anatomic and Molecular Medicine. 

Katarzyna Thompson (Polonis), MSc, PhD has joined the Department of Pathology and Immunology as Assistant Professor in the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine.

OFD Monthly Seminars: 2nd Wednesday of each Month

Mark Your Calendars
Time: 12:05 - 12:50 pm
Topic and Locations/Zoom will be announced in monthly newsletters and by email

Budgeting and Managing Your Project Funding Seminar
Date: February 8, 2023
12:05 – 12:50 pm
Zoom

Panelists: Jo Anne Humphries, Stephanie Paton, Jon Brestoff, Gaya Amarasinghe, Melanie Yarbrough

No matter the nature of your project (a research grant or otherwise) and whether the sponsor is intramural, governmental, or commercial, faculty should understand a number of considerations related to the budgeting and administration of project funding. While business office staff will carry out many administrative tasks, the Principal Investigator ultimately has the responsibility to assure that project funds are expended according to University and sponsor requirements.

Covered topics in this session will include:

*An overview of budgeting and submission of funding proposals at the university
*Activities related to project funding with which your administrator can (and should) assist
*Strategies for navigating grant financials (tracking, spending, and reporting)

Bring your questions for the panelists to this informal program.

Clinician Educator Portfolio Seminar
March 8, 2023
12:05 - 12:50 pm
Zoom

This will be a 2 part program.
Part 1: March 8th seminar will consist of an overview of what a CEP is and best practices along with a panel discussing promotion.

Part 2: Will provide an opportunity to have your CEP reviewed and suggestions offered by a senior faculty member. 

Diversity Book Discussion
Disabality Visibility: First Person Stories from the 21st Century
March 21, 2023
4:00 - 5:00 pm via Zoom

Open to all in the department. 15 copies of the book available. Request a copy thorough registration link.

Junior Faculty Social

Instructor through Assistant Professors take a break with your peers across the department! Bring your own, or coffee/refreshments can be purchased at Kaldi’s.

Friday, February 17, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm
KALDI’S
WUSM MCC 2nd Floor Link

Questions:
Kathleen Byrnes, kbyrnes@wustl.edu
Kilannin Krysiak, kkrysiak@wustl.edu
Janet Braun, janetbraun@wustl.edu 

Opportunities

Loeb Teaching Fellows-

On behalf of Loeb Selection Committee co-chairs, Dr. Eva Aagaard and Dr. Abby Spencer, we are pleased to announce the call for applications for Loeb Teaching Fellows. Applications will be accepted beginning January 30th and are due by Friday, March 10, 2023 at 5:00pm.

The Loeb Teaching Fellows program was established in 2004 by a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Loeb to support faculty who are committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and education. The program provides fellows with the time and opportunity to develop and implement innovative ideas that augment the education of medical students, residents and/or fellows. All Washington University School of Medicine faculty (including volunteer faculty) at any level are eligible to apply. These prestigious fellowships are the cornerstone of our innovation in education efforts and are critical to helping WUSM grow as a world-class center for educational excellence.

There will be two (2) Loeb Teaching Fellowships available this term, supported jointly by the BJH Foundation and WUSM; the Fellowship term will run two years, beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2025. A mid-term review and renewal is required in 2024. Loeb Teaching Fellows will receive $50,000 per year for two years for salary compensation only to enable dedicating a significant portion of his/her time to development and implementation of their project and direct teaching of medical students, residents, and/or fellows.

For additional information on the Loeb Teaching Fellows, including a list of current and past fellows and the 2023 selection committee, please visit the Academy of Educators website.

Submission Deadline: March 10, 2023/ Loeb Teaching Fellows Application

Small Grants-

The Academy of Educators in collaboration with the Medical Education Research Unit (MERU) of the Washington University School of Medicine are pleased to announce the call for proposals for grant funding for education research and scholarship projects. Projects must be focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning, rather than biomedical discovery or application. Proposals may originate from any unit within the School of Medicine. The principal investigator must be a WUSM faculty member. Any questions about the appropriateness of a proposal can be directed to MERU. One or two grants of $2000 to $5000 will be awarded based on a competitive review process. Please reference the application requirements here, and limit to 4 pages inclusive of references.

Submission Deadline: March 1, 2023/ Small Grants Application

Work Smart Workshop Series: Open to Faculty

The Academy of Educators is pleased to offer an in-person workshop series. Tackle your New Year’s resolution & learn how to organize your workday to take control of your time. This is a 3-part series that will discuss best practices to build better meetings, setting boundaries with your time & learn how to manage your inbox. Build your ideal workflow after learning tips & tricks from faculty and administrative staff on the medical campus. This is open to all, and we welcome a diversity of experiences.

February 1 - 12:30-2:00 PM - Build Better Meetings

March 1 - 12:30-2:00 PM - Boundaries, Time Management, and the Power of No

March 27 - 12:30-2:00 PM - E-mail for Educators - It Can be Managed!

Register here

Location: To Be Determined