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Programs listed below are sponsored by the Office of Women in Medicine (OWM), The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, The Division of Biology and Medicine, Brown University, and other local and national organizations.

Please e-mail: officeofwomeninmedicine@brown.edu or call 401-863-7960/2450 for further information.

PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES

November 5, 2009
The RIMWA Educational Event/Dr. Elise M. Coletta Annual Lecture
-hosted by The Rhode Island Medical Women's Association (RIMWA)
Risks and Benefits of Marijuana
Guest speaker: Jane Metrik, PhD
Assistant Professor (Research)
Department of Community Health
Brown University - Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
6:00 pm
For more information and to rsvp
November 18, 2009
Celebrating Women's Health and Leadership
- a celebration and networking event co-sponsored by The Center of Excellence in Women's Health and The Office of Women in Medicine
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Brown Faculty Club
One Magee Street
Campus
December 3, 2009
OWM Professional Development Program
Guest speaker: K. Carey Baker, MEd
Conflict Resolution: What Really Matters?
8:00 - 9:15 am
Brown Faculty Club
One Magee Street
Campus
For details and to rsvp
December 10, 2009
Networking Event for Women Faculty
5:30 - 7:30 pm
"The Launch"
Conley's Wharf - Providence Piers
200 Allens Avenue
Providence, RI
Details to be announced

PLEASE SAVE THESE 2010 DATES:
March 4, 2010
Women in Residency Fair
5:30 - 7:30 pm
March 18, 2010
OWM Annual Event at RISD
5:30 - 7:00 pm
April 8, 2010
Dean's Award for the Advancement of Women Faculty
Presentation and Reception
5:30 - 7:00 pm

Programs and Resources of Interest

Infant Care at The Mt. Hope YMCA Childcare Center
The Mt. Hope YMCA Childcare Center is expanding its services and will now offer care for infants 6 weeks to 18 months. A limited number of openings will become available as of September 1, 2009. These spots are offered at a competitive rate and with priority placement for Brown University employees. Located near the campus at 421 Hope Street, the center also provides quality childcare programs for toddlers and preschoolers. For details and more information.

Backup Care Program for Brown University Employees
The University´s Backup Care Program Administrator, Work Options Group, is now part of Bright Horizons Family Solutions. This benefit provides eligible employees with access to backup care when they experience a temporary breakdown in their normal care arrangements. Employees utilizing this program will have access to an expanded network that includes Bright Horizons childcare centers starting June 1, 2009. Also, copayments will be waived for center-based care during the month of June. Please see below for more information.

Get an overview of the Backup Care benefit at: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Human_Resources/benefits/backup.html

Find centers near you and learn about the expanded network at: http://www.workoptionsgroup.com/home.html

Have questions about the program? Please call the Benefit Administrator directly at 1-800-557-0847. Other questions and feedback should be directed to the Brown University Benefits Office by contacting Michele Wise at 401-863-2459.

The 14th Annual International Meeting presented by
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
"Breastfeeding: Lessons from History, Implications for Tomorrow"
November 5-8, 2009 -Williamsburg, VA
Chaired by Michelle Brenner, MD, this year's meeting will include the 4th Annual Founders' Lecture, and world-class speakers providing cutting-edge research and clinical information on current issues in breastfeeding medicine. On November 5, ABM will present the updated pre-conference course, “What Every Physician Needs to Know About Breastfeeding,” led by course director Joan Younger Meek, MD, MS, FABM. Be a part of the most important breastfeeding medicine event of the year!

See the Academy's website for the most up-to-date information at: http://www.bfmed.org/Meeting/ConfDetails.aspx).

Women's Health 2010: The 18th Annual Congress - Call for Abstracts
March 26-28, 2010 - Washington, DC
Presented by Journal of Women's Health and VCU Institute for Women's Health in collaboration with National Cancer Institute and AMWA (American Medical Women's Association)
Abstract Submission Deadline: December 1, 2009

For questions about abstract submissions, contact Danielle Terrell at whabstracts@gmail.com.

For all other inquiries, contact nrivera@bioconferences.com or visit BioConferences International at www.bioconferences.com/wh.

American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
2010 Annual Awards

Elizabeth Blackwell Award - This award honors Elizabeth Blackwell, MD who was the first female doctor in the United States. Dr Blackwell was the first openly identified women to graduate from medical school (MD), a pioneer in educating women in medicine, and prominent in the emerging women's rights movement. In 1949 Elise S. L'Esperance, MD initiated the award to be granted to a woman physician who has made the most outstanding contribution to the cause of women in the field of medicine.

Bertha Van Hoosen Award - This award is named in honor of the Founder and first President of AMWA, and honors a woman physician who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to AMWA, and has been an active member for at least five years.

Lila Wallis Women's Health - This award is given in the name of one of AMWA's most beloved Past Presidents. Each year, the award is given to an individual whose lifetime achievements, accomplishments, motivation, mentorship, energy and enthusiasm for women's health, education, and research reflect the trailblazing achievements and influences in women's health exemplified by Dr. Lila A. Wallis.

Woman in Science Award - This award is given to a woman physician who has made exceptional contributions to medical science, especially in women's health, through her basic and/or clinical research, her publications and through leadership in her field.

Anne C. Carter Leadership Award - This award honors the memory of Anne C. Carter, MD, and is in recognition of a national student leader in AMWA . The award honors Dr. Carter's dedication to the welfare and success of all women medical students. Dr. Carter's life was a celebration of what women can achieve and contribute to others. For many years, Dr. Carter was Trustee of the Financial Aid Fund of AMWA's New York Branch 14, served as Chair of the Student Loan and Scholarship Committee, and on the AWMA Foundation Board.

Lila Wallis Women's Health Award - This award is given to an individual whose lifetime achievements, accomplishments, motivation, mentorship, energy and enthusiasm for women's health, education, and research reflect the trailblazing achievements in women's health exemplified by Dr. Lila K. Wallis.

Awards to be presented at the AMWA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, March 27, 2010

For more information, please visit AMWA's website, fill out a Nomination Form and submit the required information. Please have submissions in by January 15, 2010. Self-nominations are welcome.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

2009-2010 AAMC Women Faculty Professional Development Seminars

Mid-Career Women Faculty Seminar
December 5-8, 2009 - The Westin Kierland- Scottsdale, AZ
Sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), this outstanding seminar is a three-day program designed for women faculty at the associate or full professor rank. It focuses on professional advancement and leadership development.

Please note: The application deadline for this meeting has passed. Next year's meeting will take place December 11-14, 2010 at the Westin Kierland.

For more information, please visit: http://www.aamc.org/meetings/wim/midwim/2009/start.htm.

The AAMC Meeting contacts are jleadley@aamc.org for program inquiries, dhollins@aamc.org for registration, and mshinners@aamc.org for logistics.

Early Career Women Faculty Seminar
July 10-13, 2010 - Ritz Carlton - Washington, DC
Sponsored by the AAMC, this three-day professional development seminar is designed for women assistant professors. The program focuses on academic medicine career building and skills in CV development and basic management skills. The accomplished seminar faculty offer inspiration and valuable career advice. Attendees are encouraged to develop career goals and objectives through the career mapping sessions. The seminar is targeted primarily at physicians, but is also pertinent for Ph.D. scientists.

Applications for the 2010 program will be available in late January 2010.

Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
(ELAM) 2009-2010

The Hedwig Van Amerigen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine ( ELAM ) Program for Women, 2009-2010 is a national leadership training program aimed at preparing senior women faculty for the highest administrative ranks at academic health centers. ELAM is a core program of the Institute of Women 's Health and Leadership at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Candidates must be at the associate professor rank or higher and have significant administrative responsibilities within their institution, with a strong potential for advancement.

Candidates must also have the support of their Dean, Chair, and institution. Application forms and a program brochure are available at http://www.drexelmed.edu/elam. For more information, please call 215-255-7309 or e-mail elam@drexelmed.edu or call the Office of Women in Medicine at 401-863-2450/7960.

The RAISE Project

The RAISE project (Recognition of the Achievements of Women in Science, Medicine, and Engineering), is a program of the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR). It "aims to ensure that qualified women are nominated for top national awards in science, medicine, and engineering," leading to greater recognition of the achievements of women scientists. Initial programs of RAISE include a web-based listing of national awards, a web list of women candidates and nominations of outstanding women for selected national awards. The project's focus is on "identifying women at stages of their professional development where outside recognition is likely to have a substantial career enhancing effect." Visit RAISE Project on-line at http://www.raiseproject.org/.

For more information on the Society for Women's Health Research, see http://www.womenshealthresearch.org/site/PageServer.

Sources: SWHR website; The Raise Project.

Kudos!

Michele G. Cyr, MD, FACP, has been appointed to the newly created full time position of associate dean for academic affairs for the Division of Biology and Medicine effective June 15, 2009. This position will oversee the Office of Biomed Faculty Affairs, as well as the offices of Women in Medicine, Graduate Medical Education, and Faculty Diversity throughout the Division. Among the responsibilities of the associate dean for academic affairs are the administration and leadership of the faculty appointments system, mentoring, and faculty development from an institutional perspective.

After graduating from Bowdoin College, Dr. Cyr received her MD, with honors from Dartmouth Medical School, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha society. She did her residency training at Maine Medical Center in Portland. A professor of medicine and distinguished member of the Brown faculty since 1984, Dr. Cyr has been actively involved in University committees throughout her tenure.

National Center of Excellence Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award Recipients - Congratulations!

Jane Eisen MD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Melissa Clark, PhD, Associate Professor of Community Health and Obstetrics & Gynecology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Past recipients include:
Susan Allen, PhD, Associate Professor of Medical Science, Department of Community Health, Associate Director, Center for Gerontology and Health Care Reserach, Deputy Director, Center for Gerontology and Health Care Reseach, at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Susan Cu-Uvin, MD, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Agnes B. Kane, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Bess Marcus, PhD, Professor of Community Health and Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Director of the Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at The Warren Alpret Medical School of Brown University.

Terrie (Fox) Wetle, PhD, Associate Dean of Medicine for Public Health and Public Policy and Professor of Community Health.

Michele G. Cyr, MD, Associate Dean of Women in Medicine and Professor of Medicine for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University as well as the Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital.

Alicia Monroe, MD, Professor of Family Medicine and Associate Dean of Minority Affairs at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Attending Physician at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island.

Patricia Recupero, JD, MD President and CEO of Butler Hospital, executive vice president for behavioral health services of Care New England and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Karen Rosene-Montella, MD, Professor of Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Director of Women & Infants Hospital Department of Internal Medicine & Consultation.

Lori Boardman, MD, ScM, Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Attending Physician and Director of both the Vulvar and Colposcopy Clinics at the Women & Infants Hospital Women's Primary Care Center as well as Co-Director of the Center of Excellence Clinical Care Component.

Sharon Rounds, MD, Professor of Medicine and of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Chief, Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine--Providence VA Medical Center.

Angela Anderson, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Attending Physician in the Hasbro Children's Hospital Emergency Department.

Bryant University Executive Development Center (EDC):
Women's Leadership Institute

This highly interactive leadership development program is a series of four one-day sessions held over afour month period. The series is offered in both the winter and in the spring. For a program overview, dates and details, prospective participants are invited to visit http://edc.bryant.edu or to contact, Program Manager, Jennifer Chasse at jchasse@bryant.edu

Directory of Women's Health Fellowships
and Residencies

The Directory of Women's Health Fellowships & Residencies is available on line at: http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/jwh.2009.DIR3

Research Activities and Opportunities

2010 Innovations in Women's Health
Research Seed Grant RFP
The Brown University/Women & Infants Hospital National Center of Excellence in Women's Health is pleased to announce the Request for Proposals for the 2010 Innovations in Women's Health RESEARCH Seed Grant program.

For complete details, eligibility requirements and application deadline or visit www.womenshealthri.org.
(Names and research project titles for past Seed Grant awardees can also be found at this web address). Questions regarding the seed grant program can be directed to Denise Flinn, Senior Project Coordinator, Brown University/Women & Infants Hospital Center of Excellence in Women's Health, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, 401-274-1122 x2833 (phone), 401-276-7871 (fax) or at dflinn@wihri.org.

Acknowledgement
The 2008-2009 Center of Excellence in Women's Health seed grant initiative was supported by The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Office of the Dean, Departments of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Health and the Brown Program in Public Health. We anticipate continued support for the 2010 Seed Grant Program with additional support from other clinical departments. Please note that award recipients must have a faculty appointment at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, however, they do not need to be affiliated with the contributing departments.

Anna Lalor Burdick Program
The Anna Lalor Burdick Program, an initiative of the Lalor Foundation, seeks to educate young women about human reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life. The foundation offersgrants to support one-time projects, ongoing projects, new projects and initiatives that demonstrate realistic plans to achieve greater financial self-sufficiency. These projects are in the area of reproductive education and focus on young women, including young mothers and preteens. Grants are generally awarded for one year only, though there are exceptions under special circumstances. A concept paper is submitted as the first step in the application process.

For a detailed program summary, application procedures, deadlines and contact information, please see the Lalor Foundation's website: http://www.lalorfound.org .

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