ABCD Solutions Series
See below for information about the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Solutions Series. The events are a great opportunity learn more about how poverty impacts our patients and their families. The ABCD Solutions Series explores the dilemmas of economic opportunity as these intersect with select federal, state, and local policies and/or systems that impact […]
Attend the 2015 Legislative Conference: Scholarships Available!
The AAP’s 2015 Legislative Conference is taking place in Washington, DC, April 12-14. This three-day, interactive advocacy conference will allow you to learn about the current federal landscape impacting children and pediatricians, network with more than 100 other advocates from across the country, and hear firsthand from leading experts about child health priorities. During the […]
SOMSRFT Clinical Case Program – Call for Abstracts
Have you come across a unique case on your clinical rotations? Have some interesting research you want to share? The AAP is now accepting abstracts for the 2015 National Conference and Exhibition in Washington, DC! Medical Students, Residents and Fellows may submit case reports for a poster presentation – this is a great opportunity to […]
SNAP Challenge: 2/2-2/8
This year, BUSM SNACC is sponsoring the SNAP challenge to raise awareness of food insecurity and the food budget provided to families who receive SNAP. This relates nicely to the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows 2014-2015 Advocacy Campaign FACE Poverty. If you are interested in participating and writing about […]
Sun Jan 18: Hear Marian Wright Edelman Speak in Boston!
Founder of the Children’s Defense Fund and accomplished child advocate Marian Wright Edelman will speak on January 18th at Trinity Church near Copley Square. From the Boston Calendar Website: To spotlight what our Rector, the Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd, calls “the urgent issue of our time,” Trinity Church will be hosting the inaugural Anne B. […]
MCAAP Annual Conference Saturday December 13th 9am-1:30pm
The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Presents “Generations Together for Child Health: Mentoring and More” Saturday, December 13th 2014 – 9 am – 1:30 pm held at the Massachusetts Medical Society, Waltham, MA TOPICS INCLUDE: · Mentorship and Pediatrics · The Pediatric Advocate: What is it? How Can I Advocate? · Applying to Pediatric […]
October 2 Grand Rounds
by Anita Knopov (BUSM I) On October 2nd, I attended the Pediatrics Grand Rounds. The speaker, Dr. Mirochnick, was discussing the topic: “Antiretroviral Pharmacology in Pregnant Women and Their Infants: Implications for Prevention and Treatment of HIV”. As first year medical students, we do not have much exposure to pharmacology, but Dr. Mirochnick’s presentation was extremely […]
2014 Rodman Ride for Kids
On Saturday September 20th, a group from the BMC pediatrics department participated in the Rodman Ride for Kids. The group included medical students, residents, friends of the hospital, attending physicians, and BUSM faculty members. Riders raised money to support the Kids Fund at BMC, the SPARK center, and the BMC Health Plan among other wonderful […]
Learn More about Universal Pre-K in Boston! (October 6th 9am, Boston Children’s Museum)
Hi Everyone, There is an awesome pediatrics event coming up on October 6th at the Boston Children’s Museum. Mayor Walsh has committed to doubling the number of preschool seats for four-year-olds by the year 2018 and has formed an interdisciplinary committee to advise him on this issue. The attached flyer gives information about an event […]
Walk for Oncology at Franklin Park Zoo!
Here is information about an opportunity that we received from Tufts to participate in a walk for oncology at the Franklin Park Zoo next Saturday. Here is the flyer: Boston Superhero flyer If you have any questions, please contact jtruong@tuftsmedicalcenter.org. My name is Jennifer and I work as a researcher in pediatric oncology at Tufts […]