The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is simplifying the framework for the peer review of most Research Project Grant (RPG) applications, effective for due dates on or after January 25, 2025. The changes are designed to address the complexity of the peer review process and mitigate potential bias. Make plans to hear the latest updates,
Read More about Webinar will cover NIH’s simplified review frameworkToday’s Unsung Heroes were nominated by Carla Mattiussi Ed.S, M.Ed, LMT. Carla, an academic and career advisor in the College of Medicine, wrote: “What do you do when it is Match Day and you need some help? Aeriole Conner, administrative specialist, Brian Butler, director of project implementation, came to the rescue. “The morning of Match
Read More about Unsung Heroes: Brian Butler and Aeriole ConnerIn honor of 50 years of NEOMED, ‘Golden Reflections,’ a new podcast, explores the history of the University through the words of those who lived it. This retrospective series features interviews with former administrators, faculty and students dating back to the institution’s founding in 1973. The first episode, titled Humble Beginnings, features some of the
Read More about Golden Reflections, the podcast, releases first episodesAs part of our 50th anniversary celebration, The Pulse recently reached out to several long-time employees to have them share their stories, experiences and memories as NEOMED has continued to grow. Altaf Darvesh, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, was an early member of the College of Pharmacy faculty, joining just two years after it
Read More about Get to know Altaf DarveshFirst-year medicine student Jonathan Chapple was honored in a Commissioning Ceremony in February, marking his commitment as a commissioned serviceman. Chapple, of Newbury Park, California, currently holds the rank of ensign (officer, first-rank) in the U.S. Navy, with plans to eventually enter a military residency in his anticipated graduation year of 2027. Chapple’s call to
Read More about First-year medicine student commissioned in ceremony at NEOMEDEach year fourth-year pharmacy students who opt to pursue postgraduate training are matched with institutions across the county. On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the first-round results of pharmacy residency match were released. The College of Pharmacy is proud to announce that the Class of 2024 had an 82.8% (plus two fellows) PGY-1 match rate in
Read More about Celebrating College of Pharmacy MatchesSara Whittingham, M.D., is a Cleveland Clinic anesthesiologist, NEOMED clinical faculty member, Air Force veteran and Ironman finisher. She is also living with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Whittingham joins the next VITALS | Visionary Health Leadership in Action, NEOMED’s monthly health leadership speaker series in collaboration with University Hospitals. The program will be held in person and via
Read More about Sara Whittingham, M.D., is next VITALS speakerFinal call for the Spring 2024 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training sessions! All NEOMED faculty, staff and students are eligible to certify in a globally recognized process improvement methodology that provides skills and tools to be more effective and efficient in your work. Schedule: Tuesday (in-person) 2.5 hours per session, 8:30-11 a.m., April 2,
Read More about Final call to join spring cohort of Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt trainingSocial workers promote social justice and social change with and on behalf of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Social workers work in a variety of fields, including mental health, geriatrics, education and social services. Many of these social workers develop a wealth of expertise in their area, and work to advocate, organize and connect people
Read More about Highlighting social work in mental health during Social Work MonthHuman Resources shares this message from HealthEquity, our vendor for the flexible savings accounts Dear HealthEquity client, HealthEquity has become aware of criminal efforts to lure members to fake websites impersonating HealthEquity. These fake websites are often accessed through phishing emails or fictitious search engine ads. The fraudsters aim to capture unsuspecting members’ login credentials
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