Upcoming BWH Internal Selection Deadlines

1. Upcoming BWH Internal Selection Deadlines • Information on the 2015 Dermatology Foundation Grant Awards is available http://dermatology foundation.org/rap/ • DF limits the number of applications it accepts from any one academic institution, we will once againhave an external review process to determine which applications will be supported for submission to the DF.    • **DATE CHANGE** The internal review process deadline will be Friday July 25that 5:00 p.m. (with no exceptions).  **DATE CHANGE** • - 2 Page draft research proposal (longer proposals will be rejected) • - CV • You must contact Karen Coughlan ASAP if you intend to apply!

2. Upcoming BWH Internal Selection DeadlinesAmerican Skin Association Awards • Anticipated deadline is Oct. 1. 2014 details not yet posted, but the 2013 categories are available for reference. http://www.americanskin.org/research/seekers.php • The internal deadline for preliminary information will be Friday, August 1. Decisions of who will move forward will be available approximately one week later. • name, target category, and a maximum two page description of the project and aims •  All applications materials should be sent to Samantha Simpson at sksimpson@partners.org.

3. LUPUS RESEARCH INSTITUTENEW RESEARCH GRANTS FOR NOVEL APPROACHES TO LUPUS Novel Research Grants provide early stage support for exceptionally creative and innovative approaches to major challenges in lupus research. Successful proposals will advance novel hypotheses and/or technologies that have the potential to stimulate new research direction and propel the field forward. Applications will be judged principally on novelty of the hypotheses, scientific quality, strength of approach, relevance to lupus, likelihood of success,and potential impact for those living with lupus. Rationale for the hypotheses proposed rather than amount of preliminary data will be emphasized. Continuations of long-term research projects are not appropriate for this submission. Terms of the Award: The total amount of the Novel Research Grant is up to $100,000 per year for up to three years. Funds may be used for any appropriate research costs. The grant will pay PI salary up to 10% or $10,000 each year which includes fringe. The award cannot be used for graduate student tuition and/or stipend. Grant Application Deadline: August 4, 2014 http://www.lupusresearchinstitute.org/

4. Upcoming BWH Internal Selection Deadlines • Jose Carreras International Leukemia Foundation's ED Thomas Post Doc FellowshipInternal Deadline: Late Summer, 2014Sponsor Deadline: November 2014Amount $50,000 for first year renewable for 2 additional yearsEach department (or Division in the Department of Medicine) may only submit one application.

5. The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) Requests for Proposals (RFP) • 2014 LRF is offering the three Young Investigator Grant programs, as well as a Disease Focus Area Correlative Grant in Adolescent/Young Adult Lymphomas. • Questions about LRF's funding opportunities may be directed to researchgrants@lymphoma.org. • Now Open: 2015 Grant ApplicationsApplication Deadline: 5:00 pm EST September 3, 2014 http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?c=bkLTKaOQLmKE&b=8490967#JuniorResearchers

6. BWH DermatologyResearch Presentation Schedule • July 25 Dr. Rob Fuhlbrigge (How to be a good mentee) and Dr. Sherrie Divito (career paths in science and medicine) • August 1 Dr. Sackstein (Scientific Method) • August 8 Summer Student Presentations • August 15 Summer Student Presentations

7. So, you’re thinking of a career in Medicine or Science… Sherrie J. Divito, MD, PhD

8. Born/raised in Pittsburgh, PA The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH Majored in Biochemistry Minored in History The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine MSTP (MD/PhD Program) 2003-2011 Harvard Medical School Internship in Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Dermatology Residency, Harvard Combined Program (Research Training Track)

9. Career Goals/Interests -Care for patients ~1 day per week -4(+) days per week researching skin disease with the explicit purpose of treating/improving patient care

10. Undifferentiated stem cell You - An interest, curiosity, talent for biology and science, math - A desire for learning/education Other science careers Other medical careers Researcher/Scientist Physician Physician/Scientist

11. Physician (MD, DO) Work with patients to make them healthier Many fields of medicine - Decide at the end of medical school which area of medicine/surgery you wish to pursue - Residency (+ fellowship) to pursue that training Alternatives to “practicing medicine” Research Consulting(for pharma, biotech, law, government) Writing (Medical Journalism, Medical Translation) Healthcare management

12. Doctoral Degrees Dentistry Optometry Podiatry Pharmacy Other clinical careers Ancillary Services Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech and Swallow Therapy Audiology Dietician/Nutritionist (Veterinarian) Physician Extenders Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner http://www.aapa.org/ http://www.aanp.org/ http://education-portal.com/articles/Nurse_Practitioner_vs_Physician_Assistant_Whats_the_Difference.html

13. Science Writing Patent Law Industry Teaching Consulting Pharma Academics/PI

14. Deciding between Clinician and Scientist

15. The nitty gritty

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19. The nitty gritty

20. Nittier, grittier (are these words?)

21. Resources and General Advice… College/university pre-med advisor(s) http://web.jhu.edu/prepro/Forms/AAMC%20Quick%20Answers.pdf **Avoid: Student Doctor Network http://www.eecs.harvard.edu/~mdw/talks/gradschooltips.pdf Ask, Ask, Ask!!!!!

22. How to be an effective mentee Summer 2014 Robert Fuhlbrigge, MD PhD   Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology, Harvard Medical School   Vice Chair- Research, Department of Dermatology Brigham and Women’s Hospital   Director- Research, Program in Rheumatology Children’s Hospital- Boston Faculty Director, Office of Research Careers BWH Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

23. What is a “mentor” or a “mentee” MEN-TEE

24. Mentor: A classic definition Odysseus entrusted Mentor with the care of his house and the education of his son, Telemachus, when he set out for the Trojan war The Odyssey

25. Mentor: A classic definition • A mentor is someone of advanced rank or experience who guides, teaches and develops a novice Taking Root in a Forest Clearing: A Resource Guide for Medical Faculty, Carr, Bickel, Inui, eds, Boston University School of Medicine; 2003

26. The ideal mentor: mentee relationship

27. Mentors and mentees What is the optimal Mentor-mentee relationship?

28. In an ideal mentor-mentee relationshipboth participants put in effort with the mentor guiding the mentee Mentors and Mentees

29. What is ‘mentoring?’ The ideal mentoring relationship can be characterized as a series of mentor-mentee dialogues noted for: • collaborative critical thinking and planning • mutual participation in specific goal setting and decision making • shared evaluation regarding the results of actions • joint reflection on the worth of areas identified for progress (Galbraith & Maslin-Ostrowski)

30. Does mentoring matter? Mentoring has an important impact on: • Personal development • Career guidance • Career choice • Research productivity • Publications • Grant success A Systematic review: Sambunjak et al, JAMA, 2006:296:1103-1115

31. How can I get the most out of my mentor? Be a good mentee!

32. Do mentee characteristics matter? • Active pursuit of mentorship → • more actual mentoring • career success • More likely to actively pursue mentoring: • Good internal control • High self-monitoring skills • Emotional stability • Turban and Dougherty, Acad Manage J, 1994;37:688

33. Be proactive: Find the right type of mentor for your needs • Career mentors • Scholarly mentors • Technical Advisors • Sponsors • Role models • Peer mentors

34. Be proactive: Seek useful mentors • Wise and experienced • Thoughtful • Good listener • Supportive, but challenging • Accessible and responsive • Provides opportunities and connections • Supports ‘smart’ risks • Sense of humor • Not too prescriptive

35. Be proactive: Prepare for meetings • Questions to ask yourself • What are my goals? • What are my strengths and skill sets? • What are my knowledge/skill gaps? • How can my mentor assist me?

36. Be proactive: Prepare for meetings • Career planning: Pre-meeting Actions • INITIATE meetings • Don’t wait to be noticed • Update your CV (or other documents) • send to your mentor in advance • WRITE DOWN your goals • short-term • long-term

37. Be Proactive: Set the agendaGeneral Topics for Discussion • Career advancement/ pathway to promotion • Potential or need for further training (e.g., Master’s or PhD) • Time management • Work/life balance • Enhancing professional visibility • Understanding institutional structure, politics • Negotiating a job offer

38. Be Proactive: Set the agendaSpecific Topics for Discussion • Funding sources and strategy • Grant writing, scientific writing • Issues of authorship, publication, integrity • Teaching • skills development • curriculum development • teaching portfolios • Clinical practice strategies, quality improvement/patient safety initiatives

39. First meeting: virtual or in person • Share backgrounds • Review short-term and long-term goals • Identify your needs/gaps • Identify a ‘developmental network’ • co-mentors, peer mentors, supporters • Develop steps toward goals with a timeline • Agree on logistics • Frequency of meetings • How to make contact between meetings • Mutual expectations and responsibilities • Confidentiality and no-fault termination

40. Subsequent meetings • Take initiative in making contact with your mentor • Confirm the agenda in advance • Follow through on responsibilities • Keep a check list to track progress: portfolio of activities, works-in-progress • Re-evaluate goals and timelines • Ask questions, reflect on the discussion • Restate the final points/ plan • verbal and/or email

41. Provide Feedback to your Mentor

42. Good luck as you move forward!