Daily Archives: November 4, 2020
Vanderbilt-wide Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Brain Research Foundation Fay/Frank Seed Grant Program; deadline is Nov. 19
Several convenient options available for obtaining and reporting off-site flu vaccinations
With COVID-19 precautions necessitating the cancellation of this year’s Flulapalooza event, and many employees currently working remotely, there are other convenient options available for employees to obtain and report their flu vaccination no matter w… Continue reading
Osher Center offers silent retreat, Nov. 14
Study tracks physician use of electronic health records
According to a new large-scale descriptive study in the journal Pediatrics, for each outpatient encounter, pediatricians on average spend 16 minutes using the electronic health record (EHR). Continue reading
Vanderbilt-wide Limited Submission Opportunity: V Foundation Award for African American Cancer Researchers; deadline is Nov. 11
Philadelphia Eagles pick VUMC resident to sing national anthem before game
VUMC anesthesiology resident Alex Cesare, MD, is a lifelong fan of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. She comes by it naturally — she grew up in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and both her parents are from the Philadelphia area. Following the fate of the “Bird… Continue reading
Quality and Patient Safety Virtual Forum available at The Learning Exchange
Hidden Figures event shines spotlight on unsung VUMC heroes
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of Diversity Affairs held its fourth annual Hidden VUMC Figures event on Nov. 2, honoring four employees for their decades-long, behind-the-scenes service to the Medical Center. Continue reading
NIH Neuroscience Development for Advancing the Careers of a Diverse Research Workforce applications due Nov. 12
VUMC Veterans to celebrate Veterans Day and November with programs, events, community support, and Virtual Wall of Honor
Throughout November, VUMC’s Veterans Resource Group will honor veterans and first responders with several events. Continue reading