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September 30: Wearables and Early Detection of COVID-19 Using a Smartwatch
8 – 9 AM
Join the Zoom livestream here:
https://stanford.zoom.us/j/513826612?pwd=dzVvVFNTNGZ0VmhUMUQ3MlllUk12dz09
Password: 556906
You can also call in at:
US: +1 650 724 9799 or +1 833 302 1536 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 513 826 612
Presenter:
- Michael Snyder, PhD - Stanford W. Ascherman, MD, FACS, Professorship in Genetics; Chair, Dept. of Genetics; Director, Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine
CME Accreditation
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California Wildfire Updates
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Return to School Guidance
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CDC: School and Childcare Guidelines Website
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New Santa Clara County Public Health Department COVID-19 Testing Ordinance
Effective September 25, 2020, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department has issued an updated COVID-19 testing ordinance. The updated order will impact how we provide access to COVID-19 testing to our patients, who is eligible to receive a test and the timeline for testing and results. View the new ordinance here.
As part of these changes, any patient who meets the following criteria should be administered a test including:
- Patient showing symptoms of COVID-19.
- Patient has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
- Patient has been sent to us by the county to get a COVID-19 test.
- Patient is an essential worker.
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COVID-19 in children seminar series on Oct.1 at noon
The Office of Pediatric Education is launching a new series on COVID-19 in children. The first session will be held on Oct. 1, and will feature Yvonne Maldonado, MD; Philip Pizzo, MD; and Charles Prober, MD.
Join via Zoom
Password: 802044
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Study of early detection of COVID-19 infection using wearable devices
f you or someone you know is eligible, please join or encourage them to join a Stanford Medicine research study focused on COVID-19 and wearable devices. The study is open to anyone with known or suspected COVID-19, those who have been in contact with someone who has known or suspected COVID-19 or anyone at higher risk of exposure such as health care workers or grocery store workers. Enroll here. Specific participants may be eligible to receive and keep a fitness tracker if they don't own one already and should email
covid19_fitbit_study@stanford.edu.
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Free flu shots available to Stanford community beginning Oct. 7
Stanford Occupational Health Center and Vaden Health Center are teaming up to safely bring flu immunization clinics to members of the campus community. Faculty, staff, retirees, postdocs and graduate and undergraduate students can receive free flu shots starting Oct. 7.
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Discovering our way out
With cases of COVID-19 exploding at the beginning of 2020, scientists at Stanford Medicine and around the globe veered onto new research paths.
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Announcements »
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Nephrology newsletter
The Division of Nephrology’s newsletter is now available. View the September 2020 issue for updates on the AHA’s Scientific Sessions, fellowship recruitment, and more. View newsletter
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New edition of BMIR newsletter
View the latest edition of BMIR’s newsletter, which includes research highlights and COVID-19 updates. View newsletter
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New publication: A stepped-wedge randomized trial and qualitative survey of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake in the Eswatini population
To improve uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis, Pascal Geldsetzer, MD, MPH, PhD, and colleagues say it's necessary to increase promotional activities among communities with adults at risk of HIV infection. Read publication
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New publication: Geographic distribution of US cohorts used to train deep learning algorithms
Amit Kaushal, MD, PhD, Russ Altman, MD, PhD, and colleagues have authored a paper on the geographic distribution of patient cohorts used to train algorithms & associated biases. Their work is published in the recent edition of JAMA. Read publication
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TAVR World Tour
This week, Rahul Sharma, MBBS, FRACP, performed a live transfemoral TAVR as part of an international campaign to promote cardiology care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the event here
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4th Annual Education Day/SIMEC V conference, Teaching Matters: Collaborating, Belonging, Inspiring, set for Oct. 3
The Teaching & Mentoring Academy, in collaboration with the Clinical Teaching Skills Seminar, is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Education Day/SIMEC V conference, Teaching Matters: Collaborating, Belonging, Inspiring. The event has workshops and plenaries focused on enhancing teaching and mentoring skills, along with inspiring presentations of educational scholarship. This event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3rd, and registration is free. Learn more
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Stanford adds additional week to Winter Close
The additional week for 2020/2021 Winter Close will be the week of December 14, 2020. Winter Close will now begin on Monday, December 14 (rather than on December 21), and operations will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021. Learn more
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STAP/EA-Approved Coaching for Health Care Clinicians
Physicians, PhD’s, residents, fellows, and other non-physician licensed clinicians are welcome to join for a 3- or 6-session health coaching package just for you! Learn more and register
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Updates on IDEAL and Racial Justice Initiatives. View story
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Virtual Event: Antiracism in Biomedical Research and Medicine on Sept. 30
The Departments of Genetics, Developmental Biology, and Biosciences will be hosting Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for a virtual In-Conversation with Dean Ayodele Thomas about Antiracism in Biomedical Research and Medicine. Learn more
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Celebrate Stanford Medicine Diversity Week on Oct. 5-9
During Diversity Week, several Stanford Medicine groups will be hosting various events to promote inclusion and diversity within the organization. Each event will highlight different topics of diversity and inclusion, including disability in medicine, diversity in medical education, and more. Please join. Registration is open to everyone.
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Register for Stanford Medicine's LGBTQ+ Virtual Forum on Oct. 7 from 3:30-6 p.m.
The 2020 Stanford Medicine LGBTQ+ Virtual Forum is centered around intersectionality and prioritizing an inclusive and equitable community for all. Jonathan Lassiter, PhD, co-editor of Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation, will be the keynote speaker at this year's event. Lassiter and a panel of featured Stanford Medicine community members will share their personal and professional experiences related to this intersectional theme. Register for the event. A Zoom link will be provided to all registrants prior to the event.
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Stanford Medicine's third annual Diversity and Inclusion Forum on Oct. 9 from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This daylong event will provide an opportunity for faculty, fellows, residents, students, postdocs, staff and community members to learn tools and strategies to become an effective change agent for diversity, equity and inclusion in medical education. Hosts include the Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity Program and the Office of Pediatric Education. Register for the event.
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-isms communicator webinar series on Oct. 15, 22, and 29 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Join the -isms communicator group for a webinar series focused on developing communication skills to promote acceptance, inclusiveness, and respect through conversations about racism, sexism, ageism, and genderism. Facilitated by Mary Foston-English, LMFT, and Amy Friedman, MBA, LMFT, participants are expected to engage in all three session. A brief individual phone interview will take place prior to finalizing group participation. Register for the series.
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Funding, Fellowship, and Employment Opportunities »
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2021 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards
Timeline: Applications due November 20
Nominate your study for the Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards! The Top 10 Awards honor outstanding accomplishments in clinical research from across the nation and identify major advances in the biomedical field resulting from the nation's investment in research to benefit the health and welfare of its citizens. All Top 10 awardees receive special recognition at the Top 10 Awards Dinner on March 30, 2021. The Top 10 present their work in sessions at Translational Science 2021 and meet with members of Congress to discuss continued investment in clinical research. Learn more
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American Society of Hematology’s Minority Hematology Graduate Award Program
Timeline: Applications due January 15
This award offers PhD students exposure to hematology by providing support to conduct hematology-related research. Award benefits include $80,000 to support two years of research, the opportunity to present research findings at ASH meetings, and complimentary ASH membership. Learn more
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Moonlighting opportunities for fellows
Moonlighting is available for fellows participating in an ACGME affiliated fellowship through Stanford's nocturnist program. Duties include cross-coverage and admissions for various subspecialty services. Procedures not required. Shifts time 7pm - 7am; private call room provided. Moonlighting shifts must comply with duty hour regulations (please check with your fellowship director/GME office). Fellows on J-1 visa or in pulmonary/critical care specialties are not eligible per regulatory reasons. Further determination of eligibility will be made based on clinical experience. Interested fellows may contact Rita Pandya at rpandya@stanford.edu.
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