Equity Education Opportunities
- Surgery session ~ Beyond the Knife: Anti-Racism and Health Equity A conversation about …surgery’s role in fighting systemic inequity
Thurs., 2/18/21 4-5pm Register here to be sent the zoom link
Keynote speaker: Cornel West, PhD. UB Faculty, Residents, and Medical Students will serve as moderator & discussants: James “Butch” Rosser, MD, FACS; Henry Louis Taylor Jr., PhD '79; Rita Hubbard-Robinson, JD '86; Timothy Adams, MD; Frances Uwechue, MD '19; Karole Collier
- listen to the speech that Dr. King delivered in Buffalo 53 years ago.
- Attend "Uprooting structural racism embedded in medical education” from the AMA on Monday February 1 at 3pm CT. register to attend
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Past Thrive! article activity suggestions – from the Thrive! archive
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Buffalo Friluftsliv - Rent Cross-Country Skis or Snowshoes!
Campus WheelWorks rents out great XC ski’s and snowshoes that you can take to Delaware Park, Chestnut Ridge … or anywhere! Rental prices: $25 first day, $12.50 additional days. A program called Campus Cycling Collective (group events like weekly beginner cross country ski outings on Thursday nights) offers a benefit: first time rental is free, and after that it’s half price. You can also rent XC skis and take a lesson right at Byrncliff, a favorite local spot.
Thanks to Dr. Charlotte Cipperone, OB, for this tip!
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Global Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 1-4:30. The flyer below contains details on presentations by local experts on global health opportunities for physicians & health professionals, COVID and vaccine global information, Jericho Road, and Buffalo refugees.
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GME Receives Wellbeing Recognition from BNMC
The Office of Graduate Medical Education is proud to receive recognition from the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus for our commitment to creating and supporting a healthy workplace. We are happy to have BNMC as a partner in our wellbeing and equity efforts! In this effort, BNMC brought together 80+ employers throughout the Buffalo Niagara region to healthify employee working environments, pool our collective resources for broad impact, support a culture of well-being, and most importantly, create lasting changes to improve the population health index.
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UB Jacobs School Virtual Talent Show
Looking forward to seeing your talented submissions. Please also share the attached pdf with colleagues and encourage their artistic participation!
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HR Virtual Workshops and Programs
UB HR offers virtual wellness and professional development learning opportunities. All offerings are free and open to all residents, fellows, and the GME community. View upcoming sessions (mini mental breaks, increasing productivity, communication, psychological safety) and links to registration and previously recorded virtual sessions focused on wellness and other professional development topics – categories listed below.
- Pandemic and Working from Home
- Support for Supervisors
- Career and Professional Development
- Mindfulness
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- General Wellness
- Personal Growth and Interests
- Home and Financial
- Family Support
- Kids Programming
- Wellness Week Programming October 2020
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ACLS Reimbursement
ACLS reimbursement will be provided to current residents and fellows in need of re-certification. Please note, there is now no deadline for required certification renewals. Reimbursements for renewal certifications are not to exceed $85.00. Please find more information at the links below:
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Gentle Reminder
Reminder to residents and fellows: When logging hours in MedHub, please remember non-required educational activities should not be logged as work hours at all.
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UPDATED * UB and Buffalo Support Resources:
Healthcare Provider “Warmline” (Open to ALL residents and fellows)
(716) 859-2010, 8 am-8 pm
ECMC CORTEXT SUPPORT
ECMC_CV_Support Wellness
ECMC Help Center - a resource available to all residents and fellows
(716) 898-1594
The ECMC Help Center offers walk-in and virtual services from a licensed mental health clinician
UPDATED IN-PERSON HOURS *
Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Holidays 10:00am – 6:00pm
VIRTUAL VISITS NOW AVAILABLE *
Virtual hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 9:30 pm.
ecmc.edu - click ‘Health Services & Doctors’ → select ‘Behavioral Health’ from the drop down box → click on ‘Help Center’ from the list of services located at the lower left of the page.
Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) peer support program *
This MSSNY peer support program is available to all NYS physicians - including residents and fellows - and also medical students - MSSNY membership not required. Contact a confidential helpline phone number (1-844-P2P-PEER) and an email address (p2p@mssny.org) to connect with a peer 24 hours a day/7 days a week. In addition to offering a trained, empathetic ear, peer supporters may provide information on specific resources that can offer further support, provide positive coping skills, or connect physicians to professionals for more focused assistance.
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GME Recognize A Colleague
GME has set up a system to facilitate recognitions! Please help us recognize and thank individuals for their efforts. Click here to submit a brief description of how someone you work with is making a difference for you or others during this challenging time.
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