MSM on a Mission
 On December 17, 2015, MSM and Global Health Alliance to host a health equity discussion with the AIDS Task Force focusing on current challenges with growing transmission
rates, and celebrate Dr. Elizabeth Ofili's election to the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Louis Sullivan will give the keynote address.
 On December 7, 2015, SHLI Health Policy Leadership Fellow Angelica Geter, PhD, MPH, gave her presentation "Similarities and Differences in Sexual Risk Behavior Between Young
Black Men Who Have Sex with Men Who Do and Do Not Have Sex with Women" at the 2015 National HIV Prevention Conference at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
 On Tuesday, December 15th, Dr. David Satcher will be a guest on Dr. Oz where he will be discussing how parents can, and should, talk with their children
about drug use and abuse.
 CLAR Director James Champion submits guest post, "What it means for me to be a veterinary
technician in biomedical research," to SpeakingOfResearch.com. <<MORE>>
 On December 10, 2015, the Reach One Each One Youth Mentoring and Medical Exposure Program for local high school students graduated
its fifth class at Grady's Marcus Trauma Auditorium. In attendance were Drs. Omar Danner, Derrick Beech and Ed Childs.
 The Office of Institutional Advancement's inaugural MSM Celebrity Phone-A-Thon on December 10, 2015 was a success as Dr. Montgomery Rice, her executive leadership team, and MSM faculty, staff and students reached out alumni
to raise money for the student scholarship fund and also win prizes in the process.
The event raised a total of $14,092. Prize winners were Samia Robertson (raised most funds), Daniel Dawes (received the first gift), and Kathy Odom (last caller).
MSM in the News
 MSM fourth year student Damien Wood participates in Resurgens Orthopaedics' 2015 Our Hearts to Your Soles event helping give foot care to homeless men. <<MORE>>
Mandatory for ALL Employees
HR & Compliance Fiscal Year 2016 Mandatory Training Schedule:
- Workplace Harassment: Jul 15 - Aug 23
- Code of Conduct: Sept 25 - Oct 25
- HIPAA: Nov 1 - Dec 10
- Conflicts of Interest: Jan 11 - Feb 12
- Radiation Safety: Mar 7 - Apr 8
- Wage & Hour: Apr 18 - May 19 <<MORE>>
Welcome to MSM
 Vicki Carew - Director of Unit Development, Office of Institutional Advancement <<BIO>>
 Tracy S. Dawson, J.D. - Associate General Counsel <<BIO>>
 Jaime daCosta Robards - Director of Stewardship, Office of Institutional Advancement <<BIO>>
Announcements
 MSM alumna Dr. Bonnie Simpson Mason's Orthopedic Interest Group's MSM Jingle Bells Fundraiser - Sold separately or as a pack with a personalized card. Pre-orders are being taken
until December 18. Please contact Christian Bramwell for more information or to order.
 2015 Hosea Helps Children's Christmas Party - December 19, 2015. MSM faculty and staff interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Frank Jones at 404-616-1415 or fjones@msm.edu
RCMI R-Center Needs Assessment Survey
The purpose of this survey is to gather information about the RCMI R-CENTER programs,
its resource utilization and how investigators and staff are leveraging these resources
to expand their research projects. Please complete by December 21, 2015. Click for survey and more info.
SHLI recruiting for 2016-2017 Integrated Care Leadership Program (ICLP) for 20 primary care sites. This program will launch as a 12-month learning collaborative on January 11, 2016. Click for info on how to apply.
SHLI recruiting Health Policy Leadership Fellows for 2016-2017. The application process is open until January 15, 2016 for fellows applying to begin the program on September 1, 2016. Click for more info.
The UCSF Postdoc Fellowships in Tobacco Control Research online applications will be accepted until January 20, 2016. Click here to apply.
 MSM's Transdisciplinary Collaborative Center (TCC) for Health Disparities Research seeking applicants for its Health Policy Research
Project grant opportunity. Final applications due by February 1, 2016. Click for more info.
 The SUNY Downstate PRIDE-CVD Summer Institute Program to Increase Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Cardiovascular
Health-Related Research is an opportunity for MSM junior faculty to develop expertise
and opportunities for research in cardiovascular health disparities. Deadline to register
is March 1, 2016. Click for more info.
Flu vaccine available for the MSM community at the CRC Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 - 4 pm and the Student Employee Health Services (SEHS) clinic in East Point (Buggy Works) Mon. & Wed. 9 am - 5 pm.
Want to see what is happening for the MSM 40th Anniversary? Here's the calendar.
President and Dean Valerie Montgomery Rice's new open door hours. Call 404-752-1740 or email sdrobertson@msm.edu to schedule your appointment with the president.
Support the MD class of 2018 by ordering your exclusive Lampoons 2015 T-shirt and DVD. Email Dyanna Fountain dfountain@msm.edu for your ordering needs.
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Grand Rounds
January 7, 2016
Beyond Abstinence and Risk: A New Paradigm for Adolescent Sexuality
Upcoming Events
December 14, 2015
Emory School of Medicine K-Club: Demystifying the NIH Scientific Review Process
December 14, 2015
EdTech Lunch n' Learn Training Series December 2015 - Plagiarism Checker
December 15, 2015
E.L. Connally Winter S.T.E.A.M.
December 16, 2015
EdTech Lunch n' Learn Training Series December 2015 - Generating Reports
December 17, 2015
An Evening of Celebration - Global Health Alliance & MSM
December 17, 2015
EdTech Lunch n' Learn Training Series December 2015 - Statistics & Item Analysis
December 19, 2015
2015 Hosea Helps Children's Christmas Party
December 21, 2015
EdTech Lunch n' Learn Training Series December 2015 - TechSmith Relay 101
January 21, 2016
Seminar Series: Getting it Published: Scientific Writing for Academic Publication
January 26, 2016
MSM Faculty Winter Assembly Meeting
February 9-10, 2016
Research Day
February 11-12, 2016
Board of Trustees Meeting
Save the Date
February 19, 2016
MSM NBA Game Night: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks (Buy Tickets NOW!)
February 25, 2016
2nd Annual MSM Faculty Development Awards and Recognition Reception
March 3, 2016
MSM Employee Recognition Awards
March 18, 2016
Match Day
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