Aging Center Dispatch - October 8-14

Good News!

  • Congratulations to Dr. Barrett Bowling on his promotion to tenured Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division.  Among his many roles across Duke and the VA, Dr. Bowling is an Aging Center investigator, an active member of the Pepper Center Research Education Component, and a mentor in the Aging Center T32 Postdoctoral Research Training Program.  
     
  • Congratulations to Dr. Jessie West and Dr. Khadar Abdi on being named the 2022-2023 George L. Maddox Inspiring Investigator fellows!

Events:

GeriaTreks logo Now that the weather is cooling off, join us for our October GeriaTrek – a hike on the Bobbit Hole Trail,  October 8 at 9 am.  Two and four-       legged family members welcome.  This is an easy 2.4 mile loop natural surface trail. Sturdy shoes and water bottle suggested.

  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/bobbitt-hole-trail-to-cole-mill-trail-loop.

  Date: Saturday, October 8, 9-11am

  Meet: at the Cole Mill Parking for Eno River State Park Eno River State Park - at the end of Old Cole Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27712 https://goo.gl/maps/aiCuJLyhmy7vo3t27

Lost? Call Cathleen 919 323-1236

Geriatrics & Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Palliative Care for People with Dementia

Monday, October 10, 2022 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

DIWG: Miles Berger presenting

Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Voter Registration Deadline for the November Elections

Friday, October 14, 2022.  Visit the NC State Board of Elections website for all the info!


New in Professional Development & Educational Opportunities:

Consulting and Collaborating: Using the 5Ts 

A workshop for junior faculty and mid-career investigators conducting research relevant to older adults: Improving communication using the 5Ts Framework, presented by the Pepper Center Research and Education Component

October 31st, 2:00 - 3:30pm and December 12th, 10:00 - 11:30am
(registrants are expected to attend both sessions)

Registration is free and space is limited to 15 participants.  Click Here for program details and registration link

2023 Pepper Center Intervention Development Workshop

The objective of this workshop is to support early investigators in developing and testing complex interventions targeting older populations.  The workshop will be held over 7 sessions in February and March, 2023.  Registration is free and the workshop is limited to 25 participants.  

Click here for workshop details and registration link

ALICE Program Call for Applications: Academic Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborative Engagement for Mid-Career Women Faculty

The Office for Faculty is now accepting applications for the ALICE program – a leadership development program for mid-career women faculty in the School of Medicine. ALICE – Academic Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborative Engagement –provides in-depth opportunities for leadership skill development, personal reflection and goal setting, peer-mentoring, and structured 360 feedback. The program aims to address the widely recognized gap in the number of women in senior leadership positions in academic medicine by providing a tailored leadership development opportunity for women. 

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 4.     VISIT THE ALICE WEBSITE

Applications Are Now Available for the 2023 Duke Clinical Leadership Program    

The Duke Clinical Leadership Program (DCLP) was founded by the Chancellor for Health Affairs in 2010 to help expand leadership capacity within Duke Health. The program consists of ten, half-day sessions over the course of six months. The program is supported by the Chancellor and run by the School of Medicine Office for Faculty.  Learn more and apply online  Applications are due 11/10/22

Physical Function Assessment in Older Adults: Workshop for Health Professionals and Clinical Researchers

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm --- Space is limited, and registration is required.  Click the link above for details and registration info!

Innovations in Geriatrics Showcase

Faculty, fellows, and staff are encouraged to register for the inaugural Innovations in Geriatrics Education Showcase on 10/26 from 1-3PDT/3-5 CDT/4-6 EDT!  You'll get to hear about exciting work and engage in discussion with colleagues.  Registration is free and participation is via zoom.  Click here to register.

Resilience Research Colloquium 2023 - Presented by Duke Pepper Center and Duke Roybal Center

Friday, January 27, 2023 from 8:30am-2:30pm.  Click the link above for agenda and registration information.

 


Other Calendars of Interest:

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