… partnership. The School’s faculty and staff contributed funds to buy 110 turkeys for families serviced by Harvest on the Vine, a Charlestown food pantry. The need … donations and invited Tom MacDonald, who heads up the Harvest on the Vine , for a conversation two weeks ago.  “We said, ‘You know, we'd like to partner with … and we wanted to respond right away and help.” That they did, and it won’t be the last time.  “There will be a call to action because we're going to be doing this all …

… genetic test results, assess inherited risks, and explain what those results mean for a person’s health and their family’s future. But their work goes far beyond test … Detection and Prevention Genetic counselors help patients uncover inherited risks for conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and rare … patients and their healthcare teams consider the course of action that is right for them — whether that’s surgery, medication, surveillance, or family planning.   …

… her a few quiet hours to do some walking or yoga, catch up on chores, or prepare for her next class before the house is abuzz with hungry kids. Breakfast brings out … nonstop grazing,” says Mike. “You have to put the kitchen on lockdown.” Before last year’s school year ended in June, the kids began most days at 9:00 a.m. by … din in the house has been so loud, their only recourse is to retreat to their car for a few minutes of quiet to make a phone call.  “The car has become our second …

… As instructors these types of behaviors can threaten many of our educational goals for students, but there are steps we can take to preserve the academic integrity of our courses. Academic Integrity Causes Students describe a variety of reasons for academically dishonest behavior:   Competition with other students Lack of time … to students about the degree to which it is important to you. Considerations for Planning Papers and Projects The ideal projects are “realistic, original, and …

… and collaboration: Agency . Students learn best when they are in control the need for a student to take control of his/her mental activity, to be responsible for constructing knowledge, and to make certain that what he or she does in school … to students individually or to the whole class as appropriate . Have a plan for how you will react to students needs for further instruction you become aware of …

… A New Day with Some Old Problems So many of us were grateful for the new beginning that occurred when President Joe Biden took the Oath of Office … debt burden of student loans, and improving access to the benefits of education for all. And while I am hopeful for the future, I recognize that there are systemic … of time on a computer and know how to use programs that are fairly sophisticated. Last week, I spent hours on the Mass.gov website trying to enroll my 77-year old …

… The Impact of the President's Budget Proposal Dear IHP community, As I read the news report on the  President’s budget  request released on March 11, I became … which is a student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds will be cut by $110 million on a $950 … subcommittees, which begin hearings on specific proposals. This process could last into the summer. As President of the IHP, I am concerned about the provisions in …

… 40-year mission of preparing health professionals and scientists that advance care for a diverse society. “When I arrived here four months ago, I knew that I was coming to a place where there was a strong foundation for educational excellence, an engaged community of scholars, highly motivated and … education in health care. Dr. Milone-Nuzzo told the audience of her vision for the IHP as it enters its fifth decade. This includes fostering an ethical …