… 330 in all who will join those who started their academic programs this summer. On August 30, the members of the 40th graduating class from MGH Institute of Health … event by summer of 2020. First, we pushed the date for the event from May to July and then to August, thinking by then we could have an in-person celebration, … everything. These are the students who are looking at the future and wondering how they will emerge from the IHP as beginning health professionals. Please know that …

… As we begin Year 2 of our current  Strategic Plan , I thought It would be helpful to give a summary of what we have accomplished to date and an idea of what we have … tactical map for each of the strategic priorities which provided the roadmap for how to accomplish the broad goals we had defined in the plan.  Given that each goal we defined included many tactics, we decided we had to focus on a subset of tactics so that we could be successful. In the fall of 2018, we …

… for Transgender Persons In October, I wrote my blog post with Dean Inez Tuck to discuss ballot Question 1,  Mandatory Nurse Staffing Ratios . This month, I explore another very important question that Massachusetts citizens will decide on November 6: Question 3,  Maintaining Transgender Protections in Public Places. As …  Learn about transgender and non-binary individuals’ unique medical needs and how you can create a welcoming environment for all. Make your voice heard. Have a …

… awards recognizing exemplary leadership, innovation, collaboration, and dedication to social justice.  Thirty-eight nominations from students, faculty, and staff were … several examples including hosting fundraisers for Ukrainian families, working on exposing structural violence, and accessibility research. “This award ceremony is … Alyssa Savery, SLP ’19, who spoke about her experience as a student leader and how that work has continued to pay dividends as licensed speech-language pathologist …

… Communication Sciences & Disorders Doctor of Audiology students receive hands-on patient experience in first weeks of program at the country’s only … of Audiology student Lily Fischer surveyed the new patient carefully and listened to the history - and the problem. “I just feel like I'm not hearing well,” said Hala … front of them was the assessment equipment allowing the clinicians to gauge just how damaged their patient’s hearing was. It’s the kind of interaction students don’t …

… Retiring Chair of Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders reflects on 27 years at the MGH Institute Marjorie Nicholas didn’t have a career in mind when … then majoring in linguistics at Brown, where she graduated in 1978. But moving to Boston and starting her first job put her on a path that led to a well-respected … “I learned a lot just being there. I saw a lot of people with aphasia and I saw how they were helped and I thought, ‘I want to become a speech-language pathologist.” …

… Health Professions Education When we think of gossip, our minds often drift to the latest celebrity news and entertainment. However, gossip isn't confined to … Gossip in medical residency programs can have both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, sharing information about colleagues can help build camaraderie and … Faculty and senior residents should model appropriate behavior, demonstrating how to handle sensitive information with discretion. Conclusion While gossip is an …