SONvitals

Symposium on Women’s Health

The Johns Hopkins Center for Women’s Health, Sex, and Gender Research presents the 18^th Annual Spring Symposium, 10 am-1 pm Wednesday, May 28 in the Welch Medical Library West Reading Room, followed by lunch and a poster session.

Keynote speaker is Kathryn “Katie” Schubert, president and CEO of the Society for Women’s Health Research since April 2020. She is a trusted leader and consensus builder among women’s health stakeholders, and previously served as chief advocacy officer at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

The symposium will also feature the announcement of the recipients of the 2025 Seed Grant for Research on Sex and Gender Differences and the 2025 Donna Vogel Women’s Health Champion Award!

This will be an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.

Welcome, Michelle Fernandez!

Michelle Fernandez joins the SON this week as a simulation operations assistant. Welcome, Michelle!

Watkins-Saunders Award

The American Heart Association has recognized Professor Yvonne Commodore-Mensah with its Watkins-Saunders Award for “outstanding commitment to equitable health and addressing gaps in health outcomes through clinical or medical work and community improvements.” The award was established in 2012 to honor and celebrate the lives and work of trailblazing Drs. Levi Watkins and Elijah Saunders.

A digital celebration to honor Dr. Commodore-Mensah and her commitment to equitable health locally and globally will be held noon-12:45 pm on Thursday, June 19. Congratulations, Dr. Commodore-Mensah!

ICU Rehab Conference

The 2025 Johns Hopkins ICU Rehab Conference (November 6-7, Turner Auditorium, 720 Rutland Avenue) will be focused on updates from the past year in adult ICU rehabilitation and will include poster, workshop, and networking sessions. Co-sponsored by JHSON.

Early bird discount and abstract deadline is June 30.

Conference highlights:

-Explore the latest research and evidence supporting the positive impact of early rehabilitation on ICU patients.

-Identify and discuss the complex barriers that have historically impeded the seamless integration of early rehabilitation. Learn strategies and best practices for streamlining processes and improving coordination among multidisciplinary teams.

-Highlight the importance of teamwork and communication across various clinical specialties. Showcase real-world examples of successful interdisciplinary initiatives that have driven positive patient outcomes.

-Discover innovative approaches that enhance patient engagement throughout the rehabilitation process.

Apply Now for Impact Grants to Humanize the Patient Experience

The Center for Humanizing Medicine (CHM) Impact Grants invites submissions for impact grants to Humanize the Patient Experience.

Impact grants will be awarded to support creative projects led by multidisciplinary teams to improve patient experiences across our health system. Funds may support a range of activities or products that enhance patient and family comfort, convenience, communication, information and education, and hopefully the overall patient experience.

To learn more about the IHM vision and mission, click here.

Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
Funding: Awards up to $1,500
Faculty contacts: Drs. Mary Catherine Beach, Scott Wright and Martha Abshire Saylor
Email: [email protected]

Application and Submission details here.

Audience:
All JHSON

MSN (Entry into Nursing) – Let’s Prepare Together Admission Workshop

Join us for an informative and interactive workshop designed to help you confidently navigate the application process. This session will discuss the application process and provide valuable tips on how to submit a strong, competitive application. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect directly with members of the admissions team to ask questions and receive guidance before the application deadline. Whether you’re just getting started or putting the finishing touches on your materials, this workshop offers the support you need to feel prepared and empowered. Let’s prepare together — we’re here to help you succeed!

Audience:
Public, Students

Date/Time:
Monday, June 23, 2025 (03:00 pm – 04:00 pm)

Virtual Information Session – DNP Advanced Practice Nurse Anesthesia Track

Join our virtual information session 7-8 pm Wednesday, May 28 for students interested in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia track. This is a great opportunity to hear from the track director, gain insights into admissions requirements, and connect with a current student who will share experiences in the program. Audience: Public, Students

Register for the Introduction to Clinical Research Summer Course

The Introduction to Clinical Research Summer Course provides an intensive introduction to clinical research methods, emphasizing epidemiological and biostatistical methods. This online course is from Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 2025 and can be taken for non-credit or credit. Instructors are Daniel Ford, MD, MPH, Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Karen Bandeen-Roche, PhD, MS, the Hurley Dorrier Professor in Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Upon completion, students will:

• Describe the steps involved in conducting clinical research.
• Review and evaluate the main study designs used in clinical research: case-control, cohort, clinical trials, cross-sectional and meta-analyses.
• Prepare and review a research project.

Students must submit an abstract for a research project prior to the beginning of the course. Registration closes Sunday, July 13, 2025. Please visit our website for the full course description and to learn how to register.

For questions, please contact Noelia Cantu, MBA, academic program manager at [email protected].

Audience:
Faculty

Spring 2025 Issue

The Spring 2025 issue of Johns Hopkins Nursing magazine introduces students reflecting upon their journeys to and through the Johns Hopkins Master’s (Entry into Nursing) program. Among them are Lucas Min and Kara Suarez, good friends who have learned the power of their voices (as well as their ears) through nursing. Both students are profiled in the magazine.