Corrections
In the January/February article "The Envelope Please: The ASH Meeting Top Ten List," the research described in #8 was about myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), not myeloproliferative disorders (MPD).
In the January/February article "Oscar D. Ratnoff: Champion of Clotting," John Hageman was incorrectly identified. John Hageman did not have his medical degree; he was a freight-train brakeman who died of pulmonary embolism after a fall from a boxcar.
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Letters to the Editor — Solicitation
The Hematologist welcomes letters of up to 200 words. These letters may be in response to editorials or on any subject of interest to our readers. Please include a postal address, e-mail address, and phone number. Publication will be based on editorial decisions regarding interest to readers and space availability. We may edit letters for reasons of space or clarity. The Hematologist reserves the right to publish your letter, unless it is labeled "not for publication."
Letters should be sent to:
Karen Learner, Managing Editor
The Hematologist: ASH News and Reports
1900 M Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
klearner@hematology.org
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One Person Can Make a Difference
Have you ever wondered how you can make use of your hematologic expertise to make a lasting impact throughout the world? Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO), in partnership with ASH, is now recruiting hematologists to volunteer for two- to four-week stays to teach and train in Kampala, Uganda, and Siem Reap, Cambodia. Hematology volunteers will teach and train local health-care providers, including medical students, faculty, residents, and laboratory staff, giving them the knowledge and skills to make a difference in their own communities. Volunteers lecture, conduct ward rounds, and demonstrate various techniques in classrooms, clinics, and laboratories. In addition, volunteers may be involved in teacher training, curriculum development, and mentoring of students. To learn more, contact Jenny Kelley, HVO Volunteer Coordinator, or visit the HVO page on the ASH Web site.
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Clinical Research Training Institute Application Deadline is March 31
Applications are now being accepted for the ASH Clinical Research Training Institute. The goal of this unique initiative is to prepare hematologists for careers in patient-oriented clinical research. Now in its sixth year, the program provides 20 fellows and junior faculty members with a full year of personalized education and mentoring to help them build careers in clinical hematology research.
Beginning in August with a weeklong summer workshop in Dana Point, CA, ASH's Clinical Research Training Institute offers instruction on the foundation, methodologies, and applications of clinical research.
With a one-to-one faculty-trainee ratio, emphasis is on helping each trainee develop and refine his or her own research proposal. The small group size provides opportunities for intensive mentoring as well.
The deadline for applications is March 31.
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Nominate Your Mentor for the 2008 ASH Mentor Award
Superb mentors come from all branches of hematology, and the ASH Mentor Award has been created to ensure that these outstanding people are recognized. By nominating someone for the ASH Mentor Award, you can help recognize and reward outstanding mentors who have helped shape your career path.
ASH grants two awards each year to outstanding mentors: one in basic science and one in clinical investigation. The deadline to nominate your mentor is May 5.
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Call for ASH-SAP Fourth Edition Co-Editors
ASH is about to begin development of the fourth edition of the American Society of Hematology Self-Assessment Program (ASH-SAP), and we are now accepting nominations and applications for two co-editor positions.
We are looking for new talent to cover various areas of adult and pediatric hematology. The ASH-SAP is composed of a syllabus divided into chapters dedicated to specific topic areas in hematology and a set of case-based, multiple-choice questions and critiques. It is designed to provide timely clinical updates on new developments in hematology, help practicing physicians prepare for recertification, and serve as a tool for board review. The co-editors will lead the development of the fourth edition. One must have a broad understanding of adult and/or pediatric hematology and a proven ability to meet strict production deadlines.
If you have questions, please contact Helena Mickle, Education Manager.
The third edition of the ASH-SAP is currently available for sale at the ASH Store.
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