Medical Parents and Family Weekend 2008

October 24-26

Dear Parents and Families, As chairs of the Medical Parents Committee, we are delighted to invite you to Medical Parents and Family Weekend 2008. This fun-filled weekend offers an opportunity to learn more about Alpert Medical School, to see the beautiful campus where your medical student is learning and studying, and to meet the School's leadership, including the new dean of medicine and biological sciences, Edward J. Wing, MD.

This academic year marks our last as chairs of the Medical Parents Committee. Our son, George, is set to graduate in May, and we are ever grateful for Brown and for the Medical School that has prepared him well for a career in medicine.

We know the tremendous pride that each of you feels as you watch a loved one undertake the study of medicine. There's no better way to foster a sense of community with other medical parents and families than to be part of this festive weekend.

We hope to see you in Providence!

Sincerely,
Joan and George Turini P'05 MD'09
Co-chairs, Medical Parents Committee

Friday, October 24

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Meet the Dean

Smith-Buonanno Hall Auditorium, Room 106

Please join recently appointed Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences Edward J. Wing, MD for a Q&A about current initiatives and his vision for the future of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Medical Community Reception

Smith-Buonanno Hall Auditorium, Lobby

Get to know the Medical School's leadership at this informal reception. They are excited to meet you! New England and fall-inspired refreshments will be served.

Saturday, October 25

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Brown Faculty Forums

Various locations on campus

Here's just a sampling of the informative and relevant forums the University will present on Saturday. These lectures feature Medical School faculty and may be of particular interest to medical parents.

"Stress and Health in the United States" Kenneth Chay, PhD, professor of economics

"Only a Theory? Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul" Kenneth Miller, PhD, professor of biology

Events such as the faculty forums and the keynote address require advance registration with the University. Information is available in the University's brochure or at www.brown.edu/familyweekend. Times and locations will be listed in your registration packet. Seating is limited. Registration badge or Brown ID is required for entry.

1:30 – 3 p.m.

Teaching Professionalism in Medical Education

Smith-Buonanno Hall Auditorium, Room 106

Join Philip A. Gruppuso, associate dean of medicine (medical education); Dr. Joseph Rabatin, assistant professor of medicine and Medicine Clerkship director at Memorial Hospital, and Dr. Beth Ryder, assistant professor of surgery and Surgery Clerkship co-director, to learn about the important role professionalism plays in the current medical curriculum. Altruism and patient centeredness, as well as career choice and lifestyle considerations, are part of medical education at Brown.

4 – 6 p.m.

The Tenth Annual Ceremony of Commitment to Medicine

First Unitarian Church, One Benevolent Street
Reception to follow at the Hope Club, Six Benevolent Street

In a ceremony at once solemn and celebratory, each first-year medical student will be presented with a white coat – the symbol of entry into and commitment to the world of medicine. Join the faculty and administration of the Medical School for this very special presentation. A reception honoring the MD Class of 2012 will immediately follow the ceremony.

Upon Arrival

Once on campus, please feel free to stop by the Maddock Alumni Center, located at 38 Brown Street at the corner of George and Brown streets. Medical School staff will be available to answer any of your questions. Those registered for University events will be able to pick up their registration materials as well.

Local Accommodations

For a list of local accommodations you may contact the Rhode Island Department of Tourism at 800 556-2484 or http://www.visitrhodeisland.com, or the Providence/Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800 233-1636 or www.goprovidence.com.

Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact Bethany Solomon, director of alumni and parent programs, at 401 863-1635 or e-mail Bethany_Solomon@brown.edu.