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Information Systems Training introduces Info-Bytes, one-hour, hands-on, instructor-led computer training sessions on topics including PowerPoint 2003 - How to use Templates and Masters or create Interactive Presentations; Word 2003 - How to Collaborate with others or Format Documents; and Excel 2003 - How to use Pivot Tables or Manage Data. Info-Bytes sessions are taught at an accelerated pace and do not replace the complete Microsoft Office training classes. An optional half hour is offered at the end of each session for related exercises and one-on-one consultation. Register via PeopleSoft Self Service and look for ISB course codes and class titles beginning with IB. All sessions are held at One Brigham Circle. For more information, e-mail ISTraining@partners.org
BWH’s Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, is the keynote speaker at the ninth annual Partners Physicians Day Feb. 2. CME credits are available. Visit http://clinicalaffairs.partners.org to view the program and register online. Questions? Contact gbommarito@partners.org
A group of cardiac surgeons, nurses and others are volunteering on a mission to Rwanda this spring to perform heart surgery. Support the team by attending a fund raiser on Thursday, Feb. 21, or by donating used cell phones in Linda Jaffe’s office in the Cardiac Surgery Suite on the Pike next to Carrie Hall. Look for details at www.brighamandwomens.org/cardiacsurgery/Rwanda.aspx
The Employee Assistance Program offers training Feb. 12, 3 -5 p.m., in the Eppinger Conference Room, for managers with employees who may benefit personally or professionally from EAP. To register, call Maureen at ext. 2-6017 or visit www.eap.partners.org
Hospital faculty and staff are invited to apply for the 2008 Ethics Award. The two winners will attend the week-long intensive bioethics course offered by the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University in June. The application deadline is March 31.Apply online at www.brighamandwomens.org/ethics/award.aspx