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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fyi- and happy new year!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Ora<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>_____________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Ora A. Weisz, PhD | Professor of Medicine, Professor of Cell Biology </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Vice Chair of Faculty Development, Department of Medicine</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Renal-Electrolyte Division | 978.1 Scaife Hall | 3550 Terrace St. | Pittsburgh PA 15261<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Tel: 412-383-8891 | Fax: 412-383-8956 | Email: <a href="mailto:weisz@pitt.edu">weisz@pitt.edu</a> | website: weisz2.dept-med.pitt.edu<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> somfacwomen@medschool.pitt.edu [mailto:somfacwomen@medschool.pitt.edu] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 04, 2013 1:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> SOM Faculty - Women Mailing List<br><b>Subject:</b> Graceful Self Promotion Workshop Invitation for Junior Women Faculty<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Let’s face it, it is hard to talk about yourself. But how will you ever convey the accomplishments you've worked so tirelessly to achieve??</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>************************************ <br><br>The WSMA and BGSA proudly present an opportunity for students and young professionals to learn how to effectively communicate with peers and superiors!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are fortunate to have Dr. Thorndyke, an expert in leadership and communication, visiting Pittsburgh to present her popular "Graceful Self-Promotion" Workshop! This workshop will provide the tools necessary to help you use networking opportunities to advance your career and establish professional connections. This is an excellent time to refine the communication tools you will need while interviewing for residency, beginning clinical rotations, and meeting with faculty and new project mentors. Don't miss this limited opportunity!<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We can accomodate <b>ONLY</b> 15 faculty members at this event. Please RSVP ASAP to reserve your spot.<br></span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>************************************<br><br><b><u>WHAT:</u></b> "Graceful Self-Promotion" Workshop<br><b><u>WHO:</u></b> Luanne E. Thorndyke, MD<br><b><u>WHEN:</u></b> Tuesday, January 15th<br><b><u>WHERE:</u></b> BST S100<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>TIME:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 7:30AM - 8:45AM. Continental breakfast will be provided.<br><br><a href="http://students.medschool.pitt.edu/wsma/?p=219" target="_blank"><span style='color:windowtext'>Click here to REGISTER Online</span></a><br>*RVSP/Register by Friday, January 11th. Please notify WSMA if you are no longer able to attend, as spots are limited.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><br>************************************<br><br>We look forward to seeing you at this popular, and practical workshop! As always, men are invited and encouraged to attend.<br><br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>WSMA & BGSA<br><br>Questions? Email <a href="mailto:wsma.pitt@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:windowtext'>wsma.pitt@gmail.com</span></a>.<br>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PittWSMA" target="_blank"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.facebook.com/PittWSMA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WSMA Website for event registration: <a href="http://students.medschool.pitt.edu/wsma/" target="_blank"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://students.medschool.pitt.edu/wsma/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>