Welcome to our CRAB Information Page!
Here you will find all of the most recent updates and events hosted by ACP Maryland CRAB.
2024-2025 Updates
September
Thanks to all of our CRAB members who were able to attend the meeting/dinner on August 19th. Great company & great food – what could be better.
We were able to accomplish much and would like to share some of the information with you for your calendar as well as some topics suggested for future events & activities. We look forward to your responses especially regarding the CRAB co-chair nominations, the new Resident committee, and all of the other opportunities available this year!
CRAB Calendar Of Activities – 24/25
CRAB Co-Chair Nominations:
We are trying something new in selecting CRAB co-chairs this year. Since there were programs unable to attend the August meeting, we are sending out a request to all programs asking for those Chiefs who would be interested in being a CRAB co-chair to please provide the following:
- Name
- Program
- A short (300 words or less) essay on why you would like to be a CRAB co-chair OR what you would like to accomplish in this role if you are selected
Our 3 CRAB advisors, Drs. Christmas, Chow & Deepak will review the nominations and select 4 Co-chairs from this group. We ask that you submit your nomination by Thursday, September 4, 2024 to Maryellen at mew4work@aol.com.
WhatsApp:
Please also share with your residents that Dr. Zayd from MHIM has created a WhatsApp group that he is requesting all chief residents to sign up for. This will allow chiefs to easily share ideas and information, and requests for assistance with each other. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IhddtEhbxv8G7AUDgaDWbL
NEW! Resident Committee:
The decision has been made to form a Resident committee that would be open to residents in their 2nd and 3rd years of training. A CRAB leader will be needed to facilitate the committee and begin the process of selecting members and planning programs. If interested please contact Maryellen at mew4work@aol.com.
Project Suggestions:
Each program is being asked to develop a suggestion for a CRAB program that could be held during the upcoming year. Please provide your suggestions no later than Friday, September 5, 2024. Two will be selected to host this year from the suggestions made.
Journal Club (Open to all programs):
Dr. Farshid Fargahi from Anne Arundel Medical Center was present at the meeting. He explained that last year the process of creating a Journal Club that all programs could participate in was begun. Those programs wishing to participate should contact Dr. Fargahi at the following: ffargahi@luminishealth.org. A ZOOM platform would be used to host meetings allowing programs to participate easily.
We're looking forward to another wonderful year for our CRAB group!
Dr. Colleen Christmas, Governor
Dr. Janaki Deepak & Dr. R. Dobbin Chow, CRAB Advisors