Our Faculty Development Program is designed to provide comprehensive support and resources for Department of Medicine faculty at all levels of their careers.
Based on a formal needs assessment survey, our program is designed to be is relevant, sustainable, and accessible, providing true value to all DOM faculty. We also incorporate best practices from peer institutions and scholarly publications to ensure our program meets the highest standards of faculty development.
Faculty Development Curriculum Structure
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Seminar sessions — we offer 1 hour monthly seminar sessions covering a wide range of topics including education, research, clinical skills, leadership, mentorship, promotion, and scholarship. These sessions are open to all faculty with an interest in expanding their skills and knowledge.
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Cohort sessions — we've created cohort experiences in several areas, such as Leadership DOM (LDOM) and Teach DOM (TDOM). These longitudinal sessions will delve into specific topics over several months, ensuring a deep understanding and fostering a community of learning among participants.
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Leadership development for DOM leaders — this advanced program provides faculty development for those in leadership positions. It provides personalized one-on-one coaching and assessment to develop effective, thoughtful faculty leadership.
Upcoming Offerings
SEMINARS Sponsored by the DREAM Council
Jan. 14, 2025 at noon: WP-BR (cap 50): “The T-to-K Pipeline: Tips, tricks, and general advice”
Organizer: Joe Chiles
This session will be led by a presenter that has successfully navigated the T-to-K transition and continues to mentor others as they try to cement the foundations of a career in research. This will be followed by a panel including senior scientists who are familiar with navigating the transition between training grants and mentored career development awards.)
Jan. 17, 2025 at noon: WP-B (cap 25): “Finding leadership opportunities as a PhD in the department and beyond”
Organizer: Jarrod Barnes
Panel Discussion led by Jarrod Barnes, Christian Faul and Susan Birket
This session will be led by a panel featuring PhDs who have successfully found leadership opportunities in the DOM as well as industry and non-profit organizations etc. The session will include panel experiences and an audience driven Q&A discussion to help guide those with questions regarding finding a 'niche' outside of their faculty appointment.
Jan. 21, 2025 at noon: WP-A (cap 25): “The role and responsibilities of a Principal Investigator”
Organizer: Cindy Joiner
The session will explain the role of the investigator, discuss the associated responsibilities and share knowledge on how to be successful as a PI.
Feb 13, 2025 at noon: WTI – "Maximize the Mentoring Relationship"
Jarrod Barnes, PhD, and Lisa Willett, MD, MACM, will lead a discussion on how to maximize the mentoring relationship. The intended audience is mentees, mentors, and those who wish to be one!
COHORT Sessions: TEACH DOM
Coming in February 2025!
TEACH DOM is a longitudinal curriculum designed to enhance teaching skills for early career clinician educators. The curriculum will be delivered in a series of small group seminars from February to May 2025. The focus is on small group teaching, but some aspects will also apply to didactic teaching.
Target Audience. Early career clinician educators (Assistant Professors) involved in inpatient and/or outpatient teaching with learners, including fellows, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals.
Program Goal. Enhance Teaching Skills in small group clinical settings (clinic/hospital).
Program Objectives. (specifically, the seminars are designed to): Enhance participants' versatility as teachers; enhance their ability to analyze clinical teaching using an educational framework; provide a forum for collegial exchange about teaching challenges and best practices
Format. Small group (8 participants)
Timing. 8 sessions held on Thursdays 1-3pm (February to May 2025)
Program Details + How to Apply
Recorded Presentations and Resources
Nuts and Bolts of Putting a Promotion Packet Together
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
DOM Human Resource specialists Doug Royal and Becky Wallace shared a timeline and practical advice for putting your promotion packet together.
Watch the Recording of the "Nuts and Bolts of Putting a Promotion Packet Together" presentation
Download Research Milestones for Promotion to Associate packet
Download Service Milestones for Promotion to Associate packet
Download Teaching Milestones for Promotion to Associate packet