Office of Faculty Affairs & Professional Development

The Department of Medical Education will offer sessions on the 3rd Thursday of each month, from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. These will rotate between Journal Club* and Faculty Development workshops.  In-person participation is encouraged, but a Teams option will also be included.  More information will be posted as sessions are finalized.

*CME credits are not offered for Journal Club.

Current Offerings

• Thursday, February 20, 2025
  "Designing Interactive Large Group Sessions" Presented by Dr. Pamela Lucchesi
• Thursday, March 20, 2025
  "When Learners Struggle - Clerkship Edition" Presented by Dr. Derek Holbrook
• Thursday, April 17, 2025
  "Difficult Conversations – Providing Constructive Feedback"
  Presented by Dr. James Fox
• Thursday, May 15, 2025
  "Teaching with Cases"
  Presented by Dr. Stephen Patrick
• Thursday, June 26, 2025
  "Academic Portfolio Development"  
  Presented by Dr. Shilpa Chitnis 

Career Development Seminars

In support of faculty looking to advance their careers in academia, the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development will be hosting seminars to address the needs of faculty in planning for future advancement and promotion. 

Current Offerings and Dates 

• Promotion & Tenure Cycle Training
  • Required trainings for approved candidates.
  • Held in December and January each year.  Dates will be posted when determined.
  • Invitations and access to virtual trainings will be sent to approved candidates.

Interfolio (Fac180) Trainings

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development will offer periodic training sessions for faculty on the process for entering and updating Fac180 Profiles and Activities.  This system will be required for faculty with academic roles and those seeking promotion.

Current Offerings and Dates

• Fac(180) Profile and Activity 
  • Tuesday, February 18, 3:30, pm - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, March 19, 3:30, pm - 4:30 pm

Register online.