2024 SOM Faculty Development Series - Spring Sessions

Enhancing Scholarship of Clinical Practice

Thursday, March 7 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Presented by Dr. Michael Hall

Increasing understanding of practices that advance teaching, research, and the practice of medicine is the heart of scholarship in clinical practice. At an academic medical center, scholarship also supports faculty advancement. This session offers strategies to enhance scholarship among clinicians while considering the clinical demands that faculty must manage.

Leadership Development

Thursday, April 4 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Mitzi Norris

Effective educational leadership is a process that utilizes and builds influence among followers in order to support the development of competence and motivate followers. The leadership process is developmental as the leader learns more about the context and those engaged in the work. Effective leaders engender commitment through a shared vision and understanding of goals and their importance. Multiple leadership theories are examined, and participants are encouraged to explore their own values and mission to inform their approach to leadership.  

Critical Conversations

Thursday, May 2 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Kathryn Schneider

Engaging in and initiating critical conversations is daunting and most people tend to avoid them. Yet, at an academic health center with human life on the line, having critical conversations in a timely manner is vital to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment. This session provides strategies to enhance your skills and build confidence in having difficult conversations that may involve controversial opinions, constructive feedback, and giving bad news.