Spring 2026 SOM Faculty Development Sessions

Becoming Interprofessional To Be More Than Interprofessional | John Luk | April 2, 2026

Interprofessional education (IPE) opportunities should be integrated throughout health professions education to prepare pre-licensure learners for interprofessional collaborative practice and team-based care. This session examines design, implementation, assessment, and evaluation considerations of IPE and highlights useful frameworks and benefits to health professions learners. [In-person]

Strategies to become a Highly Productive Academic Writer | Abigail (Abby) Konopasky | May 7, 2026

Faculty at an academic health center have responsibilities in multiple areas. At times, these responsibilities are perceived as competing demands. Academic writing is a core expectation especially for faculty who plan to be promoted or obtain tenure. This session highlights several strategies to becoming a highly productive academic writer.