Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

The vision of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (FAPD) is to develop a vibrant, healthy, diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive and advance the school’s mission and cultivate its core values.

Mission

  • Establish and sustain a culture that promotes faculty vitality, organizational learning and diversity.
  • Train, educate and empower faculty and staff leaders who can promote the development of others and craft a culture of wellness and inclusive excellence.
  • Plan, communicate and implement evidence-based faculty and leadership development activities.
  • Ensure effective and successful recruitment, appointment, orientation, retention and promotion of faculty.
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Highlights: Professional Development Opportunities and Events

An intimate conversation with David J. Skorton, MD, Monday, Oct. 14

AAMC president to share his perspective on leadership

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, will offer a rare look into his personal and professional life Oct. 14. IU School of Medicine Dean Jay Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA, will interview Skorton during a live event. Learn more and register.

Graphic announcing: 2024 Steven C. Beering Award Winner Robert C Malenka, MD, PhD, "Journeying from Synapses to Psychedelics". Founder, Stanford University Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Friday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.

Internationally renowned neuroscientist to speak

Robert C. Malenka, MD, PhD, winner of the 2024 Steven C. Beering Award for the Advancement of Biomedical Science, will present "Journeying from Synapses to Psychedelics" Nov. 15. Read more about Malenka and register to attend.

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Learn, connect and find resources for grant writing

On Grant Writing, a partnership with the Office of Research Affairs, aims to demystify the grant writing process by providing strategies, best practices and resources. Learn more and register.

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Download our events calendar

Don't miss another professional development opportunity from Faculty Affairs and Professional Development. Download our PDF, mark your calendar, then find the events that interest you in the Upcoming Events section at right to register to attend.

Upcoming Events

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Our Team

With a shared focus on fostering excellence in teaching, research, clinical care and service, our team is passionate about empowering faculty members to thrive and make a lasting impact in academic medicine. 

Meet the FAPD team