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

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Nominate an excellent educator for the Trustees' Teaching Award

Learners, residents, fellows, postdocs, faculty and staff, help IU School of Medicine recognize its excellent educators by nominating those you know for the IU Trustees' Teaching Award. Nominations are due Jan. 9. View the criteria and complete a nomination.

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Resources for Adjunct Faculty

IU School of Medicine adjunct faculty members, learn more about the benefits and resources available to help you excel in your roles.

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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