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Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP)

The Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) is a year-long, cohort-based faculty development and orientation program for faculty in the second or third years of their appointment. The seminars introduce participants to the fundamentals of career planning, self-management and leadership skills. As a result of this program, faculty have tools that will enable them to accomplish their primary career goals and aspirations.

The 2023-2024 curriculum includes sessions specifically designed for both clinicians and research faculty and involves a one-on-one coaching session with a senior faculty member.

Tentative curriculum topics include:

  • Promotion and Tenure Guidance
  • Leadership Practices
  • Turning Everyday Work into Scholarship
  • Effective Teaching Practices
  • Maintaining Balance in Your Work
  • Discovering Your Strengths
  • Individual Coaching Session

Topics may change based on feedback from previous participants and speaker availability.

LAMP participants in conversation

Time Commitment

Due to the time investment required for LAMP, all applicants must solicit a letter of support from their chair or division director. LAMP participants will be expected to attend all nine sessions during the academic year. These sessions take place on Thursday afternoon from 1–4 pm. Space is limited to ensure a personalized approach to academic goals and career plan.


LAMP session dates

  • August 24, 2023 – Kickoff Happy Hour
  • September 21, 2023
  • October 12, 2023
  • November 16, 2023
  • December 14, 2023
  • January 18, 2024
  • February 15, 2024
  • April 18, 2024
  • May 23, 2024 – Graduation

How to Apply

Step 1: Nomination Process

  • Interested faculty must request a brief nomination letter from their department chair or division director. These can be submitted by email to lampdmed@iupui.edu.
  • Nominations due: Friday, June 2, 2023

Step 2: Application Process

  • Once a nomination letter is received, FAPD leadership will contact nominees for a one-paged document describing their career goals, what they hope to accomplish in the next three years along with their CV. This can also be submitted by email to lampdmed@iupui.edu.
  • Goals Statement and CV due: Friday, June 23, 2023

The nomination letter, goals statement and CV must be submitted no later than Friday, June 23, 2023 to be considered for this year’s cohort.

Presenters

  • Mary Dankoski
  • Megan Palmer
  • Laura Torbeck
  • Gabe Bosslet
  • Jen Choi
  • Bart Besinger
  • Krista Longtin

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is LAMP?

    The Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) is a year-long, cohort-based faculty development and orientation program for faculty in the second and third years of their appointment. The seminars introduce participants to the fundamentals of career planning, self-management and leadership skills. As a result of this program faculty have tools that will enable them to accomplish their primary career goals and aspirations.

  • Who can participate in LAMP?

    Any faculty in their second and third years of their appointment may apply to be a member of a LAMP cohort.