Professional and Leadership Development

Professional and leadership development for faculty enhances teaching, research skills, and career advancement by equipping faculty with effective leadership and management capabilities. Honing these skills my also contribute to personal growth, overall professional satisfaction while enhancing the reputation of UConn School of Medicine.

 

Leadership Development Programs

• The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) – Leadership Development Programs cultivate leaders in academic medicine by giving participants a foundation in leadership theory and applied practice to advance their career through virtual and in-person programming.
• Harvard Business School’s Executive Program in Managing Healthcare Delivery is tailored for experienced clinical and nonclinical leaders in large healthcare organizations, offering strategies to address organizational challenges, foster teamwork, and enhance leadership skills while improving organizational performance and expanding professional networks.
• Harvard’s Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions is designed for physicians, basic scientists, and healthcare professionals to enhance their teaching, leadership, and organizational skills, enabling them to design, implement, and evaluate effective educational innovations.

Support and Community

Peer support groups can be highly beneficial for faculty by providing emotional support, knowledge and skill sharing, and may also offer networking opportunities.

• The mission of the Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) is to advance the full and successful participation of women in all roles within academic medicine, and to provide a venue for women to participate in advancing the AAMC mission to improve the nation’s health. The group offers events, mentoring sessions, and catalogs resources in support of its mission.
• A peer support group for faculty offers emotional support and fosters collaboration by sharing experiences and best practices. It also aids in stress management and professional growth through networking and mutual encouragement. UConn School of Medicine has developed a template to guide you in the creation and maintenance of your peer mentoring group. For additional information or support, please contact Dr. Jenn Cavallari, Director of Faculty Development at cavallari@uchc.edu.

 

Professional Skills (Additional Resources Coming Soon)

• Conflict Management
  • AAMC offers perspectives on addressing conflict management.
  • American Medical Association Steps Forward Podcast. A Blueprint for Difficult Conversations. (0:25)
• Time Management
  • In AAMC’s The Essentials of Time Management Seminar Susan R. Johnson, MD focuses on five basic time management strategies informed by her own experience with procrastination (1:26).
  • In the Podcast Pediatrics Now for Parents “Prescribing Balance: time management strategies for 2024” from UT Health Antonio, Dr. Dina Tom, a wife, mother, and hospitalist at the University of Texas Health Science Center, vividly describes the challenges she faced managing time due to the unpredictable and demanding nature of her job. (0:13)
  • This short article, “Reclaiming the Calendar: Time Management for the Clinician Educator” from the Journal of Graduate Medical Education offers tips for prioritizing tasks and taking control of your calendar.