The UAB Department of Anesthesiology Division of Professional Development is committed to guiding, inspiring, and investing in every faculty member's academic journey.
We cultivate transformative leaders in clinical care, research, medical education, quality improvement, and national advocacy through mentorship, coaching, and intentional career design. Our programs are built on the conviction that faculty excellence and personal fulfillment are inseparable, and that a thriving faculty is the foundation of a thriving department.
Professional Development & Faculty Affairs
Focused on advancing academic careers through structured growth opportunities, recognition, and institutional support.
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Promotion & Tenure: Guidance on promotion pathways, letter of recommendation (LOR) best practices, portfolio preparation, and timeline. Flag as a key resource page.
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Mentorship Programs: Overview of one-on-one mentorship, peer coaching, and formal mentoring relationships available to faculty at all career stages.
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Education: Continuing medical education opportunities, departmental workshops, and leadership training programs.
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Research Support: Grant writing resources, biostatistics support, and opportunities for research collaboration within and beyond the department.
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Faculty Affairs: Academic appointments, credentialing processes, faculty track options, and relevant UAB policies.
Awards & Recognition: Departmental awards, nomination processes, and national society recognition opportunities.
Recruitment, Onboarding, Retention & Wellbeing
Supporting faculty from their first interaction with the department through every stage of their career, with an emphasis on belonging and sustainability.
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Recruitment: Faculty search processes, candidate experience, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. May include a contact for recruitment inquiries.
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Onboarding: New faculty orientation overview, first-year checklist, administrative setup steps, and key contacts.
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Retention Strategies: Annual faculty check-ins, career mapping support, and mid-career renewal and re-energizing programs.
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Wellbeing & Burnout: Mental health resources, resilience programming, and peer support networks. Links to UAB Employee Assistance Program.
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Work-Life Integration: Flexible scheduling options, parental and family leave policies, and relevant community and campus resources.
Contact
Beth Duggan, M.D., M.A.
Professor
Vice Chair of Professional Development and Faculty Engagement
Chair, Department Promotions and Tenure Committee
eduggan@uabmc.edu
Brittney Clark, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Director of Recruitment
Director of Simulation
blantrip@uabmc.edu
Carrie Atcheson, M.D., MPH
Assistant Professor
Director of Onboarding
catcheson@uabmc.edu
Stacy Wade, M.D., CMQ
Assistant Professor
Director of Retention
scwade@uabmc.edu
Annalese Neuenschwander, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Director of Faculty Wellbeing
aneuenschwander@uabmc.edu