Our Faculty Development Program is designed to provide comprehensive support and resources for Department of Medicine faculty at all levels of their careers.
Based on a formal needs assessment survey, our program is designed to be is relevant, sustainable, and accessible, providing true value to all DOM faculty. We also incorporate best practices from peer institutions and scholarly publications to ensure our program meets the highest standards of faculty development.
Faculty Development Curriculum Structure
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Seminar sessions — we offer 1 hour monthly seminar sessions covering a wide range of topics including education, research, clinical skills, leadership, mentorship, promotion, and scholarship. These sessions are open to all faculty with an interest in expanding their skills and knowledge.
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Cohort sessions — we've created cohort experiences in several areas, such as Leadership DOM (LDOM) and Teach DOM (TDOM). These longitudinal sessions will delve into specific topics over several months, ensuring a deep understanding and fostering a community of learning among participants.
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Leadership development for DOM leaders — this advanced program provides faculty development for those in leadership positions. It provides personalized one-on-one coaching and assessment to develop effective, thoughtful faculty leadership.
We are excited to announce our upcoming Department of Medicine (DOM) Faculty Development Seminars, designed to help faculty across the spectrum of career experience learn about the promotion process and how to prepare for success in their career.
Even if you are not going up for promotion in the next couple of years, we urge you to consider attending one or more of these sessions to learn more about the process and how you can best set yourself up for success whenever that time comes.
Upcoming Offerings
SEMINARS
| Date | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location | Register |
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| Aug. 25, 2025 (Mon) 12-1 p.m. |
Panel: Promotion Steps for Research | Subhashini Bolisetty, PhD – Division of Nephrology Sonya Heath, MD – Division of Infectious Diseases Derek Russell, MD - Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care |
Location: ALGEN 301, in person only | Register |
| Aug. 26, 2025 (Tues) 12-1 p.m. |
Panel: Promotion Steps for Education | Amanda Alexander, MD – Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Jim Callaway, MD – Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology KeAndrea Titer, MD - Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science |
Location: ALGEN 301, in person only | Register |
| Aug. 27, 2025 (Wed) 12-1 p.m. |
Panel: Promotion Steps for Service | Jared Cook, MD – Division of Nephrology Glenn Rowe, PhD – Division of Cardiovascular Disease Elizabeth Turnipseed, MD, MSPH – Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science |
Location: ALGEN 301, in person only | Register |
| Sept. 16, 2025 (Tues) 12-1 p.m. |
Nuts and Bolts of Putting a Promotion Packet Together | Doug Royal, DOM Manager of Human Resources | This session will be hybrid and recorded. ALGEN 301 |
Register |
| Sept. 23, 2025 (Tues) 12-1 p.m. |
NEW: Writing a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for Promotion | Scott Ballinger, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, UAB Heersink School of Medicine Ashita Tolwani, MD - Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology |
Location: ALGEN 301 in person only | Register |
| Sept. 24, 2025 (Wed) 4 p.m. |
Annual DOM Faculty Promotion and Tenure Workshop | Martin Young, Chair of DOM APTC Committee | This session will be hybrid and recorded. No registration required. ALGEN 301 |
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| Oct. 13, 2025 (Mon) 12-1 p.m. |
Panel: Promotion Steps for Research | Timmy Lee, MD – Division of Nephrology Barbara Van Der Pol, PhD – Division of Infectious Diseases Martin Young, PhD - Division of Cardiovascular Disease |
Location: ALGEN 301, in person only | Register |
| Oct. 14, 2025 (Tues) 12-1 p.m. |
Panel: Promotion Steps for Education | Stan Massie, MD - Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science Lisa Willett, MD - Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science Martin Young, PhD - Division of Cardiovascular Disease |
Location: ALGEN 301, in person only | Register |
| Oct. 20, 2025 (Mon) 12-1 p.m. |
Panel: Promotion Steps for Service | Elizabeth Turnipseed, MD, MSPH – Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science Nicholas Van Wagoner, MD, PhD - Division of Infectious Diseases Martin Young, PhD - Division of Cardiovascular Disease |
Location: ALGEN 301, in person only | Register |
GME Bootcamps
GME Bootcamps for new DOM fellowship leaders, including Program Directors, Associate Program Directors, Core Faculty, and Program Coordinators begin this fall. They are intended for those at the novice level, but all are welcome to join. All five hour-long sessions will be held at noon in WTI 231.
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Sept. 9, 2025
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Session 1: Overview of GME structure and language
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Sept. 18, 2025 |
Session 2: Finances and FTE
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Sept. 25, 2025 |
Session 3: Recruitment
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Oct. 2, 2025 |
Session 4: Program evaluation and improvement
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Oct. 6, 2025 |
Session 5: Trainee evaluation and support
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Women in Medicine dates for AY 2025-26, quarterly meetings, Second Wednesday, 4-5 p.m.
| Date | Location | Topic |
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| Sept. 10, 2025 | WTI 101 | Breaking the Glass Ceiling – taking on a new leadership role in medicine |
| Jan. 14, 2026 | WTI 101 | TBD |
| March 11, 2026 | WTI 101 | TBD |
| June 10, 2026 | WTI 101 | TBD |
COHORT Sessions: TEACH DOM
2025 Registration is closed.
TEACH DOM is a longitudinal curriculum designed to enhance teaching skills for early career clinician educators. The curriculum will be delivered in a series of small group seminars from February to May 2025. The focus is on small group teaching, but some aspects will also apply to didactic teaching.
Target Audience. Early career clinician educators (Assistant Professors) involved in inpatient and/or outpatient teaching with learners, including fellows, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals.
Program Goal. Enhance Teaching Skills in small group clinical settings (clinic/hospital).
Program Objectives. (specifically, the seminars are designed to): Enhance participants' versatility as teachers; enhance their ability to analyze clinical teaching using an educational framework; provide a forum for collegial exchange about teaching challenges and best practices
Format. Small group (8 participants)
Timing. 8 sessions held on Thursdays 1-3pm (February to May 2025)
Recorded Presentations and Resources
Nuts and Bolts of Putting a Promotion Packet Together
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
DOM Human Resource specialists Doug Royal and Becky Wallace shared a timeline and practical advice for putting your promotion packet together.
Watch the Recording of the "Nuts and Bolts of Putting a Promotion Packet Together" presentation
Download Research Milestones for Promotion to Associate packet
Download Service Milestones for Promotion to Associate packet
Download Teaching Milestones for Promotion to Associate packet
The role and responsibilities of a Principal Investigator
January 21, 2025
Dr. Cindy Joiner led the session to explain the role of the investigator, discuss the associated responsibilities and share knowledge on how to be successful as a PI.