Faculty Development
There are many paths to success as a faculty member, but career goals are difficult to accomplish alone—support is essential for success. Professional development programs coupled with effective mentoring can provide support for individuals to gain new skills and knowledge. There are programs and resources to enhance the academic and professional development of faculty in their roles of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service, and leadership. Click on the links below to learn more.
New Faculty: resources, information and opportunities for new faculty joining UMass Chan Medical School and UMMH, including the New Faculty Orientation.
The Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP) combines a comprehensive curriculum on professional development and a mentored project to provide junior faculty with the foundation for a successful career in academic medicine.
Individual Opportunity Plan: a self-assessment tool to help all faculty members plan their careers to achieve professional success.
Preparing for Promotion: quarterly workshops to guide faculty on the process, criteria and preparation for academic advancement at UMass Chan Medical School.
Faculty Development Programs designed to help faculty achieve success in their careers, in education, research or leadership.
- Internal Programs sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School and UMMH.
- External Programs sponsored by other organizations.
Mentoring: guidance and support from others is essential for a successful career in academic medicine. But effective mentoring requires skills by both mentors and mentees.
Faculty Career Flexibility: opportunities for faculty to flex their effort at key stages of their career.