Faculty Development Opportunities
College
The college offers periodic career development webinars. Available recordings are added to our channel on MSU MediaSpace. Subscribe to the channel to receive notifications about new content.
Our active lineup includes:
- The Conceptual Basis for Promotion, Marilyn Amey, Ph.D., Assistant Provost for Faculty and Academic Staff Development, Michigan State University. December 6, 2023 – (flyer | recording)
- Am I Ready? Staying on Track for Promotion in the CHM, presented by a panel of CHM faculty (Jean Kerver, Heather Laird-Fick, Jana Simmons, Sath Sudhanthar). November 21, 2024 – (recording)
- Describing, Promoting and Valuing Excellent Teaching, presented by a panel of local teaching experts (Julie Christensen, Lisy Colon-Berlingeri, Amy Greenberg, Kirstin Parkin). February 27, 2024 – (flyer | recording not available)
- Describing, Promoting and Valuing Excellent Scholarship, presented by a panel of local research experts (Joan Ilardo, Karen Kelly-Blake, Heather Laird-Fick, Ade Olomu, Julie Phillips, Erica Wehrwein). March 7, 2024 – (flyer | recording)
- Preparing the External Review Package, Stacey Pylman, Ph.D., Director of Continuing Medical Education, College of Human Medicine and assistant professor, Office of Medical Education Research and Development. April 11, 2024 – (flyer | recording)
- Refining the Reflective Essay, Laura Freidhoff, M.D., Senior Curriculum Specialist, Shared Discovery Curriculum, College of Human Medicine. May 17, 2024 – (flyer | recording)
Other offerings include:
- Developing an Academic Portfolio for Promotion
- Finding Joy in Teaching
- Faculty Medical Education Tutorials
University
The Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development provides a variety of seminars and workshops open to MSU faculty.
The Office of Organizational and Professional Development provides leadership resources, an online learning platform, instructor-led courses, certificate programs, a leadership development cohort program, custom department programs and one-on-one leadership and management coaching.
The Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs provides resources and programming for post-docs in a range of faculty and academic staff appointment types.
University Outreach and Engagement supports the university community in its engagement activities, provides the public with access to university expertise and resources, and advocates for exemplary engaged scholarship on campus, nationally and internationally.
University Health and Wellbeing supports the university community, including all employees, with a wide range of health and wellness resources and programs.
The Digital Library website pulls together material and services related to health sciences at the Michigan State University Libraries and serves all faculty, staff, and students in MSU’s health and biomedical colleges.
External
The Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program
The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM®) program is a year-long part-time fellowship for women faculty in schools of medicine, dentistry, public health and pharmacy. The program is dedicated to developing the professional and personal skills required to lead and manage in today's complex health care environment, with special attention to the unique challenges facing women in leadership positions.
AAMC Professional Development
Use the AAMC search engine to locate upcoming opportunities for all faculty, including women and minorities, across the career lifespan.
OUWB Peer Connections
The Peer Connections Program, hosted by the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, is a collaborative opportunity to connect with colleagues from various regional medical schools. Participants complete an application and select potential group matches by reviewing goals and professional/personal interests of other participants. The program also hosts a variety of development opportunities through the year for Peer Connections participants and the medical school community.