Calendar of Events
The Office of Faculty Development offers an assortment of programs every year based on the needs and feedback of our faculty and staff. All events are free of charge to UNMC faculty.
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2023-2024 Programming
We've arranged a diverse array of learning opportunities to help you grow as an educator, researcher, clinician, and whole person. Additional details may be added throughout the year, so check back regularly!
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AAMC/CGEA Supplemental Programming
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Fall 2023 Programming |
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Access Webinar here. (Free on Go-2-Knowlege with UNMC Single-sign-on) |
Promoting Inclusivity & Connectedness In the Workplace: How to Nurture a Sesne of Belonging Featured Go-2-Knowledge Webinar Access through Go-2-Knowledge, using UNMC single-sign-on here. In today's dynamic educational landscape, fostering workplace belonging has become imperative for several reasons. Research has demonstrated that a strong sense of belonging positively impacts various aspects of employee well-being, productivity, retention, and overall organizational health and excellence. Even in the face of significant challenges, such as the "Great Resignation" and the ongoing effects of the post-COVID era, workplace belonging remains a vital factor in boosting morale, team and employee happiness, and ultimately, achieving positive outcomes that align with organizational goals. |
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Taking The Lead: 10 Leadership Conversations to Multiply Your Success 2nd Tuesdays, Monthly August 8, 2023-May 14, 2024 *Program is full. Additional Information and Waitlist application here. |
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Carrying Out the ITEACH Values: Supporting Students with Accommodations Thursday, Aug. 17 Requests for accommodations in health sciences higher education have been on the rise. Often, accommodations are unfamiliar to faculty who have not yet had a student who has had accommodations in their courses. The implementation of accommodations often takes innovation, teamwork, excellence, accountability, courage, and healing. This session will discuss the complexities of accommodation requests in a variety of academic settings including classrooms, labs, and clinical—while also giving you tools to support your students with accommodations and beyond. Presenters from UNMC Accessibility Services Center: Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Offices of Inclusion and Equity, and Division of Student Success. |
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Faculty Tech Workshop Friday, Aug. 18 Academic Technologies are ever evolving. Regardless of your current understanding, we'll meet you where you are to help you and your students thrive. Bring your laptop/phone/devices for hands-on learning and 1:1 support. During this crash course on high-use technologies, you'll receive customized support to: Give your tech skills a tune-up before the new school year begins. Session co-sponsored & facilitated by UNMC IT Academic Technologies. |
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New Faculty Morning Mixer Friday, Aug. 25 Join this morning mixer in the Faculty commons! You'll meet new faculty from across campus, and connect with key contacts for academic support. Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Interprofessional Academy of Educators, UNMC Ombuds Program, IT Academic Technologies, Offices of Inclusion and Equity, Center for Healthy Living, UNMC Strategic Communications, McGoogan Health Sciences Library. |
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Brains, Bots & Beyond: Exploring AI's Impact on Medical Education Thursday, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 Artificial Intelligence is not coming, it is here. Join us in the Faculty Commons conference room as we tune in to a 5-session webinar series exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and medical education. RSVP for any/all sessions. This is a live webinar series. Recordings of the complete series can be viewed in 2024 on the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) website. Learn more about each session, or purchase your own access here.
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Power Presentations: 3-Part Series Wednesday, Sept. 13, 20, 27 **This program is full at this time. If you would like to participate, please still complete the application form to be added to a wait-list if a spot becomes available, or to be notified of potential future iterations of this program.** You will gain valuable presentation tips and real-time coaching and feedback from a team of faculty experts. This course is ideal for anyone looking to design better presentations, manage anxiety or learn engagement tips for more effective delivery. We’ll help you discover your core strengths and develop the key traits of the most memorable public speakers and teachers – whether on the conference stage, in the classroom, or in the virtual environment. |
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Strategies for Adopting and Advancing Holistic Admissions Review Monday, Sept. 18 This workshop will present the role of holistic review in mission-based admissions. Attendees will gain practical strategies for how to identify the core values of their program for the balanced assessment of academic and non-academic attributes. Presenters will share tools for developing standardized prompts and rubrics for use across various assessment techniques, such as virtual and in-person interviews. We welcome you to come in teams, as the workshop will provide opportunities for collaboration. Further Reference from the AAMC. Facilitators: |
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Interprofessional Academy of Educators InovatED Symposium Thursday, Sept. 28 Hosted by the Interprofessional Academy of Educators, the InnovatED Symposium is your opportunity to discover the newest advances in ideas, technology and teaching methodologies in health professions education. Join fellow educators, staff and learners from across Nebraska to share novel and innovative teaching approaches, exchange practical strategies to implement right away, and foster new collaborations with peers. |
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The Words We Say Matter: Empowering Students in the Classroom Monday, Oct. 2 In these turbulent times, it can be a challenge to navigate classroom dialogue. What can I say? What can’t I say? How do I facilitate meaningful conversation? The facilitators will lead active conversations exploring strategies that support open dialogue in the classroom.
Facilitators:
Jeff Knapp, LICSW Ferial Pearson, EdD Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Offices of Inclusion and Equity.
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Leveraging Strengths at Work Thursday, Oct. 5 In this session, we will use the CliftonStrengths assessment as a resource for learning to leverage your strengths at work. The CliftonStrengths assessment measures the intensity of your natural talents – abilities which you use achieve excellence and satisfaction – in 34 distinct Themes. Using Gallup’s “Name it, Claim it, and Aim it” framework, Dr. Ethan Snow, a Gallup-Certified Global Strengths Coach, will lead participants through the foundational components of the 34 CliftonStrengths Themes and facilitate how to leverage your strengths at work. Topics that will be covered include learning about your personalized CliftonStrengths reports and using them to write/talk about your strengths/weaknesses, improve effective decision-making, and invest in more productive teamwork. Facilitator: |
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The Words We Say Matter: Empowering Students in the Classroom Friday, Oct. 6 In these turbulent times, it can be a challenge to navigate classroom dialogue. What can I say? What can’t I say? How do I facilitate meaningful conversation? The facilitators will lead active conversations exploring strategies that support open dialogue in the classroom.
Facilitators:
Jeff Knapp, LICSW Ferial Pearson, EdD Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Offices of Inclusion and Equity.
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Taming Your Email Monday, Oct. 9 Come away with strategies to gain (and keep!) control of your email inbox! Facilitators: |
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Amplifying Truth in Noise: Success Communicating with Media Wed, Nov. 8 (note updated date!) Representatives from the UNMC Office of Strategic Communication will discuss best practices when corresponding with the media, including when to agree to an interview, recognizing the changing media landscape, how to prepare your key talking points, preparation tips for TV or Zoom interviews, social media engagement and other topics. Facilitators: |
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Promotion & Tenure Essentials Friday, Nov. 10 It's never too early to start preparing for your advancement. Hear from institutional experts on how to succeed in the promotion and tenure process. We’ll review the need-to-know, good-to-know, and answer your questions about the promotion and tenure process at UNMC. This session is open to all faculty of any rank and is the ideal refresher to make sure you’ve got the basics covered. Featuring expert guidance from the COM P&T Committee: |
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Manage Your Calendar Like A Pro Monday, Nov. 13 Are you tired of feeling like you're drowning in your Outlook calendar? Do you find yourself double-booking or missing important meetings? Fear not: with this workshop, you'll manage your Outlook calendar like a pro in no time! We'll talk about the secrets and settings in Outlook that will give you more control over your time and productivity in your personal and professional life. |
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Communicating Your Value: The STAR Model Thursday, Dec. 7 A key skill in today's work world is the ability to tell the story of your accomplishments. Using the STAR framework is one way of developing this skill--whether you are in an interview, developing a formal report or presentation, talking with your chair at your annual performance review, in an elevator pitch, or a grant application. Guest Facilitators: |
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Spring 2024 Programming |
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"I'm a Fraud!" Coaching Students through Imposter Phenomenon as a Strategy to Increase Diversity Thursday, Jan. 11 Countering the narrative of imposter syndrome to build upon students' self-worth is relevant today more than ever. A recent study claims that approximately 30% of medical students and residents perceive themselves as imposters. It becomes critical for faculty to promote psychological well-being in the classroom, as it paves the way to support student development and experiences. Facilitators: Riley Machal, MD, Jeana Benton, MD & Dana Raml, MD |
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Power & Politics at Work: Navigating and Creating Workplace Culture Fridays, Jan. 12-March 29, 2024 Additional Information and Application here. |
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Creating Inclusive High-Performing Academic/Healthcare Teams in the Age of Hybrid Work Monday, Jan. 29 In the new normal of hybrid teamwork, leaders and managers are tasked with the development of methods for improving connection and engagement among employees. This workshop will provide you the tips and tools to improve team cohesion, decision-making effectiveness, and performance. Facilitator: Mira Brancu, PhD Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Offices of Inclusion and Equity. |
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Difficult People Made Easy Monday, Feb. 19 Handling difficult people can be an arduous task, especially when it can impact your personal well-being and team dynamics. This workshop will explore practical solutions that you can utilize in those situations with specific actions and words 1) Set firm and healthy boundaries on what you will and will not accept from aggressive or spiteful people, 2) Only use words that elicit a response instead of a reaction, and 3) Look and sound confident no matter who you are dealing with. Facilitator: Eleanor Shakiba, Leadership Trainer & Skills Coach |
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The Art of Thinking on your Feet 4-part series, attend all sessions, or any independently Michael Smith, MD, UNMC’s own “Improv Doc” is back by popular demand to facilitate 4 workshops where mistakes are encouraged, and failure is NOT an option… (because you can’t!). In the SAVE advanced communications skills series, we’ll explore Stories, Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Engagement as tools to say “Yes, and…” to yourself in a world that often demands perfection. Using skills from improv theater, we’ll turn our inner voices into an inner coach without adding time to our busy schedules. Combat fatigue and burnout from the demands of life and work. Attend these workshops to bring fun, laughter, and joy to your path and to SAVE yourself from stagnation and plateauing. Sessions will build upon one another, so attending all sessions will maximize impact. However, participants can attend individual sessions independently. Facilitator: Michael Smith, MD |
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A Seat at the Table: Strategies for Women to Advance Wednesday, Feb. 28 This session will help participants 1) Review the current state of women in medical leadership, 2) Identify potential barriers for getting to "the table", and 3) Learn to establish yourself as a valuable member of the table, use your voice, and advocate for others. Facilitator: Ashley Wysong, MD, MS Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Offices of Inclusion and Equity. |
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Mitigating Bias in Narrative Assessment and Recommendation Letters Wednesday, Mar. 13 Letters of Recommendation are essential components of applications throughout academia. They are also written by and about humans, making them inherently prone to bias. Through this session, faculty members will learn to mitigate bias in letters of recommendation, understand available tools and resources to minimize bias in our letters, and define best practices in writing impactful narrative assessments. Facilitator: Abby Spencer, MD, MS, Washington University of St. Louis Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Offices of Inclusion and Equity. |
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The Women who Built Omaha Thursday, Mar. 14 Eileen Wirth, professor emeritus of journalism at Creighton University and senior writer for Legacy Preservation in Omaha, recently released a new book. The Women who Built Omaha shares the history of groundbreaking women, especially in health care, who have shaped our city and lives. Eileen's session will inspire you today - and not just women! Facilitator: Eileen Wirth Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Offices of Inclusion and Equity, McGoogan Health Sciences Library. |
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How to Handle Emotional Conversations with Students Thursday, Apr. 4 "Actually I am not doing so well." Supporting students is an essential component of educational leadership. In this training, you will learn how to use emotionally supportive language to validate and empower your students. Participants will also be eligible to attend follow-up session with the facilitator via Zoom on Thur., May 9 from 12:00-1:00pm. Attendance at the follow-up session is not required, but available for those wanting more in-depth coaching and conversation after the initial workshop. |
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Navigating What's Next: Mid- and Late-Career Transitions Thursday, Apr. 18 (*Note new date!) Academia often talks about early stages of faculty life, but rarely about retirement. This session will feature a panel of UNMC faculty + retirees to discuss the unspoken considerations about navigating this chapter. You should plan for retirement earlier than you might think! Faculty from all career stages are encouraged to attend. Panelists: Announced Soon! |
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24th & Glory: History Comes Alive Thursday, June 6 Dirk Chatelain, local author and speaker, shares the inspiring story of 5 Black professional athletes and the Omaha neighborhood that lifted them to success. Facilitator: Dirk Chatelain, author & speaker Session co-sponsored by Office of Faculty Development, Offices of Inclusion and Equity, McGoogan Health Sciences Library. |
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Power of LinkedIn: Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader Monday, June 10 Social media provides a great opportunity to demonstrate the impact you make and connect with other medical professionals. This session will provide you a holistic view on how to have a better presence on LinkedIn by making the most out of your profile. Facilitator: Yuki Weinberg |
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AAMC Webinars
In addition to regular UNMC Faculty Development programming, check out virtual development opportunities from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). AAMC account (free) required for access.
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View all upcoming AAMC Webinars here.
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Note: AAMC account (free) required for access. |
Curriculum Renewal: The Physician of 2035+ and beyond (Building Better Curriculum) October 11, 2023 at 12 PM Central Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (ZSOM) recognizes the need to continuously evolve and adapt to the changing landscape and believes that a cutting-edge curriculum is essential for the growth and success of the institution and its students. With that spirit in mind, ZSOM has embarked on a journey to renew its curriculum to meet the needs of the physician of 2035 and beyond. Dr. Ginzburg will describe the journey to date: Foundation Setting, Phase I and the beginning of Phase II. The presentation will focus on stakeholder engagement, feedback gathering, and crafting and answering the philosophical questions needed to move forward towards a curriculum of the future. |
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Note: AAMC account (free) required for access. |
Building an Insurer-Driven, Performance-Based LGBTQ+ Provider Directory October 25, 2023 at 11 AM Central Close to 10 percent of LGBTQ+ patients and over 20% of transgender patients report harsh or abusive language when receiving treatment, and nearly as many have been refused care due to sexual orientation or gender identity. These experiences discourage LGBTQ+ patients from seeking healthcare. The UPMC Health Plan sought to address concerns of existing provider directories by launching the UPMC LGBTQ+ Affirming Provider directory in June 2022, an accredited, opt-in, training-based provider directory allowing LGBTQ+ patients to identify providers who can validate the LGBTQ+ patient experience and create a safe and welcoming patient-provider relationship. This webinar will review the 1-year impact and initial positive feedback of this designation as well as the value and best practices of LGBTQ+ provider directories. |
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Note: AAMC account (free) required for access. |
AAMC Scholarly Publishing Webinar Series October 27, 2023 at 12 PM Central Drop in any time during this session to talk to the editors and editorial staff of Academic Medicine and MedEdPORTAL. This session will not include a formal presentation but instead offer time for you to seek individualized feedback on in-progress or planned scholarly projects and get answers to your questions on the publishing process. Small group discussions will be organized around article type: qualitative and quantitative research reports; perspectives and opinion pieces; innovations including MedEdPORTAL publications and innovation reports; Last Pages and infographics; and humanities features. All are welcome to attend. |
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Note: AAMC account (free) required for access. |
Establishing Equitable Models of Prenatal Care: The Elevating Voices, Addressing Depression, Toxic Stress and Equity (EleVATE) Collaborative November 14, 2023 at 2 PM Central Developed by an interdisciplinary team of Black patients, obstetric clinicians, and mental health professionals, EleVATE Group Care aims to reduce preterm birth rates among Black women by incorporating evidence-based behavioral techniques. Additionally, its framework for health equity promotion involves three main components: Patients – reduce inequitable adverse pregnancy outcomes, Systems Change – elevate and integrate perspectives from communities and health care institutions, Clinicians – provide training to support patients experiencing trauma, depression, and psychosocial stress because of racism. Through this work at seven sites across Missouri (and growing), EleVATE has already shown a significant improvement in health outcomes. This webinar will showcase the success of the program, their plans for the future, and the challenges they have faced along the way. |
Programming Model
We believe the most important resource at UNMC is our dedicated people. We also recognize the demands faculty face to be not only productive but innovative leaders as well. The Office of Faculty Development aims to help faculty deal with the rapid changes and evolving paradigms in education, clinical practice, and health care systems.
To meet these ever-changing needs, Faculty Development offers an assortment of different programs every year based on the feedback of our faculty and staff. These events are carefully planned and designed to help UNMC faculty reach their full potential as a:
- Teacher
- Leader
- Scholar
- Coach/Mentor
- Creator
- Collaborator
Event Registration
Event Registration is available through UNMC | ENGAGE. To register for an event or to manage your upcoming events log into your account using your NET ID and password.
Past Event Recordings: iLearn Online
Missed an event? Visit iLearn Online, a library of past Faculty Development events, to watch past sessions and access resources.
Additional Learning: Go2Knowledge
Go2Knowledge is an online training platform designed to provide on-demand instruction on a wide array of topics including technology, student success, teaching & learning, institutional effectiveness, and campus safety. Go2Knowledge is free for UNMC Faculty!