Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

FAPD develops a vibrant, healthy and engaging community where everyone can thrive, advance the school’s mission and cultivate the school's core values.

Step inside the life and career journey of Riley Children's leader

Soak up some fresh career inspiration during your lunch hour Nov. 12 when Mara Nitu, MD, DC, MBA, is interviewed as part of the video podcast-style interview series, Stepping Stones of Leadership Development. Nitu is vice president and chief medical officer of Riley Children's Health. Watch live at noon ET via Zoom.

Two attendees participate in an improv exercise during Communicating Science.

Learn to confidently communicate your science with anyone

Learn and practice improvisational techniques (like explaining a smartphone to someone who lived in a past century) that can help you confidently share your science with anyone. Apply for Communicating Science by Nov. 27 to learn to think on your feet, clarify your message and get people's attention.

A dark background with a sparkly swatch through the lower half advertises the Trustees' Teaching Award. Text states to nominate an outstanding educator by Jan. 9.

Nominate an excellent educator for the Trustees' Teaching Award

Faculty, staff, learners, residents, fellows and postdocs: You know someone worth recognizing! Honor excellent educators by nominating those you know for the IU Trustees' Teaching Award. To nominate, write a short paragraph that explains how a faculty member meets the criteria and complete the form linked above by Jan. 9.

A group of faculty discuss an improvisational exercise during a Communicating Science session.

Our Mission

Establish and sustain a culture that promotes faculty vitality and organizational learning.
Train, educate and empower faculty and staff leaders who can promote the development of others and craft a culture of wellness that is welcoming of all.
Plan, communicate and implement evidence-based faculty and leadership development activities.
Ensure effective and successful recruitment, appointment, orientation, retention and promotion of faculty.

The FAPD staff poses for a group shot during a team outing at Random Acts of Flowers, where they created bouquets of flowers for patients at IU Health and other facilities.

Our Team

With a shared focus on fostering excellence in teaching, research, clinical care and service, our team is passionate about empowering faculty members to thrive and make a lasting impact in academic medicine.

(We also like to come together to do good and have fun. At left, the FAPD team partnered with Random Acts of Flowers to create dozens of bouquets of flowers for patients at IU Health and other central Indiana hospitals.)

Meet the FAPD team

Programs

Academy of Teaching Scholars

Communicating Science

Enhancing Your Inner Mentor

Faculty Learning Communities

Kelley School of Business Partnership Programs

Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP)

Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) PLUS+

Leadership Enrichment and Development Program (LEAD)

New Provider and Faculty Orientation

On Grant Writing

Promotion & Tenure Workshop Series

Skill Enhancement Award

Stephen P. Bogdewic Lectureship in Medical Leadership

Stepping Stones

Upcoming Events

A preview of the 2026-2027 FAPD events-at-a-glance download

NEW Download: FAPD events and programs in AY 2026-27

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Other resources of interest

Video

A Message to IU School of Medicine Faculty from Dean Scott Boden

The expertise, ideas and commitment of our faculty are central to the strength of IU School of Medicine. In this welcome message, Dean Scott D. Boden, MD, reflects on the school’s extraordinary accomplishments and momentum, the opportunities created by our statewide reach, and his commitment to listening and learning as we work together to develop a bold vision for the school’s future.