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.

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Dec. 11 or 16: Conduct effective annual reviews using new process

The faculty annual review process will look different this year, with two major changes: the requirement to use Elements and the use of standardized performance rubrics. In this session, get specific information about how to conduct effective reviews in this new environment. Choose to attend Dec. 11 or Dec. 16.

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Post-tenure reviews: Info and answers at Dec. 16 session

How will the new, state-mandated post-tenure review affect you? When? Who will be involved in your review? How should you prepare? Get clarity, understanding and the answers to these and other questions about the state law and related university requirements surrounding post-tenure reviews at a Dec. 16 information session.

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Nominate an excellent educator for the Trustees' Teaching Award

Learners, residents, fellows, postdocs, faculty and staff: You know someone worth recognizing! Help IU School of Medicine honor its excellent educators by nominating those you know for the IU Trustees' Teaching Award. Nominations are due Jan. 9. View the criteria and complete a nomination.

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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.

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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 Scientific Career

Faculty Learning Communities

Kelley School of Business Partnership Programs

Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP)

Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) PLUS+

New Provider and Faculty Orientation

On Grant Writing

Skill Enhancement Award

Stepping Stones

Upcoming Events

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Download a printable list of FAPD events and programs in 2025-26

Plan your professional development with ease! Download our events-at-a-glance PDF to see a list of — and register for — all professional development opportunities available to faculty through FAPD during the academic year 2025-2026. You'll find more than 100 sessions covering topics related to teaching, research, mentorship and leadership.

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