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PLANNING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

All Programs and Events Sorted by Topic

Need a one-stop shop for planning your professional development for the coming months? You've landed in the right spot. Find all upcoming programs and events offered by FAPD, organized by topic.

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June 3, 2026 IU School of Medicine Faculty Trivia Night

Academy of Teaching Scholars
June 9, 2026 Clinical Teaching Creating the best Learning Experience for Bedside Teaching
July 23, 2026 Peer Review of Teaching in the Clinical Environment feat. the Outpatient Clinic 
Aug. 19, 2026 Peer Review Training Session
Aug. 26, 2026 Coaching Learners on Communication Skills 
Aug. 31, 2026  AI Workshop 
Sept. 2, 2026  Building Relationships with Learners Creating a Culture of Caring 
Sept. 10, 2026  Small Group Teaching 
Sept. 14, 2026  Developing a Philosophy of Teaching Statement 
Oct. 13, 2026  Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) 
Oct. 28, 2026  Best Practices in Global Health Education 
Nov. 2, 2026  Program Evaluation 
Nov. 10, 2026  Best Practices in Educational Survey Design 
Dec. 2, 2026  Understanding Learner Mistreatment 
Jan. 11, 2027  Peer Review of Teaching in the Clinical Environment feat. the Operating Room 
Jan. 26, 2027  Peer Review Training Session 
Feb. 3, 2027  Leading Focus Groups and Interviews 
Feb. 23, 2027  Qualitative Methods 
March 3, 2027  Best Practices for Clinical Preceptors 
March 23, 2027  Giving and Receiving Feedback 
April 28, 2027  Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis 
May 13, 2027  Introduction to Learning Theory for Clinical Educators 
May 18, 2027  Creating a Meaningful Presentation 

 

Promotion and Tenure Series
Sept. 29, 2026 General Overview
Oct. 8, 2026 Preparing Your Personal Statement 
Oct. 13, 2026  Preparing Your CV 
Oct. 21, 2026  Preparing Your Personal Statement 
Oct. 29, 2026  Preparing Your CV 
Nov. 3, 2026  Preparing for Post-Tenure Review 
Nov. 12, 2026  Preparing Your Research, Service and Teaching Evidence 
Nov. 18, 2026  Focus on Teaching Documentation 
Dec. 1, 2026  Preparing Your Research, Service and Teaching Evidence 
Dec. 10, 2026  Advancing to Full Professor 
Dec. 15, 2026  Advancing Adjunct and Affiliate Faculty in Medical Education 
Jan. 5, 2027  Advancing Research Track Faculty 
Jan. 14, 2027  Preparing for Post-Tenure Review

Communicating Science
Apply annually in October/November
Jan. 26, 2027 Connecting With Your Audience 
Feb. 9, 2027 Distilling Your Message 
Feb. 23, 2027 Media Training for Scientists and Physicians 

Stepping Stones
Sept. 24, 2026 Leslie Hulvershorn, MD
Nov. 12, 2026 Mara Nitu, MD
Feb. 11, 2027 Andreia Alexander, MD, PhD
April 29, 2027 Rachel Patzer, PhD

 

Chair Leadership Series  
This program is by invitation only.  
Aug. 21, 2026  May 7, 2027
Oct. 23, 2026  Aug. 13, 2027
Feb. 19, 2027  Oct. 15, 2027

 

Leadership and Business Acumen in Biomedical Research
Offered every-other year (alternating with Physician Leadership in Business Acumen).
Apply Jan. 1 through April 30 of odd years (ex. 2025)
Sept. 19, 2025  Jan. 16, 2026
Oct. 17, 2025  Feb. 13, 2026
Nov. 14, 2025  March 13, 2026

 

Leadership Enrichment and Development Program (LEAD)
Apply annually in October.
Aug. 17, 2026 Conducting Effective Performance Reviews
Sept. 21, 2026 Recruitment 
Oct. 19, 2026 Culture of Recognition and Wellness 
Nov. 16, 2026 Conflict and Negotiation 
Feb. 15, 2027 Supporting Faculty Across the Lifecycle 
March 15, 2027 Advancing the Tripartite Mission 
April 19, 2027 Strategic Planning 
May 17, 2027 Designing Effective Faculty Development Initiatives and Performance Reviews 
June 21, 2027 Recruitment 
July 19, 2027 Conflict and Negotiation 
Aug. 16, 2027 Culture of Recognition and Wellness 
Sept. 20, 2027  Communications and Media Relations and Closing Celebration 
Oct. 18, 2027  Program Kick-Off and Fundraising School 
Nov. 15, 2027  Thriving as a Leader: Self Assessment and Avoiding Burnout 
Dec. 13, 2027  Fundraising School 

 

Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP)
Apply annually in June.
Sept. 16, 2026 Introduction to LAMP. How to Manage Professionals. Survival Simulation. 
Oct. 22, 2026 Understanding Promotion and Tenure. Presenting Yourself on Paper. 
Nov. 18, 2026 Turning Everyday Work into Scholarship. Clinical Scholarship Breakout. 
Dec. 10, 2026 How to Mentor and be a Mentee Effectively. How to Conduct a Good Meeting. Organizational Skills. 
Jan. 20, 2027 How to Give an Effective Presentation. Inclusive Teaching Strategies. 
Feb. 17, 2027 Clifton Strengths. 
March 2027 Various dates: Individual career consultations 
April 22, 2027  Emotional Intelligence. Negotiation and Managing Conflict.
May 19, 2027 Graduation 

 

LAMP PLUS+
Apply annually in June.
Aug. 12, 2026  Jan. 13, 2027 
Sept. 9, 2026  Feb. 10, 2027
Oct. 14, 2026  March 10, 2027
Nov. 11, 2026  April 14, 2027
Dec. 9, 2026  May 12, 2027

 

Physician Leadership in Business Acumen
Offered every-other year (alternating with Leadership and Business Acumen in Biomedical Research).
Apply Jan. 1 through April 30 of even years (ex: 2026).
Sept. 18, 2026  Jan. 15, 2027
Oct. 16, 2026  Feb. 12, 2027
Nov. 13, 2026  March 12, 2027


Enhancing Your Inner Mentor
Plan to attend all four sessions in a series.
Mentoring Up (for Mentees)
     Sept. 11, 2026 Sept. 18, 2026  Sept. 25, 2026  Oct. 2, 2026
Entering Mentoring (for Mentors)
     March 5, 2027 March 12, 2027 March 19, 2027 March 26, 2027

Award Lectureships
Aug. 31, 2026 Steven C. Beering Award Lectureship
featuring Lynne E. Maquat, PhD        
April 7, 2027

Mark Brothers Award Lectureship
Registration link to come! Save the date!

 

Nature Masterclasses
Aug. 28, 2026 Demystifying Editorial Decisions

 

On Grant Writing
Sept. 23, 2026 Collaborators, PIs, mPIs, Co-Investigators, Consultants and more
Oct. 14, 2026 The NIH Biosketch
Nov. 18, 2026 K Grants- Writing your career development plan
Jan 13, 2027 NIH Funding and Beyond
Feb. 17, 2027 Budget and Budget Justification
March 24, 2027 F Awards and How They are Reviewed
April 14, 2027 Effective Grant Writing
May 5, 2027 Rhetorical Patterns of the NIH Aims Page
June 9, 2027 Incorporating Research Impact Metrics in Your Grant Proposal

Faculty Affairs Community Training Series (FACTS)
For staff who work closely with faculty
Aug. 6, 2026 Faculty Life and the Role of FAPD
Sept. 3, 2026 Faculty Recruiting
Oct. 1, 2026 Faculty Appointment Types and Policies
Nov. 5, 2026 Promotion and Tenure
Dec. 3, 2026 Faculty Relations
Jan. 7, 2027 Faculty Reviews
Feb. 4, 2027 Promotion and Tenure
March 4, 2027 Reappointments
April 1, 2027 eDocs
May 6, 2027 Time Off, Leaves and Remote Work 
June 3, 2027 Academic No-Pay Appointments (ACNPs) 
July 8, 2027 Fire Forms & MOUs

Academy of Teaching Scholars
June 9, 2026 Clinical Teaching Creating the best Learning Experience for Bedside Teaching
July 23, 2026 Peer Review of Teaching in the Clinical Environment feat. the Outpatient Clinic
Aug. 19, 2026 Peer Review Training Session
Aug. 26, 2026 Coaching Learners on Communication Skills
Aug. 31, 2026 AI Workshop
Sept. 2, 2026 Building Relationships with Learners Creating a Culture of Caring
Sept. 10, 2026 Small Group Teaching
Sept. 14, 2026 Developing a Philosophy of Teaching Statement
Oct. 13, 2026 Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Oct. 28, 2026 Best Practices in Global Health Education
Nov. 2, 2026 Program Evaluation
Nov. 10, 2026 Best Practices in Educational Survey Design
Dec. 2, 2026 Understanding Learner Mistreatment
Jan. 11, 2027 Peer Review of Teaching in the Clinical Environment feat. the Operating Room
Jan. 26, 2027 Peer Review Training Session
Feb. 3, 2027 Leading Focus Groups and Interviews
Feb. 23, 2027 Qualitative Methods
March 3, 2027 Best Practices for Clinical Preceptors
March 23, 2027 Giving and Receiving Feedback
April 28, 2027 Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
May 13, 2027 Introduction to Learning Theory for Clinical Educators
May 18, 2027 Creating a Meaningful Presentation

 

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