ISSUE 4

VOLUME 2

Winter 2012

[Transitive verb: to picture to oneself; envision a career dedicated to promoting peace] - Merriam Websters Dictionary online

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE OFFICE OF FACULTY AFFAIRS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Program Updates
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How to be a Clinical Trialist

CONTENT: PROGRAMS...................................... 1 AAMC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ............. 2 HRC CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ............ 2 MID-YEAR NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION ............................. 2 YWCA AWARD RECIPIENTS .............. 3 FACULTY REPRESENTATION .......... 3

On December 6, Dr. Paul Hauptman, Assistant Dean, Clinical and Translational Research, presented a faculty development session entitled How to be a Clinical Trialist. Objectives included providing 1) a broader appreciation for strategic decision making when considering participation as an investigator in a clinical trial; and 2) a greater understanding of regulatory steps required for approval and successful completion of clinical trials. There were 32 attendees, including faculty, fellows, residents and departmental business managers. This session was the first professional development program available for faculty to attend realtime or via interactive webinar! Look for future programs which will take advantage of this technology as part of our continuous efforts to be broadly inclusive of all faculty at the School of Medicine

All Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development Program Information Available on our Website at: http://www.slu.edu/x49887.xml

Additional Upcoming Faculty Development Programs: Primer for Med School Student Advisors January 30, 2013, 7:00 8:00 a.m. Computer Informatics Room CRB 204 Happy Holidays!

Sponsored by Women in Medicine and Science at SLU (WIMS@SLU) and the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

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Spotlight on: AAMC Faculty Professional Development Seminars

In September, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development sponsored Dr. William Redden and Dr. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn to attend the AAMC Minority Faculty Career Development Seminar, a four-day seminar for junior faculty who aspire to leadership positions in academic medicine. The seminar focused on assisting participants in identifying professional development goals with an understanding of the realities of advancement, developing key professional competencies in organizational leadership, grant writing, communications, and networking. My time at the seminar was valuable. We had various large sessions and some smaller break out groups. Two central themes that they drove home throughout the meeting was, know your worth; to yourself and your department and remind them why they invested in you. The academic advancement session emphasized knowing your department's promotion guidelines, understanding the timelines and keeping your CV updated. Some key points that I took home from promotion process was to develop a plan for advancement, including both short-term and long-term goals. Also one should know the scholarship domains of discovery, integration, application and teaching. When meeting with your department chair always have an agenda of what you want to focus on. I also enjoyed networking with the various facility members from different disciplines and different points in their careers. We had open discussion about our individual challenges to stay and advance in academic medicine. It was good to hear from others to see how they were not only staying in academics but thriving. I would definitely recommend this seminar to anyone in the early stages of their career. - William Redden In December, two Saint Louis University School of Medicine faculty, Heidi Sallee, M.D., and Donna Halloran, M.D., attended the AAMC Mid Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar; a three-day seminar focused on building skills for careers in academic medicine. Dr. Halloran especially enjoyed the interactive session that involved the development of results-oriented communication skills to better assert influence, reminding her of the importance of her approach to a new situation. She also learned about the importance of collaboration, especially when resolving conflict, and has shared this information with her colleagues since her return.

Health Resource Center Looking for Faculty Volunteers

Located in North St. Louis City, the Health Resource Center (HRC) has provided free medical services to the people of St. Louis since 1994. The mission of the HRC is three-fold: 1) To inspire medical students to advocate for social justice and erase health care disparities in underserved areas; 2) to empower patients to improve their quality of life through healthcare and education; and 3) to foster learning opportunities for students to hone their medical skills. The clinic is operated entirely by medical students under the supervision of faculty volunteers. For many students the HRC provides their first opportunity to treat patients and supervising physicians enjoy the chance to teach the basics of medicine in a casual setting while making an impact in the community. The clinic is open from 9am-12pm on Saturdays and guarantees the first 12 patients who arrive will be seen, though frequently we see many more! For more information on services provided, visit us at http://medschool.slu.edu/hrc/
Physicians interested in volunteering should contact Rachel Lieberman at 303-517-3923 or by email at rlieber@slu.edu. All specialties are welcome and encouraged!

Mid-Year New Faculty Orientation If you are new to Saint Louis University School of Medicine and have not yet attended a New Faculty Orientation, please plan to attend. The Mid Year New Faculty Orientation will be held on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. in LRC 112-113

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YWCA Award Recipients

On December 6, four SLU School of Medicine women faculty, along with six SLU staff and faculty, were honored at the YWCA Metro St. Louis Annual Leader Lunch recognizing the outstanding achievements of woman leaders in the workplace. Sharon Frey, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine, was recognized as a Leader of Distinction for her important roles in medical research, racial justice and future leadership. In addition, Julie Gammack, MD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Heather Macarthur, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacological and Physiological Science, and Katrina Wade, Associate Professor, Surgery were recognized as Leaders in the Workplace.

Sharon Frey, MD

Heather Macarthur, PhD

Julie Gammack, MD

Congratulations to them all!

School of Medicine Faculty Representation

Katrina Wade, MD

There has been a plethora of information in the local press of late regarding perceived challenges to shared governance at the university. The faculty senators at the SOM are the representatives of the SOM faculty on these issues. The following are links to elected faculty who provide a mechanism for faculty to voice their concerns and to share information: Faculty Senate and Faculty Assembly http://www.slu.edu/organizations/fs/senators.pdf Faculty Affairs Committee http://medschool.slu.edu/manual/index.php?page=1-314-faculty-affairs

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