The Whiddon College of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development, led by Emily Wilson, Ph.D., is dedicated to supporting faculty members in their academic research and professional growth. These ongoing programs are designed to help faculty grow as educators, researchers, and leaders in academic medicine:
Nuts and Bolts: Research Development SeriesThis series is a collaborative effort between the Offices of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development and Research. It is designed to provide researchers at all career stages with essential guidance on crafting successful grant applications. Topics covered include understanding funding agencies, developing a biosketch, structuring an R01 proposal, budgeting, writing the Specific Aims page, biostatistics, the NIH review process, clinical trials, research compliance, and more.
Sessions are held every other Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register here: southalabama.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdu-grzktG9y8pzCXgf-TMVI7ZBrHfP
Faculty Development Grand Rounds
Grand Rounds is a monthly summit that brings together educators and experts to discuss key topics in academic medicine. Covering a range of subjects, including innovative teaching strategies, effective mentorship, medical education scholarship, leadership in academic medicine, and faculty wellness, these sessions provide valuable professional development opportunities.
Sessions are held on the second Friday of each month at noon via Zoom. Register here: southalabama.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckf-GgrDspHNIKtkylYmIu8VVHrtNd8CsO