Seven Faculty Selected for School of Medicine Leadership and Development Programs

By Susan Gallagher

We're thrilled to announce that seven faculty members from our department were selected to participate in three highly competitive School of Medicine leadership and development programs:

ADVANCE-UP

ADVANCE-UP (Academic DeVelopment, Advocacy, Networking, Coaching and Education for Underrepresented Populations) is a year-long program that provides in-depth opportunities for academic development, mentoring, and networking for faculty from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Psychiatry awardees include Heather Vestal, MD, MHS; Gabriela Nagy, PhD; and Katherine Ramos, PhD. 

ALICE

ALICE (Academic Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborative Engagement) is a yearlong leadership development program for mid-career women faculty in leadership roles. The program provides instruction in key leadership competencies and a unique peer-mentoring experience with women from across the School of Medicine. Nancy Zucker, PhD, was selected to participate in this program.

LEADER

Leadership Development for Researchers (LEADER) is a three-part workshop designed for junior faculty who are leading a research group and driving their own research agenda. 

Psychiatry awardees include Caroline Dorfman, PhD; Lauren Pacek, PhD; and McLean Pollock, PhD.

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