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    The goal of the Medical Education Leadership Academy (MELA) is to create an environment that fosters the career development of a diverse community of nationally recognized leaders in medical education.

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The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (OFAPD) supports faculty in achieving their career goals. OFAPD is the centralized SOM office for faculty seeking professional development in a variety of topics, whether within the school, on campus, or nationwide. OFAPD also offers annual courses and programs to foster collaboration and to develop faculty in all aspects of their academic pursuits. We provide resources for faculty wellness through EAP. If you have any questions, suggestions, concerns, or ideas for improvement or other needs, please feel free to share your thoughts. Learn more about UMSOM’s mission, vision, and values.

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2026 LEAPS Symposium is Now Accepting Submissions!

They currently are seeking contributions that showcase innovative research in teaching, learning, and education across the health and human services and legal professions. This is an excellent opportunity for educators, researchers, and scholars to share their work, exchange ideas, and contribute to the advancement of educational practices in these fields. The 4th Annual Leaps Symposium will be held on March 26, 2026.

Please submit your proposal by January 26th, 2026.  Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early February.  

The Leaders in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars (LEAPS) annual symposium celebrates and advances educational scholarship at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Designed to inspire and support the next generation of educational scholars, the symposium features thought-provoking keynote speakers, faculty-led breakout sessions, and the presentation of the LEAPS Distinguished Educator Awards and Instructional Innovation Seed Grants.


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SCOPE Publishing Program is Now Accepting Applications!

Purpose of the program is to support teams in developing manuscripts to share outcomes, lessons learned, and innovations as well as to provide free mentoring and professional editing for projects with completed and analyzed outcomes.

Apply Now!

Application Deadline: February 16, 2026. Notifications of acceptance is February 27, 2026.

Focus Areas Include:

  • Healthcare Delivery
  • Clinical & Administrative Operations
  • Innovation
  • Patient or Staff Safety

For questions contact: Dr. Colleen Driscoll

University of Maryland School of Medicine Receives Accreditation with Commendation

ACCME LogoUMSOM Accredited through 2031 

We are proud to announce that the University of Maryland School of Medicine has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). This recognition reflects the highest level of achievement and affirms our commitment to delivering exceptional continuing medical education in support of our clinicians, learners, and community.

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Office of Faculty Affairs & Professional Development
655 West Baltimore Street #14-015
Baltimore, MD 21201
ofpd@som.umaryland.edu
Telephone: 410-706-3958
Fax: 410-706-3103

Professional Development Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.