The Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development serves as the central resource for SOM faculty seeking professional development. It works in close collaboration with MELA to help faculty strengthen their teaching expertise and with CARTI to build expertise in research and innovation.
The office connects the SOM to campus resources for faculty development, including the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL), Leadership in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars (LEAPS), and Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR). It also offers annual support for two female-identifying faculty to attend the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (ELAM), provides promotion workshops and individualized guidance to support faculty in preparing their portfolios, and delivers continuing medical education for faculty clinicians and community physicians on Cloud CME.
Development Opportunities
Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program
The Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program is a national initiative designed to equip recently promoted Associate Professors in academic medicine with the skills, strategies, and networks needed to thrive in their future careers and leadership roles.
Purpose & Goals: Mid-career is a pivotal stage when faculty members are often managing expanded responsibilities, larger teams, and greater institutional influence. Faculty in this stage of their career may face uncertainty about the next steps in their professional trajectory. This program provides:
- Leadership skill building
- Strategic career development
- Network development and mentoring
Program Structure
Duration: Six months – third cohort begins January 2027.
Format: Combination of monthly keynote presentations/interactive workshops and monthly facilitated group coaching.
For more information visit Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program – CWAMS
Professional Development and Leadership Lecture Series (PDLLS)
The PDLLS is designed to provide education centered around enhancing leadership skills and competencies and assisting with preparing faculty for more senior roles. Some of the topics/categories include:
- leadership essentials and basics
- organizational management and leadership
- emotional intelligence
- time management
- problem-solving
If you have a workshop/session proposal, please download, complete, and email the proposal form to creese-queen@som.umaryland.edu.
PDLLS Presentation Proposal Form
EDGE: Educator Development for Growth and Effectiveness
New Educator Fellowship
The EDGE Fellowship is a 10-month professional development program offered by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) in partnership with the LEAPS initiative. Designed primarily for faculty in their first two years of teaching at UMB, EDGE is open to educators across all UMB schools and teaching contexts including clinical, classroom, and online environments.
Up to 15 fellowships of $1,500 are awarded annually to early-career UMB faculty. The 10-month program supports teaching effectiveness through cohort-based learning, peer feedback, coaching, and the development of instructional materials and teaching portfolios. Fellows complete a department-aligned project and participate in microteaching and mentoring sessions.
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2026 Transforming Conflict into Collaboration Virtual Workshop
Conflict in the workplace is common. It can impact all members of the academic medicine community, but it doesn’t have to result in a negative experience. How do you respond when differing ideas, perceptions, and priorities lead to conflict with others?
During this introductory virtual workshop on conflict management delivered in two parts, you will explore how to transform conflict into opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving. Through self-assessment, experiential exercises, and discussions with your peers, you will discover practical strategies for making difficult conversations more productive and for creating a respectful environment in which to resolve conflict.
Upcoming Virtual Workshops: October 6 & 8, 2026
AAMC – Plan Your Year of Learning with Profession Development Opportunities
The AAMC's professional development opportunities are in full swing, providing a valuable chance to engage in learning, networking, and growth throughout the year.
As we step into 2026, we’re ready to help you achieve your goals, refine your leadership skills, and expand your network in a way that aligns with your passions, professional goals, and your institution’s mission.
See learning opportunities for all AAMC 2026 events and explore various possibilities for all career levels, disciplines, and interests.