LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
"A good leader inspires people to have confidence in their leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves."
~Anonymous |
KUMC Faculty Leadership Academy (FLA) for KUMC Faculty
The Faculty Leadership Academy (FLA) is a joint effort of the University of Kansas School of Medicine and the University of Kansas Hospital. Its purpose is to help improve the management and leadership skills of physician and basic science faculty members. Attendees are nominated by their respective department chairs. The course of study for each attendee spans two academic years, with four “core” courses per year, each of which is a half-day in length. (Details)
AAMC Group on Women in Medicine & Science (GWIMS)
The University of Kansas Women in Medicine & Science (WIMS) Organization is in alliance with GWIMS in medical schools across the country through its AAMC Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) affiliation. GWIMS supports the growth and successful careers for physicians and basic scientists. Our representative with GWIMS is Dr. Julie Wei.
The mission of the GWIMS is to advance the full and successful participation of women in all roles within academic medicine, both physicians and basic scientists. The GWIMS serves as a national forum to advance women's success in medicine and science by addressing:
- gender equity
- recruitment and retention
- awards and recognition
- career advancement
AAMC Women Faculty Professional Development Seminars (past KU WIMS Attendees)
Consider joining the AAMC GWIMS listserve to receive updates.
Mid-Career Seminar
The Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar is a three and a half-day program designed for women primarily at the associate professor level. Women in the early stages of a professorial appointment will be considered on an individual basis.
The program goal is to enhance knowledge and skills needed to support progress along the path to leadership in academic medicine. The seminar covers skills related to the formation and use of teams, central to effective collaborative in various mission-critical activities. Leadership topics are organized into workshop tracks that span communication skills, institutional finance and management issues. Small-group sessions focus on mentoring participants in career building skills in narrative/CV development, and strategic thinking about career development.
Applicants will need to complete the on-line application form. The deadline for applications is in September each year and early application is advised. For an overview of the seminar, detailed agenda and the on-line application form, please visit http://www.aamc.org/meetings/wim/start.htm
December 3-6, 2011 -- AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center - Austin, Texas
KU WIMS offers two scholarships to support our SOM women faculty members who wish to attend Mid-Career Seminar. (Details)
TOP 10 Things I Learned at the December 2010 AAMC Mid-Career Women's Professional Development Leadership Seminar by Brenda Rongish, PhD
Early Career Seminar
This three-day and a half day professional development seminar is designed for women at the assistant professor or instructor level. The program focuses on academic medicine career building and enhancing basic management, leadership, and communication skills.
The 2011 seminar will take place July 9-11, 2011 at The Ritz Carlton, Washington, DC. For more information, please visit http://www.aamc.org/meetings/wim/start.htm. Agenda (PDF)
KU WIMS offers two scholarships to support our SOM women faculty members who wish to attend Mid-Career Seminar. (Details)
Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) (View KU-SOM ELAM Alumn)
The Hedwig Van Amerigen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine ( ELAM ) Program for Women is a national leadership training program aimed at preparing senior women faculty for the highest administrative ranks at academic health centers. ELAM is a core program of the Institute of Women 's Health and Leadership at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Candidates must be at the associate professor rank or higher and have significant administrative responsibilities within their institution, with a strong potential for advancement.
Candidates must also have the support of their Dean, Chair, and institution. Application forms and a program brochure are available at http://www.drexelmed.edu/elam. For more information, please call 215-255-7309 or e-mail elam@drexelmed.edu or call the Office of Women in Medicine and Science at 401-863-2450/7960.
Society for Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (SELAM) (View KU-SOM SELAM Members)
SELAM is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of women executives in academic medicine, healthcare and the sciences.
Become a member of SELAM! Visit their website for more information at http://selaminternational.org or email them selam@selaminternational.org
Foundation for the History of Women in Medicine
The Foundation, based in Philadelphia, offers two fellowships to support research related to the history of women in medicine. The deadline for applications is in March and awards are announced in May. For details visit their website at http://fhwim.org/programs/fellowships.php
AAMC Minority Faculty
Professional Development Seminar
For details visit http://www.aamc.org/meetings/minfac/start.htm
CONTACTS
Past KU-WIMS Attendees at either AAMC Early or Mid-Career Women Faculty Seminar
Member Directory for Group on Women in Medicine and Science
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