Spring 2006 Health Science Faculty
Professional Development Series
Professional Development Series
Publishing in a High
Impact Journal:
The Editor’s Perspective
Thursday, February 23, 2006 3 – 5 PM
Auditorium #6, Scaife Hall
Presenter: Catherine DeAngelis, MD, MPH
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of American
Medical Association (JAMA)
The publication of research results in a
high impact journal is an important
process in the dissemination of your
research findings. Take advantage of this
unique opportunity to learn the tips and
strategies for insuring your publication
success from the editor's perspective As
editor-in-chief of JAMA,
Dr. DeAngelis is responsible for the daily
decisions regarding manuscripts accepted
for publication.
Join your colleagues in this interactive
session when your questions will be
addressed first hand by this
prominent editor.
Building and Leading Successful Teams
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 3 – 5 PM
S100 Biomedical Science Tower
Presenter: R. Kevin Grigsby, DSW
Vice Dean for Faculty and Administrative Affairs
Professor in the Department of Neural
and Behavioral Sciences
Penn State College of Medicine
The NIH Roadmap clearly indicates that "team-based" science is one of the keys to success in the future. However, most investigators have little or no formal knowledge of how teams work. This workshop answers the question "Why teams?" and offers participants critical knowledge of how teams work and of how working in teams differs from more traditional approaches to the conduct of science.
Achieving Success with Promotion and
Tenure
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:30 –
9:30 AM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower
Presenters: Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
Ann E. Thompson, MD
University of Pittsburgh
School of
Medicine
This interactive program will enhance participants’ understanding of promotion and tenure processes in a university setting. An overview of the evaluation process used in the Schools of the Health Sciences will be provided along with the opportunity to learn from faculty involved in the peer-review processes that underlie tenure decisions. Strategies to successfully prepare for a future review as well as guidance on the impact of professional relations will be included.
2005-06 Health Science Faculty
Professional Development Series
Building Work-Life Balance in Busy Times
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
3 - 5 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower (BST)
Presenter: Maureen C. Murray, MA
Back by popular demand, this workshop provides strategies for creating a plan to reduce stress and create balance in the midst of new roles and responsibilities. If you missed this program last year or want a refresher course, plan to join
Discover the Leader in You
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
S100 Biomedical Science Tower (BST)
Presenter: Brian Fitch, Ph.D.
Learn how you can lead with the temperament that you have. The key is flexibility. Come to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) session and learn how you can collaborate effectively with others and develop mutual respect and trust. You will have an opportunity to complete the MBTI assessment online after you register. The assessment requires approximately 20 minutes to complete. During the session you will receive a personalized MBTI report that describes your temperament, or type, and also explore the impact that your type has on you and others.
Managing Interpersonal Conflict:
A Problem-Solving Approach
Thursday, November 17, 2005
S120 Biomedical Science Tower (BST)
Presenter: Catherine Morrison
Whether conflict surfaces unexpectedly or brews for a long
time, we often find ourselves struggling with how to respond. This interactive
workshop will provide participants with an effective model for resolving
interpersonal conflict in a healthy and productive manner. Interactive exercises
and examples will link the material to frequently occurring conflicts in
clinical and research settings.
