Faculty Programs

2004-05 Health Science Faculty
Professional Development Series

Handling Difficult Situations: Addressing Conflict in the Workplace

Wednesday, September 8, 2004 7 – 9 AM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower

Presenter: Janet Bickel, MA

Looking for insights into: Handling “difficult” conversations? Improving your management of conflicts? Managing your relationship with your boss and colleagues? This workshop distills the most useful principles from the business literature and applies them to the daily experiences of health care professionals. Interactive exercises will assist participants to acquire greater confidence and skill in handling their workplace conflicts. Participants will also acquire techniques for “managing up” and preparing for a variety of difficult conversations.

Networking with Confidence: Building Your Interpersonal Skills

Thursday, October 21, 2004 3 – 5 PM
1105 Scaife Hall

Presenter: Bonnie Budzowski, MA

You’ve had countless classes and opportunities to build skills in research and your area of specialty. You’ve had fewer opportunities to build the skills you need to establish relationships necessary to move your career forward. This dynamic and interactive session will focus on practical strategies to forge valuable relationships and connections – at work, at professional meetings, and at social and networking events.

Achieving Work Life Balance in Busy Times

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 3 – 5 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower

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 multiple roles and responsibilities. If you missed this program last year or want a refresher course, plan to join us.

Achieving Work Life Balance: The Partnership Factor

Thursday, November 18, 2004 7 – 9 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower

Presenter: Maureen C. Murray, MA

Offered during the evening and open to the health sciences community and their guests, this session provides strategies for partners to create a balanced life in the midst of multiple roles and responsibilities with special emphasis on maintaining open communication and setting priorities together.

Maximizing Your Effectiveness as a Mentor

Wednesday, December 8, 2004 3 – 5 PM
S123 Biomedical Science Tower

Presenters: Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
Linda Larson-Prior, PhD

Mentoring is instrumental to the successful career development of mentees but mentors, too, need advice and role models to hone and expand upon their repertoire of mentoring skills. How do you support the development of a protégées while challenging them to grow? How do you more effectively mentor across differences in gender, race, or culture? This workshop will provide strategies to keep the mentor/mentee relationship on track and improves your effectiveness as a mentor.

Establishing Ethical Relationships
Between Industry and Academe

Tuesday, February 15, 2005 3 – 5 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower
Alternate date for workshop at Hillman Cancer Center»»

Presenters: Barbara E. Barnes, MD, MS
Joan M. Lakoski, PhD

Pharmaceutical and device manufacturers have developed increasingly strong relationships with universities and academic medical centers to support research, training, and commercialization of new discoveries. While these partnerships are extremely beneficial in advancing clinical practice and scientific investigation, there is increased professional and public concern about how industry funding affects the scope and outcomes of research in addition to the cost and quality of care. This workshop will focus on how researchers and practitioners can capitalize on the resources available from industry while assuring that professional and ethical standards are maintained.

Equipping Yourself for Success in the Tenure Stream

Wednesday, March 9, 2005 4 – 6 PM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower

Presenters: Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
Ann E. Thompson, MD

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 Health Science Schools 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.

Maximizing Your Writing Efficiency

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 7 – 9 AM
S120 Biomedical Science Tower

Presenter: Susan R. Johnson, MD, MS

Academic success is greatly dependent on high quality, high quantity writing. The quality of your writing depends on having good ideas, properly carrying out studies, writing clearly and concisely, and getting your work published. This presentation is not about these issues. Instead, it tackles the issue of the quantity of your writing. Too many times, scientists do high quality work that never sees the light of day. The common name for this problem is “writer’s block.” Having writer’s block is a cause of anxiety and depression at best, and is career threatening at worst. This presentation will address several (proven) methods to prevent this from happening to you.



Academic careers are lifelong journeys that require professional skill sets to navigate successfully. More »	2004-05 Health Science Faculty Professional Development Series Handling Difficult Situations: Addressing Conflict in the Workplace Wednesday, September 8, 2004 7 – 9 AM S120 Biomedical Science Tower Presenter: Janet Bickel, MA Looking for insights into: Handling “difficult” conversations? Improving your management of conflicts? Managing your relationship with your boss and colleagues? This workshop distills the most useful principles from the business literature and applies them to the daily experiences of health care professionals. Interactive exercises will assist participants to acquire greater confidence and skill in handling their workplace conflicts. Participants will also acquire techniques for “managing up” and preparing for a variety of difficult conversations. Networking with Confidence: Building Your Interpersonal Skills Thursday, October 21, 2004 3 – 5 PM 1105 Scaife Hall Presenter: Bonnie Budzowski, MA You’ve had countless classes and opportunities to build skills in research and your area of specialty. You’ve had fewer opportunities to build the skills you need to establish relationships necessary to move your career forward. This dynamic and interactive session will focus on practical strategies to forge valuable relationships and connections – at work, at professional meetings, and at social and networking events. Achieving Work Life Balance in Busy Times Tuesday, November 16, 2004 3 – 5 PM S120 Biomedical Science Tower 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 multiple roles and responsibilities. If you missed this program last year or want a refresher course, plan to join us. Achieving Work Life Balance: The Partnership Factor Thursday, November 18, 2004 7 – 9 PM S120 Biomedical Science Tower Presenter: Maureen C. Murray, MA Offered during the evening and open to the health sciences community and their guests, this session provides strategies for partners to create a balanced life in the midst of multiple roles and responsibilities with special emphasis on maintaining open communication and setting priorities together. Maximizing Your Effectiveness as a Mentor Wednesday, December 8, 2004 3 – 5 PM S123 Biomedical Science Tower Presenters: Joan M. Lakoski, PhD Linda Larson-Prior, PhD Mentoring is instrumental to the successful career development of mentees but mentors, too, need advice and role models to hone and expand upon their repertoire of mentoring skills. How do you support the development of a protégées while challenging them to grow? How do you more effectively mentor across differences in gender, race, or culture? This workshop will provide strategies to keep the mentor/mentee relationship on track and improves your effectiveness as a mentor. Establishing Ethical Relationships Between Industry and Academe Tuesday, February 15, 2005 3 – 5 PM S120 Biomedical Science Tower Alternate date for workshop at Hillman Cancer Center»» Presenters: Barbara E. Barnes, MD, MS Joan M. Lakoski, PhD Pharmaceutical and device manufacturers have developed increasingly strong relationships with universities and academic medical centers to support research, training, and commercialization of new discoveries. While these partnerships are extremely beneficial in advancing clinical practice and scientific investigation, there is increased professional and public concern about how industry funding affects the scope and outcomes of research in addition to the cost and quality of care. This workshop will focus on how researchers and practitioners can capitalize on the resources available from industry while assuring that professional and ethical standards are maintained. Equipping Yourself for Success in the Tenure Stream Wednesday, March 9, 2005 4 – 6 PM S120 Biomedical Science Tower Presenters: Joan M. Lakoski, PhD Ann E. Thompson, MD 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 Health Science Schools 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. Maximizing Your Writing Efficiency Wednesday, April 20, 2005 7 – 9 AM S120 Biomedical Science Tower Presenter: Susan R. Johnson, MD, MS Academic success is greatly dependent on high quality, high quantity writing. The quality of your writing depends on having good ideas, properly carrying out studies, writing clearly and concisely, and getting your work published. This presentation is *not* about these issues. Instead, it tackles the issue of the *quantity* of your writing. Too many times, scientists do high quality work that never sees the light of day. The common name for this problem is “writer’s block.” Having writer’s block is a cause of anxiety and depression at best, and is career threatening at worst. This presentation will address several (proven) methods to prevent this from happening to you.	Program Topics Overview Postdoctoral Professionalism Series Health Science Faculty Professional Development Series NIH Career Development Award Workshop KNOW YOUR K Sunrise Series for Women Faculty and Fellows Women Physician Scientist Seminar Series UPCI Workshop Series for Professional Advancement

2004-05 Health Science Faculty Professional Development Series