Dear Faculty,

We are pleased to welcome E. Steve Roach, M.D., as the new assistant dean for faculty academic affairs. A valuable contributor to Dell Medical School’s academic enterprise since joining the faculty in 2018, Dr. Roach brings extensive journal editorial experience and substantial leadership roles at Ohio State and UT Southwestern to this new leadership role in Faculty Academic Affairs.

His dedication to faculty advancement through mentorship and promoting external faculty recognition will be an important asset to our team as we advance our shared mission of supporting faculty success.

Best regards,
Elizabeth Matsui, M.D., MHS
Associate Dean for Faculty Academic Affairs

Hosted by the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and facilitated by E. Steve Roach, this writing workshop is designed to support faculty looking to brush up their writing skills or increase efficiency in their current writing practices. Topics include: 

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Oct. 31, 1-5 p.m., HLB 5.201
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The In Conversation Discussion Series kicks off this month with monthly virtual discussion panels featuring Dell Med faculty leading impactful initiatives across the enterprise. All faculty are invited to register for upcoming sessions:

This monthly in-person workshop series is designed for faculty members to learn and exercise leadership competencies. All faculty are invited to register for upcoming sessions:

Learn more & register for all nine sessions or select individual sessions »

Join our team for biweekly office hours to ask questions and learn about the faculty promotion processes, the Dell Med CV template and more.
Upcoming office hours: Sept. 17 and Oct. 1, 3-4 p.m., Zoom
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This workshop series features strategies for supporting learners’ character development and expression through daily teaching and feedback practices such as purposeful role modeling, character-related feedback, values-based discussions, storytelling and broadened perspective taking. Sessions are held 5:30-6:45 p.m. biweekly on Tuesdays via Zoom starting Sept. 23. Sign up for as many sessions as your schedule allows.
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The Dell Med Peer Support Program offers confidential, compassionate support for physicians experiencing emotional or professional stressors, especially following adverse outcomes or other challenging events in the clinical setting. The Office of Professional Fulfillment and Well-Being is currently piloting the program with faculty members with future phases expanding access to additional roles. Email peersupport@austin.utexas.edu with any questions.
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The offices of Research, Faculty Affairs and Professional Fulfillment and Well-Being support and celebrate our research community. After each National Institutes of Health R01 submission cycle, join us for a chance to take a break, connect with colleagues and hear brief reflections from leadership. Light refreshments are provided. 
Oct. 9, 9-10 a.m., HDB 1st Floor
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On the third Thursday of every month, the Dell Med Evaluation and Assessment team hosts an office hour to provide support for research/evaluation design and methodology needs. Open to all faculty, residents and students. 
Upcoming office hour: Sept. 18, noon-1 p.m., Zoom
Email Jennifer Braham for the Zoom link »

UT Sage is a virtual instructional designer and AI Tutor created to support the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. Faculty are welcome to begin using the AI Tutor now to plan their courses.
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For more events happening at Dell Med, check out the external and internal calendars.

Learn how artificial intelligence tools are being used to streamline administrative workflows, from chatbots that simplify policy access to automating complex tasks in research and clinical operations. This AAMC webinar also explores how leaders are using AI for reflective dialogue to strengthen communication and decision-making.
Sept. 25, Virtual
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Learn how to build strong relationships, be more effective team members and leaders, and achieve personal and professional goals by cultivating the critical skill of self-awareness. This AAMC webinar explores finding actionable strategies and tactics to enable individuals across academic medicine to drive greater impact in their organization.
Dec. 9, Virtual
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Learn actionable insights and tools to integrate artificial intelligence into your teaching, assessment and professional development with this members-only 10-session webinar series on AI. This series is designed specifically for medical educators seeking to confidently engage with AI.
Sept. 18, Virtual
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The Local Medicine Matters conference is a new regional event hosted by the Smith County Medical Society in conjunction with Texas Medical Association. Registration is free for members, $25 onsite. 
Oct. 24-25, Tyler, TX
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Professors Elizabeth Matsui and Roger Peng talk about life in the academic trenches, telling it like it is. This micro-episode series podcast covers academic topics such as promotion letters, choosing a mentor and revising a manuscript in response to a review. 
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The Office of Academic Affairs' internal e-newsletter is for regular faculty at Dell Medical School and provides updates on the appointment, promotion and tenure process and faculty professional and leadership development opportunities. Email the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs.