Definition of the Peer Connections Program
The Peer Connections Program is a collaborative opportunity for faculty and staff to connect with colleagues from various regional medical schools. The program hosts a variety of networking opportunities throughout the year for Peer Connections participants and the medical school community.
This program also matches colleagues annually from different institutions who have similar professional and/or personal interests. Participants complete a survey and select potential matches by reviewing goals and interests of other participants. Peer Connections enrollment renews every summer for new and existing Peer Connections groups.
Potential Peer Connections Group Outcomes:
- Build meaningful connections with colleagues from other medical schools
- Collaborate on teaching methodologies
- Accountability partner to help achieve SMART goals
- Build connections for promotion dossier references
- Inter-school collaboration for scholarship
- Invitations to teach or present your work
- Insight into methodologies and solutions utilized by other medical schools
- Reflect on professional challenges and strengths
- Support in solving career-related problems
