Elizabeth Matsui, associate dean for faculty academic affairs, shares how she defines "excellence" and her top priorities for amplifying the talents and goals of Dell Med faculty members as we continue to build out a world-class, integrated academic medical center.
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Review promotion and tenure policies and resources for the 2025-26 academic year on Cerebrum, including: 

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

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
April 25, 1-5 p.m., HLB 5.201
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Join the Office of Academic Affairs for biweekly office hours to ask questions and learn about the faculty promotion processes, the Dell Med CV template and more.
Upcoming office hours: March 12 and 26, 3-4 p.m., Zoom
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The Office of Faculty Academic Affairs is accepting applications for two faculty awards designed to resource and support faculty pursuing professional-skill development opportunities:

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Stuart Wolf is a recipient of the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs’ Individual Development Award. Please join us in congratulating Stuart!

These awards are a symbol of the importance placed on the provision of teaching and learning of the highest order. The awards recognize those who serve our students in an exemplary manner and as an incentive for others who aspire to such service. $25,000 is presented to each of the awardees.
Applications due March 10.
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Granted once every three years by UT’s Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, this award recognizes instructors whose teaching and research models develop students’ abilities, attitudes and behaviors to participate in and bring about positive societal change. A $6,000 honorarium may be awarded to each of the awardees.
Nominations due March 17.
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Schwartz Rounds: Joshua Black, Michael Brode, Roger Casanova and Itzel Chairez discuss social and emotional issues they face when caring for patients and families. Attendees are invited to join the conversation.
March 13, noon-1 p.m., HLB 1.111
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On the third Thursday of every month, the 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.
March 20, noon-1 p.m., Zoom
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Thriving Thursdays, Well-Being in Medicine Series: Art Markman, who has published more than 150 scholarly works about cognitive science, decision-making, and organizational behavior, shares his research on how embracing both positive and negative emotions can create more meaning at work and even foster deeper connections with colleagues.
April 17, noon-1 p.m., HLB 5.201
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Hosted by UT’s Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, learn about professional-track faculty career trajectories and experiences and propose meaningful action items for University leadership to foster diverse career paths at UT. Breakout session topics include managing clinical work, seeking leadership training, and scholarship and research support.
April 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Robert B. Rowling Hall
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For more events happening at Dell Med, check out the external and internal calendars.

In recent weeks, Dell Med faculty have been recognized for local and national programs seeking to foster excellence in academic leadership development. Congratulations to the following faculty on their stellar achievements:

Self-awareness is a critical part of both personal and professional growth. Individuals across academic medicine who can objectively evaluate their values, personality, needs and hidden biases are more confident and creative. They find it easier to build strong relationships, be more effective team members and leaders, and achieve personal and professional goals. Join us to Lead More Effectively and discover actionable strategies and tactics that will enable you to strengthen connections with others and drive greater impact in your organization.
March 18 & 20, 12-1:45 p.m., Virtual
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Discover strategies for having productive conversations and creating a respectful environment to resolve conflict. This workshop, hosted by AAMC, is a highly interactive experience delivered in two 105-minute sessions.
May 6 & 8, 12-1:45 p.m., Virtual
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The NIH Grant Writing Boot Camp is a two-day intensive boot camp combining lectures, hands-on activities, and discussions to demystify the National Institutes of Health application process. This training will prepare participants to submit an NIH grant proposal that turns reviewers into advocates, positioning the applicant for success. The activity is hosted by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.
June 16 & 17, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Virtual
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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.