Join us in recognizing this year’s education awardees and the newest inductees to the Susan M. Cox, M.D. Academy of Distinguished Educators. Their commitment to teaching and mentorship continues to shape our academic community.

Please join us in congratulating the following distinguished faculty members on their remarkable accomplishments!

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Facilitated by E. Steve Roach, this writing workshop supports faculty members aiming to write more efficiently and increase the likelihood of converting an abstract into a publication. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Oct. 31, 1-5 p.m., HLB 5.201
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All faculty are invited to register for upcoming 'In Conversation' sessions featuring Dell Medical School faculty members leading impactful initiatives across enterprise pillars. Upcoming session topics: 

Faculty members leading teams or driving complex initiatives across the enterprise are invited to register for skill development workshops on specific leadership competencies guided by external leaders in the field. 

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Learn about promotion readiness, areas of excellence and how to prepare your promotion dossier for the 2025-26 promotion and tenure cycles.
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Upcoming info sessions for all Professional-Track Faculty:

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: Nov. 5 and 19, 3-4 p.m., Zoom
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Join the Department of Medical Education’s faculty development workshop series to discover how to foster character strengths, help develop good character in learners, turn caring actions into teachable moments and utilize personal strengths during periods of high stress. 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 and intend to expand participation as the program matures.
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The Little Free Library, located in HLB 2.304, is a space to explore stories and ideas that spark reflection, from the world of medicine to the many dimensions of well-being. There are over 20 titles, among them “Better” by Atul Gawande and “How Do You Feel?” by Jessi Gold — both written by physicians who bring unique perspectives on medicine and well-being. Stop by and take a book that sparks your interest, or leave one to share with colleagues! 
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Join the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship's fall 2025 Texas Health Catalyst Roundup and Rodeo — an exclusive showcase of cutting-edge health care innovations from across the University. 
Dec. 9, 2-6 p.m., Capital Factory
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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: Nov. 20, noon-1 p.m., Zoom
Email Jennifer Braham for the Zoom link »

Texas Global supports faculty pursuing global research, teaching and event collaborations with grants. 
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For more events happening at Dell Med, check out the external and internal calendars.

This session highlights approaches to developing meaningful metrics, ensuring data accuracy and creating feedback loops for continuous improvement. Presenters share insights on the visualization tools they use, comparing their benefits and limitations and offering a look ahead at future directions in institutional data strategy.
Nov. 13, Virtual
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Offered by Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health, the two-day intensive boot camp combines lectures, hands-on activities and discussions to demystify the National Institutes of Health application process and prepare participants to submit a grant proposal that turns reviewers into advocates, positioning the applicant for success.
Nov. 12-13, Virtual
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Offered by Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this hybrid program brings together physician leaders and interdisciplinary faculty for an intensive and systematic study on leadership and management in academic health centers. The program blends self-paced online modules with interactive live sessions. 
Applications due Nov. 14 » 

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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