Leadership Starts Here, a faculty leadership development program from the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs, is designed to advance faculty leadership through strengthened connections, applied learning and peer engagement. Participants for the 2026–27 academic year were selected through a competitive application process and will take part in monthly workshops as well as member-led forums focused on addressing leadership challenges and exchanging solutions. Upon completion of the program, they will be awarded a certificate acknowledging their commitment to professional development.

Hosted by the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and facilitated by E. Steve Roach, this half-day workshop is designed to increase efficiency in scholarly writing practices by focusing on practical strategies for developing, revising and submitting manuscripts in today’s competitive publishing environment. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Friday, April 24, 1:30-5 p.m., HLB 5.201
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This panel discussion features Cynthia Austin, Gretchen Fuller and Elizabeth Lippard, Dell Med faculty engaged in mentorship and coaching efforts. They explain the distinctions between mentorship, sponsorship and coaching relationships.
Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m.-noon, Zoom
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Review guidance and information about promotion readiness, areas of excellence and how to prepare your promotion dossier for the 2026-27 promotion and tenure cycles.
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The Fellowship in Medical Education program focuses on developing medical educators skilled at creating, implementing, leading and evaluating educational initiatives. 
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This showcase event highlights groundbreaking health care innovations from researchers across The University of Texas at Austin. Finalist teams from the Texas Health Catalyst program present their progress towards commercialization and real-world impact.
Thursday, April 30, 2-6 p.m., Capital Factory
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Subscribe to the revamped monthly internal newsletter for Dell Medical School's research community, developed in partnership with the Office of Research and Health Transformation Research Institute. Get updates, funding opportunities, events and more delivered to your inbox.
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Hosted by UT’s Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Aspiring Leaders Academy is designed for mid-career faculty interested in leadership opportunities who have not yet served in a major leadership position. Applications are due Tuesday, May 19.
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Texas Global supports faculty pursuing global research, teaching and event collaborations with grants. Apply for funding opportunities by Friday, May 1.
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Join our team for biweekly office hours on Wednesdays to ask questions and learn about the faculty promotion processes, the Dell Med CV template and more.
Upcoming office hours: April 29 and May 13, 3-4 p.m., Zoom
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For more events happening at Dell Med, check out the external and internal calendars.

Email the Faculty Academic Affairs team if you would like to be included in the next faculty newsletter, including recent accolades or accomplishments.

Find information on policies, committees, resources and more on the Intranet. Join the faculty development listserv to be notified of faculty development opportunities.

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 or find us on Cerebrum.