Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Each year, the Office of Academic & Professional Development (OAPD) offers a series of workshops to new and early career faculty members from September through May. The workshops offer useful information to help you thrive as you pursue your career at Yale School of Medicine (YSM). The first workshop will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m.
All workshops will be held virtually on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, with continuing medical education credits available for those who participate. Registration is required.
Please find the fall schedule and links to register below:
Orientation to Faculty Ranks and Tracks
Sept. 10, 4 - 5 p.m., via Zoom
Presented by Samuel Ball, PhD, deputy dean for academic affairs, and Jonathan Grauer, MD, associate dean for faculty affairs.
Medical Library Resources for Scholarship: Research Services
Sept. 24, 4 - 5 p.m., via Zoom
Presented by Judy Spak, MLS, head of academic research and education, and Zsuzsanna Nemeth, MLIS, head of clinical research and education, Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library.
Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI): Resources and Opportunities
Oct. 8, 4 - 5 p.m., via Zoom
Presented by David Coleman, MD, interim director, YCCI.
Workday Learning and Development Benefits
Oct. 22, 4 - 5 p.m. via Zoom
Presented by Stephanie Gostelli, director of learning and development, HR programs, Yale University.
YSM Communications: Profile Management, Social Media, and Other Services
Nov. 12, 4 - 5 p.m., via Zoom
Presented by YSM Office of Communications, including Lena Smith Parker, senior program leader and relationship manager; Colleen Moriarty, director of media relations and audience development; and Mark Albis, director of product and web services.
Office of Collaborative Excellence
Dec. 10, 4 – 5 p.m., via Zoom
Presented by Darin Latimore, MD, deputy dean for collaborative excellence.