Career Advancement in Academic Medicine

Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, University of Toledo Medical Center - Health Science Campus, Toledo, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.00 hours)

This year long program will consist of didactic lectures and interactive sessions in four disciplines: 1. Leadership in academic medicine; 2. Career advancement in academic medicine; 3. Innovative teaching and precepting; and 4. Research in academic medical centers for the purpose of developing academic leadership skills in clinical and research faculty of the College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Four 5-hour sessions will be conducted on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm during the academic year, and these quarterly sessions will be devoted to one of each of the aforementioned four disciplines. Monthly, Tuesday sessions will be conducted from 5 pm - 7 pm such that three Tuesday evening sessions will be devoted to each of the four aforementioned disciplines. A certificate of completion of the Academic Leadership Academy will be awarded to participants who complete all four Saturday sessions and at least nine of the twelve Tuesday evening sessions. A total of 11 hours will be devoted to each of the four disciplines, and a total of 44 hours will be devoted to the year-long program.

1. Discuss the specifics of adult learning theory, specifically as they apply to the undergraduate medical, graduate medical, and research trainee.
2. Discuss the common leadership styles as they exist in academic medical centers.
3. Discuss the concept of situational leadership in academic medical centers.
4. Discuss the components of emotional intelligence and how each component is manifest in one's leadership style in academic medical centers.
5. Discuss the value of interactive teaching, and the Socratic method of teaching as it applies to undergraduate and graduate medical education.
6. Discuss the concept of psychological safety as it applies to the learning environment.
7. Describe the unique features of mentoring, coaching, and sponsoring in academic medical centers.
8. Outline the steps in feedback for learners in academic medical centers.
9. Describe the different types of feedback mechanisms for clinical and research trainees.
10. Describe the available artificial intelligence tools in academic medicine and research.
11. Describe the growth and fixed mindsets as they apply to apply to educators and learners in academic medical centers.
12. Describe the elements of an academic portfolio and how this portfolio is distinguished from a curriculum vitae.
13. Describe the mechanisms for getting started as a clinical researcher.
14. Understand the particulars associated with grant writing for early career research faculty, including pilot funding and career development awards.
15. Understand the organizational structure of academic medical centers, including their governance and decision-making processes.
16. Understand the skill of negotiation in academic medical centers, including resources, protected time, and program support.
17. Understand the trajectory for increased leadership roles and responsibilities, including building readiness, visibility, and credibility.
18. Describe team dynamics in academic medical centers, including aligning skill with vision.
19. Describe the elements of successful team building
20. Discuss the prevailing structures of academic medical centers including their governance and decision-making processes.

The University of Toledo designates this activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM .  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to University of [email protected].

University of Toledo Healthcare System reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Toledo Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The University of Toledo Healthcare System School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Toledo Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Tuesday, January 26, 2027