The program is aimed at equipping new faculty for successful careers. The goal of the program is to create a welcoming environment where new faculty can thrive both personally and professionally, thereby contributing to the mission and success of WFUSM. This program is fundamental to faculty development and leadership training at every career stage and includes both virtual and in-person sessions. 

The topics addressed include academic scholarship and promotion, teaching and leadership training, professionalism and career development, communication and teamwork skills, as well as personal and professional well-being. All participants have opportunities for mentorship and coaching, and participants will benefit from the wisdom of WFUSM faculty mentors and coaches. New faculty are grouped into multidisciplinary cohorts to support each other, fostering a sense of belonging and helping everyone to flourish. The New Faculty Development Program lifts everyone up by bringing together recently hired faculty to think boldly together, embrace the unknown, and lead the way. The Office of Faculty Affairs sponsors this program to support world-class healthcare, groundbreaking research, and unparalleled education.

Course Director:

• Julie Silver, MD | Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Planner point of contact: [email protected]

Overall Objectives:

1. Describe the promotion tracks and criteria for promotion at WFUSM.
2. Identify resources at WFUSM available for scholarship and grant submission.
3. Locate resources at WFUSM that support well-being.
4. Recognize and construct their professional identity as a faculty member in academic medicine.
5. Apply technology to enhance day-to-day efficiency.
6. Utilize communication strategies to improve teamwork and daily tasks.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, pharmacy, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.