Office of Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development

The Office of Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development at the U-M Medical School provide support and resources for U-M Medical School faculty throughout their careers.

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Supporting & Empowering Faculty

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at the U-M Medical School is a dual office responsible for all faculty personnel actions as well as the career and professional development of our faculty.

The Office of Faculty Affairs team handles the appointments and promotions process, leaves of absence, and other topics relevant to faculty appointments at the University. 

The Office of Faculty Development team is dedicated to providing career and professional development workshops and resources to our faculty.

Together, we provide a comprehensive faculty life-cycle hub for all faculty and department support staff.

Explore Our Upcoming Faculty Development Workshops

Contact

3B800 Med Sci 1 Building
1301 Catherine St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5624

Email Tim Kimmel to verify faculty appointments. To verify past privileges, please visit Medical Staff Services.

Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

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About

The Office of Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development support faculty and leaders to enrich their professional development and career impact.

Faculty Career Pathways

Learn about your options for career tracks at U-M Medical School, including opportunities across clinical, research and tenure tracks.

Leadership Offerings

Discover the wide array of resources available at U-M Medical School to enhance leadership skills for faculty as they advance in their careers.

Skill Development

Explore resources and events designed to guide faculty in the process of building new skills to expand their expertise throughout their careers.

Support & Benefits

We offer a variety of insurance, disability and retirement options, with a goal to help you achieve balance between work and home.

Professional Development Resources

Our team offers an extensive collection of resources and opportunities to support faculty professional development.

Joining the U-M Medical School Faculty

Choosing where to become a faculty member is an important decision, one which will determine new colleagues, future opportunities and have a major effect on your future.

Learn More About Joining U-M

Career Roadmap

Office of Faculty Development Career Roadmap Programs

Starting with New Faculty Orientation on Day 1, faculty have the support of our programs, including an early career kickstart with Launch Committees (3 months - 2 years). We then offer promotion prep planning to guide faculty through promotion packet, educators portfolio and CV preparation. 

The APEX mid-career program (8 - 15 years) provides a symposium and an event series to review promotion packet best practices. Senior career (15+ years) offerings include themed sessions, direct to leadership development, and the Senior Career NEXT Phase program.

Programs to Advance Each Career Stage

We have developed programs tailored to assist faculty in advancing in each stage of their careers.

  • New Faculty Programs
  • Mid-Career & Senior Faculty Offerings
  • Emeritus & Retired Faculty Program
  • Regional Partner Programs
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    Upcoming Events

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    9 3 2026 9:30 am 9 3 2026 - 12:00 pm

    Postdoctoral to Research Faculty Orientation Program

    In-Person Event: This orientation introduces postdoctoral scholars to the research faculty pathway, with a focus on the Research Investigator position.
    9 8 2026 12:00 pm 9 8 2026 - 1:00 pm

    Research Faculty Seminar Series

    In-Person Event: Building Research Capacity through Undergraduate Engagement: The Center for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Inquiry and UROP as Partners in Discovery
    9 10 2026 10:00 am 9 10 2026 - 12:30 pm

    Research Investigator Welcome Orientation

    In-Person Event: This welcome orientation introduces newly appointed Research Investigators to the role, expectations, and key opportunities available.
    9 15 2026 9:00 am 9 15 2026 - 11:00 am

    Elevating Leadership in Medicine: Practical Tools for Faculty Success

    In-Person Event: This workshop is designed for physician faculty and healthcare leaders who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness.
    9 15 2026 12:00 pm 9 15 2026 - 1:30 pm

    AI Series: The Realities of Augmented Intelligence

    Virtual Event: This interactive seminar will engage participants in a critical exploration of the next frontier of computational thought.
    9 15 2026 1:00 pm 9 15 2026 - 3:00 pm

    Mentoring in Healthcare

    In-Person Event: This workshop is based on the book "Mentoring in Healthcare" by Drs. Ruth Gotian, Vineet Chopra, and Sanjay Saint.
    9 16 2026 12:00 pm 9 16 2026 - 1:00 pm

    Bridging the Hard Conversations

    Virtual Event: In this workshop, participants learn how to navigate high stakes, emotionally charged conversations with more confidence and clarity.
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    9 22 2026 12:00 pm 9 22 2026 - 1:00 pm

    How Can I Reduce My Risk of Dementia?

    Virtual Event: This presentation will review current evidence regarding the life-course risk and protective factors for cognitive decline and dementia.
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    9 24 2026 12:00 pm 9 24 2026 - 1:00 pm

    Easing Your Clinical Burden: Creating Templates in MiChart for DAX Copilot

    Virtual Event: This session introduces participants to ambient documentation within Epic and explores how it can be integrated into everyday clinical workflows.