UVA SOM Fac Dev

Thank you to everyone who joined our Clinician Scientist Writing Retreat at Morven Farm! Special thanks to Dr. Monique Dufour for facilitating an inspiring day of writing, connection, and community!

A big thank you to the Center for Faculty Wellbeing and Development for sponsoring our 2026 Summer Writing Retreat, and to Dr. Monique Dufour, Director of Faculty Development in the School of Medicine, for facilitating this event!

Congratulations to the spring LAM cohort! We’re proud to celebrate 27 incredible participants representing offices and schools across Grounds. It’s been an honor to support their leadership growth, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make across the University.

Huge thanks to Dean Colin Derdeyn for joining our Junior Faculty Development Program yesterday morning! Thank you for sharing your personal career transitions and the factors that shaped your journey.

Thanks to everyone who joined our COWIMS session on Conflict Resolution! We are grateful to our moderators, Dr. Bielinsky and Dr. Aboagye, and our panelists, Dr. Cross, Ms. Danehy, Dr. Huang, and Dr. Weaver, for sharing their insights and tools for navigating workplace conflict.

Celebrating a decade of excellence! Today's JFDP session brought together years of cohorts. It was a day of networking, mentorship, and reflecting. A huge thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their journeys and the successes since completing JFDP.

Big thanks to Maïté Brandt-Pearce, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, for an insightful presentation to the Leadership in Academic Matters (LAM) spring cohort this morning on UVA governance, leadership, and structure.

Call for Nominations: The 2026 Dean’s Faculty Awards cycle is open, with a nomination deadline of Monday, March 23, 2026. Submission process: submit an electronic copy of the nomination packet as a single PDF here: ow.ly/6V8E50UG5Yi

Wishing you all a joyful and festive holiday season! We hope your days are filled with warmth, laughter, and all things merry - Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development team

Thanks to Dr. Kellams, for facilitating today’s JFDP session, Leading Teams through Wisdom and Wellbeing. Today’s workshop integrated practical wisdom and well-being strategies into leadership practice, enabling our cohort to learn and apply core concepts within their own teams.

Jennifer Charlton, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Susan Kirk Excellence in GME Mentorship Award. This honor highlights Dr. Charlton's dedication to educating and mentoring residents and fellows. Congratulations Dr. Charlton!

Juliana Bueno, MD, professor of radiology and medical imaging, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Susan Kirk Excellence in GME Mentorship Award. This honor highlights Dr. Bueno’s dedication to educating and mentoring residents and fellows. Congratulations Dr. Bueno!

Congratulations to Richard Flowers, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, on being selected as a 2025 GME Master Educator Award recipient! Thank you for your passion, excellence, and unwavering support of our learners.

Congratulations to Sarah Boggs, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, on being selected as a 2025 GME Master Educator Award recipient! Thank you for your passion, excellence, and unwavering support of our learners.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Rahul Mehta, Associate Professor of Medicine, the 2025 recipient for the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.

Congratulations to Dr. Jie Sun, Professor of Medicine, a 2025 recipient of the Dean's Award for Excellence in Research. He is recognized as one of UVA’s most productive and impactful researchers, excelling in grant funding, publications, and invited talks. A model of excellence!

Honored to celebrate Dr. Stephen Rich, a visionary leader in human genetics whose pioneering work has reshaped our understanding of complex diseases, including T1D. With over 700 publications and 70,000 citations, his impact on science and the UVA community is extraordinary.

Let's celebrate Dr. Karen Hirschi for her impact on science and our community. Her exceptional scholarship, international reputation, and impactful investigations continue to elevate our work. Thanks, Dr. Hirschi, for your leadership, integrity, and inspiring dedication.

Congratulations to Dr. Gloria Sheynkman, Assistant Professor of Molecular Physiology & Biological Physics and recipient of the 2025 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research! Thank you for your groundbreaking work!

Congratulations to Dr. Kate McManus, Associate Professor of Medicine, a recipient of the 2025 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research. Kate is translating data into action by creating evidence that is improving HIV care in Virginia and across the nation.