Career and Professional Development Sessions The Office of Faculty Affairs and Development offers career and professional development sessions throughout the year. These sessions cover topics such as promotion and tenure dossier preparation, time management, peer to peer feedback, and much more.

Match Trends Today, Both Nationally and Locally

Presented by E. Berry Seelbach, MD, Assistant Dean for Career Advising on July 15, 2026

'Ment-to-Be': Making the Most of Your Mentor-Mentee Relationships

Presented by Kevin J. Pearson, PhD, Assistant Dean for Research Engagement; Professor of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences; Co-Director, UK Research Scholars Program; Career Development Leader, UK-CARES  on May 20, 2026

Part 2: The Art of the Academic Letter: Supporting Trainees, Peers, and Colleagues in Competitive Opportunities

Presented by Courtney Tomblinson, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Development; Associate Professor of Radiology, Nicole McCoin, MD, Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development; Professor of Emergency Medicine, and Todd Cheever, MD, Division Chief of Academic Medical Education; Associate Professor of Psychiatry  - March 25, 2026

How to Address a Struggling Medical Student - Beyond the Feedback Sandwich
Presented by Mansi Shah, MD, Assistant Professor, Lindel Dewberry, MD, Assistant Professor, Rebecca O'Shea, Third Year Clerkship Coordinator, and Jamie Ward, MPH, Academic Services Administrator - Department of Surgery, on March 18, 2026. 

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation for Basic Sciences
Presented by Trevor Creamer, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Basic Sciences, on Feb. 25, 2026. 

Part 1: The Art of the Academic Letter: Writing for Promotion and Tenure Success
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Clinical Sciences, and Trevor Creamer, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Basic Sciences, on Feb. 18, 2026. 

Level Up for Medical Educators: A Guide to Creating a Medical Educator Portfolio
Presented by Katie Twist, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Craig Noronha, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Megan Kiefer, MD, Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Sree Raghavan, MD, Associate Professor, Mount Sinai, and Aditi Puri, MD, Assistant Professor, Northernwestern Memorial Hospital, on Feb. 12, 2026. 

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation for Clinical Sciences
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Clinical Sciences, on Feb. 4, 2026. 

ADA Title II Changes and Digital Course Content: What Faculty Need to Know
Presented by Trey Conatser, PhD, Assistant Provost for Teaching & Learning, Director, Center for the Enhancement of Learning & Teaching (CELT), on Jan. 14, 2026.

The Research Title Series: What's It All About?
Presented by Trevor Creamer, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Basic Sciences, on November 19, 2025. This session explores the purpose and structure of Research Title Series positions.

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation for Clinical Sciences
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Clinical Sciences, on Oct. 22, 2025. Designed for clinical faculty, this session provides a comprehensive guide to preparing a robust dossier for promotion and tenure.

Collaborating with Medical Students: Tips and Support from the Office of Medical Education
Presented by Lillian Sims, PhD, Director of Medical Student Research, on August 13, 2025. This session highlighted resources from the Office of Medical Education's Medical Student Research Team and shared strategies for connecting with and engaging medical students in a wide range of scholarly projects. 

Building and Supporting Translational Research in a Busy Clinical Division
Presented by Ken Campbell PhD, Vince Sorrell MD, and Jennifer Isaacs, on May 28, 2025. 
This session will examine the challenges and opportunities of conducting research in a busy clinical setting. Leaders from Cardiovascular Medicine will share strategies for faculty engagement, boosting extramural funding, and advancing translational research within clinical practice.

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Clinical Sciences, on April. 28, 2025. 
This session provides a comprehensive guide for faculty members on how to prepare a robust dossier for promotion and tenure.

The Hardest Thing is Getting Started: Practical Advice on Getting QI Projects Up and Running
Presented by Rani Chikkanna, MD, Katherine McKinney, MD, Jessica Lee, MD, and Rhea Vidrine, MD on April 21, 2025. 
This session will cover the essentials of ‘doing QI,’ including practical steps to begin, common pitfalls to avoid, and quick wins for faculty-led projects. 

Preventing Burnout: Building Resilience
Presented by Beth McNulty, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, on January 27, 2025. 
This session explores the risks, warning signs, and prevention strategies for professional burnout, emphasizing proactive self-care.

Time Management 
Presented by Craig Rush, PhD, Professor, Department of Behavioral Science, on January 27, 2025. 
This session explores the critical role of time management in an academic environment.

How to Ace Your Next Interview for a New Role
Presented by Nicole McCoin, MD, Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development; Alyssa Huddleston, Assistant Dean for Administration; and RaShaun West, Faculty Recruitment Manager, on Jan. 15, 2025. 
This session offers strategies to help you excel in your next interview, from crafting a compelling cover letter to mastering communication and professional presence. You'll also learn to navigate various interview formats, answer questions using the STAR method, and effectively highlight your strengths.

What Do IT Integrations Have to Do with Networking? 
Presented by Romil Chadha, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, UK HealthCare, on Jan. 8, 2025. 
This session is designed for all professionals looking to better understand and build their personal and professional networks.

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Basic Sciences, on Dec. 9, 2024. 
This session provides a comprehensive guide for faculty members on how to prepare a robust dossier for promotion and tenure.

Intro to Patient Safety Analysis and SWARM
Presented by Katherine McKinney, MD, Senior Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education, Amanda Green, DNP, RN, Director of Quality Monitoring and Reporting, Amy DiLorenzo, PhD, Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Scholarship, and Paula Holbrook, on Oct. 18, 2024. 
This session is designed to familiarize faculty with UK's approach to patient safety event analysis via the process of SWARM. 

Negotiation: Scenarios, Strategies, and Success
Presented by Nicole McCoin, MD, vice dean for faculty affairs and development, on Aug. 12, 2024. 
This session explores negotiation utilizing a didactic presentation and exercise to share the foundation of successful negotiation. It covers a five-step process to prepare for successful negotiation followed by common problems faced during negotiation. It helps highlight the importance of the five-step process of preparation and how to deal with some of the pain points that may be encountered during the negotiation process. 

Peer to Peer Feedback 
Presented by Jagriti Chadha, MD, associate vice chair of faculty development and advancement, and Paula Bailey, MD, associate division chief of faculty affairs, department of internal medicine, on Aug. 7, 2024. 
This session discusses the importance of, and obstacles to, giving feedback to peers. It explores a structured approach to feedback and touches on which modality to use based on the content. It ends by highlighting the importance of changing our culture around peer-to-peer feedback. 

Time Management
Presented by Craig Rush, PhD, assistant dean for faculty affairs, professor, department of behavioral science on June 21, 2024. 

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, associate dean for faculty development and advancement, professor, department of family and community medicine on June 5, 2024.

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, associate dean for faculty development and advancement, professor, department of family and community medicine on March 4, 2024.

Grant Writing Part 2: Responding to Grant and Manuscript Critiques
Craig Rush, PhD, assistant dean for faculty affairs, professor, department of behavioral science on Dec. 6, 2023.
This two-part presentation on grant writing will discuss important topics to consider when writing a grant and is intended for more junior faculty. The first session will discuss how to find, write, and get support with grants. Special emphasis will be given to an NIH grant. Objectives include understanding: 1) pre-writing activities (e.g., identifying appropriate funding agencies); 2) time management in preparing a grant; 3) the mechanic of writing a grant; 4) the review process; 5) whether to consider responding to the reviews and submitting a revised application. These objectives can also apply to writing a manuscript.

Grant Writing Part 1: Grant Opportunities
Craig Rush, PhD, assistant dean for faculty affairs, professor, department of behavioral science on Nov. 29, 2023.
This two-part presentation on grant writing will discuss important topics to consider when writing a grant and is intended for more junior faculty. The first session will discuss how to find, write, and get support with grants. Special emphasis will be given to an NIH grant. Objectives include understanding: 1) pre-writing activities (e.g., identifying appropriate funding agencies); 2) time management in preparing a grant; 3) the mechanic of writing a grant; 4) the review process; 5) whether to consider responding to the reviews and submitting a revised application. These objectives can also apply to writing a manuscript.

The Importance of Mentorship
Presented by Darwin Conwell, MD, Jack M. Gill Chairman of Internal Medicine on Oct. 27, 2023.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to better understand the following: 1) the mentor-mentee relationship, 2) characteristics of good and bad mentors, 3) mentee responsibilities, 4) mentorship in Academic Medicine, 5) the diversity-mentorship relationship, 6) mentoring underrepresented minority faculty (URM), and 7) personal reflections. 

Academic Compensation Equity (ACE) Plan Overview
Presented by Jessica Slone, UKHC finance director on Oct. 16, 2023.
This session will provide an overview of the ACE compensation plan, including how the plan is applied and the associated calculation process. Participants will leave with an understanding of 1) who is subject to the plan, 2) how the plan is managed, and 3) the process by which compensation is calculated within the plan.

Clinical Compensation Plan Overview
Presented by Jessica Slone, UKHC finance director on Oct. 16, 2023.
This session will provide an overview of the Clinical compensation plan, including how the plan is applied and the associated calculation process. Participants will leave with an understanding of 1) who is subject to the plan, 2) how the plan is managed, and 3) the process by which compensation is calculation within the plan.

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, associate dean for faculty development and advancement, professor, department of family and community medicine on Oct. 13, 2023.

ChatGPT Unveiled: An Academic Introduction
Presented by Ofir Klein, PhD candidate, teaching assistant, College of Arts and Sciences, department of geography on Oct. 11, 2023.
Join us for an academic-friendly introduction to ChatGPT. We'll cover the basics: What is ChatGPT? How does it work in simple terms? We'll delve into public perceptions, its potential applications, and ethical considerations. Whether you're new to ChatGPT or looking for a concise overview, this talk will provide an understanding of this “AI model” and its future implications. 

Substance Use Disorders: Quick Wins for Every Specialty
Presented by Thaddeus Salmon, MD, assistant professor, department of internal medicine and department of pediatrics; Sarah Oros, MD, assistant professor, department of psychiatry; and Anna-Maria South, MD, assistant professor, department of internal medicine on May 24, 2023.
Participants will be empowered to provide evidence-based interventions for common substance use disorders. Information will be clinically relevant for inpatient and ambulatory practice. Objectives are to (1) discuss the most effective methods to aid tobacco cessation, (2) explain a destigmatized approach to common challenges for inpatients with opioid use disorder, and (3) select evidence-based interventions for alcohol use disorder.

Go With the Flow: How to Deal With Interruptions
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, associate dean for faculty development and advancement and professor, department of family and community medicine on May 5, 2023.
This session discusses how to deal with interruptions when they occur. Participants will learn skills to minimize interruptions and how to navigate day-crashing interruptions.

Times are Changing... Supporting Medical Students Beyond Bedside Teaching
Presented by Kimberly Jones, MD, associate professor, department of neurology; Angela Dearinger, MD, associate professor, department of internal medicine; and E. Berry Seelbach, MD, associate professor, department of pediatrics on April 24, 2023.
Medical students face increasing pressure with changes to grading, board exams, interviewing, and more. We'll give updates on recent changes and identify tools for holistic support. Objectives are to (1) understand the current climate in medical school at the University of Kentucky and nationally, (2) describe the barriers to medical student success, and (3) discuss resources available to help you holistically support medical students in achieving their goals.

Academic Faculty Compensation Plan Overview
Presented by Jessica Slone, UK HealthCare finance director on April 12, 2023.
This session will provide an overview of the academic faculty plan, including how the plan is applied and the associated calculation process. Participants will leave with an understanding of who is subject to the plan, how the plan is managed, and the process by which compensation is calculation within the plan.

Clinical Faculty Compensation Plan Overview
Presented by Jessica Slone, UK HealthCare finance director on March 29, 2023.
This session will provide an overview of the clinical compensation plan, including how the plan is applied and the associated calculation process. Participants will leave with an understanding of who is subject to the plan, how the plan is managed, and the process by which compensation is calculation within the plan.

Addressing Dwindling Student Engagement: A Deep Dive Into Students' Narratives on Class Attendance
Presented by April Hatcher, PhD, professor, department of neuroscience; Lillian Sims, PhD, lecturer, department of behavioral science; Katie Twist, MD, associate professor, department of internal medicine; and Raven Piercey, PhD, assistant professor, department of behavioral science on March 20, 2023.
This session will explore recent trends in decreasing preclinical classroom attendance and engagement and ways educators can respond to this changing reality. By the end of the session, participants will be able to discuss factors contributing to decreasing class attendance and apply student feedback to shape classroom engagement efforts.

Top 10 No-Nonsense Tips for Mastering Work-Life Balance
Presented by Maureen O'Shaughnessy, MD, assistant professor, department of orthopaedic surgery on March 17, 2023.
The art of medicine is a privilege and an honor, so why are so many providers experiencing burn out and job dissatisfaction, and even consider leaving the field? Why is the new era of 'quiet quitting' gaining traction? This session will explore burnout in the healthcare field and address the very real problem facing providers. We will then explore concrete, practical tips and tricks aimed at helping you master work-life balance. We will discuss why you should stop sacrificing yourself for others indefinitely and finally enjoy the life you worked so hard to create. Objectives include understanding the effect of burnout on mental health and wellness and learning helpful 'no nonsense' practical tips and tricks to master work life balance.

Addressing Role Confusion in our Professional Relationships
Presented by Christopher Simmons, MD, PhD, assistant professor, department of internal medicine and department  of pediatrics on March 13, 2023.
Participants will be able to differentiate between summative and formative feedback, contrast the roles of advisors, coaches, mentors, and sponsors, and provide recommendations for support using case vignettes.

Clinical and Research Support Available Through the Genomics Core Laboratory
Presented by Justin Miller, PhD, assistant professor, department of pathology and laboratory medicine and department of microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics; Cody Bumgardner, PhD, assistant professor, department of pathology and laboratory medicine; and Shulin Zhang, MD, PhD, professor, department of pathology and laboratory medicine on Feb. 27, 2023.
The Genomics Core Laboratory supports genomics pipelines with state-of-the-art workflows that ensure timely and accurate reporting for basic science research and health care. Participants will understand that many research and clinical genomics requests are processed through the Genomics Core Laboratory, be exposed to specific genomics panels, sequencing, and informatics tools currently available through the Genomics Core Laboratory, and will learn how the Genomics Core Laboratory can help with future research or clinical needs.

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation
Presented by Lisa Tannock, MD, vice dean of faculty affairs and development and professor, department of internal medicine on Feb. 13, 2023.

Guide to Effective Meeting Planning
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, associate dean for faculty development and advancement and professor, department of family and community medicine on Feb. 6, 2023.

Developing a Lab-Specific SOP
Presented by Alan Daugherty, PhD, DSc, chair of physiology on Feb. 1, 2023.

Methods to Promote Data Reproducibility: Tips From the Good Research Practices Resource Center
Presented by Richard Grondin, PhD, professor, department of neuroscience on Jan. 25, 2023.

How to Be an Ally: More Than Tacit Support
Nikita Gupta, MD, assistant professor, department of otolaryngology on Jan. 17, 2023.

When Face to Face Is Not Possible: How to Introduce Yourself to New Colleagues During the Pandemic
Presented by Merve Ozen, MD, assistant professor, department of radiology on Dec. 12, 2022.

This session discusses how to introduce resources for new faculty to support the ongoing development of communication skills, how to adjust our introduction as new faculty with evolving technology and connectivity, and how to build relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Mock APT Review
Presented by Eric Blalock, PhD, associate professor, department of pharmacology and nutritional sciences on Dec. 5, 2022.

This session provides real-world vignette-style examples of essential elements submitted within promotion dossiers, the potential consequences of different approaches taken by applicants, and the team-based approach of the candidate and their department in the dossier preparation and submission process.   

Clinical Compensation Plan Overview
Presented by Jessica Slone, UK HealthCare Finance Director on Nov. 29, 2022.

Learn about who is subject to the clinical compensation plan, how the plan is managed, and the process by which compensation is calculated within the plan.

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation
Presented by Lisa Tannock, MD, vice dean for faculty affairs and development, and professor, department of internal medicine on Nov. 18, 2022.

Direct Observation
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, associate dean for faculty development and advancement, and associate professor, department of family and community medicine on Nov. 10, 2022.

This session addresses the questions of what is direct observation, why is direct observation important, what are the barriers to direct observation, what do we gain from direct observation, how do we do it, and who should do it. 

Peer Reviewing for a Journal
Presented by Lars Peterson, MD, PhD, associate professor of family and community medicine on Nov. 3, 2022.

Cross-Pollinating Good Apples: The Value of Interdepartmental Mentorship
Presented by Jonathan Bronner, MD, associate professor, department of emergency medicine; Kristen Fletcher, MD, VA site director for internal medicine residency program; and Diana Labrada, MD, assistant professor, department of emergency medicine on Nov. 1, 2022.

This workshop introduces the fundamentals of mentorship with a case-based lean on interdepartmental networks as an alternative to the traditional mentor-mentee dyad.

Funding Opportunities: Finding Them and Applying for Them
Presented by Jessica Koenigsknecht-Talboo, PhD, UK Philanthropy Director of Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy, and Lou Hurst, MA, UK Research Proposal Development Officer on Oct. 28, 2022.

Learn about resources available at UK to search for funding opportunities and to help with proposal preparation and how UK Philanthropy and the Proposal Development Office can help faculty at they apply for funding.

ACE Compensation Plan Overview
Presented by Jessica Slone, UK HealthCare Finance Director on Oct. 18, 2022.

Learn about who is subject to the ACE compensation plan, how the plan is managed, and the process by which compensation is calculated within the plan.

NIH Loan Repayment Program: An Overview
Presented by Lou Hurst, MA, proposal development officer; Debra Rateri, proposal development officer; Kevin Pearson, PhD, assistant dean for diverse research initiatives, professor, department of pharmacology and nutritional sciences; Brittany Smalls, PhD, associate professor, department of family and community medicine; and Jamie Sturgill, PhD, assistant professor, department of microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics on Oct. 10, 2022.

Learn about NIH Loan Repayment Program eligibility, program categories, and documents for the application. Hear from a panel of NIH LRP recipients.

Mentoring Like a Boss
Presented by guest speaker Ushma Neil, PhD, vice president, scientific education and training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on Oct. 4, 2022.

Mentoring trainees requires more than a one-size-fits all approach. This interactive seminar will present multiple alternatives for meeting trainees where they need to be met, along with strategies for conflict resolution, and leading diplomatic conversations.

Creating Individual Learning Plans with SMART Goals
Presented by Diana Heiman, MD, associate dean for faculty development and advancement, and associate professor, department of family and community medicine on Oct. 3, 2022.

Review the 5 Step Approach to Learner Individual Learning Plans (ILP's) and review creation of SMART goals.

Promotion/Tenure Dossier Preparation
Presented by Lisa Tannock, MD, vice dean for faculty affairs and development, and professor, department of internal medicine on Sept. 27, 2022

Teaching Portfolio Session
 

"Win/Win Negotiations" Dr. Joe Labianc
 

Physician Burnout – The Trainee’s Perspective
 

Be the Professional
 

Teaching Philosophy and Portfolio
 

Win/Win Negotiations – Joe LaBlanca
 

Emotions – Conflict Resolution – Labianca
 

Turning Around the Worst Performers
 

Facing the Challenge of Change
 

Tips and Strategies in Responding to Manuscript Reviews
 

What to do if my paper is rejected?
 

Emotional Intelligence 
 

Rigor and Reproducibility in Publications
 

Individual Precepting
 

ELAM Program Introduction
 

Make the Smart Choice - Submitting Manuscript
 

Orchestrating a Group – Learners at Multiple Levels – Dr. Deep
 

Rigor and Reproducibility from an Editor’s Perspective – Dr. Alan Daugherty