Publications and Scholarly Activities
The Office for Organizational Well-Being is committed to advancing the science and practice of organizational well-being in academic medicine. Through scholarly publications, presentations, and collaborative research, we contribute to the growing understanding of how organizational conditions influence the experiences of faculty, staff, learners, and leaders.
Our scholarly work reflects both the evaluation of our own initiatives and the exploration of broader questions related to leadership, workplace culture, organizational systems, and flourishing. By sharing what we learn, we hope to contribute to practical insights that support more connected academic medial environments.
Publications and Scholarly Activities Manuscripts In Review/Preparation
Overwhelmed and overlooked, burnout in basic sciences
- Taylor MJ, Shanafelt T, Williams L. Overwhelmed and overlooked, burnout in basic sciences: A narrative review. (In review).
Overwhelmed and overlooked, burnout in basic sciences
- Taylor MJ, Shanafelt T, Williams L. Overwhelmed and overlooked, burnout in basic sciences: A narrative review. (In review).
Impact and efficacy of the human-centered leadership program
Taylor MJ, Daniels R, Herman S, Williams L. Impact and efficacy of the human-centered leadership program (HCLP). (In preparation). Frontiers in Psychology.
Impact and efficacy of the human-centered leadership program
Taylor MJ, Daniels R, Herman S, Williams L. Impact and efficacy of the human-centered leadership program (HCLP). (In preparation). Frontiers in Psychology.
Publications and Scholarly Activities Peer-Reviewed Abstracts, Presentations and Workshops
Cultivating Professionalism Through Strategic Partnership
*Williams L, *Heiman D, *McCoin N, *Creamer T. Cultivating Professionalism Through Strategic Partnership. Workshop. 2026 GBA-GIP-GFA Joint Spring Meeting (AAMC). St. Louis, MO. April 2026.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Unprofessional and uncivil behaviors can erode trust, safety, and engagement across academic medicine. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine created the Professionalism and Civility Panel to address these challenges through a collaborative, structured framework that unites leaders from Faculty Affairs and Development, Organizational Well-being, and Human Resources. This workshop shares lessons learned and guides participants to identify their own institutional challenges and map out partnerships and processes to address them.
Cultivating Professionalism Through Strategic Partnership
*Williams L, *Heiman D, *McCoin N, *Creamer T. Cultivating Professionalism Through Strategic Partnership. Workshop. 2026 GBA-GIP-GFA Joint Spring Meeting (AAMC). St. Louis, MO. April 2026.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Unprofessional and uncivil behaviors can erode trust, safety, and engagement across academic medicine. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine created the Professionalism and Civility Panel to address these challenges through a collaborative, structured framework that unites leaders from Faculty Affairs and Development, Organizational Well-being, and Human Resources. This workshop shares lessons learned and guides participants to identify their own institutional challenges and map out partnerships and processes to address them.
From the Clinic to the Lab
*Williams L, *Taylor MJ. From the Clinic to the Lab: Adapting a Clinician Framework for Researcher Well-Being. Podium presentation. 2026 GBA-GIP-GFA Joint Spring Meeting (AAMC). St. Louis, MO. April 2026.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
From the Clinic to the Lab
*Williams L, *Taylor MJ. From the Clinic to the Lab: Adapting a Clinician Framework for Researcher Well-Being. Podium presentation. 2026 GBA-GIP-GFA Joint Spring Meeting (AAMC). St. Louis, MO. April 2026.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Shifting the Narrative from "Nothing Happens" to "Action Happens"
*Williams L, Taylor MJ. Shifting the Narrative from “Nothing Happens” to “Action Happens”: Benefits of Engaging Frontline Clinicians as Culture Change Partners. Podium Presentation. 2025 American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH). Boston, MA. September 2025.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Shifting the Narrative from "Nothing Happens" to "Action Happens"
*Williams L, Taylor MJ. Shifting the Narrative from “Nothing Happens” to “Action Happens”: Benefits of Engaging Frontline Clinicians as Culture Change Partners. Podium Presentation. 2025 American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH). Boston, MA. September 2025.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
From Rivals to Partners
Merlo L, Taylor MJ, Gallagher R, *Williams L. From Rivals to Partners: Development of a Southeastern Conference (SEC) Collaborative for Well-Being Leaders in Academic Medicine. Poster Presentation. 2025 American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH). Boston, MA. September 2025.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
From Rivals to Partners
Merlo L, Taylor MJ, Gallagher R, *Williams L. From Rivals to Partners: Development of a Southeastern Conference (SEC) Collaborative for Well-Being Leaders in Academic Medicine. Poster Presentation. 2025 American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH). Boston, MA. September 2025.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
University of Kentucky College of Medicine Professionalism and Civility Panel
*Williams L, Taylor MJ, Heiman D, Wilson R, Creamer T, Cheever T, Verble B, Howlett L, McCoin N*. University of Kentucky College of Medicine Professionalism and Civility Panel: A Multidisciplinary Joint Initiative. Poster presentation. AAMC Group on Faculty Affairs Professional Development Conference. Portland, OR. July 2025.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
University of Kentucky College of Medicine Professionalism and Civility Panel
*Williams L, Taylor MJ, Heiman D, Wilson R, Creamer T, Cheever T, Verble B, Howlett L, McCoin N*. University of Kentucky College of Medicine Professionalism and Civility Panel: A Multidisciplinary Joint Initiative. Poster presentation. AAMC Group on Faculty Affairs Professional Development Conference. Portland, OR. July 2025.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Building a Coaching Culture in Academic Medicine
*Wilson R, Taylor MJ, Williams L. Building a Coaching Culture in Academic Medicine: Impact of Executive Coaching for Clinical Leaders. Poster presentation. AAMC Group on Faculty Affairs Professional Development Conference. Portland, OR. July 2025.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Building a Coaching Culture in Academic Medicine
*Wilson R, Taylor MJ, Williams L. Building a Coaching Culture in Academic Medicine: Impact of Executive Coaching for Clinical Leaders. Poster presentation. AAMC Group on Faculty Affairs Professional Development Conference. Portland, OR. July 2025.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Department Enhancement Projects
*Williams L, Wilson R, Webb A, Taylor MJ. Department Enhancement Projects: Integrating Frontline Clinicians in the Culture Change Process. Poster presentation. Fourth National Summit on Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals. Columbus, OH. October 2024.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Department Enhancement Projects
*Williams L, Wilson R, Webb A, Taylor MJ. Department Enhancement Projects: Integrating Frontline Clinicians in the Culture Change Process. Poster presentation. Fourth National Summit on Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals. Columbus, OH. October 2024.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Leader Well-Being within a Large Clinical Department
*Wilson R, Welsh S, Taylor MJ, Williams L. Leader Well-Being within a Large Clinical Department: Executive Coaching Intervention. Poster presentation. Fourth National Summit on Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals. Columbus, OH. October 2024.
*Indicates presenting author(s)
Leader Well-Being within a Large Clinical Department
*Wilson R, Welsh S, Taylor MJ, Williams L. Leader Well-Being within a Large Clinical Department: Executive Coaching Intervention. Poster presentation. Fourth National Summit on Promoting Well-Being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals. Columbus, OH. October 2024.
*Indicates presenting author(s)