Early Faculty Development & Mentoring
The mission of the Early Faculty Development and Mentoring Program is to create a positive atmosphere that fosters professional growth in areas that are key to a successful career in academic medicine. The program is designed to strengthen early faculty members' skills as researchers, educators and master clinicians, by focusing on these critical areas:
- Managing a productive academic medicine career
- Supporting academic career needs
- Supporting the Department of Pediatric's and University’s overall mission and goals
- Understanding the vision, rules and operating procedures in academic medicine at UCSF
- Understanding criteria for advancement in a career track
- Understanding how the merit and promotion system works
- Developing and sustaining a network of professional colleagues
- Providing assistance in mentorship, advice and training