OFAAI Faculty Workshops

Faculty Professional Development Workshops and Events

At the Keck School of Medicine, our year-long virtual Faculty Professional Development Series supports faculty across all stages of their academic careers with practical tools, expert insights, and a collaborative learning community.  Weekly workshops, held every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 PM (PT), align with our PILLARS framework—spanning Professional Development, Institutional Knowledge, Leadership, Learning, Academic Scholarship, Resilience, and Service. Faculty who attend at least 70% of sessions will earn a Certificate of Completion, with CME credit available for eligible offerings.

When: Every Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:00 PM (PT)
Where: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
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All of these sessions will be recorded with only a couple of exceptions. Recordings for these sessions can be found on the Session Recordings page.

In addition to the weekly series, we also offer a variety of stand-alone workshops and special events throughout the year to further support faculty growth and engagement. Join us to learn, grow, and thrive in today’s evolving academic landscape

Grounded in the PILLARS Framework

At the Keck School of Medicine, our faculty professional development workshops are grounded in theory, guided by evidence, and driven by continuous quality improvement (CQI). We center inclusiveness and belonging in all our efforts, supporting faculty as they navigate the complexities of leadership and academic medicine’s rapidly changing landscape.

Our programs are built around seven foundational pillars, each with targeted competencies that foster growth, excellence, community engagement, and a strong sense of connection. These pillars are shaped by the USC Unifying Values — Integrity, Excellence, Community, Well-being, Open Communication, and Accountability — and informed by national standards from the AAMC, LCME, and the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine (KNN). We also incorporate principles from the Stanford WellMD Model, emphasizing a culture of wellness, efficiency of practice, and personal resilience. Through rigorous evaluation and ongoing refinement, we ensure our programs remain responsive, impactful, and empowering for all faculty.

Our workshops are designed to address the PILLARS competency domains:

P – Professional and Career Development
I – Institutional and System Knowledge
L – Leadership and Management
L – Learning and Educational Development
A – Academic Scholarship and Research
R – Resilience, Well-being, and Inclusion
S – Service and Engagement

These domains represent essential supports for faculty success, enabling individuals to thrive in clinical, research, educational, and community roles while advancing institutional missions and personal well-being.

We continuously evaluate our workshops to determine their impact on faculty outcomes and use participant feedback and data to improve future programming.

To view a list of our workshops categorized by PILLARS, please click here.