Session Recordings

Track 1: Appointments and Merit Review

Promotion Information for Junior Faculty Ruth Wood, PhD August 6, 2025	Recording Link
Writing Your Personal Statement Ruth Wood, PhD September 3, 2025	Recording Link
Promotion for Tenure-track Faculty Ruth Wood, PhD October 1, 2025	There is no recording available for this session.
Preparing a USC-format CV Ruth Wood, PhD November 5, 2025	Recording Link
The New-and-Improved Merit Review Process Ruth Wood, PhD December 3, 2025	There is no recording available for this session.
Panel Discussion with Recently-Promoted Faculty Ruth Wood, PhD January 7, 2026	Recording Link
Research Resources at Keck and USC Ruth Wood, PhD February 4, 2026	Recording Link Presentation Slides
Teaching Resources at Keck and USC Ruth Wood, PhD March 4, 2026
Service Opportunities at Keck, USC and Beyond Ruth Wood, PhD April 1, 2026
Life in Los Angeles: where to Keck faculty live? Ruth Wood, PhD May 6, 2026
Promotion for Associate Professors Ruth Wood, PhD June 3, 2026

Track 2: Retirement and Career Transitions

Understanding Retirement Options and Financial Planning Basics Fernando Rincon Keri Marroquin, MPA Darlene Daniels, BS Joshua Felsenfeld (Fidelity) August 13, 2025	Recording Link. Please note, the presentation from Fidelity for this session could not be recorded.
Navigating Health Care and Benefits in Retirement Keri Marroquin, MPA Darlene Daniels, BS Joshua Felsenfeld (Fidelity) September 10, 2025	Recording Link. Please note, the presentation from Fidelity for this session could not be recorded.
Creating a Personal Retirement Timeline and Action Plan Debbie Jones, MPA October 8, 2025	Recording Link View presentation slides here.
Phased Retirement and Emeritus Status Debbie Jones, MPA November 12, 2025	Recording Link
Retirement and Career Transitions Panel Moderated by: Cindy Crusto, PhD Featured Panelists: Michael Cousineau MPH, Dr.PH Jack M. Berger MS, MD, Ph.D. Jean Richardson, Dr.PH John Donovan, MD December 10, 2025	Recording Link
Staying Connected: Alumni, Retiree, and Former Faculty Engagement Opportunities Chelsea Knott, MA Molly Gervais, BA March 11, 2026	Recording Link

Track 3: Junior Faculty: Foundations for a Successful Academic Career

Understanding Your Academic Medical Center: Structure, Culture, and Strategy Shawn Sheffield, MBA, MHSA August 20, 2025	Recording Link
Thriving Professionally and Personally at USC Lynette Merriman, EdD, Lara Hilton, PhD, & Dara Marino, MSW September 19, 2025	Recording Link
Launching Your Academic Career: Finding Focus and Setting Goals Sonia Michail, MD, CPE, FAAP, AGAF October 15, 2025	Recording Link
Strategic Career Planning: Using IDPs and Mentoring Networks to Shape Your Academic Path Elizabeth Burner, MD November 19, 2025	Recording Link
How to Talk to Your Division Chief or Chair About Your Goals Steve Siegel, MD December 17, 2025	Recording Link
Turning Your Work into Scholarship for the Clinician Educators Cha Chi Fung, PhD February 11, 2026 *This session was rescheduled from January 21st	Recording Link
Managing Time and Energy in Academic Medicine Mark Agulnik, MD February 18, 2026	Recording Link View presentation slides here
USC/Keck School Resources to Support Your Research Career Thomas Buchanan, MD March 18, 2026	Recording Link

Track 4: Leading with Purpose: Aligning Goals, Time, and Engagement for a Sustainable Academic Career

Recalibrating Purpose and Career Direction at Mid- to Senior Career Ricky Bluthenthal, PhD August 27, 2025	Recording Link
Introduction to Crucial Conversations: Building Skills for High-Stakes Dialogue Kenna Cottrill, PhD Mark Wedell, MA September 24, 2025	Please note that this session could not be recorded, though we are able to provide a copy of the presentation slides. Please see here.
Maximizing Clinical Efficiency David Friedland, MD October 22, 2025	Recording Link
Leading and Managing Multidisciplinary Projects Bradley Peterson, MD January 28, 2026	Recording Link
Leadership Readiness: Assessing and Preparing for Senior Roles Lourdes Baez Conde, PhD February 25, 2026	Recording Link
Psychological Safety and Inclusive Learning Environments Michelle Dexter, PhD March 25, 2026	Recording Link

Organizational and Team Leadership: Framing and Reframing as a Key Leader Tool

Jennifer L. Phillips, D.L.S.

October 29, 2025
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Other Professional Development Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence Tools for Work Efficiency
David Friedland, MD, PhD

October 30, 2025

Your Name, Your Work: ORCID and Research Visibility

Jennifer Dinalo, PhD, MLIS

November 13, 2025

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Navigating Open Access: From NIH Policy to Publishing Support

Jennifer Dinalo, PhD, MLIS

January 12, 2026

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KSOM Faculty Caregiving Series – Spring 2026

Caregiving in America: What the Data Tells Us and Implications for Academic Faculty Donna Benton, PhD January 15, 2026	Recording Link
Caring for Aging Loved Ones Christian Frost, Workplace Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments January 29, 2026	View Presentation Slides
Navigating Leave, Flexibility, and Support at the Keck School Featured Speakers: Joselin Gaitan, CLMS – HR Supervisor Heidy Ramos Garibaldo, PHR – Senior Specialist, Leave of Absence (LOA) Pasqualina Yslas – Senior Faculty Affairs Coordinator, Keck School of Medicine Faculty Affairs Jacqueline Garcia, MPA – Human Resources Generalist February 26, 2026	Recording Link
AI as a Personal Assistant: Tools for Caregivers and Faculty Francesca Falzarano, PhD March 26, 2026	Recording Link
Emma Hemings Willis: The Unexpected Journey Book Discussion Michelle Dexter, PhD April 16, 2026

Past Events

Peer Coaching Workshop Dr. Amery Treble-Barna, PhD, PCMay 27, 2025 Watch recording
Negotiation for Faculty in Academic Medicine Anees Chagpar, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS, FRCSMay 21, 2025 Watch recording
Bias in Letter of Recommendation Writing Yesenia Greeff, MDMay 7, 2025 Watch recording
Vanguard’s Principles of Investing Vanguard April 30, 2025 Watch recording
Faculty Retirement Basics for Department Chairs and Administrators April 30, 2025 Watch recording
Advancing to Full Professor: Strategies for Success in Academic Medicine Ruth Wood, PhDApril 23, 2025 Watch recording
Practical Advice for Writing a Cover Letter Sarah GainesApril 16, 2025 Watch recording
Mastering the Art of Mentorship: A Path to Career Success in Academic Medicine Ruth Wood, PhD April 2, 2025 Watch recording
Getting on Track for Retirement VanguardMarch 26, 2025 Watch recording
Timeline to Retirement VanguardFebruary 26, 2025 Watch recording