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Topical Collection: Faculty Development
Faculty development continues to gain importance in medical education. Teaching, coaching, mentoring, and sponsoring trainees and peers is a key aspect of professional identity for many educators. Participation in leadership skills development and professional activities can contribute to academic success.
There is evidence that faculty development can enhance retention, promotion rates, and productivity, especially among those underrepresented in medicine, which aids in reducing disparities. Faculty development encompasses clinical supervision and teaching practices, scholarship (e.g., writing skills and grant submissions), and leadership skills.
We are exploring various initiatives and programs that support faculty development. We are also keen to learn about how such endeavors are financially supported and sustained. We invite submissions relevant to this topic.
Editors
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Ali Abbas Asghar-Ali
Dr. Ali Abbas Asghar-Ali is associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine where he is the geriatric psychiatry fellowship director. He is the director of electroconvulsive therapy at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and associate director for education at the VISN16 South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, Clinical Center.
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Isheeta Zalpuri
Dr. Isheeta Zalpuri is a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Education in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She also serves as the Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. She currently chairs the Mentorship and Professional Growth Committee at AADPRT.
