Faculty Development and Career Advancement
Mission
Faculty development and career advancement (FDCA) programs can facilitate academic rank advancement, better prepare faculty for leadership opportunities, increase satisfaction and engagement in the workplace, increase retention of faculty and improve work-life balance.
The core mission of the UCLA Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine FDCA Program is to provide all faculty members with the requisite knowledge, training, mentorship, and sponsorship to succeed in academic medicine. Our goal is to ensure that each faculty member is well-positioned to have their academic career-building and psychosocial needs met to attain this success. Moreover, we aim to establish an atmosphere that promotes JEDI principles, dignity, and well-being for all individuals and is capable of adaptability over time to meet new challenges in healthcare delivery and academic medicine.
Our Team
Robert A. Whittington, MD
As the Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Career Advancement, Dr. Whittington leads activities related to academic career development and recognition in the within DAPM. He also serves as the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Mentorship, and Recognition in the DGSOM. Since 2013, Dr. Whittington has been actively involved in faculty development and academic career advancement programming as Assistant Dean for Academic Development, Faculty Diversity, and Inclusion at Columbia.
Barbara M. VandeWiele, MD
Zarah D. Antongiorgi, MD
Shevaughn Marchese
Faculty Development Programs
DGSOM Faculty Development Lecture Series
October to May: first Thursday of the month @ 4-5 PM
The virtual Faculty Development Lecture Series (FDLS) is targeted to the specific needs of faculty and is tailored to help them in their academic trajectory.