The Professional Development Lecture Series, presented throughout the year by senior faculty in the School of Medicine, covers practical topics to assist faculty in their career development. The lectures are aimed at faculty, but anyone who feels they may benefit from the information is welcome to attend. We kindly request RSVPs for these lectures.
From the Audience
“This series delivers high-value, immediately usable takeaways – not just information.”
“The content feels directly relevant to real work – practical, actionable, and worth coming back for.”
"The sessions are exceptionally well-organized, clear, and easy to follow from start to finish.”
-Faculty Participants
Augmented Intelligence, Not Artificial: Partnering with AI in Clinical Practice
September 11, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Nabile Safdar, MD, MPH, FSIIM, and Mara Schenker, MD, MBA
Did You Know You Can Get The New York Times for Free? Discover This and More Great Tips from Emory Librarians
October 9, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Mia S. White, MILS, AHIP
Generative AI in Academic Writing and Research: Promise and Pitfalls
November 13, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Jon D. Duke, MD
The Coach Approach: Cultivating a Coaching Culture at Emory
December 11, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Holly Gooding, MD, MSc, Jonathan Ratcliff, MD, MPH, and Paula Gomes, PsyD, CEAP
Speaking Up Effectively: How to Communicate Concerns to Leaders
February 12, 2027
Noon-1 p.m.
Nadine Kaslow, PhD
Medical Education Transformation: What's Changing and Why
March 12, 2027
Noon-1 p.m.
April Buchanan, MD, and Jennifer Swails, MDhD
Time Management: Navigating Scholarship in a Busy Clinical Practice
April 9, 2027
Noon-1 p.m.
Ashley Aiken, MD
Restoring Agency: Advocacy as a Means to Address Moral Injury
May 14, 2027
Noon-1 p.m.
Toby Terwilliger, MD
Art in Medicine: A Special Path to Healing and Connection
June 11, 2027
Noon-1 p.m.
Madeleine Hackney, PhD, Ali Zarrabi, MD, and Sarah Milla, MD
Previous Lectures
Please visit the faculty video library (Emory ID required to access) to view previously recorded lectures. Search "FAALI Lecture Series" in the search bar to populate the most recent recordings.
Previous lecture topics include:
Navigating Moral Distress in Academic Medicine: Addressing the Impact of Current Environment on Our Professional Lives
Supporting Learner Excellence in a Pass-Fail System: Assessment, Feedback, and Support
Strategizing and Persisting in Research in a Time of Upheaval
Inclusive Leadership: Creating Space Where Everyone Thrives
Navigating Promotions
When Learners Struggle: Strategies for Support, Growth, and Accountability
Truth and Trust: Meeting Patients Where They Are in the Age of Medical Disinformation
Leading and Thriving in Team Science: Skills for the Collaborative Researcher