The mission of the Emory University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Development Committee is to support the successful development of junior, mid-career and senior faculty related to education, service and scholarship; promote career satisfaction, work-life integration and faculty wellness; and create an inclusive community of engaged faculty within the department. The goals of the committee are to:
- Orient new faculty members to the department
- Provide faculty development programs, services, and resources to enhance faculty effectiveness and support faculty involvement in creative activities
- Offer leadership seminars and consultations
- Coordinate mentoring program
- Support faculty promotion efforts
- Organize faculty awards program
- Highlight contributions and accomplishments of faculty
- Support faculty development efforts for subgroups of faculty (e.g., women; racial, ethnic, and cultural minorities)
- Encourage and support faculty collaboration and connection
- Strive to improve faculty morale