Category: Career Development
Legal Implications for Teaching
The legal responsibilities and guidelines for teachers can sometimes seem overwhelming. This enlightening development seminar provides you with an easily digestible and understandable look at the legal roads that responsible educators must travel. Participants are asked ethical questions and given scenarios that can often be found in educational environments, resulting in emergent problem-solving techniques in […]
Dec 21, 2016
NBME U is the ultimate supplement to aid you in classroom testing and assessment. As an online collection of lessons relevant to high-quality assessment, the courses provide brief overviews of assessment topics for those in the health professions’ education community — at no cost to the learner! The courses are brief to accommodate the often busy schedules […]
Nov 22, 2016
Managing Up: Avoid Roadblocks on Your Path to Success
The journey you take in your professional career will sometimes be difficult, dotted by hard decisions to make and new opportunities you may be unsure of. However, it doesn’t have to be so scary. Dr. Buehler offers advice from his own experiences that will help your path seem less foreboding. His wisdom can be your […]
Oct 13, 2016
21st Century Faculty: Enduring and Emerging Roles & Responsibilities
“The purpose of medical education is to reduce the burden of suffering from illness and disease and improve the health of society.” Because of medicine’s responsibility to society, health care is constantly evolving and incoming professionals must be given cutting-edge education. Educators need to be well-equipped to orient learners with the newest breakthroughs, technologies, and […]
Oct 6, 2016
Reinventing Yourself in Retirement
Think retirement equals the end of a career? Think again! Today in modern academia, 75% of senior faculty expect to remain engaged with career related activities past traditional retirement ages. In this session by Nancy Hemesath, you’ll see the best ways for UNMC to utilize the experience and expertise of retired faculty members in the future. […]
Apr 14, 2016
Burnout: It's Time for More Than a Band-Aid
In a national survey, nearly half of physicians experienced one or more symptom of burnout including loss of enthusiasm for work, feelings of cynicism, or inadequacy in personal performance. Unfortunately, the mental well-being of faculty is not always a priority in health care. In this session, you’ll join a discussion on wellness efforts, programs, and strategies […]
Mar 10, 2016
Getting What YOU Want: Coaching Techniques
Knowing how to handle a conversation is incredibly important for a leader in academic medicine. You’re better able to shape the experiences and mindsets of your faculty by reducing fear, blame, and frustrations. The ability to masterfully hold conversations goes a long way toward fostering a culture of enhanced awareness, mutual support, and all-around engagement. […]
Mar 3, 2016
Good to Great: Making the Leadership Leap
As an educator, you already have a leadership role — but how do you progress from a good leader to a great one? If you’re like many educators, you probably haven’t had a lot of formal training in leadership and have had to figure many things out on your own. While you work with colleagues, […]
Oct 22, 2015
Mentoring Matters: The Many Benefits of Being a Mentee
From career guidance to insights about navigating the UNMC culture, mentors serve an invaluable role in your success. On top of helping you attain academic success, mentors can increase your personal satisfaction and provide assistance in preparing for rank advancement and leadership roles. Watch the final session of the three-part Mentoring Matters Series and see the […]
Jun 16, 2015
Mentoring Matters: The Key to Being a Successful Mentor
You don’t need to have experience in mentoring to be a great mentor. Being a mentor is a rewarding experience that allows you to pass along your knowledge and experience to help others. It is your personal characteristics and experience that will help you guide your mentee toward reaching their goals. There’s no need to […]
Jun 2, 2015
