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Leadership Series: How to Be an Effective Mentor/Sponsor

Zoom

In this workshop, practice tips and tools will be discussed to support effective mentorship and sponsorship for both the mentor and mentee. This event will be led by Dr. Nisha Bansal, MD, MAS, Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology. Register

Women Faculty Day 2024

Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA, United States

Women Faculty Day 2024 will be held in person at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. Topic and Agenda Pending Register

CRISP: Clinical Research Intensive Summer Program (ITHS)

Fred Hutch Cancer Center

CRISP is an intensive summer course designed to provide physician clinical investigators with hands-on experience in key clinical research skills. Find out more and join here.

Research Fellows Orientation Course

Brotman Auditorium, South Lake Union 850 Republican Street, Seattle, WA, United States

This UW Department of Medicine workshop is held each summer and covers skills necessary for academic success, such as grant writing, scientific writing, oral presentation, and job negotiations. The course is designed for research fellows but is also open to junior faculty from all departments. Based on enthusiastic feedback from recent years, we anticipate lively

Mindful Self-Compassion Series: What is Self-Compassion – Definition and Science of Self-Compassion

Zoom

Register Overview This is a mindful self-compassion series offering skills and clarity for learners to enhance their communication and increase joy and meaning in their work and lives. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of

Mindful Self-Compassion Series: Practicing Self-Compassion with Mindfulness

Zoom

Register Overview This is a mindful self-compassion series offering skills and clarity for learners to enhance their communication and increase joy and meaning in their work and lives. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of

Preparing for Your Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor

Zoom

Register Overview This workshop offers an overview of promotions and the promotion process for faculty in the School of Medicine, as well as tips from recently promoted faculty. It is relevant for physician scientists, clinician teachers and basic scientists. This program does not cover the promotion process for clinical faculty with annual appointments as this

Mindful Self-Compassion Series: Stress and Burnout: Understanding Empathy vs. Compassion Self-Compassion for Caregiver Fatigue

Zoom

Register Overview This is a mindful self-compassion series offering skills and clarity for learners to enhance their communication and increase joy and meaning in their work and lives. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of

Healthcare Finance 101 – Understanding How We Get Paid

Zoom

Register Overview This workshop provides an overview for all faculty on healthcare finances. Topics covered in this event include how we as a health system get paid, with a focus on fee-for-service, fee-for-value, and Medicare payment processes. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to

Mindful Self-Compassion Series: Motivating Ourselves with Caring and Fierce Compassion vs. Criticism

Zoom

Register Overview This is a mindful self-compassion series offering skills and clarity for learners to enhance their communication and increase joy and meaning in their work and lives. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of

Women Faculty Leadership Series 1

Zoom

Register Overview The UW SoM Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Committee hosts 6 annual workshops on Women Faculty Leadership as well as Reproductive Healthcare & Family Support. These workshops aim to create a community for women faculty throughout the SoM, build leadership skills, and provide a space for women faculty explore topics that impact

Mindful Self-Compassion Series: Self-Compassion and Resilience – Strategies for Meeting Difficult Emotions

Zoom

Register Overview This is a mindful self-compassion series offering skills and clarity for learners to enhance their communication and increase joy and meaning in their work and lives. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of

2024-2025 Clinical Teaching Certificate Program

Zoom

Register All Sessions are from 9AM-11AM (PT) Learning Climate: October 8, 2024 Understanding and Retention: November 14, 2024 Teaching Efficiently: January 14, 2025 Teaching in the Presence of Patients: February 14, 2025 Feedback: March 18, 2025 Assessment: May 9, 2025 The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this other activity for a maximum of 18

2024-2025 Advanced Clinical Teaching Certificate

Zoom

Register All Clinical Teaching Certificate graduates welcome! All Sessions are from 1PM-3PM (PT) Racism and Bias: October 8, 2024 Communication Skills: November 15, 2024 Humanistic Approach: January 14, 2025 Learners in Difficulty: February 14, 2025 Challenging Feedback: March 18, 2025 Meaningful Assessment: May 9, 2025 The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this other

Mindful Self-Compassion Series: Making it Count: Reconnecting to Core Values

Zoom

Register Overview This is a mindful self-compassion series offering skills and clarity for learners to enhance their communication and increase joy and meaning in their work and lives. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of

Thinking of Retiring? What You Need to Know!

Zoom

Register Overview Are you thinking about retiring from the faculty in the next few years? What do you need to know to prepare? Learn about the basics from the UW Benefits Offices (UW, UWP, and CUMG), including timeline and where to find out about health insurance and financial basics. You will also hear from several

Leadership Series: Creating High Performing Teams

Zoom

Register Overview Learn about the experiences and qualities of highly functional teams, the pillars of teaming, and how to take next steps with your own team. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Washington School

EHR Inbox Management

UWMC Northwest MAB112 1530 N 115th St, Seattle, WA, United States

Register Overview This course is designed to explain set up and navigation features of the Epic In Basket and provide tools and settings for clinical faculty to improve workflow and understand time spent in the Epic In Basket. Session leaders: Angad Singh, MD Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Ambulatory Care and Health Equity Clinical Assistant

Mid-Career Faculty: You Got Promoted to Associate Professor, Now What?

Zoom

Register Overview This event is open to UW School of Medicine faculty only. This workshop is geared toward mid-career faculty who are interested in career advancement, and promotion from associate to full professor. There is practical advice about making five- and ten-year plans, how to be a mentor, and steps to promotion. You will also

Leadership Series: Leading Change

Zoom

Register Overview Identify Kotter's 8-step change management framework, apply these steps to your personal change initiative, and how to overcome roadblocks and obstacles in your efforts to create a change initiative. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Women Faculty Leadership Series 2: Building a Successful Academic Career

Zoom

Register Building a Successful Academic Career: Learning When to Say No and When to Say Yes In this session you will hear from a faculty leader who struggled with saying no early in her career. In addition to sharing her experience Dr. Goff will provide guidance for faculty who may have similar struggles. Participants will learn to critically evaluate

Time Management and Organization: Skills for the Busy Faculty Member

Zoom

Register Overview This course is designed to provide skills, strategies, and tools for faculty to use to better manage their time and keep their work organized. It includes creative productivity tips as well as email inbox management tools and settings. Objectives Learn mindsets and strategies for creatively increasing your productivity at work. Learn tools and

Healthcare Finance 201 – Current World of Blended Fee-For-Service and Value-Based-Care

Zoom

Register Overview This workshop covers finance models blending value-based care with fee-for-service. Learn about what we do today, plus how disintermediation of insurance companies, bundle payments, and site of service work in a blended model. Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the right profile for UW Medicine in blending Fee-For-Service (FFS) and Value-Based-Care (VBC) 2. Understand the

Creating Your CV – How to Highlight All You Do

Zoom

Register Overview The UW School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs hosts annual virtual career development workshops. These workshops focus on building skills and sharing tools that faculty can use to advance their careers and promotional opportunities in academic medicine. Current Faculty Career Development workshops focus on two skills critical to faculty advancement; building a

Leadership Series: Walking Through Conflict

Zoom

Register Overview Review tools and strategies for working through interpersonal conflicts in the workplace with colleagues. Learn about your own personal approach to conflict and communication, and set ground rules and intentions for difficult conversations with others. Learn the building blocks of conflict dialogue, conflict and power hierarchy, and prepare for conflict dialogue. This session

Creating Your Teaching Portfolio for Promotion

Zoom

Register Overview The UW School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs hosts annual virtual career development workshops. These workshops focus on building skills and sharing tools that faculty can use to advance their careers and promotional opportunities in academic medicine. Current Faculty Career Development workshops focus on two skills critical to faculty advancement; building a

EHR Inbox Management

UWMC Northwest MAB112 1530 N 115th St, Seattle, WA, United States

Register Overview This course is designed to explain set up and navigation features of the Epic In Basket and provide tools and settings for clinical faculty to improve workflow and understand time spent in the Epic In Basket. This is a hands-on interactive workshop designed intentionally to be in a small group, in-person computer lab

Preparing for Your Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor

Zoom

Register Overview This workshop offers an overview of promotions and the promotion process for faculty in the School of Medicine, as well as tips from recently promoted faculty. It is relevant for physician scientists, clinician teachers and basic scientists. This program does not cover the promotion process for clinical faculty with annual appointments as this

Women Faculty Leadership Series: An Introduction to the H.E.A.R.T. of Listening: Shifting from Hearing to Listening as a Leader

Zoom

Register An Introduction to the H.E.A.R.T. of Listening: Shifting from Hearing to Listening as a Leader Lori Joubert and Pending Faculty Presenter Overview The UW SoM Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Committee hosts 6 annual workshops on Women Faculty Leadership as well as Reproductive Healthcare & Family Support. These workshops aim to create a

Leadership Series: Strategies for Effective Communication

Zoom

Register Overview Effective communication is an essential skill for all of us. In this interactive workshop learn the different types of communication, practice approaching a difficult discussion with a case study, and recognize biases and patterns in human behavior that may impact communication success. Best practices will be shared for various modes of communication as well as

Spring Well-Being Series: Stress First Aid Essentials

Zoom

Register here Explore critical components of the Stress First Aid model—initially designed to support the military and later customized for healthcare—and its invaluable tools for navigating stress in the workplace, no matter your role. Discover practical techniques and strategies aimed at providing immediate support and intervention during times of stress for yourself or for someone

Healthcare Finance 301: Who Could We Be and How Would We Get There?

South Campus Center 303 1601 NE Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA, United States

Register This third event in the three-part series will be held in person in Seattle at the South Campus Center, room 303. There will be no hybrid or virtual option for this event. We cannot reimburse for parking. Overview The third and final event in the Healthcare Finance series covers advanced topics in value-based strategies