Career Development
A key goal of the UMass Center is to enhance the career development of investigators interested in interdisciplinary geriatric healthcare research. To accomplish that goal we are using several strategies:
Outstanding junior faculty are selected to attend the Career Development Institute with Rand/Hartford site investigators
UMASS mentoring program
NIH mock reviews
Opportunity to participate in Center interdisciplinary pilot studies
Professional development seminars and workshops (see below)
If you would like to participate in the career development program,
please call Jane Saczynski 508-856-6944.
Upcoming Faculty Development Workshops and Events
From the Office of Faculty Affairs
Mentoring Partnership Conversation Breakfast
Monday, March 23, 2009
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, Room: University Campus, S1-605 Library Conference Room
Instructors: Judy Ockene, PhD and Susan Pasquale, PhD
This breakfast session is designed for faculty mentors and mentees who are currently participating in the Office of Faculty Affairs mentoring program.
Smoother Sailing with your IRB Submission
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Room: University Campus, S2-321
Instructors: Brian O'Sullivan, MD and Danielle Pichette, IRB Coordinator
The process of approval from the UMass Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research (commonly known as the IRB) can seem a daunting task. Dr. Brian O'Sullivan, IRB Chair and a clinical investigator himself, will review some of the current challenges to the IRB, and address some of the common problems with investigator submissions. This interactive session will focus on the critical steps for a successful IRB submission.
How to Effectively Navigate and Interpret Tenure Policies
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Room: University Campus, S1-605 Library Conference Room
Instructors: Judy Ockene, PhD, Roger Davis, PhD, Susan Pasquale, PhD, and Randi Segatore
Take the perplexity out of the tenure process by participating in this informational workshop. The workshop is designed for faculty who are on the tenure-track. Presenters will discuss UMMS tenure policies, preparing and maintaining your teaching portfolio, the role of the “mini review”, followed by Q&A.
Recent Past Career Development ActivitiesHow to Effectively Navigate and Interpret Promotion and Tenure Policies
Monday, February 23, 2009 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Room: University Campus, S1-605 Library Conference Room
Instructors: Judith Ockene, PhD, Susan Pasquale, PhD, John Congdon and Randi Segatore
Take the perplexity out of the process for promotion and tenure by participating in this informational workshop. The workshop is designed for faculty who are on the tenure-track or who are considering a promotion. Presenters will discuss UMMS policy, preparing your teaching portfolio, career trajectory and tenure and promotion process.
Grant Writing for Clinical Research
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: University Campus, S1-605 Library Conference Room
Instructors: Judy Ockene, PhD and Sybil Crawford, PhD
The Grant Writing for Clinical Research Workshop is geared toward faculty members who are interested in developing a grant proposal for submission for funding. Objectives: This workshop is intended to do the following:
• Provide an overview of the content of a grant proposal
• Provide potential funding mechanisms
• Briefly review organizational resources available for the investigator
Thursday, November 20, 2008
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Available Seats: 12
Room: University Campus, S1-605 Library Conference Room Instructor: Judith Ockene, PhD, Susan Pasquale, PhD, O. Nsidinanya Okike, MD, John Congdon and Randi Segatore
Take the perplexity out of the process for promotion and tenure by participating in this informational workshop. The workshop is designed for faculty who are on the tenure-track or who are considering a promotion. Presenters will discuss UMMS policy, preparing your teaching portfolio, career trajectory and tenure and promotion process.