Leadership & Career Development Programs for Faculty
Tulane University School of Medicine is committed to improving human health and fostering healthier communities through the discovery, translation, and application of scientific knowledge; the delivery of exceptional patient care; and the education of the next generation of clinical and scientific leaders. As faculty, you play a central role in advancing this mission—whether through teaching, research, clinical practice, or service.
In your work educating future physicians and scientists, you contribute to a dynamic and highly regulated academic environment that upholds the highest standards in medical education. Faculty engaged in the educational mission are expected to align with institutional objectives, including the School of Medicine’s Institutional Educational Program Objectives, and to adhere to the policies, procedures, and accreditation standards that guide medical education and LCME compliance.
At the same time, the evolving landscape of academic medicine presents complex leadership challenges. Faculty are increasingly called upon to lead interdisciplinary teams, drive innovation, and navigate organizational change within multifaceted academic health systems. These responsibilities require skills and perspectives that extend beyond traditional academic roles.
To support faculty in meeting these demands, Tulane offers a range of leadership and career development opportunities. These programs are designed to enhance leadership effectiveness, foster professional growth, and cultivate the competencies needed to lead successfully in academic medicine. Below is an overview of available leadership development programs at Tulane, along with select external opportunities. Please note that programs sponsored outside the School of Medicine are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement by the University or the School of Medicine.
How to Use This Page
Tulane offers a variety of leadership and professional development opportunities designed to support faculty at all career stages. Programs are organized below by focus area and audience to help you identify opportunities aligned with your career goals, leadership interests, and institutional roles.
Leadership Development Opportunities for Faculty
| Program Name | Audience | Format | Time Commitment | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Orientation and Resources | New SOM faculty and those wanting a refresher | Half-day; once per year in the fall | Faculty Orientation & Resources | |
| Early Career Mentoring | Newly promoted Associate Professors | 1:1 meeting with Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs | 60 minutes; as scheduled | |
| PSPP – Physician Scientist Pipeline Program | Early-career clinicians engaged in translational science. Provides up to 50% protected time and research funds. | 1–2 year development program | 1–2 years | Faculty Physician-Scientist Pipeline Program (PSPP) |
| Pathway to Promotions Seminars | All SOM faculty seeking promotion | Workshop | 60 minutes; 2–3 workshops annually | Pathway to Promotions |
| CV Workshop | All SOM faculty | Workshop | 30 minutes; annually |
- Center for Engaged Learning & Teaching
- Faculty Development and Mentoring Initiative
- Faculty Development Program
- Faculty Networking Seminars
- Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops
- Faculty Writing Retreats
- The Oliver Fund Award
- COR Faculty International Travel Grant
- COR Research Fellowships
- Faculty Success Program
- Undergraduate Activities Fund
- Lavin-Bernick Grants
AAMC Leadership Development Programs
Whether you are new to a leadership role, an experienced senior leader, or a faculty member seeking to expand your impact within your profession and community, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) offers a range of programs to support your leadership development. These opportunities are designed to help you lead with purpose—strengthening your ability to lead yourself, your teams, and your organization in an evolving academic medicine landscape.
Explore the links below to learn more about specific AAMC leadership development programs. The Tulane School of Medicine Dean’s Office has historically co-sponsored a limited number of faculty participation in select AAMC programs, and opportunities for support may be available. For additional sponsorship information, please contact Dr. “Tonette” Krousel-Wood, Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.
- Mid-Career Minority Faculty Leadership Seminar
- Mid-Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar
- GME Leadership Development Certificate Program
- Organizational Leadership in Academic Medicine for New Associate Deans and Department Chairs
- Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program (currently paused)
Harvard Leadership for Physicians in Academic Health Centers
Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Leadership Development for Physicians in Academic Health Centers serves a wide array of physician leaders. It convenes medical directors and chiefs of divisions from academic health centers together with an interdisciplinary faculty team for two weeks of intensive and systematic study of the critical leadership and management issues faced by physicians in administrative positions and academic health centers. The curriculum is organized around the following topics: institutional strategy, financial analysis, operations management, organizational issues, conflict resolution and negotiation, leadership, and health policy.
Field Specific Society Leadership Development
Many specialty societies offer leadership development programs for their members. Faculty can visit their specialty society’s website and navigate to the appropriate section. Leadership program offerings are often listed under Leadership Development, Faculty Development, Education, Programs, or some other similar heading. A simple Google search combining the specialty society name + “leadership programs” or “leadership development” is another way to find faculty leadership programs offered or supported by the specialty society.
- Career Development (CD) Club to support interdisciplinary training & collaboration, peer mentorship, and a network of junior faculty focused on health sciences research.
- Faculty Development and Mentoring Website with online links to mentoring tools, evaluation forms, research resources, and funding opportunities, to name a few.
- Faculty Physician-Scientist Pipeline Program (PSPP) provides salary support to protect up to 50% time and provide career development funds for research-focused physicians to engage in mentored research activities on a pathway to research independence.
- Faculty Travel Funds to support dissemination of research findings and professional collaboration at international venues.
- Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops Ongoing institutionally sponsored annual Writing Programs that provide hands-on, interactive sessions and one-on-one consultation with grant writing experts.
- Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS)
- LACaTS (Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center) offers access to statistical and research support through the Tulane University Translational Science Institute (TUTSI), among other institutes and centers.
- Meta-Analysis Systematic Review Support (MARS) Program that assists Tulane Scholars with conducting key components of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
- National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity online tools and programs funded by the University to support faculty development and career advancement at the faculty member’s pace.
- Nature Masterclasses online trainings designed to build research, scientific, and grant writing, networking, and presentation skills.
- Pathway to Promotions: One-hour seminar focused on promotion and advancement tailored to Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Tracks.
- Supporting Impactful Publications (SIP) Program to assist in covering fees to support open access options for high-impact peer-reviewed publications for Tulane scholars serving as corresponding authors who do not have grants or other funds available to cover them.
- Tuition Waivers for six credit hours per semester (up to 18 credit hours per year) for graduate coursework at Tulane.
- Tulane Health Sciences Research Days & Keynote Lectures that promote interest and facilitate future collaboration among researchers across disciplines.
- Tulane SOM Research Pilot Grants provide up to $25,000 to primarily junior faculty with quality research proposals to obtain pilot data supporting future grant submissions.
- Tulane University Leadership Institute (TULI) TULI offers transformational and experiential leadership programs, evidence-based coaching, and professional development assessments to enhance leadership skills.
