Faculty Development Opportunities at UC-COM

The Office of Faculty Affairs & Development have created new development programming for our faculty in the areas of professional development, research development, teaching and education development, and wellness. Programs in these four tracks will be offered on a monthly basis during the academic year. Complete listing of development programs being offered 2025-2026 Programs (PDF).

JANUARY 2026

JANUARY 6, 2026 Mitigating Imposter Syndrome

Facilitator: Lori Bishop-Ley
Via: Microsoft Teams
Time: 12-1:00pm

Description: Imposter syndrome is a common and often unspoken challenge for many people working in academic medicine—whether they teach, provide care, conduct research, or support operations. This presentation will explore the roots and impact of imposter syndrome on performance, relationships, and well-being.

Participants will learn to:

1. Learn what imposter syndrome is and why it shows up in high-pressure environments
2. Recognize its impact on confidence, collaboration, and well-being
3. Practice simple, practical strategies to manage imposter feelings and build self-assurance

JANUARY 7, 2026 The Power of Habit: Start the New Year Strong

Facilitator: Be Well UC Team
Via: Microsoft Teams
Time: 12-1:00pm

Description: Habits are things we do every day, often without realizing we’re doing them. This session will help you to walk through simple steps to understand how to break less healthy habits and create new habits that will help you live your best life.

Participants will learn to:

1. Identify well-being related intentions, aspirations and habits for the first 90 days of the year
2. Determine actions best suited for you and your goals and challenges
3. Share resources related to wellness goal setting

JANUARY 15, 2026 Mentoring Graduate Students

Facilitator: Sean Davidson, PHD
Via: Microsoft Teams
Time: 12-1:00pm

Learning Objectives:

1. Defining the roles of a graduate student mentor in the 2020’s
2. Goals of a mentor
3. Milestones of a successful mentor/mentee relationship
4. Attracting graduate students to your lab
5. Success requires being part scientist and part psychologist

February 2026

February 3, 2026 | Male Allyship: Advocacy through the Everyday

February 5, 2026 | Conflict Management: Developing the Tools for Success in Difficult Moments

February 11, 2026 | Creating Psychological Safety in Collaborative Teams

February 12, 2026 | Championing Culture Building in your Department (repeat)

February 17, 2026 | VisionQuest: Finding Your Passion - Deep Breadth