The Professional Development Lecture Series, presented throughout the year by senior faculty within the School of Medicine, covers practical topics aimed at assisting faculty in their career development.
The lectures are aimed at faculty, but anyone who feels they may benefit from the information is welcome to attend. We kindly request RSVPs for these lectures. The lectures will be virtual only and available via Zoom until further notice.
Previous lectures can be viewed using the link below.
Navigating Moral Distress in Academic Medicine: Addressing the Impact of Current Environment on Our Professional Lives
September 12, 2025
Noon-1 p.m.
Nadine Kaslow, PhD
Same Problem: New Stakes: Addressing Health Inequity in Today's Climate
October 10, 2025
Noon-1 p.m.
Zanthia Wiley, MD
Supporting Learner Excellence in a Pass-Fail System: Assessment, Feedback, and Support
November 14, 2025
Noon-1 p.m.
Audrey Jernigan, MD and Jeff Siegelman, MD
How to Pivot Your Research in a Time of Upheaval
December 12, 2025
Noon-1 p.m.
Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH
Inclusive Leadership: Creating Space Where Everyone Thrives
February 13, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Jada Bussey-Jones MD, MACP and Sheryl Heron, MD, MPH, MD
When Learners Struggle: Strategies for Support, Growth, and Accountability
March 13, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Martha Ward, MD and Christen Hairston, PhD
Truth and Trust: Meeting Patients Where They Are in the Age of Medical DisinformationÂ
April 20, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Dhaval Desai, MD, and Cynthia Jorgenson, DrPH
Leading When You Are Not in Charge: Strategies for Managing Up and Influencing Change
May 8, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Mia Park, MD and Colin Washington, MD
Leading and Thriving in Team Science: Skills for the Collaborative Researcher
June 12, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.
Mohammed Ali, MD, MSc, MBA
Previous Lectures
Please visit the faculty video library (Emory ID required to access) to view previously recorded lectures. Search "FAALI Lecture Series" in the search bar to populate the most recent recordings.
Previous lecture topics include:
Communicating your Science to the Public
Workplace Assessment of the Student on your Clinical Team: How to give High-Quality Feedback and Write Narrative Assessments
Advancing Health Science Through Media: Essential Tips for Media Interactions
The Connection Between Team Performance and Wellbeing
Navigating Promotions
Documentation Tips to Get Credit for Complex Care
Academic Life in the Slow Lane: How to Stay Engaged While Finding your Niche