Department of Medicine Faculty Career Development Program 2/25/2026
February 25, 2026
- The Faculty Career Development Program was established in 2011 as the Faculty Development Academy, and in 2025, it underwent a redesign of its name and format in order to respond to the changing needs of the faculty. Since its establishment, the program continues to provide individual career development needs, supplement on-going mentorship, and develop faculty in multiple career tracks. Any regular-rank faculty member in the Department of Medicine can apply to become a Member of the program, but the program is specifically designed to serve early career faculty (Instructors and Assistant Professors). Members of the FCDP join one of four branches: Clinical/Health Services Researcher Branch Faculty Advancement for Clinician Educators Branch Medical Education Development and Scholarship Branch Translational Researcher Branch Each Branch is facilitated by a Branch Chair and several other senior faculty coaches with a strong mentoring and career development track record.
Target Audience
Physicians
Residents
Learning Objectives
1. Acquiring knowledge about skills (e.g. time management, negotiation, conflict management, effective communication, effective team building) required for success as a faculty member in academic medicine
2. Formulating effective strategies for implementing professional development skills necessary for success as a faculty member in academic medicine
3. Defining benchmarks of productivity as a faculty member and develop strategies for achieving these benchmarks
Durham, NC
27705
United States
- Carla W. Brady, MD, MHS
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
- Attendance
Available Credit
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 5.00 Attendance

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