Mission
The GFA Professional Development Committee is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the educational and professional development programs for GFA members outside of the annual GFA Professional Development Conference. This committee is also responsible for the GFA mentoring circles.
Chair
Sheila Crow, PhD
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Members
Nutan A. Atre-Vaidya, MD
Professor, Discipline Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Equity
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Bryan Touchet, MD, LFAPA
Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
George Kaiser Family Foundation Chair of Medical Education
Professor of Psychiatry
University of Oklahoma-Tulsa School of Community Medicine
Stefanie Carter, EdD
Interim Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs
Director, Faculty Development
Assistant Professor, Medical Education
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
Andrea Cedfeldt, MD
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Professor of Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Mandy Scott, DHA
Faculty Development Director, Office of Faculty Affairs
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Webinars
GFA Professional Development Webinar: Innovative Programs for Mid-Career Faculty in Academic Medicine (video)
This webinar explores innovative programs designed to support mid-career faculty in academic medicine. Some highlights include best practices, successful initiatives, and the impact of these programs on professional development, work-life balance, and career advancement.
AAMC Faculty Life Cycle Series
This collection of webinars covers topics central to faculty affairs and development professionals. Each webinar provides practical information and promising practices to enhance professional development throughout the faculty career life cycle.
GFA Mentoring Circles
The GFA Mentoring Circles Program serves to connect mentors with a group of mentees to help them (1) learn about the GFA, (2) engage with GFA colleagues, and (3) find ways to expand their involvement in the GFA. Learn more about GFA Mentoring Circles.