Faculty Mentoring

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Faculty Mentoringhelping our junior
faculty reach their full potentialCharles
J. GomerProfessor of Pediatrics Radiation
OncologyChair, Appointments, Promotions Tenure
Committee, KSOM
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Mentors share experiences and advice in a
variety of areas

• Career advancement, guidance on resources,
  promotion
• Clinical practice skills
• Grantsmanship, scientific oversight
• Publishing, scientific writing skills
• Teaching skills, curriculum development
• Enhancing professional visibility
• Overcoming barriers to success, time management
• Meshing a career with a personal life

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Two forms of mentoring take place in the
Department of Pediatrics

• Informal Mentoring (most prevalent)
• Formal Mentoring
• Assistant Professors
• Department of Pediatrics 142

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Components of our Formal Mentoring Program

• Agreed upon pairing of mentor/mentee
• Distribution of the CHLA Mentoring Brochure
  (includes guidelines, expectations,
  responsibilities, resources)
• Written feedback of mentee goals, achievements,
  challenges, concerns every six months
• Annual assessment of the program by both the
  mentor and mentee

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Additional Resources CHLA

• Jr Faculty quarterly meetings (Ami Shah)
• Group discussions with Dept. Chair
• Updates on clinical research opportunities and
  resources
• Academic promotion guidelines and expectations
  (available)
• Academic networking
• Developing an educational portfolio
• Preparing personal statements

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Promotion for Clinical Faculty in the Dept. of
Pediatrics

• Presentation Outline
• Overview of the promotion process
• Academic expectations for promotion
• Dossier preparation

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Additional Resources USC

• USC Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET)
• http//www.usc.edu/programs/CET/resources
• Online videos and PDF files (partial listing)
• Balancing careers and family
• Case based teaching
• Combining teaching, service, and research
• Getting published
• Interviewing for academic jobs
• Leading discussions
• Portfolios and CVs
• Presentation skills

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Additional Resources USC

• USC Faculty Portal
• http//www.usc.edu/academe/faculty/
• Essential Guides Link
• All faculty
• New faculty
• Assistant professors
• Health sciences faculty
• Department Chairs
• Faculty seeking advice
• Retirement planning