11.29.23 | BMFA Academic Track Faculty Promotions Workshop
Sponsored by BioMed Faculty Administration (BMFA) at Brown University
Live webinar via the Zoom meeting platform
This workshop is designed for faculty on the academic tracks (Teaching Scholar, (Research), Research Scholar) in the clinical departments at Brown University. Participants will be able to discuss the faculty appointment and promotion process at the University along with the track-switching process. Panelists and workshop leaders will include senior faculty with considerable experience with the promotions process.
Target Audience
This session is designed for campus and hospital-based faculty on the academic track (Teaching Scholar, (Research), Research Scholar) at Brown University who are interested in increasing their knowledge of promotion criteria and promotion practice, including track changes and how they will affect promotions in the departments.
Learning Objectives
After participation in this activity, the learner will be better able to:
- Identify criteria associated with specific faculty tracks
- Apply knowledge of criteria to professional goals and responsibilities
- Navigate the promotion process at Brown
Course Director
Michele G. Cyr, MD, MACP
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Professor of Medicine, Professor of Medical Science
Division of Biology and Medicine
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Guest Speakers
Roy Aaron, MD
Professor, Orthopedic Surgery Chair
Medical Faculty Executive Committee (MFEC)
Ghada Bourjeily, MD
Professor of Family Medicine
Professor of Surgery and Professor of Pediatrics
Department Promotions Committee Chair
Vilma Cortez
Manager of Academic Affairs
BioMed Faculty Administration
Jennifer Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH
Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Epidemiology
Former CMFA Member
Rebekah Gardner, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Fizza Gillani PhD, MA, MSc
Associate Professor of Medicine (Research)
Associate Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice (Research)
Daphne Koinis-Mitchell, PhD, EdM, MA
Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Professor of Pediatrics
John McGeary, PhD, MA
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Deborah Myers, MD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vice Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department Promotions Committee Chair
Ranna Rozenfeld, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Planning Committee
Michele G. Cyr, MD, MACP
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Division of Biology and Medicine
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Alexis Kelleher, MPH
Director, BioMed Faculty Administration
Division of Biology and Medicine
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Jennifer Maloney, CHCP
Assistant Director, CME Accreditation and Special Projects
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Heather Robichaud
Executive Assistant, BioMed Faculty Administration
Division of Biology and Medicine
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Maria Sullivan, BS
Director, Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
Michelle Turcotte
Administrative Coordinator, BioMed Faculty Administration
Division of Biology and Medicine
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Available Credit
- 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.75 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.