The Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP)
The Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) has been designed to assist junior faculty at UNC within their first 3 years build a sense of community, purpose, direction, and confidence so they may thrive in their career. LAMP will address the fundamentals of career planning and professional development while creating networking that will contribute to faculty success.
Application Details
Applications are due June 9. Please contact Dawn Morriston dawn_morriston@med.unc.edu for additional information about this exciting new program.
Important Dates
May & June 2023
Application & Review process
Complete application form in collaboration with your Department Chair and send with CV to Dawn Morriston no later than June 9.
July
Notification & Logistics
Selected faculty will be notified of acceptance and calendars blocked for dates below.
August
Kick-off Event
September 14, 2023
Session 1: Launch into LAMP
Career planning, team building, and overview of the entire LAMP program. Each week will start
with an optional casual networking lunch; feature a dynamic speaker with interactive
components; and end with a small group discussion with a senior faculty mentor.
Agenda (for all sessions):
12:30 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Content Delivery
3:00-4:00 Mentor Meetings
October 12, 2023
Session 2: Turning your Passion into Celebrated Work
How to create academic efficiency & shape your professional identity. Navigating APT, CV development and personal statements.
November 9, 2023
Session 3: Communicate Like a Leader
Effective communication and presentation skills.
December 14, 2023
Session 4: Managing Time & Change
Prioritization, project management, and catalyzing change.
January 11, 2024
Session 5: Giving Effective Feedback and Negotiation Skills
Where psychological safety meets intellectual honesty.
February 8, 2024
Session 6: Your Network is your Net Worth
Mentorship & building a professional network.
March 14, 2024
Session 7: Faculty-friendly Finance
Basics of academic medicine budgeting and financial decision-making processes.
August 11, 2024
Session 8: Leading with Gratitude
Maintaining wellbeing on the path forward.
Graduation & Celebration
