Office for Faculty News

Coordinated Support During Uncertain Times

In an effort to support our community during this time of uncertainty and rapid change, the School of Medicine is partnering with Duke University and DUHS offices to bring coordinated support to faculty.

Free Group Coaching for SOM Faculty

In an effort to support our community during this time of uncertainty and rapid change, the School of Medicine Office for Faculty will be offering free virtual group coaching sessions for faculty members. Sessions are available March-May and are open to all SOM faculty members.

Sessions will focus on relevant topics such as:

Registration Open: Communicating in Uncertain Times

When uncertainty strikes, effective communication is one of the most critical tools for leaders.

Registration is now open for a new seminar that will provide practical strategies to help leaders show up for their teams, communicate clarity even when clarity is limited, and foster connection during challenging times. Content will explore ways to help others maintain morale, even as you are working through the same challenges.

When: April 11, 8:30-10:00am

Where: Zoom. Login details provided following registration. 

Welcome Tamecia Pollard

We are excited to welcome Tamecia Pollard to the Office for Faculty as our new Administrative Assistant. She will support Mara Becker, MD, MSCE Vice Dean for Faculty.

Announcing 2025 DCLP Cohort

The School of Medicine Office for Faculty is pleased to announce the 2025 Duke Clinical Leadership Program (DCLP) participants.

Mara Becker featured on centennial panel

Vice Dean for Faculty Mara Becker, MD, MSCE, was featured in a Duke Centennial panel “Women Leaders for a New Century” on October 24, 2024. The panel highlighted women leaders who are charting a course for Duke’s next century. A writeup of the event is available in the Duke Chronicle.