Educating the Educator in a Medical School David M. Harris, PhD Integrating the Life Sciences from Molecule to Organism The American Physiological Society Educating the Educator in a Medical School David M. Harris, PhD Associate Professor of Physiology Department of Medical Education University of Central Florida College of Medicine Presented on April 24, 2017 Experimental Biology 2017 Chicago, IL April 2017

The Many Facets of a “Teaching Career” The American Physiological Society This presentation is part of the 2017 Career Symposium on The Many Facets of a “Teaching Career” Organized by the APS Career Opportunities in Physiology Committee For more information and to listen to other presentations: www.the-aps.org/teachingcareer

David M. Harris, PhD David.Harris2@ucf.edu The American Physiological Society David M. Harris, PhD David.Harris2@ucf.edu Dr. Harris has 9 years of teaching experience at Drexel University and the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. He has directed the Medical Physiology portions at both. He has published 9 articles in medical education journals and presented numerous abstracts on educational research. He has received a Teaching Career Enhancement Award and New Investigator Award from the APS. Dr. Harris is currently on the Awards Committee and has served on the Careers in Physiology Committee and Guyton Award Selection Committee from the Teaching Section. He is also a co-discipline director for the MedU Science Project, which is geared to integrate basic science into the clinical years of medical school.

EXPECTATIONS The American Physiological Society Four Keys (established July 1955) apply to every single Cast Member (CEO and down) Safety Courtesy Show Efficiency EXPECTATIONS http://www.statisticbrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/walt-disney-world-01-v1.jpg

Do Employees Really Know What’s Expected of Them? The American Physiological Society Do Employees Really Know What’s Expected of Them? Gallup.com, Sept. 27, 2016 Only 50% of employees strongly agree they know what is expected at work Only 33% are engaged, possibly due to unclear expectations Do Applicants really know what’s expected of them?? David Harris

Do Applicants really know what’s expected of them?? The American Physiological Society Do Applicants really know what’s expected of them?? David Harris Foundation or NIH?? Example of ad for Assistant Professor of Biochemistry The selected applicant will be expected to establish a prominent, externally-funded research program; teach biochemistry and other courses in the department at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and provide service to XXX and the profession. State of the art laboratory space and competitive start-up package can be expected. Editor, study sections?? How many? How big? Development? Correct equipment, sharing space, offices?

TIP #1: Always strive for clear expectations!!! The American Physiological Society TIP #1: Always strive for clear expectations!!! Clarity of expectations leads to increases in productivity and retention of employees! Blog: Obsolete Annual Reviews: Gallup’s Advice, September 28, 2015

The American Physiological Society Why are expectations important? Because you will most likely be evaluated by supervisors!

The American Physiological Society And Promotion and Tenure Committees!!! Checkpoint: Do you know your guidelines??? Expectations help guide P & T committees who may not be familiar with your field! Expectations help external reviewers! Expectations help you progress!

TIP #2: Become familiar with your P & T guidelines ASAP! The American Physiological Society TIP #2: Become familiar with your P & T guidelines ASAP! Can save you from taking a job that you cannot progress in Can help you focus your time

Department of Medical Education The American Physiological Society What is your Process for Promotion and Tenure? Provost’s approval University Dean’s approval College of Medicine Chair approval Dossier: Documents (evidence) Narratives External letters Department of Medical Education

TIP #3: Become familiar with P & T process! The American Physiological Society fghfgh hfxhx xhxh TIP #3: Become familiar with P & T process! Talk to senior faculty Talk to Faculty Development Serve on committees

TIP #4: Be aware of Institutional Culture The American Physiological Society TIP #4: Be aware of Institutional Culture Defined: An Agency’s culture is the sum total of the attitudes, beliefs, traditions, symbols, ceremonies, and prejudices of current and past employees, the character of the surrounding Community and work environment, the history of operations and the events in the institution and personality ethics and leadership of the past leaders.

The American Physiological Society Dr. Robert Hardy: The Self-Defeating Organization

The American Physiological Society Disclaimer: the following represent my views… Core Beliefs: Expectation of Excellence in Faculty, Staff and Students Values: We value the “above and beyond” efforts of its shareholders to bring success such as above the average board scores and strong residency matches Fears: Without shareholders going above and beyond, board scores will suffer and our students won’t “match” Normative Behaviors: Why change? What we are doing is working… Infrastructure: Things that culture values are rewarded; this is the “way we do things around here”

TIP #5: Get involved in Faculty Governance The American Physiological Society TIP #5: Get involved in Faculty Governance Examples: Faculty Senate Faculty Council Promotion and Tenure Award Committees Curriculum Committees http://www.wlac.edu/Research-Planning/Planning/Participatory-Governance.aspx

TIP #6: Become active in “external” service The American Physiological Society TIP #6: Become active in “external” service Manuscript reviews New committees Volunteer Take a chance

TIP #1: Always strive for clear expectations!!! The American Physiological Society TIP #1: Always strive for clear expectations!!! TIP #2: Become familiar with your P & T guidelines ASAP! TIP #3: Become familiar with P & T process! TIP #4: Be aware of Institutional Culture TIP #5: Get involved in Faculty Governance TIP #6: Become active in “external” service

Questions please contact: David.Harris2@ucf.edu (407)266-1111 The American Physiological Society Thank you to the Careers in Physiology Committee and the APS for the many opportunities! Questions please contact: David.Harris2@ucf.edu (407)266-1111

For more information, to listen to other presentations, The American Physiological Society For more information, to listen to other presentations, and for the PowerPoints with active links and/or other resources www.the-aps.org/teachingcareer For further information, contact APS Education Office education@the-aps.org