1. Educating the Educator in a Medical School David M. Harris, PhD
Integrating the Life Sciences from Molecule to Organism
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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

2. The Many Facets of a “Teaching Career”
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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
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3. David M. Harris, PhD David.Harris2@ucf.edu
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David M. Harris, PhD
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.

4. EXPECTATIONS The American Physiological Society
Four Keys (established July 1955) apply to every single Cast Member (CEO and down)
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5. Do Employees Really Know What’s Expected of Them?
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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??
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6. Do Applicants really know what’s expected of them??
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Do Applicants really know what’s expected of them??
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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?

7. TIP #1: Always strive for clear expectations!!!
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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

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Why are expectations important?
Because you will most likely be evaluated by supervisors!

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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!

10. TIP #2: Become familiar with your P & T guidelines ASAP!
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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

11. Department of Medical Education
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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

12. TIP #3: Become familiar with P & T process!
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TIP #3: Become familiar with P & T process!
Talk to senior faculty
Talk to Faculty Development
Serve on committees

13. TIP #4: Be aware of Institutional Culture
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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.

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Dr. Robert Hardy: The Self-Defeating Organization

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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”

16. TIP #5: Get involved in Faculty Governance
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TIP #5: Get involved in Faculty Governance
Examples:
Faculty Senate
Faculty Council
Promotion and Tenure
Award Committees
Curriculum Committees

17. TIP #6: Become active in “external” service
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TIP #6: Become active in “external” service
Manuscript reviews
New committees
Volunteer
Take a chance

18. TIP #1: Always strive for clear expectations!!!
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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

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