2024 AUPN Fall Chairs Session I: Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Today’s Neurology Residency Selection
This course is designed to empower residency directors with the knowledge and skills needed to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within neurology residency programs. Participants will delve into the principles and practices of DEI as they apply to the selection of neurology residents. We will explore strategies to ensure a fair and inclusive application process, examine bias in selection criteria, and discuss the significance of a diverse neurology workforce in providing equitable healthcare. Through case studies, discussions, and expert insights, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities related to DEI in neurology residency selection.
2024 AUPN Fall Chairs Session II: Multitasking for the Neurology Chair: Balancing Multiple Priorities
As leaders in academic Neurology, we are often responsible for multiple missions, including clinical care, education, scientific research, finance, and administration. This challenging situation is happening in all healthcare institutions. We are delighted to have three neurology chairs share their experience in accomplishing multitasking amidst many priorities.
2023 Webinar: Resident Expectations and Generation Z
In the first half, David Gordon will discuss the unique background and perspective of Generation Z learners, the roles of unconscious biases on the perspectives of Generation Z learners and their instructors, and the five main expectations of Generation Z residents. In the second half, Zach London will review examples of effective teaching strategies that can appeal to a younger generation of learners, including microlearning, game-based learning, and social media-based learning.
2023 Fall Chairs Session III: Title IX for Neurology Chairs
This course is designed to provide neurology department chairs and leaders with a comprehensive understanding of Title IX. The course will cover the legal requirements of Title IX and its application to neurology departments, as well as the responsibilities of department chairs and leaders in preventing and addressing sex discrimination. Through this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address and prevent sex discrimination with their departments.
2024 Webinar: Balancing Fulfillment and Career
This seminar is focused on helping participants recognize their own avenues for a healthy and long career. Fulfillment is defined and discussed, recognizing that each faculty member will have a different sense of what fulfillment actually means.
2020 AUPN Fall Chairs Session: How to Foster the Development of Junior Faculty
Developing the careers of junior faculty is an important responsibility for chairs, which has become more challenging in recent years. For research-focused faculty, the major issue may be protecting research time before they obtain grant funding, while for clinically intensive faculty, there may be little opportunity for academic accomplishment and promotion. Education-focused faculty may find it difficult to support their education effort. Additional concerns may be non-traditional and part-time roles, adjunct faculty, career interruptions while raising families, and perceived differences in career goals among millennials, This session will explore strategies for promoting successful careers for the next generation of junior faculty
2018 Education Special Interest Group (SIG): Mentoring
Mentorship is an essential part of a successful career, but it is not always available or effectively implemented. Mentorship at all levels of the professional continuum should occur, including medical and graduate students, residents, fellows, and faculty members. The 2018 Education SIG will present an overview of what constitutes effective mentorship, followed by succinct presentations about mentorship at various career levels including residency, junior faculty, and senior leadership. Special consideration will be given to the mentorship of women and minorities, as well as the role of the mentee in this process. A lively discussion is expected to follow these presentations.
2021 Fall Chairs Session 2: Social Media and Web Presence: How do you make your internet presence effective, and how do you handle social media “Surprises”? (Held in conjunction with the ANA Annual Meeting)
While many may be inclined to dismiss most social media platforms for having little relevance in academia or find the prospect of growing a social media presence, frightening or too time consuming, consider first the surprising ways social media could benefit not only our institutions but also our reach as neurologists. Social media is a valuable tool and resource.
2022 Fall Chair's Session 3: Chair Evaluations of Faculty
This course is designed for physician leaders to improve their feedback skills. Leaders will gain insight into goal setting, defining expected behavior, and optimizing communication tools.