AUPN is pleased to introduce Virtual Office Hours as a new addition to your member benefits! Once a month, an experienced Chair will be available for one hour to meet with AUPN members to listen, advise and share input regarding issues, challenges, concerns, etc. that members may be facing. These office hours are open to everyone, regardless of how long you’ve been in your position. All members are encouraged to attend!
During the designated day/time, please click the button below to join the virtual office hours
Office Hours Schedule:
September: Thursday, September 27th at 12pm PT/ 2pm CT/3pm ET
Hosted by Dr. Gordon Smith, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Virginia Commonwealth University
Areas of Interest/Expertise: change management in a rapidly evolving environment, what to do when there’s too much to do, working with your Dean and health system leadership, alignment and collaboration with neurosurgery
October: Monday, October 2nd at 8am PT/ 10am CT/11am ET
Hosted by Dr. Alissa Willis, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Areas of Interest/Expertise: Developing a strong residency program, Navigating visa issues, & Creating a pipeline of neurology engagement from high school to residency alumni
November: Wednesday, November 15th at 12pm PT/ 2pm CT/3pm ET
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Gutmann, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Indiana University SOM
Areas of Interest/Expertise: clinical research, mentoring and faculty development programs, strategic planning, & education
December: Tuesday, December 5th at 11am PT/ 1pm CT/2pm ET
Hosted by Dr. Dan Menkes, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Oakland University William Beaumont SOM
Areas of Interest/Expertise: Conflict resolution, Departmental management, Root cause analysis/patient safety
January: Wednesday, January 24th at 11am PT/ 1pm CT/2pm ET
Hosted by Dr. John Greenfield, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Connecticut
Areas of Interest/Expertise: Growing research, establishing a strong didactic program, managing interpersonal conflicts, talking to your Dean
February: Tuesday, February 8th at 11am PT/ 1pm CT/2pm ET
Hosted by Dr. Krish Sathian, Chair of the Department of Neurology at Penn State
Areas of Interest/Expertise: Exerting influence in a matrixed organization, Leveraging downstream revenue, Faculty recruitment, Building a trained APP group, & Keeping your own research going as Chair.
March: Thursday, March 7th at 1pm PT/3pm CT/4pm ET
Hosted by Dr. Sal Cruz-Flores, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Areas of Interest/Expertise:
April: Thursday, April 25th at 9am PT/ 11am CT/12pm ET
Hosted by Dr. Amy Brooks-Kayal, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of California Davis
Areas of Interest/Expertise: Growing research & negotiating with your Dean
