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We tend to think of change in terms of critical events and turning points; in the professional sphere such events include promotions, relocations, changing jobs, or retirement. However, change can be understood more usefully as a natural and ubiquitous process. In this way it is possible to become more comfortable with the constancy of change, and to openly examine our own ideas about and opportunities for making empowered and responsible choices in the face of life's transitions. In the midst of feelings of anxiety or helplessness, we often face change in crisis mode, and treat it as an unwelcome problem rather than engaging with it. An active engagement with change encourages better anticipation of major transitions in our personal or professional life, and better utilization of the external and internal resources that are available to us.
The goal of this seminar series is to facilitate group dialog around different topics relating to change and transition, in order to articulate the range of experience and to share useful resources. At each luncheon meeting, several speakers are invited to share their stories around a direct, active experience of change, and this is followed by an open group dialog, as well as the sharing of print, web, or other resources as appropriate. Participants in the seminars are invited to contact leadership in the Office of Faculty Development for further discussions, suggestions, or to answer questions. Because the sessions are catered, pre-registration is requested (but not required.)
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. The Doctor Is In: Coping with Illness in the Family-Discussion over Lunch
G1/G2, JHCC
Illness in the family causes great stress, whether it's your own illness or that of a family member. This session will focus on strategies others have adopted to help deal with that stress and what resources are available to help support faculty/staff through such difficult times. This session also provides a framework for communication with colleagues and patients and their families in similar circumstances. (1.5 CME credits)
Monday, February 18, 2008
12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. Be Careful What You Wish For: Taking on New Responsibilities-Discussion over Lunch
G1/G2, JHCC
As our careers advance, we look forward to taking on new, more challenging responsibilities. But there's never enough time to do it all in academic medicine. How do you determine: 1. which to take on, 2. which to decline and how to do it gracefully, and 3. what to give up and how to negotiate to maintain your balance. This session also provides a framework for communication with colleagues and patients and their families in similar circumstances. (1.5 CME credits)
Monday, March 17, 2008
12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. No One Told Me It Would Be This Hard: Parenting and the Challenges of Child Care-Discussion over Lunch
G1/G2, JHCC
What happens when the babysitter doesn't show up before work? Come learn about your colleagues' strategies and what the University and Health System are doing about expanding child care possibilities. This session also provides a framework for communication with colleagues and patients and their families in similar circumstances. (1.5 CME credits)
Monday, April 21, 2008
12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. Watch Your Step!: The Ins and Outs of Life Planning for the Future-Discussion over Lunch
G1/G2, JHCC
This session will focus on the importance of planning in academic careers. Discussion will include considerations about tenure, time management, juggling home and work, finding balance, etc. and how our values can help clarify our choices. The session will also provide a framework for communication with colleagues and patients and their families faced with similar issues. (1.5 CME credits)
Monday, May 19, 2008
12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. What's Your Work Style?: Generational Differences in the Work Place-Discussion over Lunch
G1/G2, JHCC
Like all big systems, academic medicine is learning to embrace the best of the sometimes seemingly incompatible values, styles, and choices of different generations of workers. Come learn from your colleagues how they are integrating these changes into their daily routines. The session will also provide a framework for communication with colleagues and patients and their families faced with similar issues. (1.5 CME credits)
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Because each session includes a catered lunch, pre-registration is required.
TO REGISTER, please follow the CME web link supplied here,
under "Type" select "Faculty Leadership" then click "Display Activities".
Your feedback is very important to us! Evaluations will be distributed at each program.
For further information on registration for the seminars, please call
Elizabeth Hale Graham at 434-924-8497, or email eg4e@virginia.edu.
In addition, Leadership in the Office of Faculty Development is available by phone,
by email, or by appointment to discuss personal or professional matters.
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The School of Medicine Office of Faculty Development offers a full resources web site called Word of Mouth: Resources for Successful Balance of Work, Life, & Family. In particular, one area of the site is dedicated to the theme of Work-Life Balance and describes services, seminars, libraries, and other resources around grounds as well as national print and web resources on this topic.
A primary resource available to all faculty and staff at UVA is the Faculty Employee Assistance Program (FEAP), an extensive support program offering consultation services, seminars, coaching, counseling, and other referral services relating to personal and professional matters. Full details are given on the FEAP web site, linked here, or call (434) 243-2643 to schedule an appointment.
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