Faculty Development

Workshops

OFDD offers workshops throughout the year designed to teach the skills needed to develop faculty careers.

Team science – Leading interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research teams
Skills-building – Developing effective leadership and communication skills
Grant writing – Obtaining your first K-award or R01

Leadership Programs

OFDD supports the next generational of leaders in the biomedical workforce with intensive exposure to leadership training.

Stanford Leadership Development Program –A 9-month program for Stanford Medicine’s emerging leaders
External Leadership Programs – OFDD offers support to selected applicants to various external leadership programs throughout the year

Stanford Medicine faculty have access to significant benefits to enable work-life integration. Through Academic Biomedical Career Customization, OFDD also offers tools for customized career support to enable continued faculty success.

Academic Biomedical Career Customization (ABCC)

Faculty Flexibility Resources at Stanford

Spotlight on Faculty Career Flexibility

Department Mentorship Programs

OFDD provides department trainings and consultation on creating mentorship programs. This includes advising on mentorship program design including mentoring agreements, mentoring guides, and a mentorship self-assessment tool as well as in-person training on effective mentorship for both mentors and mentees. Contact us to request more information.

Connect with the National Research Mentoring Network

The National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN), funded by the National Institutes of Health, is a nationwide consortium of science professionals and institutions collaborating to provide students and scientists across all career stages of research in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences with enhanced networking, professional development, research resources and mentorship experiences. Participate as a mentor or mentee. Click Here to create your profile on the NRMN website today!