Professional Development Programs

The Boston University Medical Group is committed to the professional well-being and development of its members. Below is a list of various faculty development opportunities available to all faculty on the Medical Campus. In addition, for any faculty development related questions/inquires, please contact us at bumcfdd@bu.edu.

Longitudinal Faculty Development Programming


BUMC Leadership Program

Clinical Educator Leadership Program

Clinical Leadership Program

Early Career Faculty Development Program

Dr. Marcelle M. Willock, MD, Faculty Development & Diversity Program

Mid-Career Faculty Leadership Program

Narrative Writing Program

    Additional Programming & Resources


    Career Planning and CV Reviews 

    Individual career consultations and CV reviews are available to Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine faculty at all academic ranks to improve the effectiveness of their CVs, and to strategize for career advancement and promotion. Faculty may meet with Emelia Benjamin (Assistant Provost, Faculty Development, Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine ) throughout the year on a first-come-first serve basis. To schedule, contact our office at bumcfdd@bu.edu. 

    Seminar Series 

    Seminars are open to all faculty, BU/BMC administrative directors and senior directors. Seminars focus on leadership, education, research, quality improvement, wellness, diversity and academic promotion. Seminars are offered from 12-1pm on different days of the week through the year for CME credit. For more information on our seminars, see our schedule here.

    External Faculty Development Resources


    National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity 

    Boston University has joined the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) as an Institutional Member for a pilot year, beginning August 30, 2018. The NCFDD is a nationally-recognized, independent organization that provides online career development and mentoring resources for faculty, post-docs, and graduate students. Our institutional membership will provide access for all Boston University faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students to utilize NCFDD’s broad range of online virtual programs and resources.