DOM CONNECT

Collaborative Onboarding for New faculty to Network, Engage, Connect, & Thrive, aka CONNECT in DOM is a program designed to strengthen onboarding, connection, and career development for new faculty in the Department of Medicine (DOM). It combines a protected-time, in-person welcome event each fall with ongoing, role-specific peer learning groups throughout faculty’s first year.

What will I get out of it?

Through DOM CONNECT, faculty will build a peer network; collaborate across disciplines and roles; develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP); assemble a mentoring team; navigate institutional resources; apply organizational strategies; articulate a professional narrative; increase self-efficacy in balancing work and personal goals; and grow a sense of belonging within DOM.

How is it structured?

DOM CONNECT starts with a New Faculty Welcome & Orientation each September; a two-hour, in-person event to introduce peer groups and orient faculty to DOM. Between the welcome event and the first peer learning group, faculty will begin to draft an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to help guide group discussions.

The small peer learning groups then meet monthly (1 hour each) from October through May, facilitated by mid-to-senior DOM faculty. Sessions focus on connection, goal-setting, problem-solving, and understanding the resources available at BUMC.

MEET THE DOM CONNECT TEAM

Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM

Ansu Noronha, MD

Kaku So-Armah, PhD

Gopal Yadavalli, MD

SCHEDULE

DOM CONNECT runs across faculty’s first year, starting with an in-person welcome and continuing with monthly peer learning sessions. Dates below will be added as they’re confirmed.

New Faculty Welcome & Orientation — September 23, 2026, 3:00–5:00 PM

Objectives: build your peer network, collaborate across disciplines and roles, develop your Individual Development Plan (IDP), assemble your mentoring team, navigate institutional resources, apply organizational strategies, articulate your professional narrative, and grow your sense of belonging within DOM.

What to expect: introductions, an orientation to DOM CONNECT, time meeting your Chair and Vice Chairs, small-group time with your peer group, and time to start your Individual Development Plan.

Location: Wilkins Board Room, Evans Building 120A

Session 2: Finding Your Track

Session 3: Mentoring 1 – Identifying

Session 4: Getting Organized

Session 5: Mentoring 2 – Engaging

QUESTIONS & CONTACT

For general questions about the program, schedule, peer group, or faculty development questions, reach the Faculty Development office at BUMCFDD@bu.edu.

RESOURCES

Helpful resources from across BU CAMED and BMC, shared by your DOM CONNECT team.