School of Medicine New Faculty Orientation

Welcome and Overview 

James B. Kaper, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

Welcome by the Dean

E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine

External Professional Activities: Consulting and Conflict of Interest

Joni M. Prasad, PhD
Director, Office of Research Affairs
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Deputy Chief Conflict of Interest Officer

School of Medicine New Faculty Orientation - Block 2

Promotion and Tenure 

 Stuart S. Martin, PhD
Professor, Departments of Pharmacology and Physiology
Chair, Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Review

Overview of Research

James B. Kaper, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

Introduction of Research Career Development Program and Resources

Marey Shriver, PhD
Director, Office of Research and Career Development

Core Services 

Nicholas Ambulos, Jr., PhD
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Director, Center for Innovative Biomedical Resources; Associate Director for Shared Services, Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, Director, Genomics Core Facility

New Faculty Orientation - Block 3

Overview of Education - Graduate and Allied Health Professionals 

James Kaper, MD
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
James & Carolyn Frenkil Distinguished Dean’s Professor
Chair, Department of Microbiology & Immunology

Undergraduate Medical Education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine  

Donna Parker, MD
Senior Associate Dean Undergraduate Medical Education
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine 

Professional Development and Mentoring  

Silke V. Niederhaus, MD
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
Clinical Associate Professor, Surgery

Ada I. Offurum, MD
Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Maryland School of Medicine 

Sandra Quezada, MD, MS, AGAF
Associate Dean for Medical School Admissions
Assistant Dean for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion

Overview of IT at the School of Medicine 

Sharon Bowser, MBA
Associate Dean for Information Services
Chief Information Officer for the School of Medicine

New Faculty Orientation - Block 4

Overview of Clinical Enterprise

William E. Tucker, MBA, CPA
Associate Dean for Practice Plan Affairs, UM School of Medicine
Chief Corporate Officer, Faculty Physicians, Inc. (FPI)

Advice From Two Chairs:  Balancing Teaching, Service and Research Productivity

James B. Kaper, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

Rodney Taylor, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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