This program complements existing onboarding workshops hosted by Dell Med HR and departmental onboarding efforts. Faculty should work with appropriate departmental contacts to ensure appropriate onboarding resources and tasks have been completed in regard to clinical onboarding activities.
Academic Orientation
The Faculty Academic Orientation is designed to complement existing operational onboarding by providing a broader academic and cultural introduction to Dell Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin. This interactive session welcomes faculty into the Dell Med community while offering practical guidance on academic life, advancement, and engagement within the medical school and the larger university context.
Through a mix of short presentations, interactive discussion, and opportunities to connect with peers and institutional leaders, participants will gain clarity on what it means to be a faculty member at an academic medical center built on innovation, collaboration, and shared purpose. The orientation is intentionally structured to foster early connection, shared understanding of mission and values, and a sense of belonging within Dell Med’s unique academic environment
Event Logistics
- Offered quarterly @ the Health Discovery Building (HDB)
- Upcoming Dates [registration links coming soon]:
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Wednesday, March 24, 2027
- Wednesday, June 23, 2027
Who should attend?
Newly appointed faculty and those interested in a deeper understanding of Dell Med’s academic structure, culture, and expectations. Faculty at all ranks and tracks are encouraged to participate.
Agenda
The event will take place in the Health Discovery Building, Room 1.208 from 5:30-7:30pm.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 5:30-5:35pm | Welcome to Dell Med- Opening Remarks & Overview Ashleigh Moses, MSSW, MA | Associate Director for Faculty Academic Affairs |
5:35-5:55pm | Organizational & Medical School Overview |
| 5:55-6:20pm | Introduction to Progress and Promotion System at Dell Med
Steve Roach, MD | Associate Dean for Faculty Academic Affairs |
| 6:20-6:25pm | Break |
6:25-6:45pm | Values and Culture: Overview and Interactive Exercises |
| 6:45-7:00pm | Introduction to Professional Fulfillment & Well-being |
7:00-7:20pm | The Unique Dell Med Educational Contexts Sherine Salib, MD FACP | Associate Dean for Curriculum Jonathan MacClements, M.D. | Senior Associate Dean & DIO of Graduate Medical Education |
Additional faculty orientation trainings are accessible on UT Learn.
FAQs
How does the academic orientation event relate to other school orientation activities?
What if I am unable to attend an academic orientation?
The events are held twice a year and faculty who are unable to attend should keep an eye out for future announcements in the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs newsletter or email the team at dellmedfacultyaffairs@austin.utexas.edu.
What orientation protocols are appropriate for each faculty appointment type?
Faculty Appointment Type and Associated Orientation Protocols
(as of 3/17/26)
Where can I find more information about UT Medicine's Health Starts Here strategic plan?
Additional information about our strategic plan is available on Cerebrum!