OFALD Teaching & Leadership Development Series

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Schedule of upcoming sessions

Date	Time	Event & Registration	Presenter	Description
9/29/26	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Sign up for the Teaching Philosophy Workshop	Daniel Stevens	This session is designed to help participants as they consider their Faculty180 Annual Self-Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness, PAD, or portfolio development statements about teaching. The session may also be helpful in putting together teaching philosophy for award packets and nominations.
9/30/26	1:00-4:00	Sign up for Memoir Writing	Daniel H. Stevens & Dr. Kathy Lohr	This workshop mixes lecture with activity to demonstrate memory and composition of life stories. Participants will recognize elements of good story development and leave with at least a partial story that may launch a compilation of personal life stories or memoir.
10/1/26	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Sign up for Revolutionizing Medical Education: A Proven Blueprint to Transform Curricula and Prepare Future-Ready Physicians Book Review Session	Candace Ratley	Participants will enjoy a book review with Candace Ratley, Education Specialist, highlighting key elements of the text! This session offers practical, evidence-informed roadmap for redesigning medical curricula to better align with modern healthcare demands, including competency-based learning, technology integration, and workforce readiness and provide actionable strategies to improve student outcomes, meet accreditation expectations, and prepare graduates for rapidly evolving clinical and population health challenges.
10/20/26	11:00AM -12:00PM	Sign up for High Performance Tools	Gary Wallace & Chris Mottler	Discover how high-performance computing and powerful survey platforms like REDCap and Qualtrics can enhance your research, streamline data collection, and accelerate insights. Join this hands-on session to explore practical applications, learn expert tips, and gain tools you can immediately apply to your projects.
10/21/26	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Sign Up for Everything DiSC	Christy Carraway	You asked for it! Due to popularity, this session will be offered again to strengthen communication, build better teamwork, and gain practical insight into how people work best together in this engaging workshop. Through personalized assessments and interactive discussion, participants will discover their unique work style, improve collaboration, and leave with tools to create more productive and positive workplace relationships.
10/22/26	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Sign up for the Secret to Staying Ahead	Lisa Lalla	Participants will learn practical strategies for moving from understanding a task to executing it with confidence. Through real-world examples, actionable techniques, and proven best practices, you'll discover how to turn “I’ve got it” into “already done.”
10/27/26	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Sign up for Ergonomics	Kelly Shook	Discover simple adjustments that can help reduce discomfort, improve posture, and make your workday more comfortable and productive. You'll also get practical tips and tricks for optimizing your work-from-home setup so you can feel your best wherever you work.
10/29/2026	9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Sign up for QPR Institute Gatekeeper Training	Hillary M Liles, Drs. Lauren Thorn and Isha Williams	The QPR Institute’s mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. QPR believes that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
11/2/2026	11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Sign up for Presenting Your Best Self: Professionalism and Personal Branding	Dr. Tiffy Blanchflower	Whether presenting groundbreaking research, delivering keynote addresses, or representing BSOM at national conferences, your professional presence is part of your professional brand. This interactive session will explore strategies for aligning your appearance with your personal and professional goals, including guidance on style, color, and fit, as well as techniques for confident posing, posture, and on-camera presence to help you make a polished and authentic impression.
11/12/26	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sign up for Abstract Tape Painting	Dr. Coleman Hinson	No prior artistic experience is required, and all materials are included. Participants will also enjoy a short guided meditation for a mental check-in before unveiling their unique piece of handmade artwork to display in their workspace or home.
11/17/26	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Sign up for Teaching with Props	Dr. Phil Boyer	Discover how simple, purposeful props can transform passive listeners into active participants, making learning more memorable, interactive, and impactful. In this engaging session, explore practical strategies to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and elevate your teaching through hands-on, learner-centered experiences.
11/23/26	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	OFALD GAME DAY	Come by 1s-04	Take a moment to play a few of your favorites including chess, checkers, Sorry! And more!
12/16/26	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Apply for the poster celebration and collaboration!	Not applicable	Did you present an academic poster at a conference this year? Apply to have your poster showcased in our all-day poster display, where colleagues can celebrate your accomplishments, spark meaningful conversations, and build new networking and cross-collaborative opportunities.