Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- GUMC Faculty AI Listening Session: Join Andrew Sobanet, Chair of the AI Faculty Steering Committee, on Thursday, October 8, from 4–5 p.m. via Zoom for a GUMC faculty listening session on the ethical use and future of AI in academic work. Share how you currently use AI, or hope to in the future, to help inform principles and frameworks for this new university-wide initiative. Join via Zoom.
- 2027 NIH Stage Trials Training Program: Free, mentored program for early/mid-career scientists designing RCTs. Application Deadline: Oct 19 (11:59 PM).
- Effective Research Presentations Workshop (2-Day Session): Nov 18 & Nov 19 | 10:00 AM–2:30 PM ET. Guest Speaker: Brian Sostek (Science Communication Expert). Covers presentation design, delivery, feedback, and elevator pitches. Includes meals and limited 1:1 coaching. Registration Deadline: Nov 11.
- Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series (NRB Auditorium & Zoom):
- Dwight E. Bergles, PhD (Myelin Generation): Oct 1 | 4:00 PM | Add this event to your calendar
- Anthony Letai, MD, PhD (NCI Director): Oct 5 | 4:30 PM | Add this event to your calendar
- Adrian Lita, PhD (NCI): Oct 15 | 4:00 PM | Add this event to your calendar
- Prospect Research Training (Non-Federal Funding): Oct 26 (12 PM) & Dec 10 (1 PM) | Register
- Advances in Tech & Instrumentation Series: Dr. Chris Albanese: Oct 28 | 3:00 PM | Med-Dent SW107 & Zoom.
Announcements
Launch of Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) System
In AY 2026-2027, GUMC will be using the new Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) System for all faculty self-evaluations. The system will launch for all university-employed faculty in December and for all non-university employed faculty in late Spring.
Ahead of the launch, please visit the FAR website for more information and please consider attending one of the upcoming live webinar training sessions hosted by the GU360 Team:
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – online – 2:00 pm (Register)
- Friday, October 30, 2026 – online – 10:30 am (Register)
We will also be hosting GUMC-specific sessions and will be announcing those soon. Please contact ofaa@georgetown.edu if you have any questions.
The Office of Faculty & Academic Affairs (OFAA) oversees and guides Georgetown University Medical Center faculty through important career advancement and development processes and programs. OFAA works to inspire innovation, discovery and development among medical center faculty. Whether you are employed by Georgetown University or one of our clinical or research partners, seek a promotion, or want to broaden your skills in your current role, OFAA provides valuable career resources to help you meet your goals.
Upcoming Events
Please review our Upcoming Events page to review faculty development events happening all across GU and GUMC. Please contact ofaa@georgetown.edu with any questions.