Faculty Resource Navigation Guide
As a faculty member, you have access to the following resources to help you throughout your career. The resources are divided into different categories based on the resource you are seeking and alphabetized in each section.
- General Faculty Development
- Clinical Teaching Resources/Programs
- Non-Clinical Teaching Resources/Programs
- Research Resources/Programs
- Wellness Resources/Programs
- Diversity Resources/Programs
- Orientation Resources/Programs
General Faculty Development
AAMC LEAD Program (Center for Innovation and Leadership in Education, CENTILE)
The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Certificate Program, an application-based certificate program, cultivates leaders in academic medicine through evidence-based, collaborative learning and reflective practice. The program will be delivered as a one-year, cohort-based, national leadership development certificate program that focuses on four areas: Strategic vision and setting direction, Developing people, Developing organizations, and Managing effectively.
CNDLS Engelhard Project for Connecting Life and Learning
The Engelhard Project represents an innovative approach to integrating student well-being issues into academic contexts. The Engelhard Project for Connecting Life and Learning builds on the principles of whole person education by supporting faculty and campus resource professionals as partners in incorporating health and well-being issues into the classroom. This curricular approach enhances academic learning, encourages students to reflect on their own attitudes and behaviors, and fosters faculty, staff, and student connections both in and out of the classroom that support students’ engagement.
Cura Personalis Fellowship Program
The mission of the Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Cura Personalis Fellowship is twofold:
1). To develop and apply a strong foundation of theory and practice in topics around physician professional identity formation;
2). To challenge learners to engage their own professional goals and skill sets.
As an innovative teaching-learning development program, clinicians will dive deeper into the varying components of physicianship, to include the core learning domains of leadership, well-being/mindfulness, and lifelong learning.
Dahlgren Memorial Library
Dahlgren Memorial Library (DML) acquires, organizes, and provides access to information services and resources in support of the mission of Georgetown University Medical Center. DML consults, collaborates and provides instruction to GUMC faculty in the integration of information resources and instructional technologies into teaching, learning, research, patient care, and service. DML resources, services and instructional programs are available to all individuals with GUMC faculty status.
Faculty Development Committee
The Faculty Development Committee develops and implements support for all faculty who are engaged in teaching, research, and clinical activities at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC). The committee strives to ensure faculty of all ranks and tracks have the necessary support and resources to achieve their individual career goals. All faculty are welcome to become committee members.
Faculty Development Lending Library
Books below are available to read (for free!) from the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs. Email GUMCMentoring@georgetown.edu if you are interested in borrowing any of the books.
- A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science by Barbara Oakley
- Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential by Barbara Oakley
- Teaching for Learning: 101 Intentionally Designed Educational Activities to Put Students on the Path to Success by Claire Howell Major, Michael S. Harris, and Todd Zakrajsek
- Dynamic Lecturing: Research-based Strategies to Enhance Lecture Effectiveness by Christine Harrington and Todd Zakrajsek
- Designing your Life: How to Build a Well-lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
- Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
- On Being a Mentor by W. Brad Johnson
- Transformative Conversations: A guide to mentoring communities among colleagues in higher education by Peter Felten
- Georgetown Vet Ally handbook – Learn more from Georgetown Vet Ally website
GHUCCTS KL2 Scholars Program
The GHUCCTS KL2 program is analogous both to the original National Institutes of Health “roadmap” K12 Clinical and Translational Research Scholars program and to individual K-series awards, by providing up to three years of protected time and research support, focused on developing early career faculty investigators through a multi-disciplinary mentored research experience to enable their success as independent, extramurally-funded investigators, preferably in programs of multidisciplinary, collaborative translational team science.
GHUCCTS TL1/TBS Training Program
The goal of the GHUCCTS TL1/TBS program is to prepare predoctoral students (PhDs & dual MD-PhDs) and postdoctoral fellows (MDs & PhDs) to become the next generation of leaders in the translation of basic science into improved outcomes for health, aging and disease. Trainees are taught how to build and lead transdisciplinary collaborative research programs through engaging in dual mentored training experiences in preclinical and clinical research.
GU360
In order to integrate into Georgetown University’s interface, we recommend setting up your GU360 profile as soon as possible. You have a GU360 profile as soon as you have a faculty appointment, but you are responsible for building it out as it starts out blank. In order to set up your profile, you may send a professional headshot, short bio, and CV to gu360help@georgetown.edu, and they will begin building your profile for you. However, we suggest that you at least put a brief bio on your GU360 page. You may find instructions and training schedules on the GU360 website.
Georgetown Women in Medicine (GWIM)
Georgetown Women in Medicine (GWIM) is an organization whose mission is to promote a professional and academic culture that supports the professional advancement of medical women faculty with a Georgetown faculty appointment. The goal of the organization is to advocate for policies and a working environment that achieve equality and diversity in hiring, promotion and compensation at Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health.
Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs – Faculty Development
Our mission in faculty development is to continuously grow and develop GUMC faculty in all aspects of their career. We aim to enhance collaboration between faculty members, inform the faculty of all the resources and opportunities available to aid them as they advance in their career, and increase engagement. Within faculty development, you will find numerous ways to get involved at the Georgetown University Medical Center, enhance your knowledge and skills, grow your network, and ways to measure and recognize success.
Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs – Appointments & Promotions
Find information on the committees for appointment and promotion, the workshops available, and all the application materials necessary for appointment or promotion on all faculty tracks/lines.
The Faculty Factory Snippets for Success
This e-book from the Faculty Factory provides great advice and “snippets for success” to faculty on communication, leadership, education, mentorship, research & scholarship, and wellness.
Mentoring Subcommittee
The Mentoring Subcommittee is one of the three subcommittees of the Faculty Development Committee. This subcommittee works on increasing mentoring opportunities and experiences for all faculty. All faculty are welcome to join the subcommittee.
NCFDD Core Curriculum: The Hidden Handbook
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) has developed a mini-series of webinars that create a faculty hidden handbook relating to a number of faculty activities and responsibilities the could be helpful for faculty at any stage in their career.
Clinical Teaching Resources Programs
Consultation for Health Education and Evaluation Research (CHEER)
Bring your health education project ideas, abstracts, proposals or manuscripts! Teaching Academy members will provide consultation to improve your educational scholarship projects. In each session, two presenters will get feedback from Teaching Academy members to improve their educational projects at any stage (design, data collection, data analysis, dissemination). These sessions occur on a bi-monthly basis.
CENTILE IAMSE Webinar Series
International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Webinar series with relevant teaching topics and medical education experts. CENTILE usually opens registration for these webinar series every Winter, Spring, and Fall.
CENTILE Teaching Academy
The Teaching Academy, as a Community of Practice, strives to cultivate a community of faculty across the medical center who are dedicated to GUMC’s educational mission. A Teaching Academy is a formal medical center-wide organizational structure, composed of dedicated educators, with designated leadership and resources to advance and support the educational mission. The core purposes of the GUMC Teaching Academy for the Health Sciences are: To nurture, recognize and reward excellent teaching at GUMC; To engage faculty in ongoing professional development; To foster educational scholarship in health sciences.
CENTILE Teaching Certificate Program
The CENTILE Teaching Certificate Program offers one hour monthly webinars with guest speakers presenting on different topics related to teaching. Some of the topics in the past include: outcomes based teaching, teaching procedural skills, clinical teaching, tips on giving feedback, etc. The sessions are recorded, and you can access them with your net ID. In order to get the certificate, you must complete 10 sessions and a Capstone report. These sessions do not have to be consecutive.
Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS)
CNDLS is Georgetown University’s center for teaching and learning. CNDLS helps faculty craft enriching, transformational learning experiences for students. CNDLS assists with teaching, technology, assessment, and research and development. They have several resources and programs available to help faculty, and provide consultations as necessary.
CNDLS Apprenticeship in Teaching Program (ATP)
The Apprenticeship in Teaching Program (ATP) is designed to help graduate students and other developing teachers become more reflective and skilled instructors, informed by the research on teaching and learning in higher education, and familiar with pedagogical best practices. The program offers a chance for graduate students and others to participate in pedagogy workshops and engage in teaching-related tasks designed to enhance their preparation for college teaching, supplemented with mentorship from current faculty and CNDLS professional teaching staff. Our goal is to give participants increased confidence and preparation for a thriving teaching practice in an academic position or wherever else their career paths take them.
CNDLS Course Design Institute
Course Design Institute covers designing and delivering courses that emphasize a strong community of learners, a variety of activities, and giving responsive feedback. This self-paced course helps faculty plan, map, and create their course.
CNDLS Teaching Communities
Do you want to engage with colleagues from across the University around issues of teaching and learning? Would you appreciate exploring new ideas and approaches you might use in the classroom? CNDLS has a variety of teaching communities, book clubs, and cohorts to consider.
Dahlgren Memorial Library
Dahlgren Memorial Library (DML) acquires, organizes, and provides access to information services and resources in support of the mission of Georgetown University Medical Center. DML consults, collaborates and provides instruction to GUMC faculty in the integration of information resources and instructional technologies into teaching, learning, research, patient care, and service. DML resources, services and instructional programs are available to all individuals with GUMC faculty status.
MedStar Teaching Scholars (For MedStar employed faculty only)
The MedStar Teaching Scholars program is a two-year longitudinal program leading to Medical Education Research Certification (MERC) and Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) certification. The program is led by MedStar Health Academic Affairs and MedStar Health Research Institute, in conjunction with the Association of American Medical Colleges. The heart of the program is teaching clinician educators from across MedStar Health how to apply research principles to medical education; become informed consumers of the medical education research literature; to be effective collaborators in medical education research; and to develop as a leader in academic medicine.
Non-Clinical Teaching Resources/Programs
CENTILE Teaching Academy
The Teaching Academy strives to cultivate a community of faculty across the medical center who are dedicated to GUMC’s educational mission. The core purposes of the GUMC Teaching Academy are: To nurture, recognize and reward excellent teaching at GUMC; To engage faculty in ongoing professional development; To foster educational scholarship in health sciences.
CENTILE Teaching Certificate Program
The CENTILE Teaching Certificate Program offers one hour monthly webinars with guest speakers presenting on different topics related to teaching. Some of the topics in the past include: assessment basic principles, curriculum development, small and large group teaching, best practices for teaching online. The sessions are recorded, and you can access them with your net ID. In order to get the certificate, you must complete 10 sessions and a Capstone report. These sessions do not have to be consecutive.
CENTILE Consultation for Health Education and Evaluation Research (CHEER)
Bring your health education project ideas, abstracts, proposals or manuscripts! Teaching Academy members will provide consultation to improve your educational scholarship projects. In each session, two presenters will get feedback from Teaching Academy members to improve their educational projects at any stage (design, data collection, data analysis, dissemination). These sessions occur on a bi-monthly basis.
CENTILE IAMSE Webinar Series
International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Webinar series with relevant teaching topics and medical education experts. CENTILE usually opens registration for these webinar series every Winter, Spring, and Fall. Past series have been focused on: USMLE STEP-1 is Going to Pass/Fail: Now What do We Do?; Impact of COVID-19 on Admissions, Residency Application Cycle; Evolution and Revolution of Medical Education: Health Systems Sciences
Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS)
CNDLS is Georgetown University’s center for teaching and learning. CNDLS helps faculty craft enriching, transformational learning experiences for students. CNDLS assists with teaching, technology, assessment, and research and development. They have several resources and programs available to help faculty, and provide consultations as necessary.
CNDLS Apprenticeship in Teaching Program (ATP)
The Apprenticeship in Teaching (AT) Program is designed to help graduate students and other developing teachers become more reflective and skilled instructors, informed by the research on teaching and learning in higher education, and familiar with pedagogical best practices. The program offers a chance for graduate students and others to participate in pedagogy workshops and engage in teaching-related tasks designed to enhance their preparation for college teaching, supplemented with mentorship from current faculty and CNDLS professional teaching staff. Our goal is to give participants increased confidence and preparation for a thriving teaching practice in an academic position or wherever else their career paths take them.
CNDLS Course Design Institute
Course Design Institute covers designing and delivering courses that emphasize a strong community of learners, a variety of activities, and giving responsive feedback. This self-paced course helps faculty plan, map, and create their course.
CNDLS Teaching Communities
Do you want to engage with colleagues from across the University around issues of teaching and learning? Would you appreciate exploring new ideas and approaches you might use in the classroom? CNDLS has a variety of teaching communities, book clubs, and cohorts to consider.
Dahlgren Memorial Library
Dahlgren Memorial Library (DML) acquires, organizes, and provides access to information services and resources in support of the mission of Georgetown University Medical Center. DML consults, collaborates and provides instruction to GUMC faculty in the integration of information resources and instructional technologies into teaching, learning, research, patient care, and service. DML resources, services and instructional programs are available to all individuals with GUMC faculty status.
Research Resources/Programs
Clinical Research Management Office
The Clinical Research Management Office (CRMO) provides administrative, nursing, and data management support for cancer treatment clinical trials conducted by Lombardi Investigators. This includes regulatory documents, IRB submissions, budget/contract negotiations, consenting of subjects, case management of patients while on study, side effect management, completion of case report forms, meeting with monitors, maintaining trial information on Lombardi website, electronic case report forms for institutional trials.
Clinical Research Operations Office (CROO)
Georgetown University’s Clinical Trials Office (CTO), established in 2000, is now called the Clinical Research Operations Office (CROO). Their mission is to provide services to:
- Georgetown researchers, assisting with study start-up and administration.
- Patients and the general public, providing up-to-date information about ongoing clinical studies at Georgetown University Hospital Medical Center.
- Sponsors, helping them identify GU investigators for participation in their research.
Complimentary Statistical and Bioinformatics Consultation
Statistical and bioinformatics consulting and collaboration is offered by the Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Biomathematics. They can consult on a broad range of study design, statistical analysis and data science issues including experimental design for preclinical investigations, clinical trials, population studies, and Big Data analytics.
They are actively involved in cutting edge work in cancer research, neurological disorders, epidemiological studies, as well as in statistical and bioinformatics methods research and development projects. They can collaborate with you in writing and implementing competitive project proposals involving methodological and software development.
Available Mondays, 1 – 2 PM, by appointment only.
Dahlgren Memorial Library
Dahlgren Memorial Library (DML) acquires, organizes, and provides access to information services and resources in support of the mission of Georgetown University Medical Center. DML consults, collaborates and provides instruction to GUMC faculty in the integration of information resources and instructional technologies into teaching, learning, research, patient care, and service. DML resources, services and instructional programs are available to all individuals with GUMC faculty status.
Dahlgren Memorial Library (DML) Core Databases
The DML website provides access to a listing of core databases and popular tools that contain information applicable to a wide variety of topics in the health and biomedical sciences. View all databases on the Databases A to Z guide.
Division of Comparative Medicine
The Georgetown University Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) oversees the Research Resource Facility (RRF) which supports animal research and teaching activities for the Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) and the Main Campus. The DCM’s mission is to provide state of the art facilities and quality animal care to support biomedical research and teaching missions of the University, and to comply with all applicable animal welfare regulations and guidelines. DCM also advises and educates researchers, staff and students on animal models and biomethodology while promoting best practices for the responsible use of animals.
Georgetown Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS)
The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) is a multi-institutional consortium of medical research institutions forged from a desire to promote clinical research and translational science. The members of the GHUCCTS consortium are: Georgetown University (GU), Howard University (HU), MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and the Washington Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).
Through multiple partnerships and collaborations among the member institutions, GHUCCTS is transforming clinical research and translational science in order to bring new scientific advances to health care.
GHUCCTS offers several training programs, seminars, and workshops for research, education, and opportunities for funding.
Grant Development Programs
The purpose of GUMC Special Programs is to increase the likelihood of external grant funding through comprehensive feedback during different stages of application development through the GUMC Mock Study Section Program, the GUMC Speed Grant Reviews Program, and the GUMC Idea Lab Program.
GU360
In order to integrate into Georgetown University’s interface, we recommend setting up your GU360 profile as soon as possible. GU360 can also help you find collaborators and what research other faculty are doing. You have a GU360 profile as soon as you have a faculty appointment, but it starts out blank. In order to set up your profile, you may send a professional headshot, short bio, and CV to gu360help@georgetown.edu and they will begin building your profile for you. You may find instructions and training schedules on the GU360 website.
GUMC Shared Resources
GUMC Shared Resources and Partnership allow GUMC scientists to pool their equipment, technicians and knowledge for the benefit of all. This program is in place to provide cost effective access to state-of-the-art technologies. New shared resources are continually being developed and brought online.
Institutional Review Board
The IRB is responsible for the review and approval of all research involving human subjects, as well as scientific validity and ethical review. On the IRB website, you can find information on CITI training, all the necessary forms and processes for your research, and important policies, procedures, and regulations related to research studies.
Dahlgren Memorial Library Lean Library Browser Extension
Lean Library is a browser extension used to simplify access to DML full text resources from wherever you decide to search. The extension redirects to DML subscriptions, legal open access content or facilitates Document Delivery requests for materials not available. Lean Library also provides announcements for upcoming DML workshops and instructional materials.
MedStar Research Scholars
MedStar Health Research Institute, MedStar Health Academic Affairs, and the Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science are pleased to offer a Research Career Development program to our clinical and junior research colleagues. The Research Scholars program supports the development of our clinicians who seek careers with an important focus on clinical and translational research, in large part by addressing critical needs for research mentorship and critical feedback in project design, analysis, and presentation.
Joint Office of Research Administration (JORA)
JORA provides a comprehensive array of pre- and post-award support to faculty across the Hilltop conducting sponsored research. In addition, the new office will collaborate with the research office at Georgetown Law. JORA completes a suite of three research support offices that span the Hilltop, including the Office of Human Subjects Protection (OSHP), and the Office of Research Oversight (ORO).
Office of Research Oversight/Regulatory Affairs
The Office of Research Oversight (ORO) was formed to reflect Georgetown University’s ongoing commitment to consolidate and harmonize research compliance activities across all campuses. Reporting jointly to the Medical Center Dean for Research and the Main Campus Vice Provost for Research, ORO’s activities are primarily concentrated in the areas of conflict of interest; export controls; research misconduct; and responsible conduct of research; and includes the new Office of Research Quality Assurance (ORQA). ORO’s mission is to facilitate basic science research and protect the safety and welfare of human subjects participating in research and clinical trials by ensuring that all activities are conducted in a legally and ethically compliant environment.
OnCore Clinical Trial Management System
The On-Line Collaborative Research Environment (OnCore) is a comprehensive web-based suite of research modules that integrates all of the components of research activity administered by MedStar Health facilities, all affiliated and satellite locations, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Georgetown University Medical Center. The System is designed to serve the needs of research teams, departments and support the continued strengthening of standards for efficiency, safety, quality, and compliance.
ORCID
Provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher and, through integration in key research workflows such as manuscript and grant submission, supports automated linkages between you and your professional activities ensuring that your work is recognized. Dahlgren Memorial Library (DML) provides regular workshops and consultations on ORCID. DML is able to analyze GUMC specific data in ORCID to assess research productivity and institution-specific metrics. Takes less than 5 minutes to register!
RefWorks
Refworks is an online research management, writing, and collaboration tool designed to help researchers gather, manage, store, and share information and generate citations and bibliographies. It’s free for Georgetown students and faculty.
Research Committee
The Research Committee is composed of investigators from across GUMC and provides meaningful feedback and counsel to the Dean for Research. One of its roles is to review all new Centers & Institutes and make recommendations to the Dean regarding the research plan and future viability. It performs a similar function for existing centers and institutes. The Research Committee engages in faculty recognition, strategic planning, and discussions about how to provide the best services to fellow researchers. The Research Committee meetings are open to all even if you are not a member of the committee. The meetings occur on a monthly basis on the second Tuesday of the month 10:30 AM – 12 PM. If you would like the Zoom information, please contact gumcresearch@georgetown.edu.
Research Development Services
RDS is the GUMC focal point for development of sponsored research grants, contract and cooperative agreement proposals and applications. You can apply for a Mock Study Section, Speed Grant Review, Idea Lab, and more on the RDS page to help you with your research. RDS staff members are available to assist GUMC investigators in identifying sponsored research funding opportunities and developing proposals and application packages in accordance with sponsor and University requirements.
Scientific Editing Pilot Program
The goal of the Scientific Editing Pilot Program is to increase the merit and fundability of GUMC’s research proposals, specifically R01 proposals. Please submit your R01 specific aims page and research plans in Word document form to the Dean for Research office (gumcresearch@georgetown.edu) one month prior to the sponsor’s submission deadline. Proposals will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis for scientific merit, syntax, and grammar. Our scientific editors, Dr. Marion Hartley and Dr. Kerrie Bouker, have years of experience and are eager to help strengthen your proposals.
Writing Accountability Groups (WAGS)
This 2018 article written by Kimberly A. Skarupski & Kharma C. Foucher presents how writing accountability groups help early career faculty build sustainable writing habits. GUMC does not have a formal system for establishing a writing accountability group, but we encourage faculty members to informally form these on their own. You can also review materials from Johns Hopkins about forming WAGS: the WAG book (new window), the WAG article (new window), WAG (new window) Intro Video (new window), WAGYOURWORK.COM (new window) website, WAG podcast episode (new window). If you are seeking guidance on how to begin a WAG, please email gumcmentoring@georgetown.edu.
Zotero
Zotero is a free and open-source reference manager – add citations, organize into collections, cite and create bibliographies, use with writing programs, and share and sync.
Wellness Resources/Programs
Faculty Ombudsperson
The Faculty Ombudsperson provides an informal, impartial, independent, and confidential environment for faculty members to discuss workplace issues, disputes, and discuss resolutions.
Campus Ministry and Chaplains
The campus ministry offers services, retreats, workshops, and events for many different religions and welcomes all faculty.
CNDLS Teaching in Difficult Times
CNDLS compiled information and research on how to best broach potentially difficult conversations and make them productive, positive learning experiences. Some of the topics and resources offered are around supporting student’s well-being, facilitating difficult discussions in the classroom, and being inclusive in the classroom.
CNDLS Teaching Communities
Do you want to engage with colleagues from across the University around issues of teaching and learning? Would you appreciate exploring new ideas and approaches you might use in the classroom? CNDLS has a variety of teaching communities, book clubs, and cohorts to consider.
GU Cares
GU Cares offers three categories of support for faculty, staff, and students: COVID-19 Dependent Care Assistance, COVID-19 Disaster Relief, and GU Cares (non-COVID related). These are one time grants to provide financial support for different purposes.
Contact GU Wellness
GU Wellness is offered through the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits. There are several resources available for the wellness you are seeking including workshops, challenges, coaches, information related to COVID-19 and its impact on wellness, volunteer opportunities, and virtual group fitness. There are resources available to aid you in mental health, mindfulness and meditation, fitness, social and spiritual wellness, and ways to learn and create. Some resources may only be available to university-employed faculty, but some are available to all.
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
Georgetown University’s Faculty & Staff Assistance Program provides free, confidential counseling, consultation, and educational services to faculty, staff (those employed by the university) and their immediate family members. FSAP can assist with a variety of personal and work-related concerns, including mental health issues, workplace conflict, relationship problems, parenting stress, and substance abuse.
GU Professional Conduct
On the GU Profession Conduct website, you can find resources about policies that guide professional conduct, ways to address unprofessional conduct and trainings for building a culture of professionalism. This information is not intended to conflict with, violate or supersede the Georgetown University Faculty Handbook, the Department of Human Resources Policy Manual, Georgetown University Medical Center’s Standards for Professional Behavior or the University’s Policy on Speech and Expression.
MedStar Health Provider and Associate Well-Being Resources (for MedStar employed faculty only)
MedStar Health compiled a list of resources to support the wellbeing of their providers and associates during and beyond COVID-19.
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) Healing Circles and Open Spaces
Healing circles are confidential, safe, and brave spaces for affinity groups to share experiences and harvest collective wisdom as they process current events. Open Spaces offer participants the opportunity to share, listen and reflect through forum-style engagement. Hosted on the third Wednesday of each month at noon and at 5 pm.
One Medical Virtual Therapy and Coaching (university employed faculty only)
Through One Medical, a national primary care network, employees will be able to access fast, convenient, confidential, and free one-on-one mental health help over video appointments. This service is available only for university-employed faculty.
Diversity Resources/Programs
ARCHES Program
The Academy for Research, Clinical, and Health Equity Scholarship (ARCHES) Program engages selected participants in clinical experience, guided research, and community based learning at Georgetown University and the greater DC community. GUSOM ARCHES aims to strengthen the research and clinical skills of promising undergraduate students and prepare them for successful matriculation into medical school.
The program consists of three parts: Research immersion in one of Georgetown University’s premier research labs; Clinical rounds with physicians at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital; Community-based learning with DC-based nonprofits on issues of health equity.
The program may be looking for faculty to engage with the program. If you are interested, please contact ODEI.
BRIC Program
The goal of BRIC is to mitigate the impacts of unconscious bias, as this bias affects recruitment, selection, cultivation, promotions and advancement of employees at GUMC.
The BRIC program is a train-the-trainer professional development opportunity for a diverse cohort of faculty and staff. The focus of the program is based on the science and impact of unconscious bias and use of best practices for how to mitigate the effect of bias in our workplace and culture for the benefit of teams and departments across GUMC.
Using evidence-based approaches, these trainings will explore the science and fundamentals of unconscious bias and bias mitigation, and delve into specific ways that departments can identify and address opportunities and challenges. The training topics include identifying and managing unconscious biases in these areas: Recruiting and hiring; Team dynamics and workplace culture; Career development, mentoring, promotions, and retention and Learning how to train and educate others about addressing their everyday biases.
CNDLS Doyle Diversity Grants
Faculty teaching undergraduate courses can apply for a Doyle Diversity Grant to support co-curricular activities that engage students with issues of difference and diversity. Both full-time and part-time faculty are eligible to apply for a grant. All faculty receiving a Doyle Diversity Grant will be expected to: Show proof of successful completion of grant activities; Provide documentation of activity costs; Submit a 500-word summary of grant activities, which may be published.
CNDLS Doyle Engaging Difference Program
The Doyle Engaging Difference Program encourages Georgetown students and faculty to address cultural, religious, and other forms of difference through learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
This university-wide program supports curricular engagement with difference and diversity in introductory and upper-level courses through Doyle Faculty Fellowships and Doyle Seminars, respectively.
The program began in fall 2009 with a generous gift and accompanying vision from William J. Doyle (C’72, chair of the Georgetown University Board of Directors) to see the university deepen its Catholic and Jesuit commitment to diversity and dialogue.
CNDLS Inclusive Pedagogy Toolkit
In this toolkit, CNDLS offers concrete suggestions for designing inclusive, antiracist learning environments through five key interconnected aspects of teaching and learning relevant to all courses. That said, these may apply differently to different situations and may work differently for teachers depending on their experiences and identities. These ideas are by no means exhaustive, but they’re intended to contribute to your development as an inclusive educator—to get you started or to add to your existing pedagogical practices. This is a process that is by its nature always ongoing.
Employee Resource Groups
ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that bring together employees who share common interests, backgrounds, and concerns. ERGs must be consistent with the university’s core values as a Catholic and Jesuit university, contribute to the professional and personal growth of its group members, and advance the university’s mission. ERGs cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment at Georgetown and provide employees with opportunities for networking and community-building. ERGs are relevant to university-employed faculty only.
Equity Forward Faculty
Equity Forward Faculty Campaign: In a coordinated effort to create inclusive classroom and clinical learning environments where learners can do their best work, the School of Medicine, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Racial Justice Committee for Change have launched an Equity Forward Faculty (EFF) Campaign. This campaign covers multiple pathways, tools, and strategies and focuses on a growth mindset to meet our mission of promoting inclusive pedagogy. Please see this EFF handout to learn more about each of these resources.
Gateway Exploration Program
The Gateway Exploration Program is a summer internship that is an opportunity for local high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors), who would traditionally identify as underrepresented in medicine, to explore their dream of becoming a physician. Georgetown University School of Medicine in partnership with Mayor Marion S. Barry’s Summer Youth Education Program will sponsor an internship for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are residents in the District of Columbia, attend District of Columbia Public Schools, and citizens of the United States.
The GEP Scholars are matched as interns to various medical departments that correspond with their high school coursework and extracurricular activities. GEP Scholars will also participate in professional development workshops and brown bag presentations focused on health disparities. The program may be looking for faculty and departments to host these students.
GEMS Program
The GEMS program is a one year, non-degree, post-baccalaureate program designed to equip under-represented and disadvantaged students for success in medical education. The program is often looking for faculty members to assist with aspects of this program curriculum. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the Georgetown School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
GUMC Tool for Inclusive Pedagogy
This short list provides a simple set of guidelines for faculty, as well as staff or students assisting with teaching (or otherwise presenting their work), to use either when updating existing materials or creating new ones, to avoid biases and promote an inclusive, diverse and representative learning environment. These principles apply across all ways in which content is disseminated, including research presentations and scientific manuscripts, so we encourage you to consider using these guidelines more broadly in your research, service, and instructional endeavors.
The “Top Tips” provided at the end of each section are recommendations for advancing diversity, inclusivity and representation beyond the baseline guidance, and which we hope will be useful for thinking more broadly about ways in which instructional practices can be used to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Institutional Office of Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA)
The mission of the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action is to promote a deep understanding and appreciation among the diverse members of the University community to result in justice and equality in educational, employment and contracting opportunities, as well as to lead efforts to create an inclusive academic and work environment. The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action supports the University’s mission. This office has important information and training that you may want to review.
Online Resources to Assist Faculty with Written and Spoken English
These resources can help strengthen written and spoken English. We welcome any recommendations for resources as well.
Spaces and Places for Advocacy and Racial Justice Knowledge (SPARK)
In collaboration with student, staff and faculty groups across GUMC, we will begin to hold a space for increased dialogue and connection. Starting this summer, we will engage in a collaborative effort called, “SPARK” – Spaces and Places for Advocacy & Racial-Justice Knowledge. SPARK aims to bring our community together by providing spaces to process current events, accelerating understanding around systemic racial inequities that pervade our country, developing skills for allyship, and committing to actions around advancing racial equity within our community. SPARK has three main components: Open Spaces, Dialogues and Learn-Ins.
Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee
The mission of the Subcommittee on Faculty Diversity and Inclusion (FDI) is to Cultivate and optimize the diversity of faculty in order to promote their full capacity to contribute to academic excellence in research and education across GUMC. The four objectives of FDI are visibility, support and training, leadership, and curriculum development. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Teaching for Inclusion and Equity
The “Teaching for Inclusion and Equity” (TIE) professional development series at GUMC is focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
The series aims to provide learning opportunities for faculty, staff, students across GUMC and Georgetown, to learn more about teaching content, pedagogy, and develop skills and strategies in creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. TIE consists of stand-alone workshops that can be joined at any time.
Participants who attend and complete any 5 or more TIE workshops of the series throughout the academic year will receive a Certificate of Completion on Teaching for Inclusion and Equity. Faculty and staff are highly encouraged to participate. This series is open to all faculty, staff, students affiliated with Georgetown University. Some workshops may qualify for CME credit and are noted – please contact smc307@georgetown.edu if you have any questions.
Orientation Resources/Programs
Faculty Handbook
All faculty should be familiar and aware of the policies in the faculty handbook.
Georgetown Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits (university employed faculty only)
The Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits (OFSB) provides you the information and resources you will need to make the best choices for you and your family. As a matter of accountability, the OFSB utilizes Choice, Access and Service as our three-pronged approach in delivering benefits to you. They offer regular orientations for new employees to learn about the benefits available to you. This resource is relevant for university-employed faculty only.
Georgetown Management System (GMS)
Please log-in to GMS using your GU NetID and submit your educational history, gender and location of faculty activities. Entering self-identification of demographics is strongly encouraged to provide data related to meeting accreditation standards and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Please see below for information on navigating GMS:
Additional resources on the Employee Self Service web site
GU360
In order to integrate into Georgetown University’s interface, we recommend setting up your GU360 profile as soon as possible. You have a GU360 profile as soon as you have a faculty appointment, but you are responsible for building it out as it starts out blank. In order to set up your profile, you may send a professional headshot, short bio, and CV to GU360 Help and they will begin building your profile for you. You may find instructions and training schedules on the GU360 website.
GUMC Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs
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.
The OFAA website has helpful information for all faculty including: Appointment and Promotion process, online orientation, resources available for research and teaching, faculty development opportunities, and policies important for your faculty appointment. OFAA also offers 1:1 orientations for all new faculty.
Net ID and password set up
For accessing your email and other Georgetown online resources and tools (i.e. the online library), you will need to know your net ID and password. If you do not know your net ID and password, please contact OFAA, and they will connect you with your GUMC Human Resources Contact to set up your net ID. Once your net ID and password are set up, all faculty, staff, and students are required to enroll in DUO, Georgetown’s two-factor authentication sign-in. In order to enroll in DUO, please follow the instructions for duo enrollment on the University Information Services page. If you have any questions or issues, please contact UIS, help@georgetown.edu.
University Information Services
University Information Services (UIS) provides and manages a wide range of technology services to the Georgetown University community in support of teaching, learning, and research.