Upcoming OFA Events
Explore a diverse array of workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities tailored to support your growth as an educator and researcher. From interactive discussions on innovative teaching methods to insightful panels on emerging medical trends, our events offer a relaxed yet impactful environment to learn, connect, and thrive. Join us as we elevate the standards of medical education and research together.
Preparing for Promotion
Join the Office of Faculty Affairs for this new three-part series on helping faculty learn the process of preparing for promotion.
The University of Texas System Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Academy of Health Science Education
The annual application process for election to the University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Academy of Health Science Education is now open. Accomplished educators in all five UTMB schools are encouraged to apply. Submissions should be directed to the Office of Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@utmb.edu with the subject line “Shine Academy 2025.” The internal deadline for submitting applications and supporting materials is July 12, 2025, at 5 p.m.
UTMB Finance Series for Faculty: Financial Basics in Academic Health and UTMB Finances 101
This session includes a review of the basics of finances in academic health and UTMB’s overall economic landscape. Mr. Bailey will cover the financial goals of each mission and how it all comes together for consolidated academic medical institutions.
AIm Higher: Innovate, Create, and Accelerate With Smarter Workflows
Join the Office of Faculty Affairs and Chief AI Officer Peter McCaffrey, MD, MS, FCAP, for a hands-on, natural language workshop designed to improve your day-to-day processing.
WAG Your Work! A Writing Accountability Groups Seminar
Save the date for an intro to WAGs (Writing Accountability Groups) -- and learn how you can achieve increased writing frequency, shorter (sustainable) writing session durations, greater perceived control over the writing process, confidence, pride, and joy in a new writing habit!