The Liaison for Professional Identity Development offers guidance, support, and resources on professional identity and creating a positive learning environment at the School of Medicine. They are the primary contact for help, navigation, and advice on mistreatment situations.
When you report learner mistreatment or exemplary behavior, the Liaison will contact you about next steps. They also develop programs and events to nurture professional behavior and connect various offices to provide individualized support for faculty, students, and staff.
This role serves all members of the School of Medicine, including Science in Anesthesia Students, Medical Scientist Training Program Students, Graduate Students, Faculty, Research Associates, Research Scientists, and Staff.
What can the Liaison help you with?
- Advancing your professional identity
- Recognizing areas of positive professional practices
- Transitioning effectively into new environments and relationships
- Developing and improving communication skills
- Understanding options and resources when encountering unprofessional behavior
- Identifying resources and responses to unprofessional conduct
- Growing one’s understandings of effecting interactions
- Connecting with other offices and support staff
- Identifying ways to provide and receive feedback within different power dynamics