The Faculty Toolkit Series is a monthly series that provides tips and tricks to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine faculty members, covering everything from understanding tenure and promotions to handling the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence both in the classroom and the lab.
Sessions are held via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m.
Fall 2026 Faculty Toolkit Sessions
Sept. 29: Tenure & Promotion
This toolkit reviews the standards for senior faculty promotion, application components, and the review process. Join Nicole Deming and members of the School of Medicine Committee on Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure (CAPT) to hear about common pitfalls and best practices.
The session will provide:
- The promotion process and key deadlines
- What CAPT reviewers look for in a strong application
- Where to find departmental and School of Medicine support throughout the process
Nicole Deming, JD, MA
Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs
Assistant Professor, Department of Bioethics
Oct. 27: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Submissions
Review the nuts and bolts of IRB Submissions and what board members look for when reviewing protocols.
Sana Loue, JD, PhD, MPH, MSSA
Professor, Department of Bioethics, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry
Nov. 17: Preparing Your Annual Review
Annual reviews are more than just a formality; they’re a key opportunity to highlight your progress, align your goals, and set the stage for growth. But how do you make sure you're fully prepared?
In this session, you’ll learn:
- How to effectively prepare for your review
- Key discussion points to focus on
- Strategies for showcasing your achievements with confidence
Aaron Goldenberg, PhD
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Bioethics
Director, Bioethics Center for Health and Genomics
Erika Trapl, PhD
Philip and Mary Wenclaw Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences
Director, Institute for Population and Community Health and Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods
Aparna Roy, MD, MPH, MBA
Executive Medical Director, Community Health Enterprise Unit; Chair of Pediatrics, The MetroHealth System
Associate Professor
Dec. 15: Dealing With Conflict in a Lab or on a Team
This session gives faculty a straightforward, evidence-informed approach to recognizing conflict early, addressing it before it escalates, and creating a culture where difficult conversations can happen without damaging work relationships. Through real examples from academic medicine, participants will explore practical tools they can bring back to their labs, teams, and collaborative
projects.
Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO, CCLCM
Staff General Surgeon and Vice Chair of Education, Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute
Mitch Drumm, PhD
Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome