Faculty Development Seminar Series

This series of informational seminars, open to all College of Dental Medicine faculty members, is designed to increase transparency and inform faculty about processes and expectations, as well as opportunities at CUIMC and CU.

Open our SharePoint calendar to view a curated calendar of events from across Columbia University (CUMC email login required).

Upcoming Seminars and Events

Date TBD

Nothing scheduled at the moment. Check back soon!

Past Seminars and Events

October 26, 2021

Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA): An EPIC First

Speakers: Drs. Biana Roykh and Sharon Perelman; Drs. David Albert, Roseanna Graham, and Dana Wolf

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October 26, 2021

Patient Intake and Referral: Working Across Disciplines at CDM Teaching Clinics

Speakers: Drs. Biana Roykh and Sharon Perelman 

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April 22, 2021

The Evolution of Social Work at CDM: An Integrated Model of Care

Speaker: Stacey Whalen, LMSW, Executive Director of Patient Services, Social Work & Community Practice, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

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January 26, 2021

Positioning for Success in Dentistry 

Speaker: Bethany Valachi, DPT, MS, Dental Ergonomic Speaker/Author/Coach and Instructor of Ergonomics, OHSU School of Dentistry

Materials:

  • Session slides and a session recording are available on SharePoint

January 26, 2021

“At CUMC” & “Clinical” Academic Titles: Areas of Academic Focus, Evaluation and Promotion Metrics

Speaker: Dr. Panos N. Papapanou, CDM COAP Chair

Materials:

  • Session materials and CDM promotion guides are available on SharePoint

January 26, 2021

Faculty Reviews With Interfolio Faculty180: An Overview 

Speakers: Evanthia Lalla, DDS, MS, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Development, and Odelia Ghodsizadeh, Program Manager for Faculty Development  

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October 23, 2020

Giving Effective Feedback

Speakers: Aaron Vieira, MA, LMSW, PCC, Senior Director of Talent and Organization Development at CUIMC, and Nava Wexler, MS, Learning & Organizational Development Specialist

Materials:

  • Session slides, job aids, and more are available on SharePoint

May 14, 2020

CopeColumbia Town Hall: Coping Strategies for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Speakers: Deborah Glasofer, PhD,  & Michael Devlin, MD, Columbia University Department of Psychiatry

Materials:

  • Session slides and referenced papers are available on SharePoint

 

March 3, 2020

Addressing the Needs of the Underserved Through Student Engagement and Mentorship​

Speaker: George Jenkins, DMD, MHA, Assistant Dean for Access, Equity, and Inclusion at CDM and Assistant Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC

Materials:

  • A recording of the session is available on SharePoint

September 24, 2019

Quality Improvement and Process Improvement in Health Care 

Speaker: Irene K. Louh, MD, PhD, Associate Chief Medical Officer at NYP and Assistant Professor of Medicine at CUMC

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March 5, 2019

“At CUMC” & “Clinical” Academic Titles: Areas of Academic Focus, Evaluation and Promotion Metrics

Speaker: Dr. Panos N. Papapanou, CDM COAP Chair

Materials:

  • This is an annual seminar. Most up-to-date materials can be accessed under the current year seminar above.

October 25, 2018

Inclusive Teaching: Small Changes to Maximize Equity

Speakers: Drs. Amanda M. Jungels and Chandani Patel, Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning

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March 28, 2018

Ethics and Professionalism at CDM - Defining the Role of the Faculty

Speakers: Dr. Dana Wolf and Jeri Henry

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March 14, 2018

New Mentoring Programs at CDM

Speakers: Drs. Roseanna Graham, Dana Wolf & Evie Lalla

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February 7, 2018

Annual Faculty Reviews and the New Online CUMC Faculty Activity Report

Speaker: Dr. Evie Lalla, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development

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January 9, 2018

“At CUMC” & “Clinical” Academic Titles: Areas of Academic Focus, Evaluation and Promotion Metrics

Speaker: Dr. Panos N. Papapanou, CDM COAP Chair

Materials: 

  • This is an annual seminar. Most up-to-date materials can be accessed under the current year seminar above.

October 24, 2017

Swimming Upstream: Lessons Learned about Developing an Academic Career

Speaker: Dr. Susan L. Rosenthal, Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Pediatrics, P&S

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April 26, 2017

Providing Effective Feedback and Learning Opportunities in the Clinical Environment

Speakers: Michelle V. Hall (CTL) and Aubrie Swan Sein (CERE)

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March 8, 2017

Global Assessment of Student Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes in the Clinical Environment

Speakers: Aubrie Swan Sein (CERE) and Michelle V. Hall (CTL)

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December 16, 2016

Essential Aspects of Teaching & Learning: Grading, Rubrics, and Feedback

Speakers: Christine Simonian Bean and Zach Kornhauser, Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning

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September 9 & 13, 2016

"At CUMC" & "Clinical" Academic Titles: Areas of Academic Focus, Evaluation and Promotion Metrics

Speaker: Dr. Panos N. Papapanou, CDM COAP Chair

Materials: 

  • This is an annual seminar. Most up-to-date materials can be accessed under the current year seminar above.

April 27, 2016

Educational Scholarship in 2016: The Expanding Horizon

Speaker: Boyd F. Richards, PhD, Professor of Medical Education (in Pediatrics), Assistant Vice President and Director, Center for Education Research and Evaluation (CERE)

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March 23, 2016    

Session 1. Facilitating Faculty Mentorship: What Mentees, Mentors and Academic Units Can Do

Remarks: Dennis Mitchell, DDS, MPH, Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion 

Speaker: Clara L. Lapiner, MPH, CHP, Director, CUMC Office of Faculty Professional Development

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Session 2. A Vision for the Future of Dentistry and Its Implications for Dental Educators

Speaker: Joseph V. Errante, DDS, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Services 

February 2, 2016 

Promoting Ethical Behavior and Professionalism in Students at CDM

Speakers: Dr. Dana Wolf, Associate Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC and Jeri Henry & Kelly Joyce, Columbia University, Student Conduct and Community Standards  

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October 30, 2015

Developing an Academic Identity

Speaker: Dr. Susan Rosenthal, Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Pediatrics P&S

July 21, 2015

Enhancing Faculty and Pipeline Diversity

Speaker: Dr. Dennis Mitchell, Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion 

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May 19, 2015

"At CUMC" & "Clinical" Academic Titles: Areas of Academic Focus, Evaluation and Promotion Metrics

Speaker: Dr. Panos N. Papapanou, CDM COAP Chair

Panel Discussion: Drs. David Albert, Roseanna Graham and Evie Lalla

Materials:

  • This is an annual seminar. Most up-to-date materials can be accessed under the current year seminar above.