January 9, 2026—2-3 p.m.
Patel Center for Global Solutions Auditorium, Tampa Campus

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The AKTiVe Leadership Model was designed to create and foster a positive, productive work environment for all Tampa General leaders, physicians, and team members, where every team member feels seen and valued, both personally and professionally. AKTiVe is built on four essential attributes: Authenticity, Kindness, Transparency, and Vulnerability. Aligned with principles of high reliability and just culture, AKTiVe Leadership establishes shared language and behavioral expectations that strengthen collaboration, cohesion, and resilience across the organization—ultimately enhancing collective well-being.

Panelists Include: 

• John Couris—President & Cheif Executive Officer, Florida Health Sciences Center
• Peggy Duggan, MD, FACS—Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Executive & Chief Medical Officer, Florida Health Sciences Center
• Stacey Brandt—Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer & Market President, Tampa General Hospital & TGH North

This Quarterly Leadership Series is open to the broader USF community, and we encourage faculty and staff from all campuses to attend.

Program overview

The goal of the USF Health “K Club” is to increase the number of junior investigators at USF Health whocsuccessfully obtain National Institutes of Health (NIH) or equivalent Career Development Awards (i.e., individual K-series awards). The USF Health “K Club” provides structured, peer-driven support to junior investigators preparing NIH or equivalent Career Development Award applications. “K Club” is designed to be a collaborative environment that enhances grant competitiveness.

Membership

Membership is open to USF Health-affiliated faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and other trainees who arepreparing or planning to submit a Career Development Award.

Time and schedule of sessions

"K Club” sessions will be held monthly in person at a designated USF Health location(s). Members are encouraged to attend regularly and bring materials for feedback.

Format and session process

“K Club” meets in-person for closed, moderated sessions during which members present draft application sections (e.g., biosketches, career development plan, research plan). Peer-to-peer review, critique and feedback is emphasized and facilitated during sessions. Members present draft components with minimal introduction, allowing peers to review them quickly during meetings – mirroring how study section reviewers form first impressions without in-depth analysis. Following the review period, members provide verbal critiques, pose questions, and offer suggestions for improvement. A faculty moderator facilitates the discussion, encourages peer engagement, and may provide expert guidance or mini-tutorials on grant-writing best practices (e.g., ideal format/content for biosketches, development of research/career development plans). The moderator also tracks members’ progress toward submission and provides individualized support, as needed.

To encourage open dialogue and peer-to-peer critique and feedback, meetings are limited to members of the “K Club”. The closed meetings are intended to create a safe, non-hierarchical space for sharing feedback without mentors, senior faculty present, or others present.

Evaluation metrics

• Attendance and participation in “K Club” sessions
• Number of Career Development Award submissions/resubmissions
• Number of Career Development Awards received

Interested in “K Club”? Please email Dr. Roland C. Merchant: rcmerchant@usf.edu.

The Office of Educator Development in the Department of Medical Education at the Morsani College of Medicine offers a variety of resources, and programming to support educator development, educational research, coaching, mentorships, assessment, leadership and scholarship. Please join us for these upcoming sessions:

Clinician Educator Early Career Series: Bedside Teaching (Virtual) 

• Tuesday, August 26, 5–6 p.m.
• Speaker: Shanu Gupta, MD
  
• Target Audience: Core faculty, residents and fellows
• A workshop to enhance bedside teaching skills
• Meeting link

Resident Recruitment-Signaling (Virtual)

• Tuesday September 23, 5–6 p.m.
• Speaker: Candice Mateja DO
• Target audience: Program directors, core faculty
•  Meeting link

Call for Workshop Presenters: MedEd Symposium

• Deadline: October 10, 2025
• Target audience: Health professions educators, clinicians, trainees and students from USF Health and our HCA GME consortium
• We’re seeking compelling examples of innovative teaching, reflective practice, and systems-based solutions that close the gap between how people learn and how we deliver education
• Submit a proposal to present a 90-minute interactive workshop that provides practical tools, fosters active engagement, and reflects innovations or challenges grounded in the learning environment.
• Abstract template, submission link and more details are available on the MedEd Symposium web site.

Feedback (Virtual)

• Tuesday October 28, 2025 - 5–6 p.m.
• Speaker: Shanu Gupta MD
• Target audience: Early career clinician educators, core faculty, residents and fellows
• A workshop to enhance giving and receiving effective feedback
• Meeting link

Stanford Clinical Teaching Program for Medical Educators (In-person)

• Thursday and Friday, April 23 and 24, 2026 - 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Speaker: Amy Westcott, MD
• Target Audience: Clinician Educators, including core faculty, fellows and residents at USF, TGH, the VA, Moffitt Cancer Center and HCA West Florida GME programs
• A 2-day certificate program to enhance participants' versatility as teachers
• Registration link (a calendar invite will be sent to you once you register)

The USF Health Foundations for Success in Academic Medicine: Early Career Faculty Development Program is a 12-session series developed by the Division of Faculty Development within the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs (OFAA) at USF Health. This initiative is designed to empower early career faculty in the Morsani College of Medicine, within their first 1–3 years of initial rank appointment, by cultivating essential skills for long-term success in academic medicine.          

Through interactive sessions and structured mentorship, participants will strengthen their capabilities in leadership, education, research, clinical practice, and professional development. The program emphasizes practical tools, peer collaboration, and strategic planning to support faculty in achieving their academic goals, including promotion and tenure. 

Program Dates

September 2025 – August 2026 

Session Schedule

Eligibility Criteria

• Early career faculty (within 1-3 years of initial rank appointment) 

• Documented support from Department Chair 

• Commitment to attend 12 in-person sessions (approximately one session per month)* 

Application Process and Participation Requirements

Admission to the MCOM program is through an application process.  Incomplete applications – including missing CVs, personal statements, or department chair letters – will not be considered. 

Program Application

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION:

August 22, 2025 

Program Deliverables

Participants will: 

• Establish and maintain a mentoring relationship. 

• Create or update a comprehensive academic CV 

• Develop and implement a personalized Professional Development Plan, including a timeline for promotion and/or tenure. 

Upon Completion: 

• Earn Continuining Education (CE) credits for each session attended 

• Receive a Credly digital badge to showcase verified achievement via email signatures, social media, and professional platforms. 

*Missed sessions must be made up during a future program cycle, within 24 months. 

**A future program will be offered to faculty across USF Health.

This session is intended for a general audience and will address the importance of leadership development for everyone, regardless of role.

Open to all of USF Health and TGH Team Members

Guest speaker: Charlie Falcone, MD Global Leader, Academic SectorDirector, Physician Leadership Institute Korn FerryDr. Falcone will be joined by Dr. Jaime Cocuy, Sr. Client Partner, Korn Ferry. 

When: September 12, 2025, 1–2 p.m.Where: Valdez Auditorium, Tampa General Hospital*Join virtually on Teams for those who are unable to attend in person. 

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate How Leadership Development Improves Patient Care and Organizational OutcomesShow the connection between strong leadership and improved clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff retention, and operational efficiency.
2. Identify Essential Leadership Competencies for Healthcare ProvidersHighlight critical skills such as communication, team coordination, crisis management, and change leadership that are vital in today’s complex healthcare environment.
3. Promote Leadership Development as a Tool for Workforce Resilience and Succession PlanningEmphasize the importance of cultivating emerging leaders to address burnout, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure long-term stability and continuity in care delivery.