Academic Affairs

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:

Welcome to the academic affairs website for prospective, new and current faculty in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba. Our faculty members include basic scientists, clinical health psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, physician assistants and all branches of clinical medicine. There is a large professional community for you to find collegial support and collaboration.

It is the responsibility of this portfolio to oversee the processes in the Faculty of Medicine to support you in achieving your academic goals and dreams. Helping you to develop your academic career is important to us and to the people of the province of Manitoba. The responsibility for faculty development is truly shared by many departments and individuals in our university community.

MISSION

The Office of Academic Affairs will work together to support excellence in academic career development by providing a high quality and coordinated program of academic support and rewards for all faculty members.  

VISION

All faculty members will achieve their full potential and be proud of their academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.

The Office of Academic Affairs will support this vision by providing coordinated programs and resources for:

VALUES 

  • Communication
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Transparency
  • Coordination
  • Innovation
  • Quality improvement
  • Continuous feedback
  • Accountability
  • Timeliness
  • Partnerships
  • Leadership
  • Confidentiality
  • Staff satisfaction      

On this site you will find links and resources for a broad range of topics. We hope that these resources will be useful to you in learning about our Faculty, the Bannatyne and the Fort Garry campuses of the University of Manitoba.  Some of the key topics are listed here:  

  • Mission of the institution and our faculty
  • Governance structure and decanal organization
  • Organizational structure of Faculty of Medicine & roles of deans
  • Your role as a teacher
  • Your role as a researcher
  • Your role in administration and service
  • Promotions & tenure criteria and process
  • Expectations for productivity            
  • Preparing your academic portfolio
  • Opportunities for career advancement & leadership training 
  • Faculty awards
  • Research and administrative leaves
  • Academic re-entry after leave for research, maternity, parental, administrative

5 Year Activity Report- 2006-2011

LINKS

WRHA Collaborative Care