Meet Our Team

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development supports University of Virginia School of Medicine faculty throughout their careers in their work as teachers, investigators, and patient care providers. We facilitate the success of faculty by providing comprehensive support services and professional development opportunities. We offer timely, efficient, faculty-focused assistance that fosters faculty satisfaction and engagement while allowing each faculty member to thrive personally and professionally.

: Susan M. Pollart, MD, MS
Ruth E. Murdaugh Professor of Family Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development

: Monique Dufour, PhD
Director of Faculty Development

: Emily Schneider MILR, SHRM-CP
Associate Director of Faculty Affairs

: Ashley L. Ayers
Senior Director for Faculty Leadership Programs

: Ashley Dowhan
Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs

: Patty Brophy
Education Outreach Coordinator

: Cynthia Siner, MRes
Faculty Affairs Specialist

: E. Alice Keys
Assistant for Faculty Development Programs

: Kate McManus, MD
Chair COWIMS

: Robert Nakamoto, PhD
SOM Coordinator of Academic Achievement

Leadership

Faculty Affairs and Development