Junior Faculty Development Program
About
The Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP) empowers junior faculty in academic medicine. A cohort-based program spanning an academic year, the JFDP helps faculty establish a solid foundation for a thriving career. Participants will develop skills that support their professional development across their roles and responsibilities, including:
- Strategic Career Planning
- Mentorship and Networking
- Writing and Publication
- Research and Scholarship
- Education
- Clinical Work
Along the way, participants will network with faculty across UVA and build a community of early-career scholars to support them throughout their career.
The program runs from October 7, 2026 – May 5, 2027.
Sessions are held in person twice monthly on Wednesdays from 8:00am-10:00am.
Participation entails:
- attending all sessions.
- compiling a JFDP portfolio—a collection of the work they complete throughout the year.
- planning, developing, and disseminating a mentored scholarly project that is congruent with their professional goals and that will strengthen their case for promotion and tenure.
- participating in a capstone conference where they present their scholarly project.
Application
- Request for applications posted: June 3, 2026
- Submit application here no later than July 15, 2026
- Selected participants notified: July 31, 2026
Contact, Monique Dufour, Director of Faculty Development, for additional application information.