Fall 2026 Writing Accountability Group (WAG) Program
Fall 2026 Writing Accountability Group Program
Dr. Monique Dufour
Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development, Dean’s Office
UVA School of Medicine
Registration Open: August 21-September 9
10-Week Session: September 28-December 11
School of Medicine Faculty…
Do you want to build the habit of writing and advance your projects?
Curious about how a writing accountability group might support your work?
Looking for other faculty to form a group?
Join a writing accountability group (WAG)! A WAG is a small group of faculty writers who commit to working together for a set period of time. WAG members:
meet weekly for an hour at a regular time to check in on their goals, work together, and set goals for the upcoming week.
commit to tracking their goals and accomplishments.
support one another to make writing a habit and make progress on their work.
This fall, the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development is hosting a WAG Program for SOM faculty of all tracks and ranks. We’ll help you form groups based on mutual availability and provide resources to get you started and keep you going.
How to participate
By September 9, complete this interest survey.
We will be back in touch by September 14 with the results of the matching process.
WAG sessions run 10 weeks: September 28 through December 11.
APPLY NOW
Questions?
Please contact Dr. Monique Dufour, Director of Faculty Development in SOM.
FAQ
How will the Fall program work?
The session will last 10 weeks, from September 28-December 11. Each WAG will meet weekly at their scheduled time for ten weekly meetings. Members commit to attending at least 8 sessions.
Registration Open August 20-September 9.
Express your interest and share your availability.
We will do our best to match you with fellow writers in a WAG.
Groups will be formed based on schedule availability. Please be as flexible as possible when designating your available times in order to increase the likelihood that you can be placed in a group.
Writing Group Rosters Announced: Monday, September 14.
Watch your email for announcements about your group assignment.
Get ready.
Follow easy instructions in the WAG quick start guide provided to each group.
Decide on modality and place–in person or online.
Fall WAG Session: 10 Weeks, September 28-December 11
Show up and write weekly for 10 weeks at your scheduled time.
Track your progress.
What if faculty in my group don’t work in my area of expertise?
Writers do not need to be in the same area of specialization to join a WAG. WAGs are about developing the habit of writing among supportive colleagues. In fact, most WAG participants are surprised to discover how much they have in common with writers across different types of academic medicine and science, and find it energizing to meet new people at UVA.
Can I be matched with a colleague who is also interested?
Yes, we are happy to try to match you with other colleagues that also apply to the program. Be sure to indicate their name(s) on your registration form and be sure that you have indicated common available times.
Questions?
Please contact Dr. Monique Dufour, Director of Faculty Development in the School of Medicine