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.
Leadership
Susan M. Pollart, MD, MS
Ruth E. Murdaugh Professor of Family Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development
Ruth E. Murdaugh Professor of Family Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development
Faculty Affairs and Development
Monique Dufour, PhD
Director of Faculty Development
Director of Faculty Development
Emily Schneider MILR, SHRM-CP
Associate Director of Faculty Affairs
Associate Director of Faculty Affairs
Ashley L. Ayers
Senior Director for Faculty Leadership Programs
Senior Director for Faculty Leadership Programs
Ashley Dowhan
Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs
Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs
Patty Brophy
Education Outreach Coordinator
Education Outreach Coordinator
Cynthia Siner, MRes
Faculty Affairs Specialist
Faculty Affairs Specialist
E. Alice Keys
Assistant for Faculty Development Programs
Assistant for Faculty Development Programs
Kate McManus, MD
Chair COWIMS
Chair COWIMS