Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs
"Our faculty continue to advance the Department of Internal Medicine mission in patient care, education
and training, and research through their persistence, dedication, compassion, and innovation." - Julie Bynum, MD, MPH
The Department of Internal Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs is committed to developing, supporting, and mentoring the academic careers of nearly 850 faculty members across 13 divisions. Our office, in collaboration with the U-M Medical School Office of Faculty Affairs, provides support and resources for numerous activities including faculty recruitment, appointments, reappointments, promotions, and compensation.
Faculty Promotions
Our promotion and tenure process occurs on an annual cycle. The promotions committee advises the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine on granting promotions and tenure to eligible faculty members. Specific criteria has been developed by the committee to assist faculty members in attaining their goal of promotion and tenure. As you can see below, our annual number of promotions reflects the high level of academic achievement of our faculty and the recognition they receive for it.
Career and Personal Development
The Medical School Office of Faculty Affairs offers a wide range of workshops, events, and programs to assist faculty in achieving success in their teaching, research, and leadership career goals, in addition to their interpersonal development and health and well-being. View a full list of current workshops and events and programs.
Recruitment Efforts
The Department of Internal Medicine is dedicated to recruiting and retaining faculty from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate talent, achievement, and potential in clinical care, research, innovation, leadership, and education. Incorporating best practice, holistic faculty recruitment strategies for diversity, equity, inclusion and excellence, with support from the Department of Internal Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being, we are working to create and continuously cultivate a diverse and inclusive community that provides each person with the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
