Mission-Driven Recruitment in Academic Neurology*
Date: October 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Room: Coral 4
Track: Leaders in IDEAS Professional Development Workshop
Session Description
This interactive workshop will incorporate small-group discussions, facilitated dialogue, icebreakers, and experiential exercises designed to foster candid conversation and peer learning. This approach aims to create a trusted space where participants feel comfortable engaging in meaningful discussion and reflection.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Identify key strategies for aligning faculty recruitment practices with an academic neurology department's mission, values, and long-term workforce goals.
- Apply practical approaches to designing equitable and mission-driven recruitment processes that promote excellence, transparency, and broad candidate engagement.
- Evaluate common challenges and opportunities in faculty recruitment through peer discussion and experiential exercises to inform improvements within their own institutions.
- Develop an actionable plan to strengthen recruitment practices by incorporating insights gained from facilitated dialogue, small-group discussions, and shared experiences.