The Evolving Academic Department: Managing Faculty, Associates, and Affiliates*
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Room: Coral 3
Track: Professional Development Workshop - Department Chair Level
Session Description
Academic departments are evolving in response to changes in affiliated health systems, including the integration of diverse care providers across multiple sites beyond the primary academic center. This session will explore emerging models for incorporating faculty, associates, and affiliates into academic departments, as well as the challenges and opportunities associated with these shifts.
Discussion will also address how departments can effectively support physicians and scientists in increasingly varied roles while maintaining a cohesive academic mission.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the evolving roles of faculty within expanding health systems.
- Identify strategies to build a cohesive departmental culture across diverse roles and locations.
- Evaluate approaches to faculty titles, roles, and responsibilities within modern academic department structures.