The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development is the School of Medicine’s central location for oversight of faculty-related policies and guidelines, recruitment, new faculty support, promotion and tenure and professional development for faculty at all levels. We strive to foster growth, excellence and community during every stage of the career of a faculty member.
Faculty Development
A career in academic medicine is both rewarding and challenging, and nobody has to do any of it alone. The faculty development team provides programs, events and initiatives to help faculty enhance their skills, connect with one another and reach their full potential. All programming centers around five domains: Teach, discover, serve, lead, and advance.
Individualized support is also available to every clinical and basic health science faculty member through one-on-one consultations.
Faculty Resources
Wellness and Well-being Resources
Faculty and staff members have access to a broad range of services and programs that support their health, wellness and work-life balance while working at VCU School of Medicine.
Faculty Benefits
- VCU faculty benefits (available to both dually-employed and university-only (T&R) faculty)
- Dually-employed clinical faculty benefits
- MCV Physicians only clinical faculty benefits
- Comparision chart: Summary of VCU and MCV Physicians benefits
For questions about benefits:
- VCU: Contact benefits@vcu.edu
- MCV Physicians/VCU Health: See the Physicians Benefits Guide
Upcoming Events
Committees and Networking
We encourage faculty members to connect with peers, build community and engage with life at VCU School of Medicine in ways that are meaningful and enriching. Opportunities include attending social and networking events, serving on a broad range of committees, and joining university-wide career communities.
News
Featured
‘Unwavering commitment’: Dr. William L. Dewey receives lifetime achievement award
Wed, May 15, '24
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Pearls of wisdom: This year’s WISDM award winner reflects on decades of research and mentorship
Mon, Apr 29, '24
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Dr. Richard Marconi named senior member of the National Academy of Inventors
Fri, Mar 1, '24
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School of Medicine professor, Wright Center director appointed to NIH steering committee
Fri, Feb 2, '24
Featured
Department of Radiology chair elected president of medical education leadership society
Mon, Oct 30, '23
FEATURED
Forging connections: Dr. Fadi Salloum on the power of translational research and academic mentorship
Fri, Oct 20, '23
FEATURED
Dr. Alice Coombs becomes first Black female president of Medical Society of Virginia
Thu, Oct 19, '23
FEATURED
Department of Family Medicine's Dr. Denée Moore named president of statewide advocacy organization
Wed, Oct 18, '23
Portfolio
Portfolio is a faculty management system that enables School of Medicine faculty to report work activity, promote expertise publicly and submit annual evaluations. Faculty are able to manage and archive their publications, track their scholarly and clinical performance and update their online profile.
We recommend that faculty update their profile annually to ensure that their publications, research information and areas of expertise are accurate.
- CV template
- Video sessions (Topics include homepage navigation, setting up your profile, adding an activity and more)
Faculty can request direct assistance to learn more about the system and make updates by contacting somportfoliohelp@vcuhealth.org
Our Team
Faculty Affairs
Aimee Grover, M.D., FACS
Interim Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Aimee Grover, M.D., FACS
Interim Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Office of Faculty Affairs
Phone: (804) 628-2353
Email: amelia.grover@vcuhealth.org
Katherine Mulloy, BS, MBA
Director, Faculty Affairs
Katherine Mulloy, BS, MBA
Director, Faculty Affairs
Faculty Affairs
Phone: 804-828-5106
Bakir Brown
Executive Assistant to Senior Associate Dean
Bakir Brown
Executive Assistant to Senior Associate Dean
Office of Faculty Affairs
Connie Bowles, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Administrator
Connie Bowles, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Administrator
Office of Faculty Affairs
Lisa Ellis, M.D., MACP
Executive Director, Provider and Trainee Wellness
Lisa Ellis, M.D., MACP
Executive Director, Provider and Trainee Wellness
Office of Faculty Affairs
Linda Meloy, M.D.
Medical Director, Continuing Medical Education
Linda Meloy, M.D.
Medical Director, Continuing Medical Education
Office of Faculty Affairs
Faculty Development
Jean Bailey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Jean Bailey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Office of Faculty Affairs
Phone: 804-828-3134
Fax: 804-828-4048
Email: jean.bailey@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
MMEC, Room 4-203
Kenneth Warren Foster, Ed.D.
Senior Instructional Technologist
Kenneth Warren Foster, Ed.D.
Senior Instructional Technologist
Office of Faculty Affairs
Phone: 804-828-3848
Fax: 804-828-4048
Email: kenneth.warren@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
MMEC, Room 7-306A
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ripley, M.D.
Executive Director for Faculty Coaching and Leadership Training, Senior Advisor for Faculty Development
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ripley, M.D.
Executive Director for Faculty Coaching and Leadership Training, Senior Advisor for Faculty Development
Faculty Affairs
Phone: 804-628-9613
Email: elizabeth.ripley@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
Sanger Hall, 1101 E Marshall St., 1-1010A
Stacey Wahl, Ph.D.
Senior Instructional Designer
Stacey Wahl, Ph.D.
Senior Instructional Designer
Office of Faculty Affairs
Phone: 804-828-9823
Email: stacey.wahl@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
1201 E Marshall St
Room 8-306B
Jody Hedstrom, B.A.
Faculty Affairs and Development Coordinator
Jody Hedstrom, B.A.
Faculty Affairs and Development Coordinator
Office of Faculty Affairs
Phone: 804-828-6591
Fax: 804-828-4048
Email: jody.hedstrom@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
MMEC, Room 8-306
Kathleen O’Kane Kreutzer, M.Ed.
Director, Special Projects
Andrea "Andi" Cassel, B.A.
Portfolio Assistant
Andrea "Andi" Cassel, B.A.
Portfolio Assistant
Office of Faculty Affairs
Phone: 804-628-2353
Fax: 804-628-9978
Email: andrea.cassel@vcuhealth.org
Address/Location:
MMEC, Room 4-202
Brian Cassel, Ph.D.
Medical Education Faculty Fellow (MEFF)
Brian Cassel, Ph.D.
Medical Education Faculty Fellow (MEFF)
Office of Faculty Affairs
Email: brian.cassel@vcuhealth.org