About
The Department of Family and Community Medicine founded the Office of Leadership and Professional Development (OLPD) in 2020 to assist faculty and staff in their professional development and growth as leaders in the medical field and beyond. The OLPD focuses on improving effectiveness in the following areas:
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Emotional Intelligence
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Resilience
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Leadership and Professionalism
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Communication and Feedback
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Conflict Management
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Teaching and Learning
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Mindfulness
Resources and Services
The OLPD offers the following resources and services focused on leadership and professional development for teams or leaders. While these resources and services are free for any Department of Family and Community Medicine employee, they are also available through a fee-for-service basis for any individual or organization. Contact us for more information about:
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Enneagram Personality Styles
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Conflict Resolution
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Leadership Development Presentations and Workshops
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Team Building and Facilitation
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Production of Written/Video Resource
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Retreat Planning and Facilitation
Download PDF resources below.
Having Difficult Conversations
Closing the Knowing and Doing Gap
From the Director
Michael Wiederman, Ph.D.
Director and Professor
Welcome to the Office of Leadership and Professional Development. We appreciate your interest in our work and look forward to partnering with you to improve your leadership and professional skills. As a new office, our primary goal is to increase the reach of our services on UAB's campus. We are excited that the Department of Family and Community Medicine is committed to continuous improvement and supporting its employees with an office dedicated to its service.
Please reach out to me to learn more about how the OLPD can help you or your team achieve your full potential. You can contact me directly by emailing mwiederman@uabmc.edu.