Surgery

Faculty Resources

Department of Surgery: Faculty Resources 

The UCLA Department of Surgery is committed to providing comprehensive resources that support our faculty's professional and personal growth. Explore the available tools and programs that empower you to succeed in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

1. Research and Academic Support

Clinical Trials Director

Offers assistance with the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials.

Population Health Program

Provides a wide range of research assistance, including scientific writing, project management, data abstraction, statistical analysis and support, and institutional review board submission.

UCLA Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)

A team offering extensive resources and expertise to support your clinical trials, from the initial CDA request through study close-out visits.

DGSOM Research Infrastructure

Provides information on research facilities and support within the David Geffen School of Medicine.

UCLA Contracts and Grants Administration

Supports the research community by reviewing, approving, and submitting proposal applications, and negotiating contracts and grants.

Surgery Contracts and Grants Administration

Supports Department of Surgery faculty by by providing administrative support for contracts and grants.

UCLA Funding Sources

Offers funding opportunities and guidance on contract and grant management.

Department of Surgery Voucher Program

Provides up to $10,000 for services, data sets, or core resources to generate new data for research grant proposals.

Department of Surgery Grant and AIMS Program

A peer review program for grant proposals, offering feedback within two weeks.

Surgery Faculty Research Committee Intranet

Offers resources and support for faculty research, focusing on assisting junior faculty. Requires Mednet login.

Department of Surgery Research Microlearning Videos

Educational videos covering topics to support successful research execution.

2. Career Development and Advancement

DGSOM JEDI Academic Mentorship

Mentorship programs focusing on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to support faculty advancement.

DGSOM Professional Development

Resources, workshops, and programs for faculty professional growth.

Academic Affairs and Personnel Office

Policies, forms, and procedures for academic appointments and promotions.

Department of Surgery Travel Reimbursement 

Offers reimbursement for travel expenses related to academic conferences and meetings. 

Department of Surgery Academic Enrichment Fund

Provides Department of Surgery faculty with an academic stipend of $6,000 per academic year. 

3. Employee Benefits and Resources

UC Retirement Information

Details on UC retirement plans, benefits, and enrollment.

UC Employee Benefits and Leave

Overview of benefits, eligibility, and leave policies.

Workplace Accommodations

Support for faculty and staff needing accommodations due to disabilities.

Payroll and HR Information

Centralized portal for payroll, benefits, and HR information.

4. Work-Life Balance and Family Support

UCLA Childcare Resources

Comprehensive childcare resources and family support services.

TIE-INS Program

Allows children of UCLA employees to attend local public schools outside their designated attendance area.

Support for Nursing Parents

Map of lactation facilities and access to community resources.

5. Wellness and Health

Ergonomics

Assessments and resources to promote workplace ergonomics.

Physical Activity Programs

Resources for physical wellness, including facilities and virtual programs.

Mental Health Assistance

Support for mental health and guidance on assisting peers in distress.

Mindfulness and Meditation

Free guided meditations and mindfulness resources.

6. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

EDI Initiatives

Central hub for EDI initiatives, LGBTQ support, and implicit bias education.

JEDI Initiatives in Medicine

Programs promoting JEDI within the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

7. Provider Profiles

Offers instructions for updating your provider profile on the UCLA Health website.

 

Provides walk-in opportunities to update your headshot for your provider profile on the UCLA Health website.

Contact Information

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