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Indiana University School of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP)

The Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) is intended for early-career faculty in their second and third years of appointment. Enrollment is limited to provide individualized support for academic objectives and career development.

LAMP 20th cohortTentative curriculum topics include:

  • Promotion and tenure guidance
  • Leadership practices
  • Turning everyday work into scholarship
  • Effective teaching practices
  • Maintaining balance in Your work
  • Discovering your strengths
  • Individual career-development consulting 

Topics may change based on feedback from previous participants and speaker availability.

The Leadership in Academic Medicine Program (LAMP) is a year-long, cohort-based faculty development and orientation program for faculty in the second and third years of their appointments. The seminars introduce participants to the fundamentals of career planning, self-management and leadership. As a result of this program, faculty have tools that will enable them to accomplish their primary career goals and aspirations.

Any faculty member in the second or third year of their appointment may apply to be a member of a LAMP cohort.

LAMP PLUS+ is a second-year, optional add-on to LAMP designed for early-career faculty.

  1. Year One: Faculty participate in LAMP.
  2. Year Two: Faculty receive structured mentoring, complete a scholarly product for submission in a peer-reviewed forum and have the option to apply for up to $40,000 in project funding.

Those interested in participating in LAMP PLUS+ should declare their interest on the application they submit for LAMP (below).

Read more about LAMP PLUS+.

 

Time Commitment

Due to the time investment required for LAMP, all applicants must solicit a letter of support from their chairs or division directors. LAMP participants are expected to attend all nine sessions during the academic year. These sessions take place in person from 1 to 4 p.m. on the dates shown. 

2025-2026 Session Dates

Wednesday, Sept. 17
Thursday, Oct. 23
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Thursday, Dec. 11 
Thursday, Jan. 15 
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Various dates in March — Individual career consultations
Thursday, April 23
Wednesday, May 20 — Graduation

How to Apply

To be considered for the 2025-2026 cohort, please submit your application between June 1 and 30.

Your application package must include:

  1. Goal statement and reason for LAMP — a one-page document describing your career goals, what you hope to accomplish in the next three years and why you are interested in LAMP
  2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
  3. Nomination letter — a brief letter of support written and signed by your unit lead (i.e., department chair or division director), indicating willingness to release you to participate in program activities

Ready to apply?

The application for LAMP will be available from June 1 through June 30.