Being a Mentor
At Stony Brook we strongly believe that for junior faculty having a mentor within their College or School can help them build long-lasting and productive relationships with other faculty from across disciplines, navigate campus bureaucracy, and have someone to go to for help and advice. Mentors are also eligible for Stony Brook's Outstanding Mentor Award and several RSOM Mentoring Awards.
More Information on Mentoring >
Sabbaticals
Sabbatical allows faculty to engage in scholarly development or other activities that will increase their scholarly achievement and capacity for university service. A sabbatical is a significant investment in and sign of support for a faculty member, and faculty are expected to return to the university for at least a year following their sabbatical.
Teaching
Medical Educator Faculty Development Toolkit
This toolkit contains a wide variety of pedagogic tools and resources, including the RSOM Course Director Handbook and a link to the Master Class Series in Medical Education.
Medical Educator Faculty Development Toolkit >
Educator Portfolio
The Educator Portfolio (EP) is designed as a place for individuals to document their teaching activities and accomplishments in education and as a tool to contribute to their professional development. Additionally, EPs are often included in applications to academies of medical educators.
Educator Portfolio Documents >
Faculty as Teachers Training Modules
Department-specific training guides that outline the teaching responsibilities of faculty, non-faculty instructors, residents/fellows who supervise or teach in the undergraduate medical education program and provide them with the resources they need to be successful working with students in the clinical setting.
Teaching Evaluations
Teaching evaluations provide valuable feedback for faculty, playing a critical role in enhancing the quality of education. They offer instructors insights into their teaching effectiveness, allowing them to identify strengths and areas for improvement. If you teach a medical student course and/or teach residents/fellows, use the following guide to access your teaching evaluations from CBase (medical students) and New Innovations (residents/fellows).
Accessing Teaching Evaluations >
Professional Development, Leadership, and Networking
At the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, the importance of professional development and networking extends into the late-career stage of faculty members, recognizing it as crucial for ongoing growth, innovation, and leadership in the medical field. Late-career faculty are encouraged to engage in these activities to not only share their wealth of knowledge and experience but also to stay connected with the evolving trends and advancements in medicine.
Professional Development, Leadership, and Networking >
Distinguished Professorships and Awards
Stony Brook University and the Renaissance School of Medicine deeply appreciate the enduring contributions of their late-career faculty by offering a series of prestigious awards and recognitions, including the esteemed title of Distinguished Professor. This particular honor is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to advancing medical science, education, and patient care.
Distinguished Professors Nominations and Guidelines >
Toll Professor
The John S. Toll Professorship provides an opportunity for full and part time tenured faculty and librarians to hold a special post-retirement assignment. Toll Professorships allow the university to retain the important experience and contributions of valued colleagues while also enabling Toll Professors to adjust the level of their responsibilities through a post-retirement program.
Emeritus Status
Emeriti faculty are retired Stony Brook University faculty/librarians who have been invited by the Provost to append the term “Emeritus/Emerita” to their title of academic rank following their retirement. Emeriti faculty may retain library, parking, and institutional email.
Emeriti Policies and Procedures >
