Towards developing a sustainable faculty development program. An initiative of an American medical school in Lebanon

ABSTRACT

Introduction and Objectives: The American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine [AUB-FM] strategy is to develop faculty members [fm] skills by sponsoring local and international scientific activities has been in place for over three decades, and remains dependent on individuals' efforts. In 2011-2012, Faculty Development Program [FDP] was introduced to develop faculty leadership, business skills in medicine, fulfill personal and professional goals, followed by a five-year plan to cover five themes Management/Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Strategic Planning and Communications with the purpose of integrating these themes in medical practice