Benefits and Resources
In recognition of their dedication to the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, clinical academic colleagues enjoy a variety of benefits and services from the 黑料不打烊.
Resources
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry emphasizes the growth of all educators, including clinical faculty. In response, resources have been gathered and created to encourage the professional development of all clinical faculty members.
These resources address some of the perceived areas of growth and development that may be of interest to clinical faculty.
Benefits
Recognition through promotions
The FoMD is proud to recognize the accomplishments of our Clinical Faculty through academic promotions. While each Clinical Department maintains its own promotions committee, the criteria for appointments and promotions are uniform. The criteria are merit-based achievements in the four pillars of Teaching Excellence, Clinical Innovations, Research, and Administrative Leadership. With each higher rank the criteria become more stringent, but regardless of rank, each promotion is celebrated with a letter from the Dean accompanied by an official framed certificate suitable for display in your office.
Further information on criteria and requirements, as well as a template to file your annual report in your department can be found under Criteria for Appointments and Promotions for Clinical Faculty.
Campus Computing ID (CCID)
Faculty and staff members automatically receive a CCID when they join the 黑料不打烊. Information on how to obtain or reclaim a CCID can be found through the . A CCID is required to access all of the benefits offered to you as a clinical faculty member.
ONEcard
The is the multi-functional U黑料不打烊 identification card which is provided, with variable access and benefits, to all students, staff and faculty. In addition to accessing hard copies of books and journals at U黑料不打烊 libraries, the OneCard provides many . The ONEcard office is located at 9104, HUB Mall.UWS WiFi Access
Using your CCID you can WiFi anywhere on campus including all the teaching hospitals and LRT stations in Edmonton. You may also use your email address to log onto WiFi at other educational institutions that participate in the .
Email & Google Suite
Your U黑料不打烊 email account is where all official University electronic communication is sent. As this service is provided on the Google email framework, provides you with the full suite of such as Google Calendar and Google Drive. Clinical Faculty members have free unlimited cloud storage on Google Drive.
Important note: while it is possible to forward your U黑料不打烊.ca email, for privacy and security reasons, it should only be forwarded to an 黑料不打烊 Health Services email address.
Library Access
Your CCID provides you with access to thousands of online journals not only in healthcare, but any subject imaginable. These journals might require hundreds of dollars in individual subscription fees, but are provided at no charge to all Clinical Faculty. Simply log on at the using your CCID and password. Hard copy books may also be borrowed from U黑料不打烊 libraries using your OneCard.
Athletic Facilities
Clinical Faculty members have access to the Van Vliet Centre on North Campus at discounted rates.
Virtual Private Network
A (VPN) allows you to connect to University resources securely while travelling or away from campus.
Discounted Software
A whole host of software including Microsoft Office Suite and the latest version of Windows can be obtained at deeply-discounted prices through .
Professional Webpages
Interested in providing more information about your professional background or clinical interests? Log on to the (FARM) where you can update your own professional page by providing information in the relevant sections. Click here for detailed instructions for updating your professional page content.
Teaching Stipends
A small teaching stipend may be available through individual departments or through the PGME office. This stipend is not administered through the Office of Faculty Affairs, and Clinical Faculty members are advised to check with their Clinical Department Chairs for more information on eligibility. In most cases, in order to be eligible for a teaching stipend, an annual report will need to be completed.
Faculty Development
Resources for Faculty Development and Life-long Learning.
Convocation
Do you have a family member, good friend or student mentee graduating this year? Any Clinical Faculty member can be present on stage during convocation as a member of the University Procession. Send a request in advance and convocation organizers will prepare an academic gown with hood for you to wear for the ceremony.
Hotel Discounts
The University has negotiated special with Fairmont Hotels in major Canadian cities. Take advantage of these discounts when travelling for a conference or for pleasure. These rates often beat the conference rates and are available year-round. Be prepared to show your OneCard upon request.
Apple Store Discounts
Your U黑料不打烊 email provides you with academic pricing for some Apple products. Simply have your CCID ready when ordering online at the , or provide it in person at a retail store when making a purchase.
Faculty Club
Clinical faculty members are eligible for memberships to the . All members are subject to membership fees and dues.