We know institutional culture affects faculty vitality, trust and inclusion, work-life balance, values alignment and equality. Under the leadership of Dean Henri Ford, we have created an environment where our faculty feel energized by their work and supported to develop personally and professionally.
Welcome to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine an innovative institution that empowers our students and trainees to transform lives and inspires them to serve our global community. From the design of the first cardiopulmonary simulator (Harvey) for medical education, to our seminal contributions in the field of cellular therapeutics, the Miller School remains at the forefront of advances in clinical care, medical education and translational medicine. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has been ranked the #1 ophthalmology hospital in the nation for 15 consecutive years, while Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only university-based comprehensive cancer center and only NCI-designated cancer center in the region.
The Miller School is committed to fostering and enhancing a supportive, inclusive and engaging culture for our faculty, students, and staff. We recruit and retain learners, educators, clinicians and scientists who will lead scientific and social change. Our education, research, and clinical programs are designed to support the next generation of physicians and interdisciplinary team-based scientists. The Miller School creates an optimal environment for learners, educators, clinicians, and scientists to maximize their potential and become successful in their respective disciplines.
I have never been more optimistic about the future of healthcare and the future of the Miller School of Medicine. By building on our strong foundations in research, education and clinical care, we will continue the transformation of medicine and its positive impact on the health of humanity locally, nationally, and internationally.
Please take a moment to read through our website and learn about the Miller School of Medicine. We are always happy to answer any questions you might have about our distinguished medical school, as well as the several outstanding Ph.D., masters, and combined degree programs we have in place.
The Miller School, founded in 1952, was Floridas first medical school. The Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine now includes 21 clinical departments, 6 basic science departments, 45 centers and institutes, and 23 administrative groups, with more than 1,400 faculty members. South Floridas cultural diversity makes it a medical training ground of unmatched opportunity.
The Miller School continues to move up in the national rankings of research medical schools, climbing to No. 44 in the 2017 edition of Best Graduate Schools published by U.S. News & World Report a gain of 12 positions in the past 10 years. The Miller School also rose to No. 40 of 147 schools ranked by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research based on research grants received from the National Institutes of Health during 2019.
The diversity of our area is thought to represent the future demographics of the United States in 2050. This makes it critical that the students, faculty, and leaders at the Miller School engage with our community members, encouraging them to be proactive stewards of their health.
Under the leadership of Dean Henri Ford, the Miller School of Medicine has engaged in a culture change (C-Change) initiative to create an environment where faculty feel energized by their work and supported to develop personally and professionally. We know institutional culture affects faculty vitality, trust and inclusion, work-life balance, values alignment, and equality and the Miller School is committed to improving the experience for all members of our community.
October 2018 December 2018 Dean Ford engaged Brandeis University leadership to survey the Miller Schoolfaculty in October 2018 about their experiences at the medical school. Sixty-two percent of the faculty participated.
January 2019 April 2019 The Brandeis team analyzed the data and Dr. Linda Pololi presented the results in January 2019 in multiple venues to the Miller Schoolfaculty. The survey results identified five themes:
In August 2019, Dean Ford shared with the Faculty Council the organizational framework for prioritizing the recommendations and moving forward with addressing the quick-wins. A faculty leader oversees each domain to develop tactics for meeting the priorities and managing the process.
If you have a story of progress or suggestion related to this initiative, please email facultyaffairs@med.miami.edu. We will share your feedback directly with the Steering Committee charged with managing the C-Change initiative's progress. We look forward to hearing from you.