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Faculty Training Workshops
Explore a range of professional development opportunities designed to support faculty at UC San Diego Health Sciences. From workshops and seminars to tailored training programs, these resources help enhance career growth. Stay informed about upcoming sessions and advance your academic journey today.
Please visit our Pulse website for past training recordings.
Faculty Compensation Workshop
HS Faculty Compensation: The ABCs of XYZ
The March 2026 workshop is specifically designed for administrators. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of HSCP Faculty compensation and benefit policies, as well as their impact on schools, departments, and academics. As units navigate the FY27 budget process, the knowledge gained will serve as a valuable resource in supporting them through the Faculty Salary Worksheet (FSW) process.
Please see the previous presentation slides and session recording from Monday, March 3, 2026.
How to Get Promoted Workshops
Health Sciences Academic Affairs will host a series of training sessions for faculty preparing promotion files in the upcoming academic year. The sessions will be conducted via Zoom to maximize accessibility and participation.
Please register here in advance if you plan to attend a session. We encourage participants to submit in the registration any questions so that the presentation can be tailored to address the specific issues and areas of interest most relevant to attendees.
Thursday, 2/19/26 from 10:00 - 11:30 am
- Zoom Link: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/85047043816
Tuesday, 3/10/26 from 12 - 1:30 pm
- Zoom Link: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/84294991224
Monday, 3/16/26 from 3-4:30 pm
- Zoom Link: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/82085076647
Wednesday, 4/8/26 from 10:30 am - 12 pm
- Zoom Link: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89684612177
Faculty Retirement Workshops
Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences Academic Administration is pleased to offer newly curated retirement workshops throughout 2026 specifically for faculty based on their retirement tier and how soon they anticipate retiring.
Department heads and relevant administrative staff are also welcome to attend.
Retirement Ready Faculty Workshop
For those who are ready to retire or considering retirement within 1 – 5 years
Retirement Workshop for 2013 and 2016 Tier
For early & mid-career faculty (6 + years from retirement)
Please see the previous session recordings.
Return to Active Duty (RTAD) Information Session
This brief information session will present updates to the new Return to Active Duty benefits and it’s impact to retiree health & welfare and Medicare with time spent for Q & A.
- Friday, March 13, 2026, 12 - 12:45PM
- Friday, April 17, 2026 12 - 12:45PM
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 5 - 5:45PM
Faculty RTAD Compensation & Benefits
This session is intended for department administrators. It will provide a comprehensive understanding of Faculty RTAD compensation and benefit policies, as well as their impact on schools, departments, and academics. The knowledge gained will serve as a valuable resource in supporting RTAD across all departments.
Clinical Trainee Appointment Transition Information Session
2026 Clinical Trainee to MSP or Faculty Information Session
A presentation for clinical trainees who are being recruited to stay at UCSD as an MSP Staff Physician or Faculty member. Register by clicking the date you wish to attend. Sessions will be recorded.
Topics Include:
- Benefits
- Retirement
- Timing of onboarding
- Required Training
- Vacation/Sick leave accruals and reporting
- Transition to faculty appointments
- General Resources
Click the link of the session you wish to attend.
Faculty Drop-In Sessions
Intended to provide faculty with basic information and tools to navigate their own personnel administration. Topics include salary scale, Health Sciences Compensation Plan (HSCP), paycheck interpretation, and retirement. Sessions will be recorded.
Sessions in 2026 (register by clicking the link of the date you wish to attend):
- Thursday, January 22, 2026, 5 - 6PM
- Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7 - 8AM
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5 - 6PM
Please see the previous session recordings.
MSP Workshops
MSP 101
This workshop was developed for MSP Staff Physicians to provide information related to their personnel administration. Topics include appointment duration and renewal, salary and paycheck interpretation, benefits, conflict of commitment, retirement, with time for Q & A.
MSP Retirement Workshop
This workshop is an opportunity to learn more about common retirement terms, rollover, investment options, benefits of staying at UC, Second Choice Window, Retiree health and welfare benefits, and is presented by a Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant.