The Office of Academic Affairs

Supporting the Faculty and Teaching Staff at the Stanford School of Medicine


Latest News

October 2026 Announcements

General AnnouncementsEffective/Due Date
Updated Language in Appointment and Offer LettersImmediately
Policy on Unpaid Leaves of AbsenceImmediately
Impact of Winter Closure on OAA Processing TimesDecember 2026
Employee ID and POI Request ProcessImmediately
Clinician EducatorsEffective/Due Date
No updates or remindersOctober 2026
ProfessoriateEffective/Due Date
New Appointments – Communications ReminderImmediately
Tenure Bios for the Board of TrusteesImmediately
Professoriate Team CoverageImmediately
Other Academic TitlesEffective/Due Date
No updates or remindersOctober 2026

Upcoming Events for Administrators

Upcoming Faculty Workshops

Appointment, Promotion & Leaves Workshops

Professional Development Program Calendar

OAA Mission

To enhance the excellence of the School of Medicine through the appointment, promotion, and retention of a distinguished and diverse faculty dedicated to the continued development of an inclusive and equitable culture.

To support the professional and personal development of all faculty from recruitment through retirement.

To maintain the integrity of school and university standards, policies, and processes in partnership with academic departments, business units, and university leadership.

We highlight practices, evidence, suggestions, and programs that facilitate effective mentoring experiences, in order to support and advance faculty success at the Stanford School of Medicine. 

Our mission is to build capacity across our institution to deliver quality coaching in medical education and position Stanford Medicine as a leader in this domain.