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Mid-Career Recharge Program

The Mid-Career Recharge Program helps faculty and staff in the Academy develop a plan to thrive in the next stage of their career and leave feeling rejuvenated, refocused, and recharged. Any faculty or staff member from U.S. schools/colleges of pharmacy that identify as a “mid-career” or “early senior” will benefit from completing this longitudinal program. This is broadly defined as someone that has at least 7 years of experience and is not within 7 years of retirement typically at an associate or full professor rank. Additionally, staff members that identify as “mid-career” are welcome.

Application Deadline: Complete the brief nomination form by no later than March 17, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

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Program Objectives

Reflect on career path (past, present, and future) using a variety of individual and group activities.
Define knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for mid-career professional advancement.
Develop enhanced well-being practices to use in your academic career.
Create a refocused and recharged career plan to thrive in the next stage of your career.

Program Highlights

In-person Recharge Retreat with time to invest in yourself to reflect on where you have been and where you want to go in your career (held June 4–June 7, 2025, at the University of Pittsburgh campus)
Individual and group coaching sessions by professional coaches that are members of the Academy
Synergy groups for networking, external peer-mentoring, goal-setting, discussions, accountability, and support
Fun activities such as an escape room, team dinner, and art therapy are included at the In-Person Retreat for networking, team-building, and well-being
Skill building for the unique needs of mid-career faculty and staff will include topics such as time/productivity, job crafting, crucial conversations, imposter syndrome, stress recovery, and more
Participation and certification in Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue training course (12-hour curriculum)
Optional (meeting attendance is encouraged but not required as part of this program): In-person networking events at AACP Annual and Interim meetings

"It was so valuable to invest the time to understand career vitality and start the process to develop a plan for it. I think this program could be transformational for mid-career faculty in discovering that there is more than just trudging through the last part of a career and developing a plan to approach a more meaningful career plan."

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Especially Beneficial For Faculty and Staff

Needing the time, space, and support to invest in self-reflection to grow or maintain your career vitality
Promoted to associate professor with and without tenure
Been in the role of associate professor for several years and have not been promoted
Promoted through the ranks to full professor
Considering a career transition
Wondering what’s next
Experiencing feelings of overwhelm and burnout
Feeling stuck, bored, or uninspired

Registration and Program Fees

To join you must be an AACP member. The registration fee is $1599 for the 12-month longitudinal program. Travel-related expenses to the In-Person Retreat are not included in the registration fee.

Nomination and Registration Process

Cohort 3 will accept 45 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants must be nominated by their CEO Dean or Department Chair with a limit of two participants per school. There are no selection criteria, application packet or letters needed, however, nominators must complete the simple form. Submitting a name does not guarantee you a spot. You will be sent an email with a link to officially register for the program and to secure your spot within 7-10 days. Once you are confirmed you will receive travel-related information for the in-person retreat.

"It has been encouraging to find that I am not alone. My synergy group members have listened and validated my feelings. I felt supported and now I have a new networking circle of support."

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Important Dates

Nominations for Cohort 3 open Monday, February 3.
Nominations are due by Monday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
You must be able to attend the In-Person Recharge Retreat held June 4–June 7, 2025, at the University of Pittsburgh campus.

Questions?

Contact Sarah Shrader, Senior Director of Academic Programs and Professional Development at AACP.

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"My biggest take-away is that I am ultimately responsible for my work fulfillment. It is up to me to prioritize my tasks and craft my career into what I want it to be."

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