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Mid-Career Recharge Program

Mid-Career Recharge

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. 

Applications for Cohort 4 open Feb. 2027 (program will be held in the 2027-28 Academic Year)

 

Program Objectives

  1. Reflect on career path (past, present, and future) using a variety of individual and group activities.
  2. Define knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for mid-career professional advancement.
  3. Develop enhanced well-being practices to use in your academic career.
  4. 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 2-5, 2027 at the Belmont University campus in Nashville, TN)
  • 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

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 4 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 - Please note this program (Cohort 4) will be offered again in the 2027-28 Academic Year.

Nominations for Cohort 4 open TBD February 2027
Nominations are due by TBD March 2027
You must be able to attend the In-Person Recharge Retreat held June 2-5, 2027 at the Belmont University campus in Nashville, TN.

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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