The FPDC is chaired by a member of the SOM faculty who is appointed by the associate dean for faculty affairs. The FPDC supports all faculty in the SOM in the professional development necessary for the fulfillment of their various activities relating to the educational mission of the SOM. Its majority is appointed faculty with experience in medical education, from the basic sciences and clinical years. Its charges include piloting initiatives to excite faculty, reward excellence and increase teaching efficiency, assessing faculty satisfaction with existing professional development activities and liaising with other units across SOM to support a diverse range of professional development activities. This committee reports to the associate dean for faculty affairs.