Faculty Engagement
Engaged faculty in pediatrics are easy to recognize.
They lead high-performing teams with shared purpose, excellent communication and optimal psychological safety. Engagement grows when we experience a balance of job responsibilities and resources, interests and talents, control and flexibility.
Tools to develop our collective engagement include:
- Leadership training
- Women in Pediatrics
- Facilitated communication with individuals and groups
- Peer support and coaching programs
- Recommended readings for individual development
I invite you to contribute to our culture of trust, respect, fairness and professional fulfillment. Please send your requests, suggestions, and feedback anytime.
I look forward to hearing from you; together, we can be one part of the burnout solution.
Warm regards,
Nancy Murphy, MD, FAAP, FAAPMR
Professor of Pediatrics and Chief,
Division of Pediatric Complex CareVice Chair of Faculty Engagement Director,
Women in Pediatrics University of Utah SOM, Dept. of Pediatrics
Nancy.murphy@hsc.utah.edu
Women in Pediatrics – Faculty
The Women in Pediatrics (WIP) Faculty Steering Committee met in October 2024 and warmly welcomed new members. We talked about ways to have a broad, inclusive and meaningful impact in our department. We’re taking a solid, grass-roots approach by connecting small groups of faculty informally to strengthen our community. We invite all faculty to join in the conversations about WIP — by deepening our understanding of the experiences and perspectives of each other, we can forward the action that supports our professional culture. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” -ancient African proverb
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Partnership with Women’s Leadership Day
Day-long events and monthly virtual seminars focused on women’s leadership through inspiring talks, breakout workshops and professional networking. These events is limited to U of U faculty (Health Sciences and Main Campus).
Collaborative Conversations and Coaching
Coaching is an evidence-based intervention that promotes physician well-being. Unlike mentoring, advising and sponsoring, coaching is client centered. It is a process of inquiry, accountability and support. Through thoughtful questioning, the coach guides the client to identify and implement strategies that support their professional and personal goals. Clients are whole, creative and resourceful; they know the answers. The coach facilitates clarity and awareness. Coaching is associated with improved wellness, work-life balance, quality of life, resilience, and professional engagement.
In January 2025, the Dept of Pediatrics launched the PEDS (Pediatric Engagement & Development Strategies) Coaching Program. Our goal is to infuse a coaching mindset of non-judgmental curiosity and support throughout the department, creating a coaching culture.
Individual and group faculty coaching is available in the department. Consistent with International Coaching Federation (ICF) competencies, confidentiality, ethical practice, trust and safety, effective communication and the cultivation of learning and growth are the foundation.
Partnership with Utah Coaching & Advancement Networking (UCAN)
UCAN provides 1:1 coaching, coaching workshops and events, and presentations across the health sciences. Coaching programs are for faculty participants, regardless of rank or career-stage.
Dr. Nancy Murphy is a certified coach, and we are proud of her involvement in the UCAN Coaching Team.
Dr. Nancy Murphy, MD
Dr. Nancy Murphy is a Professor of Pediatrics and the Vice Chair of Faculty Engagement and Women in Pediatrics at the University of Utah's Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. A Certified Physician Development Coach, Dr. Murphy brings nearly three decades of experience in academic clinical practice and leadership to her coaching roles within the Utah Coaching Advancement Network (U-CAN) and the Department of Pediatrics.
Her coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that people are whole, creative, and resourceful. She emphasizes the importance of heightened self-awareness, enhanced communication skills, and clarity of purpose as essential components for achieving peak professional and personal fulfillment. Through individualized and team-oriented coaching, she cultivates growth and action, enabling others to reach their highest potential.
Dr. Murphy's background includes advanced leadership development programs with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM), along with graduate education in conflict resolution. Her multifaceted expertise positions her to effectively guide faculty and teams towards greater professional success and personal satisfaction.
