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Faculty Advancement

Supporting Faculty Journeys from Aspiration to Achievement


The Office for Faculty Advancement is committed to creating and supporting an environment of excellence in which all faculty members of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine achieve their career goals and full professional potential as educators, investigators, and patient care providers. We are committed to facilitating the success and academic advancement of our faculty. by providing comprehensive support services and professional development opportunities. We offer timely, efficient, faculty-focused assistance allowing each faculty member to thrive personally and professionally.


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About the Office of Faculty Advancement

Our Mission

The Office of Faculty Advancement at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine supports the professional growth and academic success of all faculty members by fostering an inclusive, collegial environment where they can thrive as educators, researchers, clinicians, and leaders.

Through integrated faculty affairs and faulty development services, we offer comprehensive support across the faculty career continuum—from appointment and promotion to mentoring, leadership development, and recognition. Our goal is to ensure that every faculty member has the tools, guidance, and opportunities to realize their full potential and advance the School of Medicine’s mission in education, patient care, and discovery.

We are committed to being trusted partners in each faculty member’s journey, cultivating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence across all academic and clinical domains.


Connect with Us

1600, Medical Center Drive, Suite 2000
Huntington, WV 25701

Darshana Shah, PhD
Professor of Pathology
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement 
Editor-in-Chief, Marshall Journal of Medicine
shah@marshall.edu

Kim Deal
Program Coordinator
304.691.8638
woods7@marshall.edu