Faculty Resources

Faculty wellness is a priority for our Department. Providing care to patients begins with caring for oneself. Physicians who value their own physical, emotional and spiritual wellness can provide better care to patients and have more fulfilling careers.

The Faculty Wellness Program within the Feinberg Office of Faculty Affairs connects medical school faculty with a variety of resources for stress management, mental health care, substance abuse assistance and more.

The Employee Assistance Program offers all Northwestern faculty and their household family members counseling sessions with a local, licensed counselor and unlimited, 24/7 telephonic counseling. For assistance, contact 855-547-1851.

Northwestern University offers a variety of resources to promote physical, financial, and emotional  well-being. These resources are available for Northwestern faculty, staff and eligible family members.

The YourLife wellness program through Northwestern University educates, motivates, and empowers faculty and their eligible family members, to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Through YourLife, you can access a wide variety of programs & services, resources, reading materials and discounts.

Feinberg School of Medicine Faculty Affairs offers programs, services and resources available to assist faculty as they develop their career. This site also provides information on career tracks and types of appointments and promotion and tenure guidelines.

The Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) produces a number of lectures, conferences and educational programs designed to build on our physicians’ knowledge, skills and professional performance throughout their careers.

The Northwestern Urology Early Career Launch Program is a three-year mentorship program designed for early career faculty (1-3 years post-training), emphasizing the areas of research, teaching, and clinical skills, particularly concerning career satisfaction, career management, and collegial networking.

The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS) offers resources to help navigate the clinical research landscape through professional education programs, interactive seminars and workshops, and on demand resources.

Northwestern Urology is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for faculty, residents, staff, medical students, and patients. Our department is committed to building a program where all individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

The Urology Community and Engagement Committee was established to uphold the department's commitment to maintaining a welcoming and professional environment for all members.

The Northwestern Office of Work/Life & Family Resources offers a broad range of resources to support the work/life and family needs of faculty, as they pursue excellence in research and instruction.

Northwestern employees receive childcare benefits, such as discounts or dedicated spaces, at daycare centers, preschools and elementary schools throughout Chicagoland. If you would like help navigating the search process, schedule a consultation by emailing wellbeing@northwestern.edu.

Nursing mothers have access to following dedicated lactation rooms on Northwestern University's Chicago campus. NMHC has lactation rooms available across clinical spaces as well.