Interaction among different Interactionswith interdisciplinary programsdisciplines can create synergies that yield unique education, research, and clinical programs not achievable by one entity alone. As a faculty member you should look for opportunities for multidisciplinary interactions whenever possible. These include, but are not limited to, launching programs among medical schoolMedical school departments and with non-health sciences departments such as engineering, law, business, chemistry, and biology. Such interactions often result in cutting-edge research program projects, stimulating educational symposia, novel degree-granting programs, and clinical serviceServiceclinical centers among others. These innovations often draw extramural fundingFunding and may result in the formation of centers and institutes within your institution. In launching such activities, you should embrace teamworkTeamwork and the approach of working collaboratively with others in different disciplines. You should keep a careful record of both the group’s success and your personal contributions to the programs. This documentationDocumentation will be important as you prepare your file for promotion and advancement, and as you seek extramural fundingFunding and philanthropic support for your programs.