Infighting within divisions and departments as well as between divisions, departments, and even other schools in your academic health centerAcademic health center (AHC)/academic medical centerAcademic medical center (AMC) (AHC/AMC)Academic medical center (AMC) can be extremely disruptive and demoralizing. Such conflict can diminish faculty productivity and interfere with achieving organizational goals and prioritiesPriorities. Sometimes conflict between academic entities and the affiliated medical center will further complicate issues. Rarely will institutional conflicts involve you alone. Depending upon the nature of the conflict, you and other faculty colleagues may need to consult your division chief, department chair, office of faculty affairs, human resources/human relations (HR) or institutional ombudspersonOmbudsperson for advice and assistance. You should not attempt to resolve the issues by yourself—find the support you need.