She joins us to help make sense of the opportunities available and to shed light on the variables to consider when pursuing one.

"I do think it's really important to recognize that faculty have chapters in their life and they may not be interested now, or there may not be opportunity now, but it is still important to understand what these roles are, what they mean, and why we have them," she said.

She also reminds us that if you ever think you are overreaching for a job, you have nothing to lose by applying, except perhaps your pride.

"The reality is that there is no perfect job and you will never know everything going into a job. Once you start with that, it makes it a little easier," she said.

In leadership, communication skills are essential, as are operational expertise, discipline, and at least some level of financial management. The good news is that all of these skills can be developed.

"I have my personal biases, so everything I say should be filtered through that. But I believe a dean's role is most important in recruiting and managing faculty. They have to have some mix of charisma and operational expertise," she said.

About Dr. Mladenovic

Dr. Jenny Mladenovic is President and CEO of the Center for Women in Academic Medicine and Science (CWAMS) and Chair/Founder of the GEMS Alliance. Previously she was Executive Vice-President and Provost at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) and has held positions as senior associate dean at two institutions.

Additionally, Dr. Mladenovic is an AOA graduate of the University of Washington and trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Stanford University, and the University of Washington.  For nearly two decades, she had an NIH/VA funded laboratory focused on hematopoietic cell differentiation. She holds an MBA from the University of Miami and is a certified mediator.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other mental health aspects that can help deal with the funding challenges in academic health are explored in this week's edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with our guest Neda Gould, PhD.

"It's tapping into our creativity and also recognizing that we will also get through this. It's just how can we get through it with some balance and equanimity and resilience?" Dr. Gould said.

In this funding climate, with job security concerns top of mind, there are resources along the lines of support groups and other available tools to explore because we all have to keep fortifying forward.

No one has all the answers, but Dr. Gould takes us through many small changes we can work on to continue to enjoy life despite these external stressors.

Dr. Gould is Director of the Mindfulness Program and Associate Director of the Bayview Anxiety Disorders Clinic, both in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

About The Johns Hopkins Mindfulness Program: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/specialty-areas/mindfulness

In March 2020, Dr. Gould joined the Faculty Factory Podcast (remotely, of course) and delivered two very memorable episodes to help our community cope with the emerging anxiety of the time, for which we are forever grateful. Along with her most recent podcast interview with us before today, you can revisit all of her interviews with us:

• Self-Care Tools for Stressful Times with Neda Gould, PhD
• Tips for Dealing with Uncertainty in Uncertain Times with Neda Gould, PhD 
• Guided Meditation with Neda Gould, PhD

• Episode 270 – Elevating the Value of Teaching and Teacher Identity in Academic Medicine with Karen Moniz, MEd (HSE), PhD(c)
• Episode 299 – Best Supporting Practices and Strategies for Stressed-Out Learners and Faculty with Jessica Seaman, EdD
• Episode 333 – Essential Tips for a Successful Clinical Education Career with Carla L. Spagnoletti, MD, MS

The Faculty Factory’s education-themed episodes cover everything from AI in the classroom to autonomy-supportive instruction, humanities integration, and the evolving identity of the teacher-clinician. We’ve recently organized this content into its own dedicated section on our website, so it’s never been easier to find the episode that might inspire you.

Karen Moniz, MEd (HSE), PhD(c), brings her wisdom and insights to the Faculty Factory while drawing from her extensive experience as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. She previously served as the Faculty and Staff Development Program Director at that institution from 2018 to 2023.

Jessica Seaman, EdD, serves as Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities, Co-Director of the Gold Track Curriculum, and Assistant Dean of Faculty Development at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.

Carla L. Spagnoletti, MD, MS, serves as Professor of Medicine and holds the George H. Taber Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In addition, she is the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Associate Division Chief for Education in GIM, and the Associate Director of the Masters and Certificate Programs in Medical Education within the Institute for Clinical Research Education.

In what can only be described as the ultimate pre-retirement conversation, Dr. Malloy brings the emotions, intangibles, and ethical considerations, when weighing a decision of this magnitude.

"I've been on a glidepath to retirement for about the last 5 or 6 years," Dr. Malloy said.

With UTMB in Galveston, Texas, Dr. Malloy serves as Professor in the Division of Neonatology in the Department of Pediatrics and is the Emeritus John P. McGovern Chair of Oslerian Medicine.

He decided to step aside from the rigors and intensity of the NICU roughly six years ago and continues to work as an attending physician in the mother-baby service in the hospital. As mentioned in this interview, Dr. Malloy has enjoyed the transition while still maintaining close contact with the NICU.

As a self-described "hanger-on'er," Dr. Malloy discusses how he got to this point, his future plans, and gives us a candid look into his decision-making process that has been influenced by many factors including the loss of a loved one.

This conversation is a “must-listen” for any faculty member kicking around the idea of stepping down from 100% full-time employment.

With scientist moms struggling dearly given the rigors of home and work life, and especially emerging from the COVID pandemic, it was apparent that something had to be done.

Dr. Treble-Barna began breaking the status quo by helping this vital segment of the academic community through a combination of leadership development, competencies, and coaching.

Dr. Treble-Barna joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss this story and “the how” behind her mission for helping scientist moms navigate a system that quite frankly, as she underscores in this conversation, was not set up for them.

Amery Treble-Barna, PhD, is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychology, and Clinical & Translational Science, and Director of Faculty Wellbeing & Vitality, Health Sciences, at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

In addition, she is Director of MOMENTUM, the leadership development and group coaching program for scientist mothers she discusses in today’s interview. She is also the Associate Director of the Safar Center for Resuscitation Research.

More Show Notes and Resources

The MotherMind Network

MasterMind Executive Leadership

MOMENTUM: Leadership Development & Group Coaching for Scientist Mothers  

MOMENTUM on LinkedIn

Dr. Whelan serves as Director, Climate Ambassador Program, UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity with University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

"Healthcare professionals are among the most trusted people to talk about climate change with the public. We can take advantage of that opportunity to educate and inquire about how climate change is affecting people,”  Dr. Whelan said at the end of the interview.

Here are some of the links from today’s conversation with Dr. Whelan that we encourage you to visit:

• Dr. Whelan’s Podcast called Climate Crossing
• Info on UC Climate Ambassador Program
• Climate Ambassador Resources google drive link

Dr. Whelan is a colleague of past Faculty Factory Podcast guest, Andrew Orr, MD, MSEd. We are grateful to Dr. Orr for making the introduction to her as a referral to us for this interview! You can revisit the interview with Dr. Orr about How Introverts Can Excel in Academic Medicine.

As a side note, please feel free to send us your recommendations for a future guest by emailing the show through visiting this link and send us a quick note of who you’d like to nominate and why.

It is his third time on our show, and we could not be happier to have him back for an important chat on peer mentoring.

He also shares the findings from his work co-authoring, "Outcomes of a Peer Mentoring Circle: An Innovation to Improve Academic Physician Career Advancement in a Community Hospital Setting," published in the peer-reviewed journal Academic Medicine.

You can read more about that article by visiting PubMed.

Dr. Wolfe is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Program Director of the Pediatric Residency Program. He also serves as Assistant Dean of Medical Education and holds the Jann L. Harrison Endowed Chair in Pediatric Graduate Medical Education at Baylor College of Medicine in San Antonio at CHRISTUS Children's.

"I think creating a peer mentoring circle requires a group of people who have some shared goals and a little bit of willingness to work together, and you can go through the steps I outlined. I think these steps would be germane for any group that wants to accomplish, or help each other accomplish their goals," Dr. Wolfe said.

As mentioned, this is Dr. Wolfe’s third time appearing on the Faculty Factory Podcast, please be sure to visit his previous appearances here:

• Visit episode 320 – Self-Promotion and Other Challenges to Embrace in Academic Medicine
• Check out episode 326 – Key Communication Tips for Better Relationships in Academic Medicine

We also feature some very important clips and snippets surrounding post-traumatic growth in this best of the Faculty Factory "greatest hits" episode.

This "Best of the Faculty Factory" compilation episode features clips from three masterful episodes in the Faculty Factory archive. (If you're interested in hearing the full conversations, you can find the original episodes below.) Appearing in order are the episodes that were clipped for this podcast:

• What I Learned from the “Masters of Adversity” with George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, FACLP, FAPA: https://facultyfactory.org/masters-of-adversity/ 
• New Roles, Change, and Post-Traumatic Growth with Wendy Ward, PhD, ABPP, FAPA, FNAP : https://facultyfactory.org/wendy-ward/ 
• Vulnerability and Post-Traumatic Growth to Help Find Meaning in Medicine with Nicole Piemonte, PhD: https://facultyfactory.org/nicole-piemonte/ 

Although a lot of the conversation is shaped by a time of COVID (many of these interviews took place as we were still in the throes of the global pandemic, or emerging from it), there are gems of wisdom and storytelling throughout this broadcast that can help anyone looking to emerge from a challenging time.

As Dr. Ward mentions, there are reasons to be hopeful, based on the post-traumatic growth literature, for many of us to emerge from a traumatic event as "better than baseline."

Dr. Boitet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Education, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology (CDIB) at the Heersink School of Medicine. She also serves as Director of Biomedical Trainee Wellness in the Office of Wellness at UAB Medicine.

While burnout remains widespread, many interventions have failed to deliver meaningful results. Dr. Boitet suggests job crafting as a way to give faculty greater agency over their work, to better align job demands with available resources, and to promote their strengths and passions.

“As leaders, we need to ask ourselves: are we giving faculty the resources to accomplish what we are asking, or are we assigning an impossible task?” Dr. Boitet challenged leaders in academic medicine to consider in this interview.

Reframing the typical narrative around leadership coaching in healthcare means ensuring coaching is available to those beyond the C-suite.

Dr. Emlet joins us to share hard truths about changing that narrative so we can stop the repeating stories of quiet quitting and burnout that plague so many people as they juggle the demands of being in the thick of their careers.

At the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Emlet serves as Professor of Critical Care Medicine. She is also the Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine–Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

More Show Notes and Resources

• Learn about Transforming Healthcare Coaching: https://transforminghealthcarecoaching.com/
• Tune into the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast: https://transforminghealthcarecoaching.com/podcast/ 
• An important book mentioned in today’s chat: Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-A** Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

As a clinical professor of pediatrics at UTMB in Galveston, Texas, Dr. Brown is a past vice chair for clinical affairs and a former chief medical officer at UTMB. A past president of the Texas Pediatric Society (TPS), he is a recipient of the TPS Charles W. Daeschner, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the health and welfare of Texas children.

You can check out his first episode with us, “The Definitive Guide to a Fulfilling Retirement Journey,” here: https://facultyfactory.podbean.com/e/the-definitive-guide-to-a-fulfilling-retirement-journey-with-ow-skip-brown-md/

When you retire and reflect on how you want to spend your time, be mindful of the 90/10 rule: 90 percent of the work gets done by 10 percent of the people.

“You can become much busier than you might want to be if you donate your time and skills,” he said.

Dr. Brown’s advice: guard your freedom, stay selective about your time, and resist the pull to take on everything just because you're capable. Equally important is learning to dial back perfectionism.

Perhaps the most powerful theme of the conversation was identity. He reflected on colleagues who stayed in their roles not because they wanted to, but because they had no idea who they were outside of their work.

The antidote isn't a rigid plan, but genuine reflection. As Dr. Brown put it simply: you're about to work for the most insightful boss you’ve ever had — yourself. It's worth getting to know them.

Dr. Walling interviewed 37 women who fought for credibility, worked harder than is almost imaginable, and graduated from medical school between 1948 and 1975.

She wanted to learn why they went into medicine and how their experiences unfolded throughout medical school, residency, and entry into practice.

The work was conducted by Dr. Walling as formal qualitative research with IRB oversight and open-ended questions. She joined us at the Faculty Factory for her second interview on our show to share the stories and insights she gathered.

You can learn more about the book here: https://www.routledge.com/Women-in-Medicine-Stories-from-the-Girls-in-White/Walling/p/book/9781032873190

Dr. Walling is Professor Emerita at the University of Kansas School of Medicine—Wichita and is also the author of "Academic Promotion for Clinicians: A Practical Guide to Promotion and Tenure in Medical Schools." Learn about that book here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-84036-4

As mentioned, this is her second appearance on our show. You can listen to her first appearance “Episode 334 – A Deep Exploration of Academic Promotions for Clinicians with Anne Walling, MB ChB,” here: https://facultyfactory.org/anne-walling/

This “Best of the Faculty Factory” compilation episode features clips from three important episodes in the Faculty Factory archive. (If you’re interested in hearing the full conversations, you can find the original episodes below). Appearing in order are the episodes that were clipped for this podcast:

• A Faculty Factory Interview with Peter Densen, MD: https://youtu.be/3IikA7FUa_A
• Considerations for Life After Full-Time Employment in Academic Medicine with Lawrence Appel, MD, MPH: https://youtu.be/kFPjXOq8yfY
• Key Factors to Consider When Shifting to a New Leadership Role with Maria Oliva-Hemker, MD: https://youtu.be/OBkibXyO7tQ

If this episode interests you, you can also revisit our episode called, “Making a Decision to Transition in Academic Medicine”:  https://youtu.be/hqr8yDx8rZk

Which featured snippets from the following episodes:

• Navigating a “Decision to Transition” in Academic Medicine with Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD: https://youtu.be/hqr8yDx8rZk
• Navigating a Transition from Academia to Industry and Back with Ludy Shih, MD, MMSc: https://youtu.be/9nH8QexHJ5M
• Adaptability for Success at Any Stage of Your Academic Medicine Career with Janet Bickel, MA: https://youtu.be/5Nxkv-2yHc0

As we learn in this week’s discussion with returning guest Binata Mukherjee, MD, on the Faculty Factory Podcast, those three words actually humanize a leader and signal confidence.

It’s an important point for this interview’s broader discussion on growth mindsets. Growth-minded leaders are willing to be candid about not having all the answers as they are there to facilitate learning and help find those answers. 

At the University of South Alabama (USA) in Mobile, Dr. Mukherjee serves as Assistant Dean for Faculty and Professional Development in the Whiddon College of Medicine and is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine with USA Health. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Management and Director of Healthcare Leadership Initiatives in the Mitchell College of Business at USA.

“Leader As Coach”

The concept of “leader as coach” describes practicing leadership as a facilitator who teaches people rather than doing the work for them or micromanaging day-to-day tasks.

It’s about continually reminding the team of the direction and shifting from a manager mindset to a leader mindset. As we learn in this discussion with Dr. Mukherjee, leadership is defined by behavior, not persona.

Dr. Mukherjee discusses Carol Dweck’s 2006 book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," which explores the dynamic between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset and why that distinction matters.

 “Building trust and enabling an environment of psychological safety are the most important things about working with a team,” Dr. Mukherjee points out.

More Resources to Explore

Faculty Factory Podcast No. 327 - "Know Thyself: Keys to Self-Awareness Amid Uncertainty with Binata Mukherjee, MD, MBA": https://facultyfactory.org/binata-mukherjee/

"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success": https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322

Learn more about the growth mindset from the Harvard Business School: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset

Dr. Rose is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases). She is also an Associate Professor in the Huffington Department of Education, Innovation, and Technology and the Associate Director of the Center for Professionalism at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

“The goal of this faculty development for autonomy-supportive teaching is to help faculty create better learning environments for trainees and for themselves,” Dr. Rose said. “When you can foster a supportive learning environment, everyone benefits and you see far less burnout,” Dr. Rose added in the opening moments of the interview.

Another goal of this educational push and the faculty development workshop mentioned in this episode is to connect self-determination theory with medical well-being and medical education.

For a refresher on self-determination theory, you can revisit Faculty Factory Episode No. 69, “Self-Determination Theory in Academic Medicine with Jeffrey M. Lyness, MD, FACPsych”: https://facultyfactory.org/self-determination-theory-in-academic-medicine/

“If you can teach and educate in a clinical learning environment that is supportive of autonomy, belonging, and competence—with autonomy as the anchor—then everyone wins,” she said.

As also mentioned in this episode, if you want to hear more about Baylor’s Center for Professionalism you can listen to Faculty Factory Episode No. 359, “Promoting Positive Professionalism with Ellen M. Friedman, MD, FACS, FAAP”: https://facultyfactory.org/ellen-friedman/

As a self-taught YouTube practitioner and editor with no prior experience, Dr. Seaman is proof that anyone can learn this tool and leverage it to reach and help faculty worldwide.

Dr. Seaman is an Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities and Assistant Dean of Faculty Development at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix, Ariz.

This is her second appearance on the Faculty Factory. If you would like to revisit her first appearance on the program—the episode titled "Best Supporting Practices and Strategies for Stressed-Out Learners and Faculty"—you can see it here: https://facultyfactory.org/jessica-seaman/

You can also visit the Creighton University Health Sciences YouTube channel featuring free faculty development videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoeK9S4P4sSeSp338JTW2ro7vHYfKycRc

If you’d like to ask questions to her directly, please email Dr. Seaman at: jessicaseaman@creighton.edu

Faculty Development Resource Spotlight

Many faculty development departments are doing groundbreaking work, and not just for their own faculty. Many institutions offer publicly accessible, free resources that anyone can explore and use, such as the CU Health Sciences YouTube channel.

Furthermore, if you haven’t already done so, we urge you to visit the newest addition to our website: the Faculty Development Resource Spotlight webpage: https://facultyfactory.org/resource-spotlight/ -- with other great faculty development and leadership resources! We’d love for it to grow into a centralized repository for faculty. Please reach out to us here to learn more or suggest a resource for us to add!

Dr. Smith is the Chief Faculty Affairs Officer and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson. He also serves as a Professor of Family Medicine at UMMC.

The podcast kicks off with "The Story Leading Up to Phased Rewiring." It began when Dr. Smith, as Chief Faculty Affairs Officer, started contemplating how he could transition out of the role while continuing to enjoy life at different levels and engage in different activities than simply coming into the office every day.

The next step was to create a succession plan and identify who had demonstrated the skills and competencies needed for UMMC's next Chief Faculty Affairs Officer.

Dr. Smith walks us through the entire process, including how the individual identified for succession was put on a coaching path to be ready to assume the new role when the time came. This included shadowing Dr. Smith as he hired new leadership, allowing the individual to observe that process from start to finish.

As we learn, it’s not just a phased rewirement; it’s a phased replenishment. You’ll discover in this conversation that Dr. Smith’s approach is thoughtful, purposeful, and strategic when it comes to succession planning.

He also discusses what goes into building a reputation for “Continuity of Leadership” at an institution and how to be more intentional about ensuring the stability of individuals in formal leadership positions.

“People planning is the key to a thriving and flourishing organization within your building—think about what you need to do differently to implement people planning successfully,” he said.

His previous two appearances on our podcast can be found here:

• Episode 13 – A Faculty Factory Interview with Patrick O. Smith, PhD, ABPP
• Episode 195 – Reflections on Building Faculty Growth and Leadership in the Face of a Global Crisis with Patrick O. Smith, PhD, ABPP

You can reach Dr. Smith at  posmith@umc.edu | Any questions, comments or feedback for us? Reach out to the Faculty Factory here: https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/ .

With 25 years of experience in military medicine, Dr. Hartzell is a retired army colonel as well as a practicing internist and infectious diseases physician.

Feedback is meant to be a conversation, helping each other better understand where the other individual is coming from. After all, we’re never sure what is going on in someone’s life until we ask.

How do we get better at feedback? Yes, you can read books and consume podcasts like this on it, but explicitly asking someone to give you feedback about yourself may be an even stronger starting point. Dr. Hartzell also encourages getting feedback on your feedback, as it takes practice.

"When we give people feedback, it tells them whether their performance aligns with our expectations or not; it really clarifies our expectations. I think that's really important because, without that, it's sort of left up to people to decide: 'Am I doing a good job?'" he told us.

Another crucial element surrounding this interview is the critically important notion that a lack of feedback is still a form of feedback so there are no doubt consequences of choosing silence and inaction.

Explore Resources from this Podcast

Dr. Hartzell’s first appearance on our Faculty Factory Podcast, titled “A Comprehensive Look at Developing Excellent Leadership in Medicine” can be found here:  https://facultyfactory.org/joshua-hartzell/

You can learn more about Dr. Hartzell’s book, “A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership: Building a Culture of Compassion and Excellence”, here: https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Caring-Healthcare-Leadership-Compassion/dp/B0DSQ4276K  

Disclaimer: The opinions and assertions expressed herein are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Army, Navy, Air Force, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences or the Department of War.

References:

Kim Scott, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2019). 

Ende J. Feedback in clinical medical education. JAMA. 1983 Aug 12;250(6):777-81.

Lilly Marks, a respected voice and distinguished leader in our field, is our featured guest, with Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, MS, joining alongside to add insights and further questions that ultimately provide a deep-seated exploration of several leadership traits and styles that are essential for success and building a healthy culture.

Among the leadership topics we dive into:

• Communication
• Adapting to change and challenges
• Transparency

Lilly Marks is a frequently sought-after national speaker on topics regarding medical school economics, healthcare practices, clinical practice management, and leadership in academic medicine.

She was the longtime Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and has spent more than 25 years in academic medicine in various administrative and leadership positions. 

Dr. Chubinskaya is the Senior Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She also serves as a Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery & Rehabilitation in the John Sealy School of Medicine. Her previous two appearances on our podcast can be found here:

• Episode 11 – A Faculty Factory Interview with Susan Chubinskaya, PhD
• Episode 160 – Pearls of Wisdom for Faculty to Build a Career with Susan Chubinskaya, PhD

"If you want faculty to trust and respect you, you have to trust and respect them. And that means sharing information, because black box decision-making doesn't work. I think it's critical to give faculty good data and information that is timely, accurate, relevant, and understandable," Lilly said.

We want to thank Dr. Chubinskaya for her unwavering support of the Faculty Factory, as our hearts are filled with gratitude to be entering Year 7 with such incredible momentum ushered in with this episode.

We will be back next week with brand new episodes for the Year 7/Season 7 debut of the Faculty Factory podcast. This week, we’re excited to ring in the new year by exploring some of the best interviews we’ve had over this podcast’s lifespan on how to make a transition decision.

Interested in hearing the full conversations from these episodes? Click on the links below to explore each episode in its entirety:

• Navigating a “Decision to Transition” in Academic Medicine with Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD: https://facultyfactory.org/jochen-reiser/
• Navigating a Transition from Academia to Industry and Back with Ludy Shih, MD, MMSc: https://facultyfactory.org/ludy-shih/
• Adaptability for Success at Any Stage of Your Academic Medicine Career with Janet Bickel, MA: https://facultyfactory.org/adaptability-for-success/

First up, we hear from Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD. Dr. Reiser is the President of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and CEO of the UTMB Health System. He is a professor in the John Sealy School of Medicine and holds the John D. Stobo, MD Distinguished Chair.

Next, we have an excerpt from a great conversation with Ludy Shih, MD, MMSc. Dr. Shih currently serves as Associate Professor of Neurology in the Department of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine.

Finally, Janet Bickel, MA, joins the show to share timeless advice on adaptability in the face of major change.

We firmly believe that these interviews comprising this “best of” podcast can help faculty members or really anyone looking for a fresh start in 2026! Happy New Year to all our community and family! Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Learn more about this podcast episode with Dr. Ray: https://facultyfactory.org/stuart-ray/ 

There are plenty of leadership lessons for early-career faculty and beyond in this week’s Faculty Factory Podcast interview, just in time for the holidays, with our new friend Nicole Jarrett, MD, FACS. We hear about her journey and the transition from faculty member to a formal leadership role as Division Chief.

Dr. Jarrett serves as Division Chief of Hand Surgery in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is also an Assistant Professor and the Hand Surgery Fellowship Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

The confidence to ask questions is an important sign of a confident leader. We all have days when we need help, and displaying the confidence to ask questions is essential.

"It's okay to ask for help. We're all going to find ourselves in situations where we feel overwhelmed or where things aren't going right, and we need support,” she said.

Midway through the discussion, Dr. Jarrett talks about the art of purposeful socializing.

It’s crucial to allocate time for social functions in our lines of work, especially in leadership roles, and taking a very strategic and efficient approach to how we engage in these functions pays dividends. It can also save time.

“It’s not all fun at these parties; you have a job to do. I’m very glad someone gave me that lesson, and I’m happy to pass it along to my faculty,” Dr. Jarrett discussed.

Dr. Friedman serves as Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and is the Senior Associate Dean of Professionalism and the Director of the Center for Professionalism at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

The end result of the Center for Professionalism, which we discuss at length in today’s episode, is a warm and positive professional climate at Baylor College of Medicine. We also dive into the concept of professionalism in general.

More about the Center: https://www.bcm.edu/education/academic-faculty-affairs/center-for-professionalism 

While promoting professionalism is the core service of the Center, it also has systems in place to report instances where professionalism is lacking.

The problem with traditional wellness programs is that they often place the burden on the individual while systematic issues at the institution remain unresolved, as Dr. Friedman points out. The Center at Baylor aims to address those systematic issues so they don’t stand in the way of wellness and progress.

More than anything else, however, the Center exists to acknowledge and recognize acts of positive professionalism.

“It’s a very small number of individuals who are perceived to have lapses in professionalism, but unfortunately, that small group of people tends to receive the most attention,” she says.

For that reason, the Center is dedicated to honoring professionals who demonstrate exemplary professionalism.

More resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

We are thrilled to welcome Martin Zeier, MD, visiting us from Germany this week on the podcast to discuss transformational leadership.

Dr. Zeier leads the Division of Nephrology at the University of Heidelberg in Germany. He recently traveled to the United States and attended the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, which took place in Houston.

You can learn more about the University of Heidelberg here: https://www.nierenzentrum-heidelberg.com

Transformational leadership helps us build trust between one another, which is one of its core principles and plays a key role in mentoring the next generation of leaders. This leadership style can strengthen our teams to advance our institutions and the missions we serve.

It also challenges us to lead through intellectual stimulation, because academic professionals are not at their best without the opportunity for growth.

“I have always been curious about how I could build and enhance teams and how I could improve as a medical professional and leader,” Dr. Zeier stated at the interview's outset.

His own intellectual curiosity over the years served as an impetus for him to study organizational psychology in his advanced studies, as he also shared with us.

Learn more about the Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we are blending together two incredible interviews from our archives that dissect this phenomenon with the precision and evidence-based arguments we cherish here on our podcast for a very special “best of” episode.

First up, we hear from Cynthia Rand, PhD, who discusses imposter syndrome and how it can impact leadership roles in academia, including the tendency for individuals to make dispositional attributions to others and situational attributions to ourselves—which can exacerbate feelings of being an imposter.

Next up, it's Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD, who joined the Faculty Factory to share timeless advice on dealing with imposter syndrome, centered around her succinct takeaways for overcoming it over the long term as a faculty member.

Both interviews we've clipped for this “best of” broadcast can help faculty members (especially those who are transitioning into a new role) and this advice is applicable to overcoming imposter syndrome in any environment.

Interested in hearing the full conversations from these episodes? Click on the links below to explore each episode in its entirety:

• Episode 197 – Imposter Syndrome and Leadership Roles in Academia with Cynthia Rand, PhD
• Episode 84 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD

Dr. Matulevicius serves as Associate Dean of Faculty Wellness and is a Professor of Internal Medicine, Cardiology, at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

To help us think about how to create professional well-being in academic medicine, she discusses the 5 Ps:

• Person
• Purpose
• Path
• Prioritization
• Permission

“When you get down to it, our values generally align with our purpose, and it helps us refocus when we encounter those little stumbling blocks that life puts in our way,” she said.

She also touches on the value of understanding your purpose in relation to Self-Determination Theory, which is an important paradigm related to this conversation.

With reassurance, Dr. Matulevicius warmly reminds us midway through the conversation of something we all need to hear occasionally: “Sometimes it’s okay to not be okay."

“Life and work are not always predictable, and sometimes your emotions aren’t predictable in the moment. It’s okay to recognize that you need more support to help you through that moment,” she said. 

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/Susan-Matulevicius

Dr. Freeman is a professor emeritus and former tenured chair in the Utmb Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. She's also the former associate dean for faculty development for the School of Health Professions.

She was also a Distinguished Professor and a former Minnie Stephens Piper Professor. She was the director of the renowned UTMB Academy of Master Teachers among her many other contributions and positions held through her illustrious career in academic medicine.

Her decision to retire was influenced by family and the challenges posed by COVID-19. She doesn’t see retirement as an endpoint but as an opportunity to pivot toward rest and other meaningful activities. It also serves as a nice way to avoid some of the workplace politics she no longer is obligated to navigate.

“I’m just not interested in putting up with the politics anymore and when the politics start getting involved, I know it is time to check out,” she told us.

Learn more: http://facultyfactory.org/vicki-freeman 

Dr. Losee is Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair in Pediatric Plastic Surgery, a Professor and Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery, and a Professor of Business Administration at Katz Graduate School of Business.

You can revisit his other episodes with us here:

• Embracing Resilience in Academic Medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/joseph-losee/
• Examining the Need for Scientist Wellbeing Initiatives: https://facultyfactory.org/scientist-burnout/

You can also see slides from his “Four R’s of Leadership” presentation here. [pdf]

As discussed, leaders are often hired for their IQ but get fired for a lack of emotional intelligence (EQ). The good news? EQ can be learned, exercised, and grown.

The four R’s or leadership are as follows:

• Responsibility
• Regulation
• Resilience
• Relationships

Recommended readings from this episode include Executive Presence 2.0 by Sylvia Ann Hewlett. How you act, speak, and appear—all matter as a leader, according to this literature, which Dr. Losee mentioned in the opening moments of the podcast.

He also referenced the TEDx Talk "Let's Face It: Charisma Matters" by John Antonakis, which you can view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEDvD1IICfE

“Charisma matters and it can be taught and learned,” as Dr. Losee told us.

Other books and resources mentioned include:

• Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy by Amy C. Edmondson
• The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth by Amy C. Edmondson
• TED Talk: Lucy Hone — The Three Secrets of Resilient People
• Building a Resilience Bank Account article by Michael A. Maddaus, MD: https://www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S0003-4975(19)31352-9/fulltext
• Burnout and Satisfaction With Work-Life Balance Among U.S. Physicians Relative to the General U.S. Population: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1351351

Since our 2019 inception, we've explored how to handle these issues with confidence and grace, featuring a series of incredible interview guests. We’re excited to share highlights from five of these conversations with four different guests in this week’s episode.

Since today is October 31st, we're delighted to present this “Best Of” episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, showcasing some of the  most “spooky” challenges in academic medicine.

These may be the things keeping you up at night, but rest assured, they are common and manageable. This “Best of” show includes highlights from the following episodes:

• Episode 299 – Best Supporting Practices and Strategies for Stressed-Out Learners and Faculty with Jessica Seaman, EdD
• Episode 79 – Managing Difficult Issues with Charles G. Irvin, Ph.D., DE, ATSF, FERS
• Episode 75 – How to Handle Conflict with Dave Yousem, MD, MBA
• Episode 72 – The Art of Navigating a Difficult Conversation with Dave Yousem, MD, MBA
• Episode 46 – Prioritizing and the Art of Saying No with Jennifer Haythornthwaite, PhD

Interested in hearing the full conversations from any of these episodes? Click on the links above to explore each episode in-depth.

About Today’s Speakers

Jessica Seaman, EdD, serves as Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities, Co-Director of the Gold Track Curriculum, and Assistant Dean of Faculty Development at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jennifer Haythornthwaite, PhD, has joined the Faculty Factory for memorable episodes over the years with important feedback for our audience when it comes to time management and much more. Dr. Haythornthwaite is a professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md

Charles G. Irvin, PhD, DE, ATSF, FERS, is a Professor of Medicine, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Vice Chairman for Research Department of Medicine and Director of the Vermont Lung Center at the University of Vermont. He was named Associate Dean for Faculty for the College of Medicine in 2012.

Dave Yousem, MD, MBA, is a frequent contributor to the Faculty Factory Podcast. He serves as Associate Dean for Professional Development at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is also the Vice Chairman of Program Development at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution.

Dr. Tung serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. She is also the Associate Dean of Faculty Development at the School of Medicine.

You can see the two articles referenced in this interview here:

• Putting Traits Associated with Effective Medical Leadership into Action: Support for a Faculty Development Strategy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39143441/
• Enhancing a Faculty Development Program: Identifying and Addressing Leadership Skill Gaps Using an Established Leadership Framework: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40503092/

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/judy-tung 

She also encourages us to challenge conventional definitions of mentoring throughout this conversation. The concept of matrix mentorship invites us to explore the metaphor of a “bouquet of mentors,” which is a central theme of the interview.

At the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Santhosh is an Associate Professor of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine and Hospital Medicine. She serves as the Department of Medicine’s Associate Chair for Mentorship and People Development and is the Associate Program Director for the internal medicine residency program at UCSF. She also holds the title of Gold-headed Cane Endowed Education Chair in Internal Medicine.

Her passion for mentoring trainees, early-career faculty, and peers shines throughout this discussion.

“Just knowing that one mentor is not going to be able to meet all your needs is really important,” Dr. Santhosh emphasizes.

Thank you to a dear friend of the Faculty Factory, Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA, for recommending Dr. Santhosh as a guest on our show. It was a very memorable and special debut on the Faculty Factory Podcast for her.

• You can revisit our leadership conversation with Dr. Hartzell: https://facultyfactory.org/joshua-hartzell/
• And of course, if you have a guest you’d like us to invite for a conversation on our podcast, please send us a message: https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/

Dr. Mylona is the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development and also serves as a Professor of Foundational Sciences at Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

In this timely discussion about a topic that impacts everyone the institution undergoing a merger or acquisition touches, we examine the economic and demographic pressures driving many of the M&As in academic medicine and beyond.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

At the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Spagnoletti serves as Professor of Medicine and holds the George H. Taber Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine.

In addition, she is the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Associate Division Chief for Education in GIM, and the Associate Director of the Masters and Certificate Programs in Medical Education within the Institute for Clinical Research Education.

As discussed in this interview, there are many reasons why clinical faculty should seek promotion. However, clinical faculty often climb the ranks more slowly than their research counterparts.

While Dr. Spagnoletti concedes that this is probably due to multiple factors—such as rigorous and competing clinical duties, a lack of understanding of the process, and not always seeing tangible incentives for pursuing promotion—it became clear that something needed to be done.

Therefore, Dr. Spagnoletti set out to help faculty overcome the final hurdle in promotion: building a promotion dossier or portfolio. She helped form a supportive group to assist faculty in submitting and building this portfolio so they can initiate the promotion process.

At her institution, this group is called the Promotion Portfolio Club (PPC). As a true clinician-educator, she designed it as a curriculum based on a few core theories commonly used in medical education.

“One of the participants in a recent club told us, ‘I'm eternally grateful, as I can only imagine this task would have been incredibly daunting had I gone it alone,’ and that really captures the main reason why we started this project,” she said.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

The article is based on the WISE Framework, which she formulated and discusses in depth during today’s chat. As she notes at the start of the interview, it is applicable to all specialties, not just hospitalists.

She currently serves as an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also co-directs the Medicine Sub-Internship at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Additionally, she is the Medical Director of Bordley Tower at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

Dr. Hoque’s previous two interviews with the Faculty Factory can be found here:

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Unlocking Leadership Potential: https://facultyfactory.org/eq-leadership/
• Embracing Culture Over Strategy: Lessons Learned in Academic Medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/farzana-hoque/

“After several days of thinking, I came up with this WISE framework. W stands for Watchful Observation; I for Insightful Awareness; S for Specific Feedback; and E for Empathic Communication,” she told us.

Read Dr. Hoque’s recent article in the Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine entitled “WISE Framework: Teaching Guide for Early Career Hospitalists”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40191700/.

You can follow along with her guidance and clinical tips for residents and fellows, and much more by subscribing to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.FarzanaHoque.

That process of understanding your purpose, who you are, and how that dictates what success will look like, and whether you are making progress, is a central theme within today’s broader leadership discussion. 

Dr. Duggar currently serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. 

Learning to lead without formal authority is important in our field because, as Dr. Duggar puts it, “most of us don’t have authority or a title most of our careers, if we ever do get one, so learning to lead without authority becomes a very powerful combination of skills.” 

Embracing feedback and constructive criticism about yourself is vital to this discussion because, without this journey to self-awareness, it’s very easy for leaders to fall into the trap of “your own legend.” 

“You can start believing your opinion and feedback are most important, but the reality is that there will always be voices you need to listen to outside of your own,” he said. 

We thank Dr. Duggar for reaching out to us via the Faculty Factory inbox and requesting to be a guest on this show! If you have something to share within your corner of the academic medicine world as a guest, please send us a message: https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/   

After you listen to Dr. Duggar’s interview, for more fantastic podcast episodes, please check out our show’s archives: https://facultyfactory.org/podcast-topics/

As a clinical professor of pediatrics with UTMB in Galveston, Texas, Dr. Brown has accumulated numerous accolades over his illustrious career. He is the immediate past vice chair for clinical affairs and former chief medical officer at UTMB. As a past president of the Texas Pediatric Society (TPS), he is a recipient of the TPS Charles W. Daeschner, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award, for his contributions to the health and welfare of the children of Texas.

He joined us to map out some serious considerations we should all keep in mind as we approach the twilight stages of our full-time careers.

"You've got to have a plan for what you're going to do with yourself with all the time you're about to create. And it is very bad for you—very bad for you, emphasized with giant capital letters—to just have time," Dr. Brown stressed.

Questions? You can contact him via email here to learn more: owbrown@utmb.edu, and you can visit the Faculty Factory website for more resources: https://facultyfactory.org/.  

This is Dr. Vogel’s ninth appearance on the Faculty Factory Podcast, and we are immensely grateful for her selfless and relentless contributions to this community over the years since our 2019 inception.

Among her career highlights, she served as Director of the Professional Development Office at Johns Hopkins Medicine and was the Program Director of the Reproductive Medicine grant portfolio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She is also a former Jeopardy! champion, having won four consecutive days and reaching the semifinals of the Tournament of Champions. The four pillars of retirement, according to Dr. Vogel, and discussed toward the end of this podcast, are as follows:

• Financial planning
• Health and general fitness
• Things you do for yourself
• Things you do for others

“Above all, keep learning in retirement, as that overlaps with all four pillars and ties them all together. Never stop learning,” Dr. Vogel told us in the closing moments of today's show.

• Helping Medical Education Faculty Navigate a Post-Academic Landing Pad (Recent Academic Medicine editorial)
• New York Times article on retirement and mental health referenced by Dr. Vogel
• The Academy at Johns Hopkins for retired faculty
• Learning Ally

• Networking in a Virtual Environment
• Applying for Funding, Top Ten Things to Know
• Be a Memorable Mentor
• Get That Paper off the Ground
• How to Turbocharge your Presentation Skills
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• Professional Societies, Beyond Getting the Journal
• Time Management for Faculty

Please make sure to listen to today’s episode via the podcast player above; and listen to more podcast episodes here.

With the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), he is a professor in the Department of Surgery, with secondary appointments in the Departments of Medical Education and Pediatrics and holds an adjunct appointment in the Collat School of Business. Dr. Rogers is the Chief Wellness Officer for UAB Medicine, a position he has held since 2018.

Dr. Rogers served as a senior associate dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at UAB Medicine from 2012 to 2021 and currently serves as the co-director of the UAB Health Care Leadership Academy.

He is also the author of the new book, The Frontline Healthcare Leader's Guide: Leadership that Advances Healthcare Work and the People Who Do It.

He joins us to discuss the book and share his insights on leadership, based on all he has absorbed about it during his incredibly accomplished career in academic medicine.

You can catch up on his past Faculty Factory Podcast appearances here:

• Episode 8 – A Faculty Factory Interview with David A. Rogers, MD, MHPE
• Episode 159 – Taking Ownership of our Wellness with David A. Rogers, MD, MHPE

"With leadership, I think fundamentally you need to have a vision and the ability to get people excited to follow or go with you on the journey," he told us.

Looking for further great reads on leadership? As Dr. Rogers pointed out in this interview, for those looking to get started with some strong leadership education, he also highly recommends starting with The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner.

Leading this discussion for us are Stacey Pylman, PhD, and John Lowry, PhD. 

Drs. Pylman and Lowry have been featured in an ongoing series through the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) on AI education. You can learn more about it here: https://www.aamc.org/about-us/mission-areas/medical-education/artificial-intelligence-and-academic-medicine   

With her professional background proudly rooted in nursing, Dr. Branch currently serves as the Vice President for Interprofessional Education and the Health Education Center at the University Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston.

Building on a recent theme of episodes we’ve had exploring the importance of reclaiming joy in your professional life, this episode with Dr. Branch will surely inspire you and help build upon the positive mindset we all need to combat burnout in such a demanding career.

To learn more about the Health Education Center (HEC) at UTMB, please visit: https://www.utmb.edu/hec

We hope you are familiar with the style of commentary and wisdom Heather brings to the table as a “frequent flier” on this show. She is also the coauthor of "The Insider’s Pocket Guide to Navigating a Faculty Career in Academic Medicine,” alongside Faculty Factory podcast host and co-author Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH.

The “hidden curriculum,” which encompasses the important, often unspoken aspects of a career in academic medicine, are covered throughout this discussion. This includes salient items like negotiating for a job and making an impact. 

Learn More: http://facultyfactory.org/hidden-curriculum 

As mentioned in this interview, Dr. Bhagat is a fellow of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) Institutes. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Physiology and is a member of the MEU faculty at Government Medical College in Chandigarh, India.

She is a major proponent of measuring impact in faculty development, and as an international podcast reaching over 100 countries, we are hopeful that learning about global best practices will be a key benefit of having Dr. Bhagat joins us this week!

Her work aims to enhance the quality of medical training, cultivate well-rounded future leaders in medicine, and promote innovative teaching methods to better prepare faculty for the demands of this beautiful calling of academic medicine. 

As discussed in the opening moments of this interview, getting trained in basic medical education technologies is a mandatory requirement for promotion in India. This contrasts with the United States, where education can be a pathway or track, or even supplementary.

“The governing bodies have made this a mandatory requirement. So, once you become a faculty member, you need to complete this basic course in medical education to be promoted to the next level,” she explained. 

We would like to thank a dear friend of the Faculty Factory, Page S. Morahan, PhD, a founding co-director of FAIMER, for connecting us with Dr. Bhagat, who helped paved the way for this enriching discussion with Dr. Bhagat.

Dr. Sharma is the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical & Clinical Innovation Officer at UTMB Health in Galveston. He also serves as a Professor in the Division of Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine at UTMB.

“What leadership should bring is a vision for the organization and a main thing for a leader is to manage and de-escalate crisis,” Dr. Sharma told us.

Since leadership is personal, coaching becomes vital for leaders because it helps individuals build self-awareness. Additionally, dedicating time to clearing your mind is important, as an uncluttered thought process is essential for personalized leadership.

“Leaders should lead; they should not be doing tasks. If leaders start doing, it invites trouble,” Dr. Sharma states.

Our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Geeta Singhal, MD, MEd, FAAP, whom we warmly welcome for her first-ever (and very memorable) appearance on our program.

She does a brilliant job painting a picture for us of ways to uncover joy amidst the challenges of patient care, teaching, research, and many other rich, rewarding, and difficult tasks of the academic medicine journey.

Dr. Singhal currently serves as Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Professor of Pediatrics, Director of Academics in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Attending Physician, and Co-Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).

She is also a Faculty Leadership Development Program Partner at BCM and a Professionalism Partner at Texas Children's Hospital. 

Learn more: http://facultyfactory.org/Geeta-Singhal 

Dr. Almeida is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California. As mentioned throughout this interview, he works diligently to incorporate Clifton Strengths into his teaching, coaching, and research.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/daniel-almeida 

This broadcast has been edited and shortened to enhance the podcast listening experience.

Learn more:  https://facultyfactory.org/rethink-success/

For more visuals, you can watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oClCmjhs1V4

You can also access handouts that accompany the session:

• Rethinking Success in Academic Medicine Case Studies [pdf]
• Clarify Shift Explore Template [pdf]

Dr. Shankar, MBBS, MD, currently serves as faculty and program coordinator at the IMU Centre for Education in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is a Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) Institutes Scholar and a prolific researcher.

Read more: http://facultyfactory.org/ravi-shankar 

Dr. Walling is a professor emerita at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita in Wichita, Kansas and is the author of Academic Promotion for Clinicians: A Practical Guide to Promotion and Tenure in Medical Schools.

She joins our show this week as a first-time guest to discuss the second edition of this book, along with exploring a variety of aspects related to promotions in academic medicine from many different angles.

You can learn more about her book here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-84036-4

With the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Spagnoletti serves as Professor of Medicine and holds the George H. Taber Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine. In addition, she is the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Associate Division Chief for Education in GIM, and the Associate Director of the Masters and Certificate Programs in Medical Education within the Institute for Clinical Research Education.

The five tips that Dr. Spagnoletti encourages us to employ for building a successful clinical education career are as follows:

• Proactively develop your skills.
• Let your mission drive your career.
• Turn everyday work into scholarship.
• Face and embrace failure.
• Build and maintain relationships.

Make sure to tune into today's episode for a deep dive on each of the five tips. You will also learn the story of how Dr. Spagnoletti's unique career journey led her to this wisdom.

Dr. Skarupski is Associate Vice Provost, Leadership Development, in the Office of Faculty Affairs with UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas. She is a tenured Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics in the John Sealy School of Medicine and in the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public and Population Health.

If you'd like to see the slides from the lecture that this podcast is based on, you can access them here.

More Faculty Factory Resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Janet is an acclaimed leadership and career development coach with more than five decades of experience in academic medicine and science. She started her academic career with Brown University’s Medical School (now called The Warren Alpert Medical School) in 1972.

Resources to Explore

Academic Medicine Letter to the Editor: “Helping Medical Education Faculty Navigate a Post-Academic Landing Pad”: https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/citation/9900/helping_medical_education_faculty_navigate_a.1175.aspx

Janet Bickel’s Official Website: https://janetbickel.com/

Equip Your Inner Coach: Personal, Career and Leadership Development in an Uncertain Age: https://www.amazon.com/Equip-Your-Inner-Coach-Development/dp/B0BLFSRKG1

We're Put Here to Love: A Memoir with Poems: https://www.amazon.com/Were-Put-Here-Love-Memoir/dp/B0DDTK7NHM

Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization (Leadership for the Common Good): https://www.amazon.com/Immunity-Change-Potential-Organization-Leadership/dp/1422117367

More Janet Bickel Interviews

As mentioned above, this is Janet’s third appearance on our podcast. You can revisit her first time joining us back in June 2019, when she shared with us 7 Crucial Books and Resources for Faculty Affairs Professionals. In March 2022, she joined us once again for a reunion episode, where we caught up with her to discuss what’s new in her world of leadership and career development coaching since we last spoke. 

And speaking of inspiration, as discussed in this rich conversation, faculty members in general truly inspire Dr. Louchouarn with their creativity, engagement, and commitment to their profession.

In fact, those who chose the path of academic health are particularly compelling to Dr. Louchouarn because much of their work is rooted in the fundamental question: “How can I improve health for others—individuals, communities, or through specific procedures like surgeries or prosthetics?”

This mindset is quite extraordinary, and according to Dr. Louchouarn, it embodies maximum altruism. The one thing to be extra cautious about is that if we don’t start conversations about purpose and core values, a disconnect may occur.

The further we stray from the original motivation—the story of why someone chose to enter this particular health field—the greater that disconnect becomes, as discussed in this interview.

With The Ohio State University in Columbus, he is a Leadership & Performance Coach and serves as Senior Vice Provost for Faculty within the Office of Academic Affairs. Additionally, he serves as a Professor in the School of Earth Sciences and is an affiliated faculty member with the Ohio State Sustainability Institute.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Further Reading

What Got You Here Won't Get You There, book by Marshall Goldsmith

The Prepared Leader: Emerge from Any Crisis More Resilient Than Before, book by Erika James and Lynn Perry Wooten

Those questions and much more are explored in depth with our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, author Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA, who joins us to discuss:

• Leadership responsibility and development
• Cultural strategies from the military that could be woven into academic health
• Excellence through empathy and compassion
• Utilizing delegation as a growth opportunity for others

With 25 years in military medicine under his belt, Dr. Hartzell is a retired army colonel and a practicing internal medicine and infectious diseases physician.

It’s all about being more intentional with how we lead and taking care of people—that is what a healthy workplace culture rides on, according to this interview with Dr. Hartzell.

"Most of the things we experience and our challenges are not clinical care issues. It’s a leadership issue. We’re really good at the clinical care part, but not so much the messy leadership stuff and how to deal with that," he said.

Learn More

Explore his book, "A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership: Building a Culture of Compassion and Excellence": https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Caring-Healthcare-Leadership-Compassion/dp/B0DSQ4276K

Visit Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

If you'd like to see any visuals from the lecture, please visit our Faculty Factory YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/VxcRU1ZzGow 

Dr. Skarupski is Associate Vice Provost, Leadership Development, in the Office of Faculty Affairs with UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas. She is a tenured Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics in the John Sealy School of Medicine and in the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public and Population Health.

The talk explores strategies for staying grounded, communicating with clarity, and supporting your postdocs through uncertain times. This lecture has been edited and repurposed to provide a friendly podcast listening experience.

Learn more about the Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

We are excited to have Dr. Mukherjee join our show this week as a first-time guest, and we anticipate that she will become a repeat Faculty Factory Podcast guest as her wisdom shines throughout today’s discussion.

At the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Dr. Mukherjee serves as Assistant Dean for Faculty and Professional Development in the Whiddon College of Medicine and is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine with USA Health. Additionally, she is an Adjunct Professor in Management and Director of Healthcare Leadership Initiatives in the Mitchell College of Business.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/Binata-Mukherjee 

The techniques outlined in this episode are designed to help prevent conflict and preserve interprofessional relationships when inevitable tensions arise.

Dr. Wolfe is the Interim Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at CHRISTUS Children’s, affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine in San Antonio, and is also the Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Program Director of the Pediatric Residency Program. Additionally, he serves as the Assistant Dean of Medical Education and holds the Jann L. Harrison Endowed Chair in Pediatric Graduate Medical Education.

“If you start with goals, you can often end a lot of conflict by simply restating what it is you're all trying to accomplish,” Dr. Wolfe said.

Not only do many of the strategies outlined in the interview work well with professional colleagues at work, but these same principles often apply to when you're talking to families in a clinical situation, as we learn in the latter stages of this interview.

“Do whatever you can to preserve your interpersonal relationships. If you are in conflict, think about how you can preserve that relationship so that person can remain available to you and you can remain available to them… it’s what makes this work rewarding,” Dr. Wolfe added.

More Resources and Next Steps

• Visit FacultyFactory.org: https://facultyfactory.org/ 
• Learn more about the GRPI Model of Team Effectiveness: https://www.aihr.com/blog/grpi-model/
• Learn more about SPIKES for delivering bad news: https://healthcare.utah.edu/integrative-health/resiliency-center
• Listen to Dr. Wolfe’s first appearance on the Faculty Factory here: https://facultyfactory.org/adam-wolfe/
• Contact Dr Wolfe with questions here via email: Wolfe@bcm.edu
• You can also listen to the Dr. Ludy Shih episode that was mentioned in this interview titled “How to Make Meetings in Academic Medicine Work for You”: https://facultyfactory.org/meetings/

Dr. Bhayani first joined our program in April 2022 for an episode covering career changes/pivots, identifying your purpose, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. You can revisit that discussion here: https://facultyfactory.org/rakhee-bhayani.

She serves as Professor of Medicine and is the Vice Chair for Advancing Women’s Careers in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

"If we come to work and we have to specifically hide a part of who we are, that's mental energy and a tax that we're taking away from the work that we're doing,” she said.

We welcome her back with open arms this week for an important and timely conversation on belonging’s role in academic medicine and workplace culture.

"Our goal is to help others feel comfortable and have that sense of safety, allowing them to bring their whole selves to work. This way, they can focus their energy on their work rather than expending mental energy on censoring parts of themselves to feel valued,” she added.

Keep The Conversation Going

Are you new to our show? Here are some similar Faculty Factory Podcasts to explore:

• Building a Sense of Belonging: A Faculty Factory Reunion with Heather Brod
• Identity Integration and Bringing Our Best Selves to Work with Jennifer Best, MD

You can also find the full back catalog of the Faculty Factory Podcast here.  For feedback, questions, comments, and more information on how you can join the Faculty Factory as a guest, please visit our contact us homepage.

Dr. Hilton serves as Professor and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Health Professions in the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Despite facing skepticism from peers about the practicality of systematic reviews with students, her persistence has led to the successful and innovative implementation of this approach over the years at UTMB.

"I have had naysayers tell me that you can't do systematic reviews with students. However, we have already published about 20 of them. So I say, yes, we can, but there are certain things you need to consider to make it successful," Dr. Hilton said.

Through Dr. Hilton's enthusiasm we celebrate the use of systematic reviews amongst learners in academia! We encourage listeners to consider integrating similar collaborative approaches in their own institutions. You can email Dr. Hilton to learn more: clhilton@UTMB.EDU.

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Dr. Jamal currently serves as Professor & Harry Carothers Wiess Chair in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas.

By specializing in the treatment of voice, swallowing, and airway disorders, Dr. Jamal addresses issues that hinder full communication. This makes it feel as though things are truly coming full circle as she shares insights on building community and connections in this chat.  

We hope you learn from her story to gain insights that help you see beyond what is in front of you and achieve great satisfaction in your own future career journey. Other important dynamics we explore in this interview include:

• The art of engaging in a "flow" state of work as a faculty member.
• Change management and adjusting your communication style to a new audience.
• Delegating versus simply “dumping” a workload on colleagues.
• Engaging faculty in the development of important administrative items, like a leave policy.

“What I learned is that I have to adjust my approach to change according to the culture that is going to have to endure or undergo that change," Dr. Jamal said candidly in this interview.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

With Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Dr. Feldman is the James W. Albers Distinguished University Professor and Russell N. DeJong Professor of Neurology. She also serves as Professor of Neurosurgery and is the Director of the NeuroNetwork for Emerging Therapies and the ALS Center of Excellence at Michigan Medicine.

“I would say that my main takeaway is this: if you are a mid-level professional aspiring to a leadership position, seek a mentor and sponsor immediately, and ensure you are trained to be ready for that role,” Dr. Feldman told us.

The article she co-authored, titled “Leadership Experiences and Perceptions of Mid-Career to Senior Clinician-Scientists: A Qualitative Exploration,” highlighted key leadership challenges and opportunities that we explore in-depth with Dr. Feldman in this interview.

You can learn more about the report here: https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/abstract/9900/leadership_experiences_and_perceptions_of.877.aspx?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=amexpress&utm_content=newsletter

You can also visit FacultyFactory.org here: https://facultyfactory.org/

Dr. Piemonte serves as the Associate Dean for Faculty Leadership and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medical Humanities at Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix in Arizona. She is also an author and a Certified Healthcare Leadership Coach.

Through her own experiences with end-of-life care, coupled with her background in medical humanities, Dr. Piemonte shares her perspective on the ongoing challenges of how clinicians can engage authentically with vulnerability.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/nicole-piemonte 

“When it comes to non-clinical teaching, I really gravitate toward things like communication skills, breaking bad news, conflict resolution and self-promotion because those are things that I think are absent in a lot of formative curricula.” he said.

Dr. Wolfe is the Interim Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at CHRISTUS Children’s, affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine in San Antonio, and is also the Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Program Director of the Pediatric Residency Program. Additionally, he serves as the Assistant Dean of Medical Education and holds the Jann L. Harrison Endowed Chair in Pediatric Graduate Medical Education.

More about his article: “Put Yourself out There! A Strategy for Effective Self-Promotion in Academic Medicine”:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11219085/ 

For feedback, questions, or comments, you can also visit the Faculty Factory website: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Heymann is a neuroradiologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, where he serves as an Associate Professor in Radiology, as well as the Director of Residency Programs and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations.

“Being angry all the time is not conducive to longevity, and I think a lot of that comes from misunderstanding other people and their mind states. Therefore, it’s important to be mindful and practice compassion,” Dr. Heymann said.

It truly might be time to double down on compassion. Understanding is at the core of compassion, as we learn in this discussion, and both elements are necessary for compassion to manifest.

The bottom line is that how we interact with one another and recognize each other's challenges is an essential part of our mental health and well-being.

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Dr. Moore is an Associate Professor with a dual appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, where she also serves as Chief of Psychology and Director of Faculty Development for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Her personal experiences in striving for sustainable wellness and overcoming obstacles are outlined in her recently published memoir, "Sustainable Wellness: A Memoir of Loss, Perseverance, and Resilience," which you can learn more about on Amazon.

You can also reach her directly at mbacon@lsuhsc.edu.

Dr. Clyne is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University where he also serves as Vice Chair for Education.

It is often a complex journey we face when transitioning from medical training to clinical practice, with some of those unique challenges explored throughout this conversation.

Coaching, Self-Awareness, Values, and Goals                                                                                                

Dr. Clyne highlighted a significant trend in the opening moments of the interview: an increasing number of early-career physicians are turning to coaching to navigate feelings of uncertainty and redefine their professional identities outside the structured milestones of medical education.

This reflects the confusion many feel as they shift from a system with clear guidance to one where they must carve their own paths and establish internal definitions of success.

Self-awareness and understanding one's personal values are essential throughout your career, but this is increasingly true during times of transition or uncertainty. Coaching facilitates critical thought and assists individuals in exploring their goals and underlying values, leading to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Keep the Conversation Going

You can listen to Dr. Clyne's previous visit with us here at the Faculty Factory Podcast, as he joined us for episode no. 191, entitled 'Finding Focus, Collaborators, and Mentors for Accelerating Scholarly Productivity': https://facultyfactory.org/brian-clyne/.  You can contact Dr. Clyne here: brian.clyne@brownphysicians.org and the Faculty Factory website is here: https://facultyfactory.org/

With the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Dr. Downer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health and Health Disparities in the School of Public and Population Health. He is also the Director of the Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program and a Program Director for Population Health Sciences Program. Dr. Downer is a Gerontologist by training.

If you would like to read the article referenced by Dr. Downer in this podcast, you can find the 2023 article from the Harvard Business Review titled "Why Success Doesn’t Lead to Satisfaction" here: https://hbr.org/2023/01/why-success-doesnt-lead-to-satisfaction.

Where does satisfaction start? Perhaps with a shift in your mindset, as we learn from Dr. Downer and the article he references above throughout today’s conversation.

As outlined in this podcast, that mindset shift is about finding satisfaction “because,” not “when.” Essentially, if you wait until you achieve something to believe that you will derive satisfaction from it, that fulfillment may never come, or it may be very short-lived, leaving you wanting so much more.

Finding joy in the journey, rather than in the destination, can be the key to achieving the satisfaction that you might otherwise find missing as your career milestones, laurels, achievements, and “successes” accumulate. How to go about capturing that joy is at the heart of this discussion.

Visit the Faculty Factory website for more resources: https://facultyfactory.org/.

Dr. Ward is a pediatric psychologist and serves as Associate Provost and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock.

Additionally, she is the Director of Interprofessional Faculty Development at UAMS.

As mentioned in the opening moments of today’s interview, Dr. Ward joined us for a podcast interview in 2020 regarding Interprofessional Education (IPE), which provides a complementary resource to today’s discussion. You can access that interview here: https://facultyfactory.org/interprofessional-faculty-development-with-wendy-ward-phd-abpp-fapa/.

Team building in our field is essential because different perspectives tend to solve difficult problems more effectively. In the world of academic medicine, we face massive hurdles coming in many different forms that need to be surmounted on a daily basis. It really is that simple.

Not only will this interprofessional approach set us on the path toward stronger healthcare outcomes, but it also helps secure better research funding opportunities, as pointed out by Dr. Ward.

“We want to connect effective team-based practice with healthcare outcomes or, in the research arena, with securing larger grants,” Dr. Ward said.

We applaud Dr. Ward for her continuous and robust contributions to the Faculty Factory over the years. If you would like to get in touch with her to learn more, you can email her directly at WWard@uams.edu.

In case you missed it, Dr. Ward also joined us last week for an episode covering leadership skills in academic health centers, which you can find here: https://facultyfactory.org/leadership-skills/.

Even if you never entered the profession intending to take on a formal leadership position, Dr. Ward’s tutelage will help you adopt the right mindset should that opportunity unexpectedly arise, as it often does in academic medicine settings.

Dr. Ward is a pediatric psychologist and serves as Associate Provost and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. At UAMS, she also serves as the Director of Interprofessional Faculty Development.

As mentioned in this interview, Dr. Ward is a significant contributor to our book, The Academic Medicine Starter Kit, which you can read and download for free here: https://facultyfactory.org/ebook/#starterkit.

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His background in academic medicine and passion for all three pillars of its tripartite mission (clinical care, education, and research) have equipped him for success in many environments, including his time with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). He settled into his role as ABP CEO in early 2024.

Curiosity and a Love of the Tripartite Mission Curiosity and his love of education helped set the stage for him to leave a more traditional faculty career path in pursuit of broader opportunities. Dr. Barone discusses the importance of curiosity in his professional growth throughout this interview.

“I gravitated to academic medicine just because it fed something a little bit different in me,” he told us.

As a board-certified pediatrician and associate professor with Johns Hopkins Medicine, he immersed himself in a culture of inquiry and innovation, laying a strong foundation for his career. With the NBME, he helped oversee the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) program and other vital initiatives.

“That was a great honor and a great responsibility to oversee the US Medical Licensing Examination program,” he said.

Transitions: Building Trust in New Environments Throughout this podcast, Dr. Barone discussed the interplay of curiosity and trust, as well as the occasional feelings of imposter syndrome that accompany new roles. He strongly recommends finding time to read The Thin Book of Trust, which you can learn more about here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/770101/the-thin-book-of-trust-third-edition-by-charles-feltman/.

Dr. Skorton is the current President and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), serving professionals throughout the world.

Alongside these values, Dr. Skorton’s rich background in science, music, and education has aided him throughout his journey in navigating the complexities of academic medicine and leadership. Initially aspiring to be a session musician, his father's insistence on pursuing a college education set him on a trajectory that eventually led him to medical school.

He emphasized the importance of learning from all individuals, regardless of their formal titles, telling us, "Mentors come in all shapes and sizes."

 A core theme that emerged from the podcast was the concept of embracing a "beginner's mind." Drawing from Zen philosophy, Dr. Skorton reminded listeners that, "In the beginner's mind, there are many possibilities. In the expert's mind, there are few."

In the interview's closing moments, Dr. Skorton reflects on handling difficult decisions as a leader. He advises us all to remain open and adaptable, recognizing that no one leader can possess all the answers. By valuing collective wisdom and carrying an open mind to learn from everything and anyone, you may just wind up achieving goals that are otherwise unimaginable.

• Faculty Factory Website.
• The AAMC - Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) Website.
• As mentioned in this episode, Darrell G. Kirch, MD, President and CEO of the Association of AAMC from 2006 to 2019, joined our show in 2024, and you can listen to that interview here: https://facultyfactory.org/darrell-kirch/.

Dr. Rothman previously served as Dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Before that, he was the Dean of the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa.

Like many in this field, Dr. Rothman's career path features recurring themes of serendipity, blended with a dedication to mentorship (both receiving it and paying it forward), along with his trademark curiosity.

After fulfilling his term at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Rothman’s new chapter included a stimulating return to the bench on sabbatical, diving into genome editing and further strengthening his lifelong enthusiasm for research and discovery. This opportunity was not available to him while he was engulfed in years of strategic work while leading some of the world’s most prestigious medical institutions.

Dr. Rothman now channels his energy into a mix of leisure activities at his home among the hills of Colorado, along with work in venture capital, mentoring, and board responsibilities. All of these activities have helped him ensure he strikes that always elusive work/life balance while continuing to make a significant impact on healthcare and society.

Learn More

• You can visit more podcasts specific to retirement and late-career journeys in academic medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/podcast-topics/#retirement
• Make sure to revisit our interview entitled, Considerations for Starting a Research Career as a Physician with Myron Weisfeldt, MD, which was referenced in today's discussion on fundraising and relationship building:  https://facultyfactory.org/myron-weisfeldt/

With all of this in mind, there is a strategic approach to making transitions that our guest, Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, walks us through this week as a first-time guest on our Faculty Factory Podcast.

Since August 2023, Dr. Reiser has served as the President of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and CEO of the UTMB Health System. He is a professor in the John Sealy School of Medicine and is the John D. Stobo, MD Distinguished Chair.

In today’s podcast, we discuss how 2025 marks a year of transition for both the show and our host, Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH, who has been with the Faculty Factory since day one. 

She shares her journey moving to UTMB and reflects on the wonderful support she has received from Johns Hopkins Medicine and now UTMB for this podcast and our community. This watershed episode highlights a significant moment for our show, which has been thriving for six years and counting thanks to our wonderful guests and supportive institutions. 

So much of this conversation about navigating a pending transition starts with recognizing your own “true north.” As stated in this podcast, we need to pause and determine this “true north” if we haven’t already made it an inflexible part of our values that guides our decisions. 

“You need to ask yourself from time to time: look in the mirror and ask yourself, “Is this the place where I still want to be part of this mission?” Dr. Reiser said.

He went on to remind us to be honest with ourselves. If the answer is “no” or if you are unsure, then it is time to take a serious look at what your options are for a significant transition. 

Further advice shared in this week’s conversation includes taking advantage of the rich ecosystems that academic institutions offer, as they will help guide you in making tough choices about transitions.

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This is the final part of a three-part best of the Faculty Factory series on leadership discussions. You can catch up on the first part here: https://facultyfactory.org/conversations-on-leadership/

And Part 2 of this leadership podcast series can be found here: https://facultyfactory.org/leadership-part-2/

As a friendly programming reminder, we will be back on January 3, 2025, with a brand-new episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast!  This week’s “Best of” show includes highlights, snippets and clips from the following episodes (appearing in order):

• Exploring Leadership Competencies in Academic Medicine with Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH
• Identifying Leadership Competencies at your Academic Institution with Kathy Forbush MBA and MS
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Unlocking Leadership Potential with Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP

Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH

Dr. Skarupski has hosted the Faculty Factory Podcast since its debut in 2019. She is a sociologist and gerontologist by training and has been practicing faculty development for nearly two decades.

Kathy Forbush MBA and MS

Kathy is the Executive Director for HR-Talent Management at Johns Hopkins University, and in this role is responsible for leading the talent acquisition, learning and organization development functions for the entire university. Kathy has spent over 20 years working in HR, Learning, and Organization Development roles with clients of various functional disciplines in diverse organizations and industries.

Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP

Dr. Hoque is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Co-Director of the Medicine Acting Internship at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also serves as the inaugural Medical Director of Bordley Tower at SSM Health, Saint Louis University Hospital, and she is President of the Society of Hospital Medicine’s St. Louis Chapter.

This is part two of a three-part best of the Faculty Factory series on leadership discussions. You can catch up on the first part here: https://facultyfactory.org/conversations-on-leadership/

As a friendly programming reminder, we will be back on January 3, 2025, with a brand-new episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast!  This week’s “Best of” show includes highlights, snippets and clips from the following episodes (appearing in order):

• A Leadership Roadmap for Faculty with Jennifer Lee, MD
• Key Factors to Consider When Shifting to a New Leadership Role with Maria Oliva-Hemker, MD
• Identifying (and Fixing) Where Faculty Struggle with Leadership with Kathy Forbush MBA and MS

Jennifer Lee, MD

Dr. Lee serves as Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) and Pediatrics. She is also Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development in ACCM with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Maria Oliva-Hemker, MD

Dr. Oliva-Hemker currently serves as the Vice Dean for Faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the Stermer Family Professor of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Director of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Simply put, without Dr. Oliva-Hemker’s support this podcast wouldn’t be possible. We sincerely thank her for that continued support of our podcast, this companion website, and all its resources.

Kathy Forbush MBA and MS

Kathy is the Executive Director for HR-Talent Management at Johns Hopkins University, and in this role is responsible for leading the talent acquisition, learning and organization development functions for the entire university. Kathy has spent over 20 years working in HR, Learning, and Organization Development roles with clients of various functional disciplines in diverse organizations and industries.

Dr. Sánchez currently serves as the Dean of the Universidad Central Del Caribe (UCC) School of Medicine in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a position he has held since January 2024. Before joining UCC, he held positions as an educator and senior administrative leader at Health and Health Sciences of the University of New Mexico (UNM). 

Additionally, he is the co-founder of the Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians initiative, which you can learn about here: https://bngap.org/. 

Throughout the interview, Dr. Sánchez highlights the unique blend of culture and bilingualism that characterizes medical education in Puerto Rico, equipping learners to better serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Sánchez also addresses the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in academia, noting that many students lose interest in academic careers during medical school and residency. He stresses the importance of role models and creating supportive environments that reflect the diverse patient population they serve.  

Dr. Sánchez is also an author who has written two books, as discussed in today’s interview, those books include: 

• Health Professions and Academia: How to Begin Your Career
• Succeeding in Academic Medicine: A Roadmap for Diverse Medical Students and Residents

More Faculty Factory Resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

At Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Dr. Cruz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, in the Section of Palliative Medicine.

Her groundbreaking work in palliative care for Latino family caregivers began with identifying a significant need for support among these caregivers, leading her to create engaging educational videos in the form of telenovelas, designed to resonate with pop culture lovers while delivering a powerful educational message.

Once you hear Dr. Cruz’s commitment to executing this idea, including teaching herself video production, we are confident you will leave the discussion inspired.

This approach to problem-solving is sure to spark new ideas on how we can better serve others in our community of academic medicine professionals, as we are a group especially equipped to learn on the fly in pursuit of accomplishing gargantuan tasks.

Learn More

• You can contact Dr. Cruz via Email: dcruzoli@jhmi.edu.
• Watch Caregivers Like Me (English Version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck6Bs1T2Zck
• Cuidadores Como Yo Caregivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=HXF-F-apTCc

Designed for early-career faculty (instructors or assistant professors with less than five years at rank), this three-day bootcamp provides overviews of key leadership competency areas, developed and delivered BY faculty members in academic health FOR early-career faculty members in academic health. Learn more & Register here: https://www.utmb.edu/facultyaffairs/news-events/events/upcoming-events/event/2025/01/14/default-calendar/faculty-leadership-collaborative--early-career-bootcamp-2025 

About This Week’s Podcast

Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory is a “Best of” show that includes highlights from past interviews of our show regarding leadership.

As a friendly programming reminder, we will be back next Friday with a brand new episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast! Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights, snippets and clips from the following episodes (appearing in order):

• A Faculty Factory Interview with Troy Buer, PhD
• Ten Tips for Building Leadership Skills with Wendy Ward, PhD, ABPP, FAPA
• Imposter Syndrome and Leadership Roles in Academia with Cynthia Rand, PhD

This interview also includes a brief introduction to the fundraising/development factors that researchers should consider when looking to maximize their impact throughout their careers.

Dr. Weisfeldt is a Professor of Medicine and a Medical Consultant for Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures. As a cardiologist, he previously served as the William Osler Professor of Medicine and chair of the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is also a former president of the American Heart Association, bringing decades of senior management experience and passion to today’s discussion.

As we learn in the opening moments of this interview, it could be important for those looking to embark on this journey to decide early on whether they want to pursue an MD/PhD or start with the “MD track” and incorporate research into their careers along the way.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Pollack Porter is the Chair and Bloomberg Centennial Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. She is internationally known for her work in social determinants of health, health equity, and promoting safe environments.

As we learn throughout today’s broadcast, compassion is the hallmark of Dr. Pollack Porter’s leadership style.

With a rich background in injury epidemiology and faculty development, Dr. Pollack Porter joins our show to highlight the importance of showing your “human side” when leading faculty members. This approach will have undeniable ripple effects throughout your institution and culture, especially among those in the early stages of their careers.

As the chair of the department, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that “make us human” or “make us whole,” such as family, friends, hobbies, and community involvement. It might be time for many of us to take pause and revisit the importance of these activities as we build meaningful lives and find ways to adjust what may have previously been a rigid, inflexible routine.

Although it often feels that our whole life revolves around work, as Dr. Pollack Porter points out, “I truly believe my purpose is not to have my job be my full identity.”

She expounds on this approach with wisdom and encouragement throughout this very special and timely discussion on compassion, leadership, and finding balance between professional responsibilities and personal fulfillment.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/

Building on our previous discussion from 2023, Kathy shares the process of updating JHU’s leadership competency model to be more inclusive and reflective of shifting needs. 

She is the Executive Director for HR-Talent Management at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), where she is responsible for conducting talent acquisition and leading learning and organization development functions for JHU. 

The last time she joined us was in September 2023 for an interview titled “Identifying (and Fixing) Where Faculty Struggle with Leadership,” which you can revisit here: https://facultyfactory.org/leadership-struggles/. 

You can learn more about her recent article that she co-authored with colleagues in the Journal of Healthcare Leadership, entitled “Inspiring and Preparing Our Future Leaders: Evaluating the Impact of the Early Career Women’s Leadership Program,” here: https://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=94680.

Learn more about the Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/.

Dr. Kirch has an formidable ability to lead and build teams having served as the President and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) from 2006 to 2019. He is an educator, biomedical scientist, clinical neuroscientist, clinician, and psychiatrist. He has held several major leadership positions at academic medicine institutions throughout North America and beyond.

We are honored to call Dr. Kirch “a friend of our show” and he previously joined us for an episode recorded in 2019.  You can revisit the first episode with Dr. Kirch from a few years back here: https://facultyfactory.org/best-of-the-faculty-factory-podcast-an-interview-with-darrell-g-kirch-md/  

As the end of a full-time faculty career approaches, many of us instinctively think about retirement. However, there's an alternative mindset that can pave the way for a fulfilling future: preferment.

Rather than solely focusing on retirement as an endgame, let’s consider how to curate a "Preferment Portfolio"—a balanced mix of passions, pursuits, and projects that ignite our enthusiasm and secure our identities.

It’s not uncommon for someone to struggle with finding an identity beyond their CV. After all, the demands of working as faculty in academic medicine can be so powerful that they overshadow many other aspects of our life.

The good news for those struggling with this phenomenon, which often coexists with burnout, is that Dr. Kirch has excellent wisdom to impart in today’s interview for building this portfolio.

This approach could help you future-proof your priorities and create a life safeguarded from burnout. You can start today by reflecting on the aspects of your academic life that have brought you joy and fulfillment. How can you integrate these elements into your future beyond your traditional full-time role when the time comes?

This is followed by Dr. Skarupski reading a list of every single guest we've ever had on the show. These 300 episodes wouldn't be possible without these amazing people. To every one of you who have joined the show or simply tuned in, thank you for being a part of this community.

The Insider’s Pocket Guide to Navigating a Faculty Career in Academic Medicine aims to outline a pathway to achieving a rewarding and prosperous career in academic medicine. You can learn more here.

The book is designed to guide faculty through the complexities of an academic career, addressing essential topics such as career preparation, promotion, and work-life integration. As we celebrate this milestone 300th episode and our new book, we encourage listeners to continue seeking opportunities for collaboration and leadership. Always keep in mind that great achievements often start with small initiatives and the courage to take action. For more resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Seaman serves as Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities, Co-Director of the Gold Track Curriculum, and Assistant Dean of Faculty Development at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix.

How can we help learners avoid some of the worst consequences of chronic stress that can lead to deep-seated anxiety and depression?

As you’ll hear within this discussion, there are many strategies to explore, and one of the top approaches is to create psychologically safe spaces for learners at our academic institution. This encourages a proactive stance in the fight against the ill effects of chronic stress by offering a variety of support strategies.

As we learned in today’s show, there is a lot of forward-thinking work happening at Dr. Seaman’s institution (which, as we mention in the interview, has campuses in both Nebraska and Arizona), and compassion is built into its mission.

We must also remember, as we discussed in today’s episode, that rigidity can create more stress. None of these practices are set in stone; we must revisit them, assess their effectiveness, and strive to avoid complacency by adapting with the times, all for the betterment of our learners.

If you want to learn more about anything we discussed on this podcast, you can reach Dr. Seaman at: JessicaSeaman@creighton.edu.

We’d also love to hear from you at the Faculty Factory Podcast: What are we doing well? Where are we missing the mark? Do you want to be a guest (or nominate a guest)? Make sure to send us a message through the Contact Us page of FacultyFactory.org: https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/.

We’re excited to be joined by first-time guest Eric Nalisnick, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University for this timely discussion.

Alongside thoughts on the current state of incorporating the human element into these systems, one thing will remain abundantly clear after listening to today’s discussion: these A.I. systems, when left unchecked, are unreliable for work that allows no margin for error (i.e., medical practice, tax returns, etc.).

Large language models, like ChatGPT, are effective for low-stakes tasks, brainstorming, and bouncing ideas off of in order to stimulate creativity or encourage alternative ways of thinking.

With the ongoing and rapidly growing integration of artificial intelligence in the medical, research, and education fields, maintaining safety, ethical standards, and ensuring that the human touch is not lost are central themes in today’s interview.

“Integration and efficiency are something I hope we will see from A.I. systems, as opposed to more erosion of the human aspect,” he optimistically mentioned in the closing moments of our podcast

If you enjoyed today’s podcast or found it useful, consider listening to previous Faculty Factory interviews related to the topics Eric discussed with us:

• Episode 284 – Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence in Academia with Anjalie Field, PhD
• Episode 219 – Artificial Intelligence and Rapidly Changing Technology with Daniel Khashabi, PhD

Our guest is Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN, a friend of this podcast over the years, making her third appearance on the program. She serves as Vice President of Faculty Development with Northwell Health and Associate Dean with Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in New York.

In terms of micro, we’re discussing micro learning, micro teaching, and micro mentoring, along with how to deliver and track the effectiveness of these resources.

Learn More:  https://facultyfactory.org/micro-resources/

Dr. Edden is Professor of Radiology in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Science at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Within his department, he also holds the position of Director of Post-Doctoral Fellows.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Joining us for a special reunion appearance on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week is Dr. Guadagnoli, as we further examine the ways we can jumpstart change to optimize our lives while fully engaging with the sea of demands within academic medicine.

At the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Dr. Guadagnoli serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Director of Learning and Performance, and Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Neurology.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/jumpstart-change 

Dr. Phelan makes her inaugural appearance on our podcast this week. At the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), she serves as Professor of Emergency Medicine, Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Advancement, Chief of the Division of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound, and Director of the Advanced Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship. These roles also include her position as chair of the promotion and tenure committee.

Important Resources from Today’s Podcast:

• Writing an External Letter of Review for Promotion [pdf]
• Promotion and Tenure Letters: A Guide for Faculty [pdf]
• The ADVICER Template for Faculty Reviewer Letters for Promotion and Appointment [pdf]

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/promotion-letters 

Naturally, here at the Faculty Factory Podcast, our ears perk up when we hear about the intersection of podcasts, learning, research, and academic medicine. We are joined by Dr. Gottlieb this week to learn all about his research into how the way content is delivered within an educational podcast impacts the actual learning takeaways for the listener and how much of that information is retained.

Dr. Gottlieb serves as Professor of Emergency Medicine, Vice Chair of Research, and Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Division in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

It’s a fascinating discussion, and we hope you buckle up for the journey that Dr. Gottlieb leads us on! As you will soon learn, the lion’s share of today’s conversation covers a lot of findings from his research for the recent study he co-authored, entitled “Educational Podcasts: Effect of Content Delivery Timing on Knowledge Acquisition and Retention,” which was published in Academic Medicine. 

You can learn more about that here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38551950/

If you want more Faculty Factory resources, please visit our official website: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Rachel is the Director of Editorial Services and an Assistant Professor with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. She is a board-certified editor in the life sciences and provides education and training on scientific writing and publishing for residents and faculty.

Rachel reminds us that countless faculty members do not naturally consider themselves writing coaches. Instead, they often feel pressured to revise manuscripts for less experienced authors, which ends up failing to equip trainees with the skills to become proficient scholarly writers.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/coach-writing/  

Join us for this week’s edition of our podcast as Sarah Andrews, MD, makes a return appearance to discuss prioritizing what matters most as an academic medicine professional facing seemingly endless competing demands on our time.

For those that are new to our show, Dr. Andrews is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Did you catch her first appearance on the podcast with us? You can check out “Habits and Hacks with Sarah R. Andrews, MD,” here: https://facultyfactory.org/sarah-andrews/

This week’s discussion also includes wisdom on dealing with disappointment when you feel the pressure to please everyone in your life, both at home and at work. (Spoiler alert: it is impossible to please everyone, so you must be comfortable with saying no, and that takes practice.)

In this interview, Dr. Andrews also touches on the importance of including our family and colleagues in the decision-making process of uncovering what’s most vital by simply asking them from time to time, “What’s most important to you?”

We are honored to be joined by Carol Ziminski, MD, on the show this week. Specializing in rheumatology, she is a retired associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is also the co-chair of The Academy at Johns Hopkins.

Reflecting on her own retirement journey, Dr. Ziminski candidly recounted the challenges of transitioning from full-time practice, a decision influenced by administrative changes within her division.

She emphasized the importance of knowing when it’s the right time to step back and make a career-altering move, recognizing that such choices are profoundly personal and should be based on a variety of factors, including the question of whether you are still having fun.

The interview highlights the need for more innovative programs like the Academy, which not only honor retirees' contributions but also ensure their continued engagement in the academic community.

Dr. Ziminski and the Academy prove that retirement can be a new beginning, filled with purpose and connection.

About “The Academy”

According to its official website – which you can visit at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/the-academy – “The Academy at Johns Hopkins supports the continued research, teaching, and service of retired faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Honoring our retired faculty for their exceptional wisdom, intelligence, and experience, the Academy actively engages retired faculty in the Johns Hopkins community in ways that benefit our students, patients, disciplines, and institution, and that support their ongoing professional fulfillment.”

Dr. Brown often coaches faculty on overcoming these situations in her current role as an executive coach. With extensive leadership experience in academic medicine, she is the former Vice Dean for Faculty at Duke University School of Medicine, a position she held for more than 11 years.

She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal emotional triggers and stepping back to understand the context of difficult conversations in today’s podcast.

According to Dr. Brown, the first step is awareness. By cultivating curiosity rather than judgment, we can “get to a better place” regarding healthier dialogue, collaborative workplace settings, and improved relationships moving forward.

Contact, Dr. Brown via email: Annbrowncoaching@outlook.com

Learn More:  https://facultyfactory.org/toxic-behavior/ 

Specializing in treating patients with movement disorders, Dr. Paul is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Paul is an expert in productivity, focusing on a technique we’re calling “chips and chunks.”

In case you missed her first appearance on our show or need a refresher, you can explore Faculty Factory Podcast Episode No. 254, “Happiness in Academic Medicine Comes from Better Time Management,” here: https://facultyfactory.org/happiness-in-academic-medicine/.

This time, she brings us even more efficient time management approaches and email hygiene guidance, discussing how she organizes her inbox to prioritize essential communications while eliminating unnecessary noise.

Dr. Paul emphasized the importance of maximizing productivity in small increments rather than relying on long, uninterrupted blocks of time, which can feel daunting. She introduced the concept of “chips,” small tasks that can be completed in a short timeframe, and “chunks,” larger tasks requiring more significant focus.

Breaking work into manageable parts allows us to make progress even amidst a very busy schedule.

In addition to this guidance, she helps us tackle digital distractions with useful tips. She offers us strategies for overcoming the constant barrage of interruptions, such as deleting social media apps from our phones altogether.  

"Our phones are constantly pinging for our attention, making us feel busy all day long, and we don't create the time we need to be truly and deeply productive," she said.

Highlighting the value of establishing boundaries, she pointed out that being unavailable doesn’t mean neglecting responsibilities; rather, it fosters a healthier, more sustainable balance.

More Resources: https://facultyfactory.org/

This sentiment is outlined powerfully in this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with our first-time guest, Andrew Dwyer, PhD, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN.

Dr. Dwyer is an associate professor at the Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing (CSON) and is a principal investigator in the Massachusetts General Hospital and G.H. Harvard Center for Reproductive Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Dwyer is a Macy Faculty Scholar (Class of 2023).

When it comes to professional identity formation, it’s all about reflecting on the things that fuel you, and taking the time to discover what truly aligns with your values to build that foundation for long-term success.

To jumpstart this self-reflection exercise and foster self-awareness, one of the things Dr. Dwyer shares with the graduate students he works with is the importance of asking a few fundamental questions:

• What is it that you love?
• What are you good at?
• Does the world need it?
• Can you get paid for it?

As Dr. Dwyer helps us navigate the intersection of personal values and professional identity, he emphasizes the theory of Ikigai. This is a concept from Japanese philosophy that inspires individuals to identify what is genuinely important to them and to lead a life rich in purpose and happiness.

For more resources: https://facultyfactory.org/

Dr Appel is The C. David Molina, MD, MPH, Chair in Medicine with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, a joint program of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Dr. Appel holds a primary appointment as Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine with joint appointments in Epidemiology and International Health.

During this interview, Dr. Apple discussed his meticulous retirement planning process, including creating spreadsheets to outline his transition from full-time to part-time effort.

He emphasized the importance of considering not only financial aspects but also personal goals and relationships in retirement planning.

• You can learn more about the financial aspects to retirement in Faulty Factory Episode 215 – Investing Basics for Faculty and Retirement Planning with Yuval Bar-Or, PhD
• Furthermore, there is a new section of our website dedicated to housing all of our retirement-related podcast episodes that you can access here.

In this week’s episode, Dr. Apple highlighted the practical side of succession planning and leadership development within his research units, to ensure a smooth transition for his colleagues and trainees’ post-retirement.

His intentions are to remain involved in research activities post-retirement, albeit in a more supportive and advisory role.

We hope that by listening to this week’s episode and hearing about Dr. Apple's thoughtful approach to retirement planning, it will provide you with guidance for your own efforts, whether it's sooner or later, when the time comes for you to navigate a purposeful transition in this phase of life.

Distinguished Service Professor Emerita in Critical Care Medicine and Pediatrics, and the Vice Dean Emerita at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Throughout her career, she has gained a reputation for her dedication to teamwork, facilitation, collaboration, team building, and ensuring overall team success across departments. This commitment is evident not only in her intensive care work but also in her role in faculty affairs, where she served as Vice Dean for ten years.

We hope you enjoy this memorable episode as Dr. Thompson reveals her reflections on what it has taken to continuously build and support teams within this field over the years.

We also want to give Dr. Thompson a tip of the cap for her continued support of the Faculty Factory. She was a Patreon supporter for several years of our show in our early years, and this community and its resources wouldn’t have the reach they have without the generosity of folks like her.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Field is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science in the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. This is her first time joining our podcast, and we are excited to have her on the show.

With expertise in natural language processing and social biases surrounding artificial intelligence, Dr. Field brings us the latest ethical considerations within the A.I. boom that we all need to be informed about.

Dr. Field's emphasis on critical thinking and skepticism when utilizing A.I. models serve as a cautionary tale to all of us A.I. users.

We must consider the hidden biases behind A.I.-generated outputs. As illustrated perfectly in this conversation, there is a growing and undeniable need to promote responsible and inclusive A.I. applications moving forward.

For more Faculty Factory resources and podcasts, please visit: https://facultyfactory.org/

Tiny Talks serve as a novel medical education tool, designed to deliver concise, impactful virtual chalk talks. Dr. Handorf spearheaded Tiny Talks to help residents overcome scheduling conflicts that often lead to missed educational opportunities.

The core objective of Tiny Talks is to distill lengthy lectures into brief, engaging presentations lasting seven minutes or less.

Dr. Handorf is an instructor at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric hospitalist at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts.

As a former medical education research fellow at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, she penned an insightful article titled “Let’s Chalk About It: Introducing the TinyTalks Curriculum, a Paradigm for Short, Virtual Chalk Talks,” published in Academic Medicine in March 2024.

In this week's Faculty Factory Podcast interview, Dr. Handorf elaborates on the structured approach, encompassing a hook, frame, and delivery, essential for crafting an effective Tiny Talk.

Learn More

• Follow Dr. Handorf: https://x.com/AnnaHandorf
• Email: ahandorf@mgb.org
• Read the article from Academic Medicine: https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/abstract/9900/let_s_chalk_about_it__introducing_the_tinytalks.816.aspx?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=amexpress&utm_content=newsletter

Dr. Desai is the Chief Academic Officer and Group Vice President of Medical Education with the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Desai joined the AMA in 2021.

He had previously served as Myron L. Weisfeldt Professor of Medicine, Director of the Osler Medical Residency, and Vice Chair for Education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

In this week’s interview, Dr. Desai highlights the need for personalized learning, leveraging data and technology to ensure a better future of lifelong learning for academic medicine faculty.

We explore reducing friction in medical education, empowering learners, and leveraging insights for continuous development. Dr. Desai’s vision extends to creating a culture of growth mindset and adaptive learning, shaping the future of education in healthcare.

To learn more, we encourage you to check out Precision Education: The Future of Lifelong Learning in Medicine in Academic Medicine: https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2024/04001/precision_education__the_future_of_lifelong.3.aspx

The primary discussion points highlighted in today’s interview originate from a recent study titled Promotion and Tenure Policies and Practices at U.S. Medical Schools: Is Tenure Irrelevant or More Relevant Than Ever?, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Academic Medicine in March 2024.

Dr. Mallon, a seasoned expert in this field and a returning guest on the Faculty Factory, shares insights on the significance of tenure and its evolving relevance, particularly for clinical faculty concentrating on patient care.

Dr. Mallon serves as the Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation Development at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Previously, Dr. Mallon featured in an episode in April 2023 discussing Climate Action in Academic Medicine, which can be revisited here: https://facultyfactory.org/climate-action/

The discussion also explores newer medical schools adopting nontraditional faculty employment models, shedding light the on reasons behind limited or no tenure systems.

Ultimately, the episode prompts reflection on the role of tenure in academic medicine and its impact on faculty members' career paths, academic freedom and job security.

More Resources

Here is a link to the Academic Medicine article discussed in today’s episode: https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/abstract/9900/promotion_and_tenure_policies_and_practices_at.795.aspx?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=amexpress&utm_content=newsletter

If you would like to contact Dr. Mallon, you can email him at wmallon@aamc.org.

As a long-time emergency room physician in New York City, Dr. Schwarzbaum is a welcome addition to our show. He will be sharing insights on the importance of listening to patients, colleagues, and just about anybody to understand the genuine emotions behind their words.

As a board-certified emergency medicine physician at SBH Health System in the Bronx, Dr. Schwarzbaum brings extensive experience in engaging in challenging, yet ultimately encouraging, conversations with patients and their families.

He speaks about his work in addiction medicine candidly during today’s discussion. Please note that this episode contains discussions on sensitive topics, and listener discretion is advised.

During today's interview, Dr. Schwarzbaum discusses his recently authored book, “Listening for a Feeling Finds True Healing: A Guide to Healing From the Inside Out.”

For more information about the book, you can visit: https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Feeling-Finds-True-Healing/dp/B0CVQT12X8 

To learn more about Dr. Schwarzbaum and his work, please visit his website: https://healthyinside.net/ 

Programming Note

We love building a community where we can all learn from the power of stories. If you or someone you’d like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page or email the show directly here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu. You can also find more Faculty Factory podcast episodes here: https://facultyfactory.org/podcast/ 

In this interview, Dr. Shih emphasizes the importance of preparation, structured agendas, and follow-up. She also touches on the challenges of engaging different personality types in meetings and offers strategies to ensure all voices are heard.

Dr. Shih is a neurologist and associate professor of neurology with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School. She has been generous enough to allow us to post her entire slide deck on this topic, which you can download here: https://facultyfactory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meeting_Faculty_factory_05_09.pdf

Within the slide deck, there are hyperlinks pointing to various articles that Dr. Shih used as references in today’s interview.

Learn More

• You can revisit her first episode with us, “Navigating a Transition from Academia to Industry and Back”, here: https://facultyfactory.org/ludy-shih/
• Email Dr. Shih with questions here: lshih@bidmc.harvard.edu
• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludy-shih-a7b53212/
• Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ludyshihmd

Programming Note

We love to learn from faculty members around the world. If you or someone you’d like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org or email the show directly here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu. You can also find more Faculty Factory podcast episodes here: https://facultyfactory.org/podcast/

We are thrilled to take this week's podcast episode as a chance to introduce you to the "The Academic Medicine Starter Kit: Timeless Tips & Guidance for Early-Career Faculty Members."

Download this eBook for free here: https://facultyfactory.org/ebook/ 

We hope you will share it throughout your networks. The book represents a culmination of over five years of in-depth interviews on the Faculty Factory Podcast, featuring 84 academic leaders and faculty members from 31 different institutions across North America. 

The eight-chapter book delves into a diverse range of topics, including Promotion, Research & Scholarship; Mentorship, Coaching, & Sponsorship; Education; Self-awareness, Self-management, & Well-being; Leadership; Networking; Communication; and concludes with a comprehensive section of insights dubbed Pod Potpourri.

Each chapter greets readers with a brief introduction, setting the stage for the ensuing discussion. The content is enriched with profiles of relevant episodes and key takeaways from each. Readers are provided direct links to each podcast guest episode for a smooth transition from reading to listening.

If you wish, you can obtain a print or Kindle version of the newest Faculty Factory book here:

Print version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZV85KBW  Kindle version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZFDVG7R 

Learn more about all three of our free Faculty Factory eBooks, including Habits and Hacks from Hopkins and Snippets for Success, here: https://facultyfactory.org/ebook/ 

Thank you These books were made possible through the generous contributions of the people who comprise the Faculty Factory Community. We would like to thank all who have contributed to this robust community and network!

Visit the Faculty Factory website: https://facultyfactory.org/  Email our host, Dr. Skarupski: kskarupski@jhmi.edu 

Dr. Sikon is the Enterprise Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at the Cleveland Clinic (CC) and Professor of Medicine at the CC Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. 

She is also a practicing internist with clinical specialty in primary care and women’s health.

With her professional coaching credentials through the International Coaching Federation (PCC) and the Center for Credentialing and Education (BCC), Dr. Sikon is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to exploring the landscape of both coaching and mentorship in academic medicine settings and beyond.

Dr. Sikon also serves as the Executive Director and founder of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Excellence in Coaching and Mentoring (CECM), established in 2008 with Dr. Elaine Schulte and a team of engaged colleagues.

Learn More For more information about the CECM trainings, and outcomes, mentioned on this episode:  

- One-day CECM Coaching and Mentoring Essentials for Healthcare Professionals:  https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/cecmessentials/ 

- 4-day BCC credential program, CECM Healthcare Professional Coach Training: https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/cecmtraining/default.asp 

- "A Novel Coaching Program Deters Career Dissatisfaction and Yields  Empowerment": https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2019/06060/A_Novel_Coaching_Program_Deters_Career.12.aspx 

You can also keep in touch with Dr. Sikon here: • Email: SIKONA@ccf.org  • Twitter/X:  @AndreaSikonCCF

If you would like to revisit another fantastic coaching conversation from our podcast, check out, Coaching Advice for Faculty with Elaine Schulte, MD, MPH: https://facultyfactory.org/coaching-advice-for-faculty-with-elaine-schulte-md-mph-faculty-factory-snippet-no-30/ 

More Faculty Resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

The interview also includes a broader chat about the need to address burnout among nonclinical faculty in today’s demanding academic medicine environment.

Dr. Losee currently serves as the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and is the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also serves as the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs.

This initiative aims to address the critical issue of burnout among nonclinical faculty, primarily scientists, as their battles with burnout often go overlooked in academic medicine.

Dr. Losee highlights the initiative's comprehensive approach, which includes assessing burnout levels, establishing a steering committee with department champions, and implementing tailored programming and symposiums.

Dr. Losee emphasizes the importance of institutional investment in faculty well-being, citing tangible benefits for both individuals and the institution, such as increased productivity, retention, and overall boosts in morale.

If you are new to the Faculty Factory Podcast, please make sure to check out Dr. Losee’s April 2023 visit to our show called Embracing Resilience in Academic Medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/joseph-losee/

If you would like to learn more, you can email Dr. Losee here: joseph.losee@chp.edu.

This marks Dr. Tillman's third appearance on our podcast. You can revisit the first two episodes he recorded with us here:

• Nurturing Sources of Self-Efficacy to Accomplish More in Academic Medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/self-efficacy/ 
• An Intro to Strengths-Based Coaching: https://facultyfactory.org/strengths-based-coaching/ 

With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. Additionally, he holds positions as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and as an Assistant Dean in Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Baylor.

In today's interview with Dr. Tillman, we reference an article by Drs. Thorndyke, Gusic, and Milner titled "Functional mentoring: a practical approach with multilevel outcomes." You can learn more about it here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18712800/

“Appreciation is a wonderful gift. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well,” Dr. Tillman told us in a quote so memorable we had him repeat it towards the end of this interview.

Programming Reminder 

The Faculty Factory has been delivering a new episode every Friday morning since 2019, made possible by our strong community. So, please reach out if you want to be a guest or please be sure to nominate a friend to be a guest on our show by sending us an email here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu or a message here: https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/, thank you!

She joined us back in February for an episode called “Embracing Culture Over Strategy: Lessons Learned in Academic Medicine” and you can revisit that interview here: https://facultyfactory.org/farzana-hoque/  

Dr. Hoque is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Co-Director of the Medicine Acting Internship at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also serves as the inaugural Medical Director of Bordley Tower at SSM Health, Saint Louis University Hospital, and she is President of the Society of Hospital Medicine’s St. Louis Chapter.

• You can visit her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.FarzanaHoque
• To get in touch with Dr. Hoque: https://farzanahoquemd.com/ 

In this discussion with Dr. Hoque, we’re highlighting the roles of self-awareness and self-management in emotional intelligence. Understanding our triggers and managing our reactions are fundamental steps toward effective leadership.

The discussion also includes social awareness and relationship management advice, as these are other key facets of EQ. Dr. Hoque advocates for pausing during stressful situations to prevent impulsive reactions and emphasizes the significance of psychological safety in fostering trust and credibility in leadership.

By embracing EQ, leaders can cultivate inclusive environments where individuals thrive and excel.

Visit FacultyFactory.org for more resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. Additionally, he holds positions as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and as an Assistant Dean in Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Baylor.

You can revisit our discussion with Dr. Tillman from February when we discussed "Nurturing Sources of Self-Efficacy to Accomplish More in Academic Medicine" by clicking here: https://facultyfactory.org/self-efficacy/

Dr. Tillman bluntly told us, "If we can identify and leverage our strengths, we'll probably find success in whatever we're doing."

As a self-described 'assessment junkie,' we delve deeply into the CliftonStrengths assessment in today’s episode.

Dr. Tillman highlights the importance of recognizing and leveraging one's strengths, as they can lead to increased engagement, productivity, and overall success in both professional and personal endeavors.

He also emphasizes the significance of self-awareness in identifying and understanding one's strengths, as well as the importance of embracing and owning them fully.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/  

In our latest episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we explore this critical topic with Wendy Bennett, MD, shedding light on how to build, manage, support, and grow teams in academic medicine.

As a primary care physician, Dr. Bennett is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, with joint appointments at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health.

She is also The Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Director of Research and she serves as Co-Director of the Center for Women's Health, Sex, and Gender Research.

In this interview, she highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, accountability, and adapting to hybrid work environments in effective team building.

Dr. Bennett emphasizes the need to cultivate a supportive culture while addressing team dynamics, particularly during conflicts. She notes that celebrating achievements and acknowledging team members' contributions are integral to team growth.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter: https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395

The concept of Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing (FSNP): https://hr.mit.edu/learning-topics/teams/articles/stages-development

In addition to her role as a prolific mentor, Dr. Jaffee is the Dana and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli Professor of Oncology, the Deputy Director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, the Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program, and the Inaugural Director of the Cancer Convergence Institute.

Encouraging empowerment, Dr. Jaffee prompts mentees to actively engage, bringing forth their own agendas and aspirations.

Beyond institutional confines, Dr. Jaffee actively seeks opportunities to inspire and guide others, finding joy in witnessing their growth.

Navigating the responsibilities of research and mentorship, she tackles academic challenges with a dedication to nurturing talent. Her approach serves as a beacon for aspiring mentors and mentees alike, promoting honest communication, proactive engagement, and the celebration of everyone’s unique journey.

As of April 2024, our podcast has amassed nearly 92,000 total downloads and YouTube views from listeners across 95 countries. The Faculty Factory website has garnered over 42,000 web visits from users spanning 122 countries.

Truly an international platform, we extend an invitation to you, or someone you believe our academic medicine community should hear from, to join us as a guest on the show.

Visit the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org to send us a message or reach out directly to our host, Dr. Skarupski, at kskarupski@jhmi.edu.

When it comes to teaching in academic medicine, there is a fundamental difference, and we must lean into building a skillset that reflects the latter, as we learn in this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with Karen Moniz, MEd (HSE), PhD(c).

Karen emphasized the critical distinction between merely 'doing' teaching and embodying the role of a teacher, drawing from her extensive experience as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.

She previously served as the Faculty and Staff Development Program Director at that institution from 2018 to 2023.

She highlighted the intrinsic value of teaching within medical education, stressing its implications for patient care, quality, and safety. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Karen illuminated the challenges faced by clinical teachers, particularly in navigating the complex and demanding clinical environment while simultaneously engaging in teaching activities.

Karen is a major proponent of elevating the visibility and recognition of teaching within academic institutions, suggesting that valuing teaching not only benefits individual educators but also enhances patient outcomes and institutional success.

When we value teaching it becomes a true win-win for all stakeholders in our community.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/

Dr. Shih currently serves as Associate Professor of Neurology in the Department of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine.

Dr. Shih has facetiously referred to her journey as “To the Dark Side and Back.”

While we are major proponents of keeping our sense of humor here at the Faculty Factory, Dr. Shih’s story is truly one of bravery. Her journey serves as a blueprint for anyone in our field of academic medicine considering transitioning to industry.

As Dr. Shih's story illustrates, returning to your academic roots is often feasible, even if your exploration of industry isn't what you ultimately want for your career. Equipped with newfound experience, you can seamlessly transition back to academia.

We applaud Dr. Shih for joining our show to share her wisdom! Perhaps you'd like to join us as a guest or sponsor someone whom you believe we could learn from. You can contact our show by sending us a message at https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/ 

Dr. Lu is a wellness counselor and consultant who coaches programs related to organizational culture and the promotion of healthy behaviors for better sustainability. She previously served as faculty at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she held positions as Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs and Career Development, as well as Associate Professor of Internal Medicine.

An active member of the AAMC’s Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA), Dr. Lu spent 17 years at the University of Arizona before beginning her journey as a wellness counselor.

You can reach Dr. Lu via email here: GMartin150@gmail.com

At the heart of Dr. Lu's philosophy is the recognition that faculty members are multifaceted individuals with diverse needs and responsibilities. Too often, the focus in academia is solely on professional achievement, neglecting the importance of physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Through her work as a wellness counselor and consultant, Dr. Lu aims to address this imbalance by guiding faculty members in navigating the complexities of their personal and professional lives.

For more enriching podcasts and resources, please visit: https://facultyfactory.org/

The StandPoint™ Faculty Engagement Survey (formerly called Faculty Forward) is a research-validated survey specifically aimed at the academic medicine community.

You can learn more about StandPoint™ here: https://www.aamc.org/services/member-capacity-building/standpoint-surveys/faculty-engagement-survey

As Valerie notes in this interview, the survey is voluntary and inclusive of academic medicine staff members, in addition to faculty.

According to Valerie, "We have seen in our research statistically significant jumps in areas where schools put action plans and resources in place. Faculty and staff perceptions have gotten better over time and retention has improved which is really the point of doing this work."

The survey findings are also known for very high response rates, in the range of 60% to 80%, according to Valerie.

For more Faculty Factory resources, visit our website: https://facultyfactory.org/

This famous axiom underscores the importance of precision, consistency, and maintaining control as you go about your daily responsibilities and tasks. Relationships and human connection are to be key characteristics for our future leaders, as the frenetic pace of working in academic medicine can often make us feel like we're just robots plowing through to-do lists.

We’re excited to welcome back Mr. George for today’s episode. He currently serves as Assistant Dean - Administration and Faculty Affairs at UTHealth Houston’s McGovern Medical School.

Congratulations are also in order for Mr. George for being named chair-elect of the AAMC’s Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) Steering Committee, as mentioned in today’s broadcast.

Overall, Mr. George’s takeaway for our community of faculty development and faculty affairs personnel is that the future is bright for our next generation of leadership.

Other themes explored in today’s conversation include:

• Intention vs. Impact.
• “What got you here won't get you there.”
• Community-building and empathy.
• Adapting to the changing times as leaders.
• Navigating generational differences and a multigenerational workforce with emotional intelligence.

Did you know? This is not his first appearance on the podcast; it’s been nearly five years, though, since we heard from him on an episode from 2019 called “Catching up with Johnson George, MBA, PMP, CAHIMS.”

Johnson brings an information technology background and thus an engineering-type mindset to his various roles in academic faculty affairs. Alongside leading with empathy, his unique background was a theme we explored in-depth on our podcast the first time Mr. George joined us.

• You can explore that episode here: https://facultyfactory.org/catching-up-with-johnson-george-mba-pmp-cahims/
• You can also contact him here: Johnson.george@uth.tmc.edu

With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. He also serves as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and as an Assistant Dean in Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development with Baylor.

In this episode, he kicks off his inaugural appearance on our show with an insightful exploration of self-efficacy.

“When we’re doing something we really like and we have a high level of self-efficacy, the challenges become easier to overcome,” he told us.

As mentioned in today’s chat, if you work regularly with a coach, mentor, or someone else who assists you along your journey, it could be helpful to explore what sources of self-efficacy you need with them and even try to develop a checklist.

Dr. Tillman will be joining us this spring for more episodes as we look forward to learning more incredibly insightful and helpful faculty development content from him. Please stay tuned to our podcast for new episodes every Friday, as he will be back soon!

Self-efficacy boils down to believing in oneself, and in academic medicine, we can accomplish much more when we understand the sources of self-efficacy we need to flourish and discover how we can obtain it.

Please visit our website for more resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

That's essentially the thesis behind this week's episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, featuring our guest Lyuba Konopasek, MD.

Dr. Konopasek is Senior Associate Dean for Education at Frank H. Netter School of Medicine of Quinnipiac University. As Dr. Konopasek tells us in this interview, she is a “pediatrician first and a medical education nerd second.”

As it will become clear by listening to today’s interview, within her career she has conducted a lot of research around wellbeing.

Dr. Konopasek offers us two foundational tips for efficient and effective teaching. Not only do these tips aim to bring joy to the teacher, but they also bring joy to the learner due to the reciprocal gain in these healthy learning environments.

Similar to having a healthy coaching relationship, an effective teacher tends to start from a place of curiosity while withholding judgement. Another hallmark of a healthy teaching environment is knowing who your learner is and adapting your teaching style accordingly.

Tune into the full episode to learn more about today’s episode, and as always, we encourage you to visit us at FacultyFactory.org for more resources: https://facultyfactory.org/

Dr. Hoque is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Co-Director of the Medicine Acting Internship at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also serves as the inaugural Medical Director of Bordley Tower at SSM Health, Saint Louis University Hospital, and she is President of the Society of Hospital Medicine’s St. Louis Chapter.

Dr. Hoque shares her unique journey as an international medicine graduate, a person of color in academic medicine, her experiences with promotion, lessons learned, emotional intelligence for physician leaders, and details about her vibrant and rapidly growing YouTube channel.

• You can visit her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.FarzanaHoque
• To get in touch with Dr. Hoque: https://farzanahoquemd.com/

“People are the greatest asset. If people do not admire or trust us, we won’t be able to get anywhere. People skills are the greatest skills for anyone, especially for a woman of color in academia, and really in any industry,” she told us.

When it comes to emotional intelligence, a gem of advice we receive from Dr. Hoque is that it’s important to take a pause, think logically, and avoid the emotions that might overtake your clear decision-making process during a challenging moment of stress. Visit FacultyFactory.org: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

She currently serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development and the Ruth E. Murdaugh Professor of Family Medicine Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Dr. Pollart joined our podcast in two previous episodes, and you can catch up on those interviews here:

• A Faculty Factory Interview with Susan M. Pollart, MD, MS: https://facultyfactory.org/susan-pollart/
• Graceful Self-Promotion for Advancing Your Academic Medicine Career: https://facultyfactory.org/self-promotion/

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Pollart, as she was awarded the AAMC’s 2023 Carole J. Bland Phronesis Award. You can learn more about that here: https://news.med.virginia.edu/honors-awards/susan-m-pollart-md-awarded-aamcs-phronesis-award/

Dr. Pollart emphasizes the value of creating flexible models that allow individuals to adjust their engagement levels based on personal circumstances, reducing burnout and increasing overall career satisfaction. The discussion touches on the concept of an Emeritus academy and explores the idea of a phased retirement approach.

Furthermore, this insightful conversation with Dr. Pollart underscores the necessity of adapting institutional structures to meet the evolving demands of faculty members throughout their careers.

Resources Mentioned:

Mass Career Customization: Aligning the Workplace With Today's Nontraditional Workforce book: https://www.amazon.com/Mass-Career-Customization-Workplace-Nontraditional/dp/1422110338

The Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program: https://drexel.edu/medicine/academics/womens-health-and-leadership/elam/

Learn More

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Dr. Tapia is the Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development & CME, and an Associate Professor, Pediatrics, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.

The AAMC’s Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) has played a crucial role in organizing and coordinating these efforts. We applaud the volunteers contributing to the GFA, including Dr. Tapia and many others!

You can read Dr. Tapia's AAMC presentation: "Assessing the Role of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development Offices in the Contemporary Academic Medicine Landscape." 

“We are seeing changes in terms of developments of new schools, and we saw an opportunity to really ask, who constructs an Office of Faculty Affairs and what are the current roles and have they changed?” she told us.

It probably comes as no surprise that research and hard work are at the forefront of determining the next steps for faculty development and the role and tactics of the faculty affairs department to ensure we keep up with the changing times. Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Holmboe previously served as Chief Research, Milestone Development, and Evaluation Officer with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

In October 2023, he was named CEO of Intealth.

“You want to make sure you’re meeting the needs of the public and the community you are serving, and the ultimate outcomes are about how well are we caring for the health and health care of the people we serve,” he told us.

Please visit the FacultyFactory.org website for more information:  https://facultyfactory.org/

As a recurring guest on our show, this is Dr. Levine’s fourth time as a guest on our podcast. She currently serves as a Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Faculty Educational Development with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Development.

While listening to today’s coaching demo, pay attention to the coach’s use of 'curious questions,' which are fundamental to a productive coach-coachee relationship.

"A curious question is a question only the person being asked the question knows the answer to," Dr. Levine said.

Some Key Resources Related to Today’s Episode:

• International Coaching Federation’s Core Competencies 
• Career Development Coaching Camp 
• Faculty Factory Coaching Services

Please be sure to catch up on the previous Faculty Factory interviews with Dr. Levine here:

• Organizational Savvy, Relationships, Followership, and Sponsorship with Rachel B. Levine, MD, MPH
• Educational Competencies with Rachel B. Levine, MD, MPH

Thanks for being a loyal listener to the Faculty Factory and please submit a suggestion for a topic you would like us to cover or nominate a guest for us to interview by contacting us here.

When you are done listening to today's episode, please make sure to more resources on our website: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

As we enter a new year and the sixth season of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we are extra excited for this week’s episode as we welcome Jennifer Lee, MD, back to the show for her third appearance.

In this episode, Dr. Lee describes various prioritization strategies that faculty can begin to employ to resist burnout by focusing on producing more, instead of simply doing more, with the end result being increased efficiency and more effective time management.

“When I think about producing more, and not just doing more, I think about time management as actually being energy management,” she told us.

Dr. Lee currently serves as Senior Associate Dean for the Office of Women in Science and Medicine, and she is also Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) and Pediatrics with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

She has previously appeared on two important episodes of our program, which you can revisit below:

• A Leadership Roadmap for Faculty with Jennifer Lee, MD: https://facultyfactory.org/leadership-roadmap/
• Habits and Hacks with Jennifer Lee, MD: https://facultyfactory.org/jennifer-lee/

Dr. Lee suggests aligning tasks with personal priorities, understanding your own energy patterns, and being intentional. The conversation delves into the dopamine surge from completing tasks, but Dr. Lee warns against getting addicted to checking off items without meaningful progress.

As a friendly reminder, we love to learn from faculty members around the world! If you or someone you’d like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org or email us here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu.

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can listen to Part 1 here: https://facultyfactory.org/best-grants-in-academic-medicine/ 

As a friendly programming reminder, we will be back in 2024 with brand new episodes of the Faculty Factory Podcast! Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights, snippets and clips from the following episodes (appearing in order):

• Episode 47 - Applying for Funding, Top Ten Things to Know with Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD
• Episode 127 - Grant Writing Habits and Hacks with Dionna W. Williams, PhD 
• Episode 59 - Writing the Right Grant with Elise M. Weerts, PhD

Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD, is a recurring guest on this podcast. She previously held the position of Director, the Professional Development Office, Johns Hopkins University. Before Johns Hopkins, she held the position of Program Director of the Reproductive Medicine grant portfolio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Dionna W. Williams, PhD, serves as assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. She offers excellent advice on effective and practical strategies to use when looking to acquire funding. Dr. Williams encourages us to “tell a story” when you engage in the grant writing process.

Elise M. Weerts, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Weerts has vital experience reviewing grants for National Institutes of Health (NIH) which gave her the foundation of understanding what it takes to write the right grant.

As a friendly programming reminder, we will be back in 2024 with brand new episodes of the Faculty Factory Podcast! Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights, snippets and clips from the following episodes (appearing in order):

• Episode 47 - Applying for Funding, Top Ten Things to Know with Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD
• Episode 127 - Grant Writing Habits and Hacks with Dionna W. Williams, PhD 
• Episode 59 - Writing the Right Grant with Elise M. Weerts, PhD

Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD, is a recurring guest on this podcast. She previously held the position of Director, the Professional Development Office, Johns Hopkins University. Before Johns Hopkins, she held the position of Program Director of the Reproductive Medicine grant portfolio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Dionna W. Williams, PhD, serves as assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. She offers excellent advice on effective and practical strategies to use when looking to acquire funding. Dr. Williams encourages us to “tell a story” when you engage in the grant writing process.

Elise M. Weerts, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Weerts has vital experience reviewing grants for National Institutes of Health (NIH) which gave her the foundation of understanding what it takes to write the right grant.

With the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Dr. Best currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Associate Dean for Education & Accreditation, Graduate Medical Education.

Dr. Best shares her inspiring journey from a declared theater major to an Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Throughout today’s interview, Dr. Best emphasizes the importance of bringing one's whole self to work, which helps foster a mindset of authenticity and open communication.

In addition to doing a deep dive on “identity integration,” we also explore topics like cognitive load, belonging, personal development, and practical strategies to help create a safe space for open dialogue.

Dr. Best's insights serve as another powerful reminder of the importance of creating environments where individuals feel acknowledged, supported, and free to bring their authentic selves to work.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

The themes covered in today’s episode of the Faculty Factory with Ashley Paul, MD, include the intersection of time management, efficiency, and insights from researching happiness.

Dr. Paul is an Assistant Professor of Neurology with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. She specializes in treating patients with movement disorders.

In today’s interview, Dr. Paul explains how she has incorporated various simple habits into her routine. For instance, she makes it a point to go outside once a day for a purposeless walk. These habits significantly impact her sense of time, happiness, and overall well-being.

The lack of time is prevalent in academic medicine, as we often struggle to meet high standards while balancing personal lives. However, this issue of feeling time-crunched extends beyond our field and affects almost everyone.

This is an especially important conversation for those of us living in environments where healthy habits are not seamlessly woven into the cultural fabric. For instance, the 'hustle and grind' mindset, often celebrated here in America, is frequently expected to take priority over family life.

Dr. Paul's consistent approach to time management, efficiency, and deriving joy as a byproduct comes from practical strategies such as time blocking, building timelines, and understanding one's mission.

Moreover, setting boundaries is essential while fostering well-being in our fast-paced lives. This involves cultivating sustainable habits, finding joy in the process, and recognizing the value of celebrating small wins to enhance both productivity and happiness.

More Podcasts & Resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

We welcome Drs. Hopf and Pollart back to our show with open arms for their second time joining the program!

With the University of Utah, Dr. Hopf is Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, and Executive Director of Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs. Dr. Hopf is Co-Director of the University of Utah’s School of Medicine Coaching and Advancement Network (UCAN), and President-Elect of the Academic Senate.

You can listen to her previous appearance on the podcast here: https://facultyfactory.org/harriet-hopf/

Dr. Pollart serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development and is the Ruth E. Murdaugh Professor of Family Medicine Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville (UVA Health).

You can listen to her previous appearance on the podcast here: https://facultyfactory.org/susan-pollart/

This is Part 2, of a two-part series on social media from the Faculty Factory,  last year we released the first part in this series, and you can catch up on it here:

• How to Better Navigate Social Media in Academic Medicine | Part 1

Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights from the following episodes:

• Social Media Habits and Hacks with Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD
• The Benefits and Pitfalls of Twitter in Academia with Mahadevappa Mahesh, MS, PhD
• Exploring the Future of Learning and Online Education with Peggy Semingson, PhD

Interested in hearing the full conversations from any of these episodes? Click on the links above to explore each episode in-depth.

Learn About Today’s Speakers

Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD, serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She also serves as Associate Vice Chair for Research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.

You can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SapnaKmd

Peggy Semingson, PhD, currently serves as Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. With a background in educational technology, online course development, adult education, curriculum development, and online course design, she is on the cutting edge of YouTube and online learning.

You can follow her on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/peggysemingson

Mahadevappa Mahesh, MS, PhD, serves as Professor in the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, and Chair of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Faculty Senate in Baltimore.

You can follow Dr. Mahesh on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/mmahesh1

Dr. Trent is a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with joint appointments in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the School of Nursing. Additionally, she currently serves as the Senior Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence at Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Trent shares her insights, emphasizing the importance of diversity, in many different forms, and its impact on innovation and problem-solving.

While the power of diverse teams in healthcare contributes to improved patient outcomes, this conversation extends beyond healthcare to the broader scientific community.

As outlined by Dr. Trent, there is a deep need for humility within scientific pursuits and alternative viewpoints are key. An ideal culture is one that not only values diversity but also actively listens to diverse voices.

In navigating the complexities of diversity, Dr. Trent emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space at work for individuals to share their personal experiences and challenges. By doing so, teams can undergo transformative experiences, fostering a stronger sense of unity and collaboration.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/  

In June 2023, Drs. Cohen and Orr, along with Aditi Kalotra, MD, authored the article, “Twelve Tips for Excelling as an Introvert in Academic Medicine.” It caught our attention here at the Faculty Factory in the best way possible.

Dr. Cohen is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine). Dr. Orr, formerly of Penn Medicine, currently serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at UCSF in the San Francisco Veterans Administration.

Here is the link to the article that was the foundation of this interview, "Twelve Tips for Excelling as an Introvert in Academic Medicine": https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0142159X.2023.2216357

Other resources mentioned in this podcast include:

• "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153
• "Knowing Your Personal Brand: What Academics Can Learn From Marketing 101": https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2019/09000/knowing_your_personal_brand__what_academics_can.15.aspx  

Success in academic medicine is not limited to extroverted individuals. By embracing introverted qualities, structuring self-promotion, flexing the extrovert muscle when necessary, and prioritizing self-care, introverts can navigate the academic medicine landscape with confidence.

As academic medicine continues to evolve, recognizing and celebrating the diversity of personalities within the field will contribute to a more inclusive and supportive environment for all professionals.

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Dr. Cudjoe currently serves as the Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Endowed Assistant Professor of Medicine position within the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology.

This is Dr. Cudjoe’s first ever appearance on our show.

He shares his journey into the world of social support and community building, inspired by his personal experiences and interactions with older adults in Baltimore.

His research, based on national data, has revealed a startling statistic: one in four older adults grapples with social isolation. This work has garnered widespread recognition and has even influenced national reports and toolkits.

Dr. Cudjoe emphasized the importance of community building, highlighting the need for shared purpose and joy within groups. The interview also includes strategies to combat social isolation, including leveraging social opportunities with a purpose and receiving institutional support for community building.

Learn more about the Faculty Factory Podcast: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

In this episode, Dr. Shafi shares the genesis of her own peer mentoring journey and how her network has grown into a powerful community of support. She, along with her colleague and former Faculty Factory Podcast guest, Sarah Amend, PhD, recognized the importance of mentorship from both traditional and peer perspectives. Together, they developed a program that fosters an environment of trust, open communication, and tailored guidance that enables participants to navigate the challenges of academia and research effectively.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/peer-mentoring 

Dr. Chisolm previously joined our show in 2021 when she explored with us how implementing aspects of the arts and humanities within medical curricula can strongly benefit learners. You can revisit that episode here: https://facultyfactory.org/margaret-chisolm/

With the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Chisolm currently serves as:

• Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
• Member, Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence
• Director, The Paul McHugh Program for Human Flourishing

In addition to these prestigious roles, she is the author of the 2022 Nautilus Book Award winner, From Survive to Thrive: Living Your Best Life with Mental Illness.

• You can follow along with her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whole_patients
• For more information on her website, please visit: https://margaretchisolmmd.com/

Programming Notes

We love to learn from faculty members around the world. If you or someone you’d like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org or email us directly here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu 

You can also find more Faculty Factory podcast episodes here: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Ellinas is the Director of the Medical College of Wisconsin's Center for the Advancement of Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM, pronounced 'Awesome'). She also serves as a Professor of Anesthesiology and the Associate Dean for Women's Leadership within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

You can learn more about AWSM here: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/center-for-the-advancement-of-women-in-science-and-medicine-awsm/about-us

During this conversation, Dr. Ellinas shares the encouraging story that led her to her current role and the creation of AWSM. Through her tireless efforts, she continues to build communities that elevate women's leadership.

We applaud her ongoing commitment to empowering women in science and medicine. After speaking with Dr. Ellinas, it is abundantly clear that AWSM's initiatives are changing the narrative and creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.

More about the Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Cohen is a Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. She also serves as Associate Chief in the Division of Cardiology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Dr. Cohen's remarkable career as a pediatric cardiologist, coupled with her leadership roles and unique pathway towards success in academic medicine, sheds light on the importance of being resourceful and never giving up.

As you will discover in this discussion, though the journey may be challenging, it's the triumph over these challenges that makes the eventual success immensely rewarding.

Learn how Dr. Cohen overcame challenges, managed time effectively, and made impactful contributions to her field, all while navigating the demands of motherhood and building a national presence in the world of pediatric cardiology.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. MacGregor is a colorectal surgeon, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Allina Health, and Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado.

Dr. McGregor's story serves as a testament to the idea that a pivot can be key in one's career and that there is value in exploring many new opportunities to build a diverse skillset while finding a fulfilling path. We commend his courage in sharing his unconventional journey, highlighting the importance of embracing diverse talents and interests.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/jay-macgregor 

Emotional Intelligence is often referred to as EQ, which stands for Emotional Quotient. In essence, EQ is our ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions to enhance various aspects of our lives, including stress relief, effective communication, empathy, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

Unlike IQ (Intelligence Quotient), which remains relatively stable, EQ can be improved with effort, making it a valuable skill for those of us in academic medicine to investigate.

As explored in today’s episode, standardized personality profiling tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Clifton Strengths Analysis, can help individuals gain self-awareness and identify areas for improvement in their EQ.

Other Resources and Information

Are you looking to learn more or join our show as a guest? Simply email Dr. Skarupski at kskarupski@jhmi.edu.

As mentioned in today’s episode, you can listen to the Clifton Strengths podcast interview with Dr. Rachel Salas here: https://facultyfactory.org/the-practical-use-of-strength-based-psychology-with-rachel-salas-md-med-faan/

More Faculty Factory Podcasts: https://facultyfactory.org/podcast/

Let’s take a moment to reflect on our leadership styles and how we can become better leaders for our patients, colleagues, and community.

To guide our discussion, we will introduce the leadership competencies framework developed by Johns Hopkins Medicine. This comprehensive matrix identifies 12 key competencies, each essential for effective leadership at different levels within academic medicine.

Are you looking for a copy of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Leadership Competencies matrix document as mentioned in this podcast? Simply email Dr. Skarupski at kskarupski@jhmi.edu and she will provide it to you.

Leadership competencies are vital in academic medicine, and they encompass a wide range of skills and behaviors. Reflecting on these competencies and assessing your proficiency in them can be a valuable step toward becoming a more effective leader in your academic medical career.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/

Dr. Poynton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Rachel Walden is the Director of Editorial Services and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery with Johns Hopkins.

Whether you're a seasoned scholar or just embarking on your academic journey, this episode will serve as an enriching discussion with essential tips and principles of effective scholarly writing.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/scholarly-writing 

Kathy is the Executive Director for HR-Talent Management at Johns Hopkins University, and in this role is responsible for leading the talent acquisition, learning and organization development functions for the entire university.

Kathy has spent over 20 years working in HR, Learning, and Organization Development roles with clients of various functional disciplines in diverse organizations and industries.

Programming Note

Did you know? As of September 1st, 2023, this podcast has had nearly 76,000 total downloads and YouTube views from listeners in 84 different countries? Furthermore, FacultyFactory.org has drawn nearly 40,000 web visits from users in 122 different countries.

It's truly an international platform, and we would love to invite you to be a guest on this show. Our host, Dr. Skarupski, makes the experience very engaging, relaxing, and quite frankly, fun.

We're keen on hearing from different faculty members around the world so we can learn from each other!

If you or someone you'd like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org or email Dr. Skarupski directly here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu

Dr. Solomon currently serves as the Katharine M. Graham Professor of Ophthalmology with the Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine in Baltimore.

She is also the co-chair of the clinical excellence promotion committee with Johns Hopkins.

In this episode, she opens up about balancing the demands of a distinguished medical career with the joys and responsibilities of personal life. Dr. Solomon's insights offer a roadmap for harmonizing professional aspirations and personal well-being. Tune in to uncover her sage advice on embracing the integration of pursuing a promotion while maintaining your commitment to a robust personal and family life. To learn more, visit: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

At the forefront of effective problem-solving methodologies is design thinking. By embracing design thinking, you can systematically question assumptions, leading to the discovery of innovative and distinctive alternatives.

“Design thinking is really this creative, iterative, problem-solving process that's rooted in empathy,” she said.

“It emphasizes the importance of keeping the people that you're designing for central to the process, because we believe that those closest to the problem are going to be best positioned to come up with the solutions.”

About Danielle Piccinini Black, MPH, MBA

Danielle Piccinini Black, MPH, MBA, is the Design Innovation Lead at the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs and Academic Lead for Design Thinking at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School—Executive Education.

She leads the development and implementation of design thinking research, workshops, and co-creation internationally to address emerging public health needs, and uses that experience to enhance her design thinking courses.

Danielle’s current Design Thinking/Human-Centered Design portfolio consists of projects in nutrition, malaria, harm reduction in opioid use, WASH, and safe surgery in family planning and obstetrics.

“At its core, competency-based education is just a philosophy of training that orients itself toward outcomes,” he told us.

Dr. Kinnear is an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) hospitalist. He serves as Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Program Director for the Med-Peds program with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

This conversation explores the essence of competency-based education, a philosophy of training that is fundamentally outcome-oriented.

Dr. Kinnear enlightens us on this crucial matter, highlighting how reshaping medical education through such an approach can revolutionize learning paradigms and ultimately shape more effective and capable medical professionals.

Understanding the principles and implications of this philosophy can potentially lead to transformative advancements in our field.

We also want to thank our friend Rachel Salas, MD, MEd, who recommended Dr. Kinnear to us as a guest! If you have a guest, that you’d like to sponsor to join our show, please send us a message: https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/

Dr. Chen is Assistant Dean for Faculty Development in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Dr. Coplit is a general internist and serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Professor of Medical Sciences at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter).

Learn More

• Email: Dr. Coplit: Coplit@quinnipiac.edu
• Email Dr. Chen: Chen@mcmaster.ca
• Email Dr. Skarupski: kskarupski@jhmi.edu 
• Revisit Dr. Coplit’s first appearance on our podcast: https://facultyfactory.org/lisa-coplit/
• Listen to the Told Me Podcast here: https://www.quinnipiacpodcasts.com/told-me/

How to Podcast Resources

• How to Podcast When You Aren’t Tech Savvy
• How to Start a Podcast: A Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial
• How to Create a Podcast for Beginners

With The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carisa serves as Associate Professor, Director of Education Innovation, and Director of the Clinical Research Core in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

You can watch her first appearance on our podcast, “Evolving Personally and Professionally to Maintain Job Satisfaction,” here: https://facultyfactory.org/carisa-cooney/

In this episode we also mentioned the previous Faculty Factory episode called “Getting that Paper Out the Door with David M. Yousem, MD, MBA”, and you can check that podcast out here: https://facultyfactory.org/paper-out-the-door/

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/post-covid

Drs. Cheri Lemieux Spiegel (Professor of English) and Paul Fitzgerald (Professor of Biology) together run the Annandale Center for Contemplative Practice (ACCP) at Northern Virginia Community College.

The ACCP supports faculty, staff, and students alike, our mission is to foster a mindful and non-violent approach in their personal and professional journeys.

Learn More

This Faculty Factory Podcast Episode: https://facultyfactory.org/nonviolent 

The Annandale Center for Contemplative Practice (ACCP): https://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/accp.html

This Most Unbelievable Life: https://www.thismostunbelievablelife.com/ 

Despite the geographic diversity of these communities, Dr. Coplit emphasizes that building a strong sense of community is not only possible but essential.

Dr. Coplit is a general internist and serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Professor of Medical Sciences at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter). 

As a fellow podcaster, Dr. Coplit currently hosts, "Told Me," which stands for "To Learn and Develop for Medical Educators." Her podcast explores topics like the power of mentorship, leadership, and remediation.

With sites spread across different regions, building a sense of community becomes more complex compared to traditional academic medical centers. During this chat, Dr. Coplit explores the importance of meeting faculty members where they are, providing centralized resources while also catering to individual needs.

Listen to the Told Me Podcast here: https://www.quinnipiacpodcasts.com/told-me/   Learn More about today’s episode here: https://facultyfactory.org/Lisa-Coplit 

Dr. Ray is a Professor of Medicine and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Medicine for Data Integrity and Analytics, Assistant Dean for Research, and he is a member of the JHM Data Trust Council.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/stuart-ray 

We Want to Hear from YOU!

The Faculty Factory reaches listeners in more than 80 countries! With nearly 70,000 downloads and counting, we've been helping faculty in our field through the power of storytelling sfor nearly 5 years. We would love to hear your feedback on our show and we would love for you to join us as a podcast guest, or nominate someone to be a guest on our show. Send our host, Dr. Kimberly Skarupski, an email here to reach us: kskarupski@jhmi.edu.  

Dr. Oliva-Hemker currently serves as the Vice Dean for Faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the Stermer Family Professor of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Director of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

Simply put, without Dr. Oliva-Hemker’s support this podcast wouldn’t be possible. We sincerely thank her for that continued support of this podcast, our companion website (FacultyFactory.org), and all its resources.

Today’s episode explores the art of making a successful leadership transition within academic medicine. This is something Dr. Oliva-Hemker has firsthand experience in navigating as discussed in today’s chat. Dr. Oliva-Hemker was named Vice Dean for Faculty in 2021.

“I've had some transitions into leadership positions at different points in time, and you always learn a little bit as you go along,” she told us.

This podcast discussion offers valuable advice for faculty members at various stages of their career journey.

Regardless of whether we're transitioning from medical school, completing a postdoctoral fellowship, taking on leadership roles within professional societies, or being appointed to dean, each new position necessitates a recalibration and a fresh perspective.

“When we step into a new role, it’s so important to begin relationship building and developing collaborations with others right away,” Dr. Oliva-Hemker said.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Fainstad is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is the Resident Clinic Director at Lowry Internal Medicine and Co-Director of Better Together Physician Coaching.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/tyra-fainstad 

Better Together Physician Coaching Website: https://bettertogetherphysiciancoaching.com/

Contact Dr. Fainstad: Tyra.Fainstad@cuanschutz.edu

Heather is an executive coach and consultant. Prior to launching her consultancy, Heather was Executive Director at the Center for Faculty Advancement Mentoring and Engagement with the Ohio State University’s College of Medicine in Columbus.

She first appeared on our podcast one year ago for a memorable chat on executive coaching and leadership.  

In today's interview, Heather and Kim Skarupski, PhD, MPH, reminisce about the unforgettable career development coaching camp experience that took place last October. They recount the event where community was built, and sparks of inspiration and empowerment were ignited. 

From bridging the gaps of isolation to fostering peer coaching and mentorship, this episode highlights the transformative power of building connections and community in academic medicine. 

A similar experience could be created for late-career faculty members, early-career faculty members, and groups underrepresented in medicine (URM), who may be feeling especially isolated and disconnected.

Contact Us & Learn More: If you want to provide a transformative experience that will help your faculty grow their sense of belonging, their value, and a supportive culture, please reach out to us. We would love to discuss bringing our camp to your faculty, please send an email:  • Kim Skarupski, PhD, MPH: kskarupski@jhmi.edu   • Heather Brod: heather@heatherbrod.com 

Dr. Bellini currently serves as Senior Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

The conversation revolves around Dr. Bellini and her colleague's influential paper, "The Definition of Faculty Must Evolve: A Call to Action," published in October 2020. This seminal work gets to the core of what it means to be a faculty member in today's dynamic and evolving landscape of academia.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/lisa-bellini 

Dr. Apps explains that mental load refers to the cognitive effort involved in managing and organizing tasks, both in personal and professional life. The discussion is prompted by Dr. Apps' realization of her own mental load.

Recognizing the gender-based aspect of mental load, she delves deeper into understanding its impact on households and workplaces. The episode explores the concept of mental load, its effects, and ways to address it in different contexts.

Dr. Apps is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Children’s Wisconsin, a pediatric acute care children’s hospital in Milwaukee. She also serves as a professor and vice chair of faculty development in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Department. In addition, she is the associate provost of Faculty Affairs at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

She previously joined us for an episode titled 'How Faculty Can Succeed While Avoiding Overcommitment,' and you can listen to it here: https://facultyfactory.org/jennifer-apps/

When it comes to mental load, Dr. Apps describes the cognitive effort that goes into this as constant, never ending, and exhausting.

“I'm a big believer in gratitude and I believe that gratitude is a cognitive methodology that unlocks new ways of being able to look at situations,” she told us.

This week's edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast is dedicated to those folks who are considering leadership in the future but don't know exactly how to get there.

Furthermore, Dr. Lee talks to us about how to make sure you knock it out of the park once you do get a leadership position.

Dr. Lee serves as Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) and Pediatrics. She is also Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development in ACCM with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

This is Dr. Lee's second time joining our program. Once you finish listening to today's episode, please make sure to go back and relisten to her phenomenal "Habits and Hacks" episode with us from 2021. You can find that here: https://facultyfactory.org/jennifer-lee/

In today's chat, she discusses how she prepared for leadership opportunities throughout her career, emphasizing the importance of merging passion with work. Driven by her interest in faculty development and gender equity, she pursued her goals relentlessly.

Dr. Lee highlights the significance of building a CV that reflects one's desired future job and creating opportunities for oneself by demonstrating dedication and expertise. Dr. Lee's interview underscores the importance of pursuing what one truly loves professionally and being ready to embrace unforeseen leadership possibilities.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/

Currently serving as the Chief Wellness Officer and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Biddison brings her vast expertise to this discussion.

In the opening minutes of this interview, Dr. Biddison challenges the notion of wellness as an afterthought, urging listeners to prioritize their well-being alongside their work. She emphasizes that a balanced perspective enhances productivity, engagement, and creativity, empowering individuals to wholeheartedly pursue their values.

"I think it's really important for us to actually change our mindset around that and understand that being well at work, and the many diverse ways we can define that, is really foundational to accomplishing all the things that we want to do," she said.

Furthermore, Dr. Biddison outlines the key attributes crucial for cultivating a mindset of well-being, with self-awareness emerging as a pivotal element in personal growth.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/wellbeing/ 

This episode has an underlying message of love and gratitude for moms, and we thought it would be the perfect episode to get folks in the holiday spirit for this upcoming Mother's Day weekend.

Dr. Umapathi serves on the Advisory Board for Junior Faculty with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also currently serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant/MCS.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/priya-umapathi/    

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bM5T8HEx1kg   

Carisa joins our show to present her widely acclaimed and celebrated talk, Evolving Personally and Professionally to Maintain Job Satisfaction: In It For the Long Haul. If you would like to see the visuals and presentation slides of this talk, please watch the YouTube version of this podcast, which you can find here: https://youtu.be/vGz0H-i2AX8 

At Hopkins Medicine, Carisa serves as Associate Professor, Director of Education Innovation, and Director of the Clinical Research Core in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The objectives of Carisa's presentation are as follows:

• Differentiate between fluid and crystallized intelligence.
• Identify ways to effect behavioral change to benefit your personal and professional relationships.
• Understand how negative self-talk versus self-compassion can impact personal learning and growth.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/carisa-cooney 

Mona Bahouth, MD, PhD, is Medical Director, Brain Rescue Unit, and Assistant Professor of Neurology with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.

Dr. Bahouth is an expert in health system science and implementation science as we chat about in this interview.  

On today’s podcast, Dr. Bahouth explains that teamwork is critical in healthcare because it helps to maintain a focus on the patient and brings together the key pieces of what a patient needs at any given moment.

Teamwork involves finding experts and bringing them to the table to work together in a way that creates an end result that is much more synergistic than what individuals could achieve alone.

Dr. Bahouth emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration and speaking in a language that allows the patient to be the center of the conversation.

We want to thank Dr. Rachel Salas, a valued contributor of the Faculty Factory community, for referring Dr. Bahouth to us as a guest. If you know someone who would be a great fit for our podcast, we invite you to refer them to us as well. Simply send an email to FacultyFactoryKim@gmail.com with your suggestion!

You can reach Dr. Bahouth here: mbahout1@jhmi.edu 

Resilience is an essential quality for anyone working in this field given its inherent challenges, high-pressure situations, and emotional exhaustion.

Dr. Joseph E. Losee currently serves as the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and is the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also serves as the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and is an Advisory Dean of Students at the School of Medicine.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/joseph-losee/

Make sure to tune in as Dr. Mallon makes his Faculty Factory Podcast debut. We will dive into the crucial topic of academic medicine's role in the climate crisis.

Dr. Mallon is the Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation Development at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Dr. Mallon co-authored the report "Climate Action in Academic Medicine," which provides an overview of how medical schools, teaching hospitals, and health systems are responding to climate change. You can download it here: https://www.aamc.org/media/64106/download?attachment 

In this interview, you'll learn about the innovative ways in which medical schools, teaching hospitals, and health systems are responding to the urgent threat of climate change. Their efforts can help safeguard the health of our planet and its inhabitants.

"The irony is that without any action, we are making a major contribution to the climate crisis, which arguably is the greatest health threat of the 21st century," Dr. Mallon told us.

If you would like to contact Dr. Mallon, you can email him at wmallon@aamc.org.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/

Dr. Ward is Associate Dean for Faculty Development with Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina. 

Dr. Ward is an adult congenital and structural heart disease specialist. She serves as the Program Director for the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship and the Director of the Cardio-Obstetrics Program with Duke.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/cary-ward 

What are the implications for faulty and medical professionals around the world? How will this impact grant writing, research and academic integrity? The questions continue to linger.

Our guest this week on the Faculty Factory is Daniel Khashabi, PhD, to help us address some of these questions and issues.

Dr. Khashabi recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and is an assistant professor of computer science at the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering. He is also a member of the Center for Language and Speech Processing.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/artificial-intelligence/ 

Stacey provides tools and techniques for successfully negotiating at work while reducing harmful conflicts and protecting relationships.

Stacey is a Professor of Law and Ethics at the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School with a joint appointment at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She currently teaches courses in business law, health law, and negotiations. 

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/stacey-lee 

Rachel B. Levine, MD, MPH, joins our show to cover important facets of organizational savvy, professional relationships, followership, and sponsorship.

This is Dr. Levine’s third time joining us here on the Faculty Factory. She currently serves as Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Educational Development with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Development.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/rachel-levine/ 

Dr. Salas is Assistant Medical Director with Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness and serves as Professor of Neurology with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

She joins our podcast to share the story of her carefully planned major life-changing decision on today’s episode. Make sure to tune in for the full story!

Dr. Salas first visited with us here on the Faculty Factory in October 2020 for Episode No. 92. The interview was called The Practical Use of Strength-Based Psychology. Last year she came back for a “reunion” episode called Coaching and Strength-Based Approaches to Keep us Progressing.

When you are done listening to today’s show, you can listen to her other two episodes here:

• The Practical Use of Strength-Based Psychology
• Coaching and Strength-Based Approaches to Keep us Progressing

• You can reach Dr. Salas here: rsalas3@jhmi.edu
• Find Dr. Salas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelSalasMD

In a field full of confusing terms and jargon, he covers the basics of personal finance for medical professionals with an easily understandable use of plain language in all his appearances on our show.

Today’s discussion involves the importance of knowing your net worth (a.k.a. nest egg), investing basics and retirement planning.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/41DFDN7 

In addition to his podcasting and writing, Dr. Wilner currently serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. 

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/feedback 

Dr. Sorcinelli is Professor Emeritus & Senior Fellow, Center for Teaching & Learning with University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Providing guidance and support to help navigate the challenges of academic medicine is what we are all about. Dr. Sorcinelli’s in-depth list will help young faculty build a strong foundation for the rigors of their career.

While geared towards young faculty, this list provides truly valuable insights and advice that will benefit faculty at all stages of their career.

The list came from Dr. Sorcinelli thinking about what advice she wished she had received when she started out in her career.

“I looked at the research which had identified a couple of core issues and interwoven concerns that new faculty have,” she told us.

To learn more, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Sorcinelli via email: dene@umass.edu. She will be more than happy to send you a document of the tips she outlined in today’s interview.

Dr. Villwock currently serves as Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

As Dr. Villlwock points out early in this episode, wellness is not something that we have historically done well for ourselves within the culture of medicine.

• Read more on FacultyFactory.org: https://facultyfactory.org/jennifer-villwock/ 
• Check out Dr. Villwock’s powerful Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/ViIDJC3Lbss
• You can reach out to her via email here: jvillwock@kumc.edu 

Dr. Palmer is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Higher Education in the School of Education at Indiana University. She is also the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Professional Development, and Diversity.

While these topics are specific to her institution and the state of Indiana, there are takeaways from this discussion sure to spark ideas for faculty around the globe.

The three topics examined on today’s interview (and the approximate time stamps of when they are introduced) are as follows:

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice. This discussion takes place in the opening moments of the podcast.
• In-Person vs. Hybrid Events and Remote Work. This portion of the chat starts around 20 minutes into the interview.
• Faculty Safety. This third topic is discussed during the final ten minutes of the podcast.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Heather joined our show last year for a memorable chat on executive coaching and leadership. 

Heather is an executive coach and consultant. Prior to branching off on her own to go into coaching full time, Heather was Executive Director at the Center for Faculty Advancement Mentoring and Engagement with the Ohio State University’s College of Medicine in Columbus.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/belonging/ 

Dr. Grigsby joins our show for a timely discussion on organizational strategy in academic medicine. Today’s conversation also includes vital tidbits on leadership, how to conduct an efficient meeting, and much more.

Today’s episode is another example of a return guest rejoining our show for a powerful and memorable reunion episode. It was way back in September 2019 when he first joined us. As you would imagine, nearly three and a half years later there was a lot to catch up on.

You can revisit Dr. Grigsby’s episode from 2019 with us here.

Dr. Grigsby has entered a stage of his career he is describing as “replenishment” as he continues to work on projects he helps colleagues with in academic medicine and science.

Dr. Grigsby previously served as Senior Director, Member Organizational Development at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Dr. Grigsby started his academic career at Yale Child Study Center.  As a social worker by training, Dr. Grigsby was involved with work in the early stages of his career with organizations, such as group homes and shelters for homeless kids.

He worked on research to help those organizations better meet their missions.

Dr. Grigsby spent almost a decade at Penn State College of Medicine as Vice Dean for Faculty and Administrative Affairs. Before he joined the AAMC in 2009, he was Vice Dean for Administration and Research at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.

Jennifer Apps, PhD, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to chat about reconnecting to our values to reclaim some balance.

Dr. Apps is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Children's Wisconsin, a pediatric acute care children's hospital in Milwaukee. She also serves as associate professor and the vice chair of faculty development in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Department.

No one wants to miss a potentially great opportunity and many of us have a hard time saying no, but without clearly defining our values it is difficult to prioritize what matters most. 

“The worst feeling comes when you get into these positions and you feel like you're not doing any of them because you're just managing them all instead of really being able to excel,” she said.   As we enter a new year and Season 5 of the Faculty Factory Podcast, this interview will hopefully serve as an inspiration to many. 

“We've all gone into these fields where we've demonstrated the ability to persevere towards a long-term goal, but in order to do that, you have to have these values that have been guiding you,” Dr. Apps said. 

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

As a friendly reminder, the previous seasons of this podcast have included:

• Season 1: Discussions with Deans
• Season 2: Snippets for Success
• Season 3: Habits and Hacks from Hopkins (H3)
• Season 4: Faculty Factory Reunions

As mentioned in today’s show, Seasons 2 and 3 of the podcast come with a companion eBook that recaps a lot of the content that were outlined in those episodes. You can check them out here:

• The Snippets for Success eBook [pdf]
• The Habits and Hacks from Hopkins eBook  [pdf]

Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) aim to make writing automatic, mechanical and routine. WAGs started as a group “writing bootcamp” for faculty members and its core principles can be utilized by any writer to improve their craft. Please visit WagYourWork.com and WAGs on HopkinsMedicine.org to learn more.

If you feel as though the timing is right for you – or a colleague you want to sponsor – to be interviewed on our show, please never hesitate to reach out to us via our contact us page or by sending an email to FacultyFactoryKim@gmail.com. If there is someone you think we need to talk to, please indicate the name and email address of the guest you would like to sponsor when you send us a message!

The success of the Faculty Factory would not be possible without the generous contributions of the hundreds of folks who have donated their time to be interviewed for our show. We would like to send a sincere thank you to all who have contributed to this ongoing mission. You can also find us on Twitter where we look forward to connecting with our community even more.

• Social Media Habits and Hacks with Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD
• The Benefits and Pitfalls of Twitter in Academia with Mahadevappa Mahesh, MS, PhD
• Exploring the Future of Learning and Online Education with Peggy Semingson, PhD

Interested in hearing the full conversations from any of these episodes? Click on the links above to explore each episode in-depth.

Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD, serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She also serves as Associate Vice Chair for Research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.

You can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SapnaKmd 

Peggy Semingson, PhD, currently serves as Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. With a background in educational technology, online course development, adult education, curriculum development, and online course design, she is on the cutting edge of YouTube and online learning.

You can follow her on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/peggysemingson

Mahadevappa Mahesh, MS, PhD, serves as Professor in the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, and Chair of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Faculty Senate in Baltimore.  

You can follow Dr. Mahesh on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/mmahesh1

More from the Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/

Visit us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/faculty_factory 

• Episode 201 - Best of the Faculty Factory, Part 1: Difficult Conversations

Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights from the following episodes:

• Episode 79 – Managing Difficult Issues with Charles G. Irvin, Ph.D., DE, ATSF, FERS (Faculty Factory Snippet No. 29)
• Episode 75 – How to Handle Conflict with Dave Yousem, MD, MBA (Faculty Factory Snippet No. 25)
• Episode 72 – The Art of Navigating a Difficult Conversation with Dave Yousem, MD, MBA (Faculty Factory Snippet No. 22)
• Episode 46 – Prioritizing and the Art of Saying No with Jennifer Haythornthwaite, PhD (Faculty Factory Snippet No. 1)

Interested in hearing the full conversations from any of these episodes? Click on the links above to explore each episode in-depth.

Are you finding these "clip shows" useful? We would love to know if you are (or are not) finding these highlights and "best of" shows useful. Please contact us here or email us at FacultyFactoryKim@gmail.com and let us know.

Jennifer Haythornthwaite, PhD, has joined the Faculty Factory for memorable episodes over the years with important feedback for our audience when it comes to time management and much more. Dr. Haythornthwaite is a professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md.

Charles G. Irvin, PhD, DE, ATSF, FERS, was the first ever guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast in a recording that dates back nearly four years ago. Dr. Irvin is a Professor of Medicine, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Vice Chairman for Research Department of Medicine and Director of the Vermont Lung Center at the University of Vermont. He was named Associate Dean for Faculty for the College of Medicine in 2012.

Dave Yousem, MD, MBA, is a frequent contributor to the Faculty Factory Podcast. He serves as Associate Dean for Professional Development at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is also the Vice Chairman of Program Development at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution.

• Best of the Faculty Factory Discussions on Mentorship, Part I
• Best of the Faculty Factory Discussions on Mentorship, Part II

Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights from the following episodes:

• How Faculty Can Better Develop Their Mentoring Network with Clara L. Lapiner, MPH
• Questions to Ask Your Mentor with Wendy Ward, PhD, ABPP, FAPA
• 10 Mentee Rules for Faculty with Dave Yousem, MD, MBA
• Meaningful Mentorship with Cynthia S. Rand, PhD
• Be a Memorable Mentor with Donna Vogel, PhD

More about the Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

This week she joins our show so we can catch up with her and learn about more helpful self-care tools, tips, and wisdom in another very memorable episode of our podcast with Dr. Gould.

In March 2020, Dr. Gould joined the Faculty Factory Podcast (remotely, of course) and delivered two very memorable episodes to help our community cope with the emerging anxiety of the time.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/neda-gould 

Dr. Barnett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health & Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore.

He first joined our program earlier this year for a spirited discussion about preparedness, resiliency, and the wisdom he has gained throughout his career in academic medicine and research. You can revisit that episode here: https://facultyfactory.org/daniel-barnett/.

“We need to be more rigorously focused on tools and approaches that are peer reviewed on best practices for self-care for health care providers,” he told us.

Dr. Bartnett brings us consistently strong insight throughout today’s discussion on workforce wellness and self-care.

“I truly believe that everyone in healthcare and frontline response needs to – and can benefit from – getting trained in psychological first aid,” he added.

• Episode 79 – Managing Difficult Issues with Charles G. Irvin, Ph.D., DE, ATSF, FERS (Faculty Factory Snippet No. 29)
• Episode 75 – How to Handle Conflict with Dave Yousem, MD, MBA (Faculty Factory Snippet No. 25)
• Episode 72 – The Art of Navigating a Difficult Conversation with Dave Yousem, MD, MBA (Faculty Factory Snippet No. 22)
• Episode 46 – Prioritizing and the Art of Saying No with Jennifer Haythornthwaite, PhD (Faculty Factory Snippet No. 1)

Interested in hearing the full conversations from any of these episodes? Click on the links above to explore each episode in-depth.

You can also visit our website to learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Peggy Semingson, PhD, is a wealth of information when it comes to these modern developments in education. We are excited to have her join our program this week to share what she has learned with our community.

Dr. Semingson currently serves as Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington.

With a background in educational technology, online course development, adult education, curriculum development, and online course design, she is on the cutting edge of the future of online learning.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/peggy-semingson/ 

“I am on the coaching bandwagon and I think it's much needed in academia, not just for faculty, but for residents, fellows, nursing students, medical students, everything,” she said.

Dr. Salas is Assistant Medical Director with Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness and serves as Professor of Neurology with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

Today’s chat is a reunion episode where we visit with past guests and friends of the Faculty Factory community.

You may remember Dr. Salas from her first appearance with us here on the Faculty Factory. She last joined us in October 2020 for Faculty Factory Podcast No. 92. The interview was called The Practical Use of Strength-Based Psychology and you can check it out here.

“Next week I'll be a different person because I'm constantly thinking about who I am, how can I be better, and I'm really in a growth mindset,” she said.

• You can reach Dr. Salas here: rsalas3@jhmi.edu
• Find Dr. Salas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelSalasMD
• More on Faculty Factory Coaching: https://facultyfactory.org/coaching/ 
• Visit us on the Faculty Factory website: https://facultyfactory.org/
• Visit the Faculty Factory on Twitter: https://twitter.com/faculty_factory

Penny currently serves as Faculty Development Program Manager in the Office of Faculty Development at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville.

As the title of today’s episode implies, there are plenty of great nuggets on relationship building and utilizing transferable skills to attain professional growth in this interview.

“To do the things that you are passionate about and to be promoted, sometimes you have to leave the institution you're at,” Penny told us.

Change is a major theme of today’s show. As we learn, there might be many different skills you have earned over the years that are transferable to a new position you have your eye on. Through listening to Penny’s story, we get some great examples of this in today’s chat.

“I think sometimes we need to take a step and understand there are aspects of the work that we’re doing that are the same characteristics you need in any sort of relationship-building enterprise,” she said.

There are qualities relevant to many different environments in this profession and taking a step back for some good old fashioned reflection can help us better identify these qualities.

Please make sure to visit the Faculty Factory to learn more about today’s conversation; you can visit our website here: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

You can also follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faculty_Factory 

And learn About Faculty Factory Coaching here: https://facultyfactory.org/coaching/ 

She makes her highly anticipated return this week to chat with us about imposter syndrome and how it can impact leadership roles in academia.

With a joint appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Rand serves as Professor of Medicine in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Department at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty.

Today’s episode is another installment of our Faculty Factory reunion series where we visit with guests from yesteryear. As longtime listeners to our show can attest, Dr. Rand is passionate about the strength of a profound mentorship. In fact, her three previous appearances on our show have surrounded that topic.

You can listen to the previous Faculty Factory episodes featuring Dr. Rand:

• Meaningful Mentorship with Cynthia S. Rand, PhD: https://facultyfactory.org/meaningful-mentorship/   
• Best of the Faculty Factory: Discussions on Mentorship, Part I: https://facultyfactory.org/best-of-mentorships/ 
• Best of the Faculty Factory: Discussions on Mentorship, Part II: https://facultyfactory.org/mentorship-part-2/ 

It’s been a pure joy to catch up with folks on how they’ve been doing in these reunion shows. With the pandemic and other game-changing events taking place since our initial chats, there is no shortage of wisdom to be gleaned from these conversations.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Brown serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Professionalism in the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. She first joined out show nearly three and a half years ago.

In today’s reunion discussion, she utilizes a powerful lattice metaphor when discussing building a strong framework for career development.

“Part of the job of a faculty member is to be conscious of building that lattice framework as you go through faculty development and coaching conversations, through investing in yourself to build the scaffolding, the lattice,” she said.

This is another Faculty Factory Reunion episode where we visit with past guests to listen to what they have been up to since we last interviewed them on the show.

Want to listen to Dr. Brown’s first visit to the Faculty Factory? You can check that interview out here: https://facultyfactory.org/dr-brown-receives-2019-gfa-carole-j-bland-phronesis-award/

If you would like to contact Dr. Brown, you can reach her here: Ann.brown@duke.edu

To learn more about the Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/

The world is a far different place than it was back when our guest this week last joined our podcast roughly 3 and a half years ago. Patrick O. Smith, PhD, ABPP, joins us this week to catch up on everything that has changed, developed and remained since we last crossed paths in 2019.

Dr. Smith is the former president of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA). He currently serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Chief Faculty Affairs Officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

As we chat about in today’s podcast, the first time he joined our program we talked about the following important topics:  

• Pain points
• High-velocity culture change
• Seeking a purpose-driven life
• Dealing with conflict/challenging situations

If you’d like to check that out, you can listen to it here: https://facultyfactory.org/patrick-smith/

Today’s episode is focused on the significant accomplishments, changes, and challenges at his Mississippi institution since the global COVID-19 pandemic captured our attention and energy in 2020. It’s an inspiring chat that you will not want to miss.

Please visit us on the Faculty Factory website for more great resources and content: https://facultyfactory.org/  

Long time listeners will know that we love lists here on the Faculty Factory Podcast and we have a great treat for our audience today. While today’s presentation is geared a lot towards more junior level faculty, there are nuggets in this conversation that can benefit those at any stage of their career.

Dr. Kahn serves as Division Director of Adolescent Medicine and Associate Chair of Academic Affairs and Career Development at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Ohio.

“The first strategy for success is to create an individual development plan and a developmental network plan,” she told us. “I really think that those are roadmaps for our success as faculty.”

As outlined in today’s discussion, having an individual development plan or an IDP empowers us to take ownership of our own career development.

There is no question that by following the strategies as presented in this masterful talk from Dr. Kahn, our faculty will be on the path towards building that much needed resiliency to achieve their career goals.

Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Serwint is very active in the Johns Hopkins medical community, and she is very well known around these parts – and beyond – for her mentoring work. She discusses the value of lifelong mentors and the many lessons she has learned from them in today’s podcast.

When it comes to navigating relationships with mentors, Dr. Serwint is a wealth of knowledge. She opened today’s chat talking about looking beyond the wisdom of her parents when it came to her career in academic medicine.

“(My parents) instilled in me so many very important values that I've carried with me throughout my life, yet they were not the ones that could show me how to navigate academics because they had not had that experience,” she told us. “I think that really helped me to realize the importance of finding mentors early on in my career.”

Dr. Serwint leaves us with a brilliant quote from Yoda to wrap up this podcast: “We are what they grow beyond.”

“My interpretation of that (Yoda quote) is that good mentors hope that their mentees will exceed what they have accomplished, and I think that is an important lesson,” she said.

As also noted in today’s episode, Dr. Serwint is involved in The Academy for retired faculty members of Johns Hopkins. You can learn more about The Academy here: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/the-academy/

Please visit the Faculty Factory website to learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/

If you would like to contact Dr. Serwint: jserwint@jhmi.edu

You can also contact our Faculty Factory Podcast here: facultyfactorykim@gmail.com

Dr. Tackett joins the Faculty Factory podcast this week to discuss this overall initiative and the criteria that is used for the selection of these “must read” articles.

With the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Tackett is Associate Professor of Medicine and International Medical Education Director in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

You can see the latest must-read articles and learn more here: https://hopkinsbayviewinternalmedicine.org/must-reads/

You can also follow this initiative on Twitter here: @MedEdMustReads

As you will hear on today’s episode, the process of identifying the “must read” articles every month is very thorough and we could not be more pleased to have Dr. Tackett join us to discuss it!

If you would like to get in-touch with Dr. Tackett, you can email him at: stacket1@jhmi.edu

Dr. Brian Clyne is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He has served in numerous clinical, educational, and administrative leadership roles in the last two decades.

As Vice Chair for Education with Brown, Dr. Clyne develops and supports programs across the continuum of learners. This continuum spans undergraduates to faculty. Learn more about Dr. Clyne. 

In addition to all his insight on working with colleagues, coaches and mentors, he has some rock solid and practical advice on listening. This advice comes towards the end of our interview today. With that in mind, please make sure to listen all the way though until the end—you won’t be disappointed!

While Dr. Clyne admits that coaching is not a panacea for every issue we encounter, it does come with some major wellness benefits.

“[Coaching] can help you become more aware of your responses and reactions to certain situations and because of that I think it helps fight burnout amount healthcare providers,” he said.

Listen to today’s interview through the podcast player located above and be sure to contact us at FacultyFactoryKim@gmail.com if you’d like to nominate a colleague to be interviewed on our show!

Dr. Sotto currently serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). Dr. Sotto is Vice-chair for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development and Vice-chair for Diversity, Health Equity, and Inclusion with IUSM.

She also serves as Health Equity Lead for the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement in the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. In addition to these roles, she also serves as:

• Director, All IN for Health, Indiana CTSI
• Co-Director, Workforce Development, Indiana CTSI

Dr. Sotto is making her inaugural appearance on our podcast. As you will hear on today’s episode, much of her research focuses on (in)equity in academic medicine.

If you are a loyal listener to our podcast, I am hoping by now you have heard about Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs), but what about Promotion Accountability Groups? You will not want to miss today’s episode, because Dr. Sotto describes this initiative in-depth midway through the interview.

Dr. Sotto shares more innovative ideas with us throughout this entire episode. This includes a recurring program at her institution known simply as “Fail Fest.” In a great twist on the status-quo in awards and ceremonies, Fail Fest is all about celebrating growth in a unique way.

“Failing is part of the process of how we grow in our career as faculty,” Dr. Sotto said.

For more information on the two papers referenced in today’s conversation, please make sure to check out the following:

• Sotto-Santiago S, Ansari-Winn D, Neal C, & Ober M.(2021). Equity + Wellness: A Call for More Inclusive Physician Wellness Efforts. MedEd Publish. https://doi.org/10.15694/mep.2021.000099.1
• Sylk Sotto-Santiago, James E. Slaven, and Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber. (Dis)Incentivizing Patient Satisfaction Metrics: The Unintended Consequences of Institutional Bias. Health Equity. Jul 2019.13-18. http://doi.org/10.1089/heq.2018.0065

Dr. Edden is Professor of Radiology in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Science at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Within his department, he also holds the position of Director of Post-Doctoral Fellows.

“I do a lot of thinking about how post-doctoral fellows develop themselves while progressing towards potential faculty appointments,” he said.

This is a great discussion for our listeners who many not be natural writers. As Dr. Edden describes in the early moments of this podcast, writing does not come natural to him. In fact, his early aversion to writing is actually what drew him into the sciences in the first place!

It's a very interesting journey that we dive into in-depth on today’s show.  

For those interested in “talking shop” when it comes to scholarly writing and productivity, you are in for a treat with today’s podcast.

“You can’t get far without being able to communicate your material well and increasingly efficiently, as well,” he said.

Today’s episode includes many helpful nuggets for all faculty, including the following:

• Writing tips for folks that are not “naturals.”
• Advice on co-editing manuscripts with peers.
• Guidance for building stronger relationships with our mentors.
• Advice on receiving and handling criticism in a productive way.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Ward also serves as professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and director of interprofessional faculty development in the Office of Interprofessional Education.

She joins us to chat about her new role and her institution’s newly named Center for Faculty Excellence. We discuss its mission to support folks across many different phases of the faculty lifecycle—including recruitment, onboarding, and much more.

We also chat post-traumatic growth literature and what the journey of moving from victim to “survivor/thriver" might look like.

Learn more about today's show: https://facultyfactory.org/wendy-ward 

With the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Bumpus is E.K. Marshall and Thomas H. Maren Professor. She is Director of the Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences.

Dr. Bumpus has won major, internationally recognized awards for her research. Her research interests include studying the metabolism of antiviral drugs used to treat HIV-1.

She received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in 2016 from President Barack Obama. In 2019, she won the prestigious John J. Abel Award as presented by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).

When it comes to piloting the junior faculty years, Dr. Bumpus is a wealth of knowledge and acknowledges the many different ways we can go about it. She also has a lot to say when it comes to avoiding some of the common pitfalls that faculty may encounter.  

“There are many ways to do it. It really comes down to your individual interests and goals and just finding the best path that works for you,” she said.

Visit The Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/Namandje-Bumpus 

This is the first ever panel interview since our show’s inception in 2019. We could not have selected a better trio! Our esteemed colleagues this week on the Faculty Factory include:  

• Sanja Kupesic, MD, PhD. Dr. Kupesic is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Dean for Faculty Development with TTUHSC.
• Zuber Mulla, PhD, CPH, FACE. Dr. Mulla is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Assistant Dean for Faculty Development with TTUHSC.
• Valerie Paton, PhD. Dr. Paton is Professor of Higher Education with Texas Tech University. She is co-appointed to both TTUHSC and TTU.

This is Dr. Mulla’s second time visiting us on the Faculty Factory Podcast while Drs. Kupesic and Paton are first timers on the program. We are enthused to welcome them with open arms to our community!

If you would like to check out Dr. Mulla’s first podcast appearance with us, you can listen to it here: https://facultyfactory.org/a-faculty-factory-interview-with-zuber-mulla-phd-cph-face/

As mentioned in today’s podcast, the Impact of a Faculty Development Course on Promotion at a Health Sciences Center article can be found here: https://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1327&context=mjm

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

“Perfection is very fluid. It does not mean the same thing to everybody and from every perspective,” she told us.

Dr. Vyas is Senior Associate at the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) in Philadelphia. She is also Director of FAIMER Global Programs.

We are exciting to bring you this latest episode of the Faculty Factory Reunion where we visit with past podcast guests and learn about what’s new since we last chatted.

Dr. Vyas first visited with us in 2020, for a very special episode entitled “Why You Deserve a Seat at the Table.” You can revisit that episode here: https://facultyfactory.org/why-you-deserve-a-seat-at-the-table-with-rashmi-vyas-mbbs-md-mhpe/

At the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Dr. Guadagnoli is Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Director of Learning and Performance, and Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Neurology.

Stress-resistant learning, coaching, and constantly looking to get better are all themes within today’s chat with Dr. Guadagnoli. He also discusses his work with some of the world’s top athletes and performers.

“The best in the world in whatever they do have coaches. It's part of the reason why they are the best,” he told us.

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/optimizing-performance/ 

We are excited to have Priya Umapathi, MD, join the Faculty Factory community this week for a chat about perseverance, experiencing joy, and most importantly of all — acknowledging gratitude for Mom!

Dr. Umapathi is on our Advisory Board for Junior Faculty here at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also currently serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant/MCS.

She discusses her leadership journey, overcoming the setbacks of COVID-19, the wisdom of Mom, and much more on today’s episode.

Learn more about the Faculty Factory: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

All things promotion and promotion criteria are the topics underpinning today’s chat with Dr. Connelly. Two important, mission-based promotion ideas that Dr. Connelly shares with us include:

• Ensuring our mission is driving our promotion criteria.
• Rewarding the things our mission says we should be rewarding.

“Often people describe the promotion criteria as a hidden curriculum,” Dr. Connelly pointed out in today’s discussion.

Dr. Connelly first joined our podcast nearly two years ago to the day. On July 24, 2020, Dr. Connelly brought her enthusiasm to our podcast. We discussed her efforts in helping to open Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine as it was established that year. You can revisit her first episode with us here: https://facultyfactory.org/maureen-connelly/

You can also learn more about the publication of the Proceedings in Brief and Commissioned Papers for the virtual workshop series: Promotion, Tenure, and Advancement through the Lens of 2020: The Next Normal: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26405/promotion-tenure-and-advancement-through-the-lens-of-2020-proceedings (Find the full set of commissioned papers under the Resources Tab on the publication page.)

Listen to today’s episode in its entirety through the podcast player located above! When you are finished listening to it, you can check out our podcast archive for more great episodes of the Faculty Factory Podcast.

Dr. Morahan first joined our show in March 2020. She was one of the last interviews we had before the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the landscape of our profession in myriad ways. If you are interested in listening to Dr. Morahan’s first interview with us on the Faculty Factory, you can access that episode here: https://facultyfactory.org/catching-up-with-page-s-morahan-phd-founding-director-of-elam/

Dr. Morahan is the founding director of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program and is a consultant with the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) Institutes.

In addition to these roles, she is professor emeritus at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

You can learn more about ELAM here: https://drexel.edu/medicine/academics/womens-health-and-leadership/elam/

If you are interested in learning more about FAIMER, you can visit their website: https://www.faimer.org/

As we learned on today’s program, Dr. Morahan is helping raise money for FAIMER through her art projects and you can learn more about that here: https://www.pagespagesgallery.com/

We’d like to thank Dr. Morahan for joining us on this latest installment of our Faculty Factory reunion.

Please stay tuned to our Faculty Factory show for new episodes every Friday! You can also visit our website for more information: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

In September 2021, Dr. Brown was appointed the new Dean of Faculty Affairs with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth University in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Dr. Brown has many years of experience in faculty affairs, professional development, and academic medicine. This is the second time she has joined our show for an interview, but it has been well over three years since Dr. Brown last spoke with us on the Faculty Factory.

In March 2019, Dr. Brown was Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Development at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta when she first appeared on our podcast.

Today’s episode is another reunion episode where we welcome back guests from past episodes to share ideas, lessons learned, etc.

If you are interested in listening to Dr. Brown's first interview with us on the Faculty Factory, you can access that here: https://facultyfactory.org/erika-t-brown/

As Dr. Souba puts it: leading yourself is the prerequisite to being an effective leader of others.

“It’s a journey because it’s a lifelong endeavor, a mountain with no top. And it’s about leadership because it’s about leading yourself.”

Dr. Souba is a Professor of Surgery with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. He has also held other prestigious positions with Dartmouth College, including:

• Former Dean of the Geisel School of Medicine
• Former Vice President for Health Affairs

Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/chip-souba