Find Your Ideal Coach Now
As an early-career physician, you're navigating a complex path with demands that include being an expert clinician, building your clinical practice, finding your research sweet spot, and educating the next generation. Amidst these challenges, a professional coach can be...
When I first worked with a coach it was for a specific issue with resident interactions in my second year as an attending (I was so busy trying to be efficient I forgot to look people in the eye when we talked and make them understand that I was invested and valued them). It was so great...
Revamp Your To-Do List Today!
I bet that you are juggling an overwhelming array of responsibilities - from patient care and research to teaching and administrative duties to social and family obligations. After a very short while, the demands on your time and attention seem endless.
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Act Now: The Real Price of Context Switching
As you deal with competing priorities and multiple responsibilities, multitasking might seem like a necessary skill. However research suggests that only 2.5% of people really have the ability to multitask. For the rest of us, we're usually...
At the start of a new career there are a myriad of opportunities, responsibilities, and expectations - all of which require you to make decisions. This is especially true as you transition from being a learner who is frequently told what to do into an attending who is expected to know the...
As a physician in your first few years of practice, you are not only expected to provide exceptional patient care but also to educate the next generation. Applying adult learning principles to your teaching can significantly enhance your effectiveness as you foster a more engaging learning...
Continuing from last week’s blog, we are talking about how to balance your roles as a busy clinician and prolific researcher. This topic is relevant whether you are new to academic medicine or have been doing this for a few years.
We previously discussed the importance of...
Whether you are in your first few years of practice or have been doing this academic thing for a while, the balance between busy clinician and prolific researcher is always a hard one.
Embrace Your Dual Identity
It's important to understand that the tension you feel between being a ...
Lessons Learned from Taylor Swift
I recently had the opportunity to go to a Taylor Swift show at Wembley Stadium. And while I was excited to see the woman, the myth, the legend, I probably only know about 10 songs (and could really sing only the chorus on most). However, surrounded by...
Networking Strategies for Academic Physicians
For academic physicians, networking is not just a buzzword; it's a crucial skill that can fast forward your career and foster professional success. When done thoughtfully, it can be a critical career booster and is especially important in...
While publishing, presenting, and securing speaking engagements are excellent ways to amplify your niche, another powerful strategy is to get involved with the committees and working groups within your professional organizations.
Committee participation allows you to shape the...
Strategic Career Planning in Academic Medicine: A Roadmap to Success
I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT I WAS DOING
As I started out in academic medicine, I was excited, eager to make my mark, and woefully unclear on how to hold onto my precious free time. I knew that I wanted to study and publish...
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