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...

I have greatly benefited from both coaching and mentoring and I am happy to explain how each has played a pivotal role in my personal and professional development in academic medicine. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct and different approaches to guidance...

Today, I would like to talk about #limitingbeliefs – how to recognize them and how to address them.

Recognizing and dealing with limiting beliefs is like peeling back the layers of an onion – it takes some introspection. In our day-to-day conversations, pay attention to those sneaky...

Whether you are trying to write a letter of intent for a grant, put together a QI project or determine what you need to do in order to be ready for promotion, there are times when your brain tells you that you cannot do something, it's important to address and challenge those thoughts. 

Here...

Being a good #mentee in academic medicine involves actively engaging in your professional development, maintaining effective communication with your mentor, and demonstrating a commitment to learning and growth. Here are some tips on how to be a good mentee: 

1. Initiate...

Choosing the right mentor in academic medicine is a critical decision that can significantly impact your professional development and success. (But do not stress, you can always learn from multiple mentors and change mentors if the relationship isn’t working).

What to look for in a...

Like many of us, Ben Franklin was a busy man and in moments of self-reflection, recognized his deficiencies in a number of healthy habits, which he termed “virtues.” As I reflect on pathways to academic success, I find that these virtues have been critical to the success of many...