Episodes
Jan. 11, 2026
Tools of Leadership: Your Words
As a physician leader, your words carry extraordinary weight. They can unify a team or divide it. They can encourage in crisis or deepen discouragement. In this episode of VisionaryMD: For Physicians Who Lead, I share seven w...
Jan. 4, 2026
When you don't want to work with them
In this episode of the Visionary MD Podcast , executive coach Toyosi Onwuemene speaks directly to physicians who feel frustrated, stifled, or slowed down by the people they’re forced to work with. Drawing from a real coaching...
Dec. 28, 2025
You are not in Kansas Anymore
In this episode of the VisionaryMD Podcast, Dr. Onwuemene, physician and executive coach for physicians, explores one of the most challenging transitions in medicine: the shift from trainee to faculty. Inspired by a recent co...
Dec. 21, 2025
Welcome to VisionaryMD
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the VisionaryMD Podcast — the rebranded and relaunched version of what was once The Clinician Researcher Podcast . After taking time away, I realized that both my work and the world of acad...
Dec. 21, 2024
Lessons learned from a busy season
In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast , the focus is on navigating the challenges of a particularly busy season and finding balance amidst competing demands. The discussion explores lessons learned during a time...
Dec. 3, 2024
Decide not to feel overwhelmed
Whether you're juggling deadlines, feeling stretched thin, or struggling to prioritize, this episode offers practical strategies to regain focus and maintain a sense of calm amid chaos. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The ...
Nov. 25, 2024
Owning our privilege
In today's episode, we explore the often-overlooked concept of our privilege. We discuss how recognizing our privileges can shift our mindset towards gratitude and empowerment. Key Takeaways : Recognizing Everyday Privileges ...
Nov. 23, 2024
Why you might not be getting what you want
In this episode of The Clinician Researcher Podcast , Dr. Tracy Onwuemene dives into an unexpected reason that may be holding you back from success in your academic journey. Drawing on personal insights and hard-earned lesson...
Nov. 19, 2024
Seven steps to protect your time
n this episode of The Clinician Researcher Podcast , Dr. Tracy Onwuemene dives into the complex and often circular challenge of securing protected time in academia. From the struggle to get grants without protected time to th...
Nov. 16, 2024
When in doubt, take the lead
In this empowering episode of The Clinician Researcher Podcast , Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene discusses the importance of stepping up and taking the lead, especially in moments of uncertainty. Reflecting on her own experiences, Dr. O...
Nov. 11, 2024
Don't pursue that productivity bonus
Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene recommends that clinician researchers opt out of the clinical productivity bonus. Tune in to explore why focusing on clinical productivity metrics could be hindering your resea...
Nov. 9, 2024
Things you should never do
As clinician scientists, we sometimes feel that the end justifies the means. However, in reality, there are some things we do that absolutely do not serve us or our research program. In this episode, we discuss 7 things that ...
Nov. 4, 2024
Going against the status quo is hard but you should do it anyway
In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene explores why it’s often hard to chart a non-traditional path — and why it’s also deeply rewarding. Key Takeaways : The Difficulty of Breaking Away : Dr. Nwemena reflects on her early career, exp...
Nov. 2, 2024
The importance of gratitude to your research career
In today's episode, we explore how gratitude can be a transformative force in your research career. While it might seem unrelated to your scientific pursuits, gratitude is crucial for resilience and well-being as a clinician ...
Oct. 28, 2024
Navigating research growth stages
In this episode we explore the journey from aspiring researcher to leading a research program is explored in depth. Reflecting on the dynamic and sometimes nonlinear stages of growth in an academic research career, the conver...
Oct. 25, 2024
Increase your academic power by focusing on the things you control
In this episode, we discuss a common source of frustration for many faculty members—the tension between what we control and what we don’t in our academic careers. Learn key insights about how focusing on what is within our co...
Oct. 22, 2024
Why you should take advantage of external career development activities
In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast , we explore the immense value of attending career development programs outside your home institution, focusing particularly on the AAMC Mid-Career Faculty Meeting. Key Take...
Oct. 18, 2024
The benefit of career development activities outside your institution
In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast , host Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene explores the immense value of attending career development programs outside your home institution, focusing particularly on the AAMC Mid-Career F...
Oct. 14, 2024
How to conduct a grant kickoff meeting
In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast , host Toyosi Onwuemene walks you through the ins and outs of conducting a successful grant kickoff meeting. If you've recently received a grant or are preparing to kick off...
Oct. 11, 2024
The grant kick-off meeting
In this episode, host Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene shares her transformative experience at a recent grant kickoff meeting. Having worked on multiple grants before, this was her first formal multi-site grant kickoff meeting, and she e...
Oct. 7, 2024
The MD-PhD partnership: Unleashing synergy in research
In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast , Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene discusses one of the most underutilized but highly beneficial collaborations in clinical research—the partnership between MD and PhD researchers. Dr. ...
Oct. 4, 2024
7 questions to jumpstart your academic success
In this episode, Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene shares invaluable insights on crafting a strategic plan for academic success in medicine and research. Reflecting on her own early career experiences, Dr. Onwuemene emphasizes the importa...
Sept. 30, 2024
Why you may struggle to find a research mentor
In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene lays out a thoughtful guide for clinicians who are seeking research mentorship but may be struggling. Specifically, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing skills gaps, time commitments, an...
Sept. 27, 2024
7 things to know before entering academic medicine
In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene shares insights gained from a recent coaching session, discussing seven critical things to understand before entering academic medicine. Drawing from personal experiences, she emphasizes the imp...