Episodes

Beth Blackwood is a Research & Education Librarian at the Medical Center Library & Archives at Duke University, where she serves as the Lead for Research Impact and the Liaison to the Duke Global Health Institute. In this epi...

Welcome to the Clinician Researcher Podcast. Today's episode delves into the crucial topic of recognizing intrinsic value and worth. Reflecting on personal experiences, this discussion highlights the importance of self-worth ...

In this episode, we delve into the crucial role of mentorship in personal and professional development. Drawing from various experiences, we explore why mentoring matters and its profound impact on individuals striving for su...

Welcome to the Clinician Researcher Podcast with your host, Toyosi Onwuemene. In this episode, Dr Onwuemene shares insights on receiving feedback, especially when it feels discouraging or hurtful. Drawing from personal experi...

Introduction: Dr. Nneka Unachukwu (Dr. Una) is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine ...

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of taking control of your academic environment. When you thrive you win and others win. Key Points Discussed: The Challenge of Conformity: In academia, people feel pressured to co...

In this episode, we discuss the transformative power of conversations in shaping our career. These conversations become critically important during key career transitions. Key Points Discussed: Early career mentors: The role...

In today's episode, we discuss why your career might not make sense at the moment. In particular, we explore the complexities of our career progression and the inherent uncertainty. Key Points Discussed: Making it up as we g...

Today, we talk about your email inbox and strategies to tame it. Specifically, we discuss the following: Key points discussed: Recognize how you create value Master your 20% Limit the space for email. Respond to the 20% Keep ...

In today's episode, we discuss why it's important to start thinking about promotion early in your academic career. Specifically, we talk about the importance of understanding institutional values and strategically aligning yo...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking risks. We challenge the conventional wisdom of playing it safe and encourage you to embrace discomfort, push boundaries, and seek growth opportunities. Key Points Discussed...

Dr Toma Omofoye, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Director of Breast Imaging Global Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. In this episode, Dr. Omofoye shares insights into how she turned her passion for educatio...

Sometimes an opportunity lies before us but we hesitate to move forward. In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene dives into the topic of overcoming career hesitation to advance professio...

If we don't talk about our work, people are unlikely to understand its impact. However, we hold back from talking about our work because we are worried that we may come across as if we are bragging. On this episode, Clinician...

Dr. Robert A. Winn is Director of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Not only does he lead a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center but he also provides advanced cancer care...

In our training, we have been taught to go above and beyond; however, it may not always be the right thing to do. In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene explores the challenges clinician researchers face in balancing their efforts an...

Dr. Martha Kenney is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric anesthesiologist who completed medical school, residency, and fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University. She is also an Assistant Professor at Duke Unive...

On today's episode, Dr. Onwuemene discusses finding fulfillment in your academic career. Academic careers can be challenging. But challenges do not have to be the norm. As we explore the importance of loving what you do, get ...

Dr Latifat Akintade is a Gastroenterologist and founder of The Money School for badass Women Physicians. She is also the host of The MoneyFitMD podcast and bestselling author of Done with Broke. The Woman Physician’s guide to...

In this episode, we explore the superpower of understanding and harnessing the control you have over your research career. This episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing what you control and letting go of what you don'...

In today's episode, we focus on planning. We explore the need to plan at various levels -- from your overall life plan, to your quarterly plan, to your daily plan. With planning, we emphasize the significance of intentional p...

In this episode, we discuss the shift from traditional mentoring systems to a more personalized and self-directed approach in career development. The focus is on empowering individuals to create their success toolkit by engag...

In this episode, we address the significant gap in research training for clinicians and the challenges they face in building successful research careers. We also explore the limitations of traditional mentoring models and int...

In this episode, we explore the critical aspect of crafting a vision for your research program. Delve into the journey of discovering your vision, the significance of aligning it with personal goals, and practical steps to la...