Episodes
April 8, 2024
Why your career path may not make sense
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...
April 5, 2024
Master your email inbox
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 ...
April 1, 2024
Why you might want to think early about promotion
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...
March 29, 2024
You don't always have to play it safe
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...
March 25, 2024
Turn your passion into academic currency with Dr. Toma Omofoye
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...
March 22, 2024
What is holding you back from seizing your next career opportunity?
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...
March 18, 2024
When you talk about your work, you are not bragging
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...
March 15, 2024
Bridging Generations in Academic Medicine with Dr. Robert Winn
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...
March 11, 2024
When going above and beyond may not be the right thing
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...
March 8, 2024
Embracing coaching for research success with Dr. Martha Kenney
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...
March 4, 2024
How you too can love the academic career you have
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 ...
March 1, 2024
Financial empowerment with Dr. Latifat Akintade
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...
Feb. 26, 2024
The superpower that transforms your career
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'...
Feb. 23, 2024
How to plan for your research success
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...
Feb. 19, 2024
What to do about broken mentoring systems
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...
Feb. 16, 2024
Why the traditional mentoring system is broken
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...
Feb. 12, 2024
How to develop a vision for your research
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...
Feb. 9, 2024
How to prioritize the 20%
Explore the transformative power of the 20% principle for clinician researchers. Delve into the core concepts of the Pareto principle and how applying the 20% rule can lead to enhanced productivity and success in the world of...
Feb. 5, 2024
Keys to Your Success - The Importance of Focus
In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of focus. In the journey to becoming a clinician scientist, we discuss the complexities of balancing clinical responsibilities, research, and administrative duties. Key Points Disc...
Feb. 2, 2024
Transformative mentoring through the NHLBI-sponsored PRIDE Program with Dr. Betty Pace
Dr. Betty Pace is a Professor of Pediatrics and Francis J. Tedesco Distinguished Chair of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Augusta University. Dr. Pace received her MD degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and trained ...
Jan. 29, 2024
How to take massive action
This episode of the Clinician Researcher podcast delves into the crucial aspect of taking action in the professional journey of clinician researchers. The focus is on the importance of strategic and intentional actions for ac...
Jan. 26, 2024
Nailing the R01 proposal submission with Sarah Dobson
Sarah is an expert in grant writing, and her journey from law school dropout to thriving in the world of grant writing is truly inspiring. Briefly describe the episode's content and introduce the guest: In this episode, Sarah...
Jan. 22, 2024
How to make the best decisions
In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of mastering decision-making for success. Our focus is on the five keys to optimal decision-making in 2024 and beyond. Key Points Discussed: Analyzing Your Decision Framework: ...
Jan. 19, 2024
People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Boundaries with Dr. Megan Melo
Dr Megan Melo is a dual-board certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician as well as a Certified Physician Life Coach and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator based on the work of Brenè Brown, PhD, LMSW. After years of strug...