Episodes

Research always requires funding, even if it's your own time being compensated. As a clinician, time spent on research can take away from revenue-generating clinical work. For this reason, understanding how research is funded...

There may come a time in your research career when you realize that it's time for a change. That change is the focus of today's episode on the art of the research pivot. We will explore how to pivot effectively and achieve re...

Dr. Olson began his nursing career in Iowa. He later moved to North Carolina and obtained his PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill. He was an assistant professor at Duke until 2012 when moved to Texas where he later became the first nurs...

Shepherding manuscripts through the publication process can be challenging. You might think your excellent science speaks for itself, but that's not always the case. The process can be both frustrating and lengthy and those r...

Writing a great manuscript is not always about putting words to paper. Some things that can sink a manuscript at first appear trivial. In this episode, we discuss how to see your manuscript through from first writing to submi...

The number one shift that you need to make to succeed in research is to turn from a clinical-only mindset to see yourself as the leader of a research program that will solve an important problem. Until you make this shift, yo...

In a systematic review looking at mentoring in academic medicine, less than 20% of faculty members reported that they had a mentor. In this episode, we reveal the difficulties associated with finding a mentor, including why m...

Dr. Baumann Kreuziger is an Associate Medical Director at the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Hematology and Oncology. She specializes in the treatment...

You want funding for your research program so it makes sense to chase money. However, chasing money can ultimately hurt your research program. In today's episode, we discuss 6 things to consider about chasing research money a...

Writing grants is a skill that can be developed and improved by every clinician. In this episode, we discuss 5 ways to decide which grant you should submit first. Pick one: start without overthinking. Institutional opportunit...

People who submit grant proposals create opportunities to get funded; but people who don't submit proposals close doors to funding. In this episode, we explore five compelling reasons to consistently submit grant proposals as...

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Dr. Gabby Hobbs shares her wisdom about the difficult transition from fellow to faculty. Among several insights, she shares with us the following themes: No mentor is going to give you your identity. Stop asking for permissio...

Research training for clinicians typically occurs within the "container" of a career development award. However, getting that first career development award is no easy feat. In this episode, we unpack the following five crit...

Rejection is a natural part of a clinician researcher's journey. Rejection hurts, but it can be transformed into a growth opportunity. In this episode we review the following 4 strategies for dealing with rejection. Start wit...

The secret sauce for tripling your manuscript productivity lies in the keystone habit of consistent daily writing. While we often possess the knowledge and skills to write, the missing piece often lies in establishing a struc...

In this episode, we explore the art of negotiating protected time. Negotiate time to advance your research and career by doing the following things: Get clarity on what protected time will do for you. Develop a strategic plan...

Dr. Shakira Grant is a dedicated clinician-scientist and passionate researcher specializing in health disparities. Her primary focus is on the intricate relationship between cancer and aging within the Black community. Driven by a strong commitment to enhancing healthcare access for older Black adu…

Podcast Show Notes - Clinician Researcher, Episode 3: Why do I need protected time? Welcome to another enlightening episode of the "Clinician Researcher" podcast. In this episode, we delve into the concept of "Protected Time"...

Podcast Show Notes - Clinician Researcher, Episode 2: Can I Succeed with or without a Mentor? Did you know that mentorship plays a crucial role in shaping the success of clinicians and researchers? According to a systematic r...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the "Clinician Researcher" podcast, where we empower clinicians to become successful research leaders. In this inaugural episode, we explore why clinicians should lead research programs. We...