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In today's episode, Dr. Onwuemene emphasizes the importance of physician involvement in the early stages of healthcare innovation. Key Points Discussed: Importance of Physician Involvement in Research and Innovation: The need for more physician involvement in healthcare innovation. Healthcare Needs Transformation: The necessity for transformation in healthcare and the pivotal role physicians play in this process. Reimagining and Creating the Future of Healthcare: The need for physicians to no...

Today, we dive deep into the goal of getting to inbox zero, exploring practical strategies to manage your email effectively without letting it dominate your life. Key Points Discussed: Find a System: Choose a system to manage your email that works for you, and stick with it. Set Specific Times for Checking Email: Turn off notifications and check emails at designated times. Forgive Yourself for Deviations: If you deviate from your schedule, notice it without judgment and move on. Set Aside Ti...

In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene discusses how self-compassion and compassion towards others can transform your professional journey. Key Points Discussed: The limits of our compassion: Physicians often believe they understand compassion, but it can be conditional and limited. Judging oneself is harmful: Physicians tend to judge themselves harshly, impacting their personal and professional growth. Judging others is also not OK: Judging others is often a reflection of how one judges oneself. Rec...

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of pursuing change before it forces itself upon you. Key Points Discussed: Change is Inevitable: Change happens whether we acknowledge it or not, and every generation faces its own set of changes. Comfort is an Illusion: What feels comfortable now will eventually become uncomfortable as change happens in the background. Change Will Catch Up with You: Denying or resisting change leads to a rude awakening when it inevitably arrives. Choosing Betwee...

Today, on the Clinician Researcher podcast, we discuss the lessons you can learn from being very busy. Some helpful lessons are the following: Priorities become clear. When you have a lot to juggle, your true priorities become evident. Low priorities fall to the bottom . Busy periods help you realize what you don't prioritize. The limits of your sanity are revealed. Busy periods test your limits and reveal your stress triggers. Learning opportunities are discovered. Through these experiences...

In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast, host Toyosi Onwuemene sits down with Dr. Toyin Tofade, President of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Tofade shares her journey from pharmacist to president, discussing the importance of mentorship and sponsorship across disciplines. This insightful conversation explores the value of building a diverse network of mentors and how to recognize and seize mentoring opportunities. Key Points Discussed: Dr. Tofade's career jour...

In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast, we shed light on 7 skills that are often overlooked in medical training but Key Points Discussed: Scholarship and Research:The necessity of engaging in scholarship to stay updated with evolving medical evidence. The importance of both consuming and contributing to research. The value of partnering with experienced researchers for those new to the field. Financial Literacy:Managing personal and professional finances. Understanding financia...

Have you ever looked at someone senior and tried to pattern your life after them? What you may not have realized is that they did not create the life they now live. They mostly stepped into opportunity when it came before them. They simply made it up as they went along and you should consider doing the same. Key Points Discussed: The common occurrence of mentorship challenges.. Embracing the uncertainty of the future and creating your own career journey. The importance of imagination in envis...

If we conform to the expectations of our culture, we may end up living life below our full potential. We can recognize our true potential if we choose to live differently. In this episode, we discuss the following: Challenging Cultural Expectations: The importance of recognizing cultural expectations and choosing a path that aligns with one's aspirations, even if it goes against the norm. The Pain of Non-Conformity: The challenges and potential pain of deviating from established career pa...

We might be academics; but our financial health is still important. In today's episode, we discuss 7 key questions to take control of your financial present and future. Key Points Discussed: Understand how you earn money. Identify the areas in which you work for free vs. working for pay. Consider your long-term financial goals. Explore strategies to reach your financial goals sooner. Address potential inequities in salary Seek out the needed financial information to make infor...

Dr. Leonor Corsino is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine (Tenure), Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, and Population Health Sciences. She is an adult Endocrinologist. Dr. Corsino's research focuses on diabetes, obesity, and related complications and health disparities, with a particular interest in Hispanic/Latino populations. In this episode, Dr. Corsino shares insights from her journey in academia, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and findi...

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 episode, Dr. Blackwood discusses how to measure the impact of your scholarly work beyond traditional metrics like the H index. Key Points Discussed: Understanding traditional metrics: The limitations of traditional metrics like the H index and journal impact factor, which m...

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 professional settings. Key Points Discussed: Navigating Professional Challenges: A conversation with a medical student attending her first conference underscores the significance of self-worth in competitive fields like medicine. Challenges in Medicine: The medical educ...

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 success. Key Points Discussed: Expanding Vision: Mentorship expands one's vision, leaving mentees better off than before. Shortening the Distance: Mentorship accelerates progress by shortening the distance traveled towards goals. Opening Doors: Mentors provide access to opp...

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 experiences in academic medicine, she offers guidance on how to process feedback constructively and move forward despite setbacks. Key Points Discussed: Acknowledge the emotional impact of rejection and allow yourself to mourn the disappointment. Give space between receiving fee...

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 on their terms. She does this through the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for physician entrepreneurs, the EntreMD podcast, a top 10 podcast, and her best-selling books. Dr. Una, as she is fondly called has also been featured in Forbes and her company hi...

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 conform to the status quo, hindering their ability to thrive. Recognizing Personal Agency: Despite external pressures, recognize your power in shaping your own academic environment. Navigating Environmental Challenges: Academic environments can be toxic, but you can ...

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 of early career mentors and how mentorship evolves over time. Peer mentors: The significance of peer mentors who offer support and understanding beyond traditional career advice. Colleagues on the edge: Conversations with colleagues who approach their careers differently....

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 go: We discuss the reality that career trajectories often seem disjointed in real-time but make sense in hindsight. Embrace uncertainty and recognize that everyone is navigating their path step by step. The unchanging structure: While career landscapes evolve, certain founda...

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 responses short Create rules for junk Schedule tasks and archive everything Sponsor/Advertising/Monetization Information: This episode is sponsored by Coag Coach LLC, a leading provider of coaching resources for clinicians transitioning to become research leaders. Co...

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 your efforts. Key Points Discussed: Understanding institutional values: Exploring the metrics and priorities outlined in promotion materials to align personal goals with institutional expectations. Directing conversations: Leveraging knowledge of promotion criteria to steer ...

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: Risks as an opportunity for both failure and success. The need to adapt to changing landscapes in medicine. Challenging oneself to the next level. Dealing with pushback from colleagues and mentors. Embracing discomfort as a catalyst for both advancement and transforma...

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 education into academic currency. Key Points Discussed: Dr. Omofoye's transition from a clinical role to incorporating research into her work. The importance of aligning personal passions with academic pursuits. Strategies for turning educational initiatives into schola...

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 professionally. Drawing from personal experiences and coaching sessions, Dr. Onwuemene shares valuable insights to help listeners overcome self-doubt and seize opportunities for career growth. Key Points Discussed: Identifying the reason behind your hesitation: Understanding the ...