We’ve stressed the importance of having CRNAs in clinical leadership positions as well as local government positions, but it’s equally valuable to have our peers in academic leadership roles as well. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA, back onto the show to talk about her new position as a department chair at the Medical University of South Carolina. In the first few months, she’s learned quite a bit about many different divisions and she’ll share some of that with us along with helping young CRNAs that are considering a similar path in academia.

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What we discuss in this episode:

4:36 – Welcome in Dr. Mund

5:44 – Her academic background

8:51 – What divisions she oversees

11:30 – Learning curves

13:45 – How did she get this role

15:25 – Advocating for CRNAs

19:29 – Favorite part of this role

21:42 – Biggest challenges

24:31 – How her experience as a CRNA has helped

28:28 – CRNAs that want to go this route

37:40 – Impact of moving to the doctorate

41:51 – Quality and quantity of students increasing

47:44 – Closing message from Angie

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