New Horizons to Explore at the Top of the Academic Medicine Mountain with Paul Rothman, MD

When a leader in academic medicine reaches the pinnacle of their profession yet seeks new challenges, a world of opportunities awaits. This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, our esteemed guest Paul Rothman, MD, shares his journey with us.

Dr. Rothman previously served as Dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Before that, he was the Dean of the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa.

Like many in this field, Dr. Rothman's career path features recurring themes of serendipity, blended with a dedication to mentorship (both receiving it and paying it forward), along with his trademark curiosity.

After fulfilling his term at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Rothman’s new chapter included a stimulating return to the bench on sabbatical, diving into genome editing and further strengthening his lifelong enthusiasm for research and discovery. This opportunity was not available to him while he was engulfed in years of strategic work while leading some of the world’s most prestigious medical institutions.

Dr. Rothman now channels his energy into a mix of leisure activities at his home among the hills of Colorado, along with work in venture capital, mentoring, and board responsibilities. All of these activities have helped him ensure he strikes that always elusive work/life balance while continuing to make a significant impact on healthcare and society.

Learn More

• You can visit more podcasts specific to retirement and late-career journeys in academic medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/podcast-topics/#retirement
• Make sure to revisit our interview entitled, Considerations for Starting a Research Career as a Physician with Myron Weisfeldt, MD, which was referenced in today's discussion on fundraising and relationship building:  https://facultyfactory.org/myron-weisfeldt/