Faculty Factory

Did you know the Faculty Factory Podcast has released its third free book? We are thrilled to take this week's podcast episode as a chance to introduce you to the "The Academic Medicine Starter Kit: Timeless Tips & Guidance for Early-Career Faculty Members." Download this eBook for free here: https://facultyfactory.org/ebook/  We hope you will share it throughout your networks. The book represents a culmination of over five years of in-depth interviews on the Faculty Factory Podcast, featuring 84 academic leaders and faculty members from 31 different institutions across North America.  The eight-chapter book delves into a diverse range of topics, including Promotion, Research & Scholarship; Mentorship, Coaching, & Sponsorship; Education; Self-awareness, Self-management, & Well-being; Leadership; Networking; Communication; and concludes with a comprehensive section of insights dubbed Pod Potpourri. Each chapter greets readers with a brief introduction, setting the stage for the ensuing discussion. The content is enriched with profiles of relevant episodes and key takeaways from each. Readers are provided direct links to each podcast guest episode for a smooth transition from reading to listening. If you wish, you can obtain a print or Kindle version of the newest Faculty Factory book here: Print version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZV85KBW  Kindle version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZFDVG7R  Learn more about all three of our free Faculty Factory eBooks, including Habits and Hacks from Hopkins and Snippets for Success, here: https://facultyfactory.org/ebook/  Thank you These books were made possible through the generous contributions of the people who comprise the Faculty Factory Community. We would like to thank all who have contributed to this robust community and network! Visit the Faculty Factory website: https://facultyfactory.org/  Email our host, Dr. Skarupski: kskarupski@jhmi.edu 

Andrea Sikon, MD, FACP, PCC, BCC, is our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast as we explore different coaching and mentoring dynamics within the context of a demanding career in academic medicine.  Dr. Sikon is the Enterprise Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at the Cleveland Clinic (CC) and Professor of Medicine at the CC Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.  She is also a practicing internist with clinical specialty in primary care and women’s health. With her professional coaching credentials through the International Coaching Federation (PCC) and the Center for Credentialing and Education (BCC), Dr. Sikon is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to exploring the landscape of both coaching and mentorship in academic medicine settings and beyond. Dr. Sikon also serves as the Executive Director and founder of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Excellence in Coaching and Mentoring (CECM), established in 2008 with Dr. Elaine Schulte and a team of engaged colleagues. Learn More For more information about the CECM trainings, and outcomes, mentioned on this episode:   - One-day CECM Coaching and Mentoring Essentials for Healthcare Professionals:  https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/cecmessentials/  - 4-day BCC credential program, CECM Healthcare Professional Coach Training: https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/cecmtraining/default.asp  - "A Novel Coaching Program Deters Career Dissatisfaction and Yields  Empowerment": https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2019/06060/A_Novel_Coaching_Program_Deters_Career.12.aspx  You can also keep in touch with Dr. Sikon here: • Email: SIKONA@ccf.org  • Twitter/X:  @AndreaSikonCCF If you would like to revisit another fantastic coaching conversation from our podcast, check out, Coaching Advice for Faculty with Elaine Schulte, MD, MPH: https://facultyfactory.org/coaching-advice-for-faculty-with-elaine-schulte-md-mph-faculty-factory-snippet-no-30/  More Faculty Resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

In this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, Joseph E. Losee, MD, FACS, FAAP, MBA, returns for an important discussion on the innovative scientist well-being initiative taking place at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The interview also includes a broader chat about the need to address burnout among nonclinical faculty in today’s demanding academic medicine environment. Dr. Losee currently serves as the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and is the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also serves as the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs. This initiative aims to address the critical issue of burnout among nonclinical faculty, primarily scientists, as their battles with burnout often go overlooked in academic medicine. Dr. Losee highlights the initiative's comprehensive approach, which includes assessing burnout levels, establishing a steering committee with department champions, and implementing tailored programming and symposiums. Dr. Losee emphasizes the importance of institutional investment in faculty well-being, citing tangible benefits for both individuals and the institution, such as increased productivity, retention, and overall boosts in morale. If you are new to the Faculty Factory Podcast, please make sure to check out Dr. Losee’s April 2023 visit to our show called Embracing Resilience in Academic Medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/joseph-losee/ If you would like to learn more, you can email Dr. Losee here: joseph.losee@chp.edu.

This week, the “Robert Tillman, PhD Trilogy” concludes in style on the Faculty Factory Podcast. On the show, we're discussing the benefits of functional and reverse mentoring in academic medicine with Dr. Tillman. This marks Dr. Tillman's third appearance on our podcast. You can revisit the first two episodes he recorded with us here: Nurturing Sources of Self-Efficacy to Accomplish More in Academic Medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/self-efficacy/  An Intro to Strengths-Based Coaching: https://facultyfactory.org/strengths-based-coaching/  With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. Additionally, he holds positions as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and as an Assistant Dean in Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Baylor. In today's interview with Dr. Tillman, we reference an article by Drs. Thorndyke, Gusic, and Milner titled "Functional mentoring: a practical approach with multilevel outcomes." You can learn more about it here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18712800/ “Appreciation is a wonderful gift. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well,” Dr. Tillman told us in a quote so memorable we had him repeat it towards the end of this interview. Programming Reminder  The Faculty Factory has been delivering a new episode every Friday morning since 2019, made possible by our strong community. So, please reach out if you want to be a guest or please be sure to nominate a friend to be a guest on our show by sending us an email here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu or a message here: https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/, thank you!

Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP, is back on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. This time, we’re discussing how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) helps us establish our credibility as a leader in academic medicine irrespective of our career stage. She joined us back in February for an episode called “Embracing Culture Over Strategy: Lessons Learned in Academic Medicine” and you can revisit that interview here: https://facultyfactory.org/farzana-hoque/   Dr. Hoque is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Co-Director of the Medicine Acting Internship at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also serves as the inaugural Medical Director of Bordley Tower at SSM Health, Saint Louis University Hospital, and she is President of the Society of Hospital Medicine’s St. Louis Chapter. You can visit her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.FarzanaHoque To get in touch with Dr. Hoque: https://farzanahoquemd.com/  In this discussion with Dr. Hoque, we’re highlighting the roles of self-awareness and self-management in emotional intelligence. Understanding our triggers and managing our reactions are fundamental steps toward effective leadership. The discussion also includes social awareness and relationship management advice, as these are other key facets of EQ. Dr. Hoque advocates for pausing during stressful situations to prevent impulsive reactions and emphasizes the significance of psychological safety in fostering trust and credibility in leadership. By embracing EQ, leaders can cultivate inclusive environments where individuals thrive and excel. Visit FacultyFactory.org for more resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Our friend, Robert Tillman, PhD, joins us once again on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. This time, we’re discussing all things related to playing to your strengths as a professional in academic medicine. With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. Additionally, he holds positions as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and as an Assistant Dean in Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Baylor. You can revisit our discussion with Dr. Tillman from February when we discussed "Nurturing Sources of Self-Efficacy to Accomplish More in Academic Medicine" by clicking here: https://facultyfactory.org/self-efficacy/ Dr. Tillman bluntly told us, "If we can identify and leverage our strengths, we'll probably find success in whatever we're doing." As a self-described 'assessment junkie,' we delve deeply into the CliftonStrengths assessment in today’s episode. Dr. Tillman highlights the importance of recognizing and leveraging one's strengths, as they can lead to increased engagement, productivity, and overall success in both professional and personal endeavors. He also emphasizes the significance of self-awareness in identifying and understanding one's strengths, as well as the importance of embracing and owning them fully. Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/  

Effective team building skills are often overshadowed in our medical education, yet they can make all the difference in delivering quality care and advancing a supportive work environment. In our latest episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we explore this critical topic with Wendy Bennett, MD, shedding light on how to build, manage, support, and grow teams in academic medicine. As a primary care physician, Dr. Bennett is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, with joint appointments at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is also The Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Director of Research and she serves as Co-Director of the Center for Women's Health, Sex, and Gender Research. In this interview, she highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, accountability, and adapting to hybrid work environments in effective team building. Dr. Bennett emphasizes the need to cultivate a supportive culture while addressing team dynamics, particularly during conflicts. She notes that celebrating achievements and acknowledging team members' contributions are integral to team growth. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter: https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395 The concept of Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing (FSNP): https://hr.mit.edu/learning-topics/teams/articles/stages-development

Joining us on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week is Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD, FAACR, FACP, FAAAS, FAIO, highlighting the importance of reciprocal mentorship in academic medicine where both mentor and mentee contribute and grow. In addition to her role as a prolific mentor, Dr. Jaffee is the Dana and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli Professor of Oncology, the Deputy Director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, the Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program, and the Inaugural Director of the Cancer Convergence Institute. Encouraging empowerment, Dr. Jaffee prompts mentees to actively engage, bringing forth their own agendas and aspirations. Beyond institutional confines, Dr. Jaffee actively seeks opportunities to inspire and guide others, finding joy in witnessing their growth. Navigating the responsibilities of research and mentorship, she tackles academic challenges with a dedication to nurturing talent. Her approach serves as a beacon for aspiring mentors and mentees alike, promoting honest communication, proactive engagement, and the celebration of everyone’s unique journey. Programming Reminder As of April 2024, our podcast has amassed nearly 92,000 total downloads and YouTube views from listeners across 95 countries. The Faculty Factory website has garnered over 42,000 web visits from users spanning 122 countries. Truly an international platform, we extend an invitation to you, or someone you believe our academic medicine community should hear from, to join us as a guest on the show. Visit the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org to send us a message or reach out directly to our host, Dr. Skarupski, at kskarupski@jhmi.edu.

Are you “doing” teaching, or are you being a teacher? When it comes to teaching in academic medicine, there is a fundamental difference, and we must lean into building a skillset that reflects the latter, as we learn in this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with Karen Moniz, MEd (HSE), PhD(c). Karen emphasized the critical distinction between merely 'doing' teaching and embodying the role of a teacher, drawing from her extensive experience as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. She previously served as the Faculty and Staff Development Program Director at that institution from 2018 to 2023. She highlighted the intrinsic value of teaching within medical education, stressing its implications for patient care, quality, and safety. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Karen illuminated the challenges faced by clinical teachers, particularly in navigating the complex and demanding clinical environment while simultaneously engaging in teaching activities. Karen is a major proponent of elevating the visibility and recognition of teaching within academic institutions, suggesting that valuing teaching not only benefits individual educators but also enhances patient outcomes and institutional success. When we value teaching it becomes a true win-win for all stakeholders in our community. Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/

We explore the transition from academia to industry and the challenges and opportunities that arise in this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast, with our guest Ludy Shih, MD, MMSc. Dr. Shih currently serves as Associate Professor of Neurology in the Department of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Shih has facetiously referred to her journey as “To the Dark Side and Back.” While we are major proponents of keeping our sense of humor here at the Faculty Factory, Dr. Shih’s story is truly one of bravery. Her journey serves as a blueprint for anyone in our field of academic medicine considering transitioning to industry. As Dr. Shih's story illustrates, returning to your academic roots is often feasible, even if your exploration of industry isn't what you ultimately want for your career. Equipped with newfound experience, you can seamlessly transition back to academia. We applaud Dr. Shih for joining our show to share her wisdom! Perhaps you'd like to join us as a guest or sponsor someone whom you believe we could learn from. You can contact our show by sending us a message at https://facultyfactory.org/contact-us/