Faculty Factory

Beatriz Tapia, MD, EdD, MPH, is our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week as we discuss the evolving academic medicine landscape and the role of faculty development programs in ensuring success for faculty while keeping up with these changes. Dr. Tapia is the Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development & CME, and an Associate Professor, Pediatrics, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. The AAMC’s Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) has played a crucial role in organizing and coordinating these efforts. We applaud the volunteers contributing to the GFA, including Dr. Tapia and many others! You can read Dr. Tapia's AAMC presentation: "Assessing the Role of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development Offices in the Contemporary Academic Medicine Landscape."  “We are seeing changes in terms of developments of new schools, and we saw an opportunity to really ask, who constructs an Office of Faculty Affairs and what are the current roles and have they changed?” she told us. It probably comes as no surprise that research and hard work are at the forefront of determining the next steps for faculty development and the role and tactics of the faculty affairs department to ensure we keep up with the changing times. Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Eric S. Holmboe, MD, is our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast as we talk all things “outcomes-based approaches.” Dr. Holmboe previously served as Chief Research, Milestone Development, and Evaluation Officer with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). In October 2023, he was named CEO of Intealth. “You want to make sure you’re meeting the needs of the public and the community you are serving, and the ultimate outcomes are about how well are we caring for the health and health care of the people we serve,” he told us. Please visit the FacultyFactory.org website for more information:  https://facultyfactory.org/

Today’s Faculty Factory Podcast includes a mock, role-play coaching session as Rachel B. Levine, MD, MPH, joins our show to discuss embracing a coaching mindset. As a recurring guest on our show, this is Dr. Levine’s fourth time as a guest on our podcast. She currently serves as a Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Faculty Educational Development with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Development. While listening to today’s coaching demo, pay attention to the coach’s use of 'curious questions,' which are fundamental to a productive coach-coachee relationship. "A curious question is a question only the person being asked the question knows the answer to," Dr. Levine said. Some Key Resources Related to Today’s Episode: International Coaching Federation’s Core Competencies  Career Development Coaching Camp  Faculty Factory Coaching Services Please be sure to catch up on the previous Faculty Factory interviews with Dr. Levine here: Organizational Savvy, Relationships, Followership, and Sponsorship with Rachel B. Levine, MD, MPH Educational Competencies with Rachel B. Levine, MD, MPH Thanks for being a loyal listener to the Faculty Factory and please submit a suggestion for a topic you would like us to cover or nominate a guest for us to interview by contacting us here. When you are done listening to today's episode, please make sure to more resources on our website: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Dr. Lee’s message is clear: “don’t simply do more; produce more.” As we enter a new year and the sixth season of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we are extra excited for this week’s episode as we welcome Jennifer Lee, MD, back to the show for her third appearance. In this episode, Dr. Lee describes various prioritization strategies that faculty can begin to employ to resist burnout by focusing on producing more, instead of simply doing more, with the end result being increased efficiency and more effective time management. “When I think about producing more, and not just doing more, I think about time management as actually being energy management,” she told us. Dr. Lee currently serves as Senior Associate Dean for the Office of Women in Science and Medicine, and she is also Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) and Pediatrics with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has previously appeared on two important episodes of our program, which you can revisit below: A Leadership Roadmap for Faculty with Jennifer Lee, MD: https://facultyfactory.org/leadership-roadmap/ Habits and Hacks with Jennifer Lee, MD: https://facultyfactory.org/jennifer-lee/ Dr. Lee suggests aligning tasks with personal priorities, understanding your own energy patterns, and being intentional. The conversation delves into the dopamine surge from completing tasks, but Dr. Lee warns against getting addicted to checking off items without meaningful progress. As a friendly reminder, we love to learn from faculty members around the world! If you or someone you’d like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org or email us here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu.

Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory is a “Best of” show that includes highlights from past interviews of our show about what goes into writing a successful grant.  This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can listen to Part 1 here: https://facultyfactory.org/best-grants-in-academic-medicine/  As a friendly programming reminder, we will be back in 2024 with brand new episodes of the Faculty Factory Podcast! Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights, snippets and clips from the following episodes (appearing in order): Episode 47 - Applying for Funding, Top Ten Things to Know with Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD Episode 127 - Grant Writing Habits and Hacks with Dionna W. Williams, PhD  Episode 59 - Writing the Right Grant with Elise M. Weerts, PhD About Today’s Speakers Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD, is a recurring guest on this podcast. She previously held the position of Director, the Professional Development Office, Johns Hopkins University. Before Johns Hopkins, she held the position of Program Director of the Reproductive Medicine grant portfolio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dionna W. Williams, PhD, serves as assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. She offers excellent advice on effective and practical strategies to use when looking to acquire funding. Dr. Williams encourages us to “tell a story” when you engage in the grant writing process. Elise M. Weerts, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Weerts has vital experience reviewing grants for National Institutes of Health (NIH) which gave her the foundation of understanding what it takes to write the right grant.

Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory is a “Best of” show that includes highlights from past interviews of our show about what goes into writing a successful grant. As a friendly programming reminder, we will be back in 2024 with brand new episodes of the Faculty Factory Podcast! Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights, snippets and clips from the following episodes (appearing in order): Episode 47 - Applying for Funding, Top Ten Things to Know with Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD Episode 127 - Grant Writing Habits and Hacks with Dionna W. Williams, PhD  Episode 59 - Writing the Right Grant with Elise M. Weerts, PhD About Today’s Speakers Donna L. Vogel, MD, PhD, is a recurring guest on this podcast. She previously held the position of Director, the Professional Development Office, Johns Hopkins University. Before Johns Hopkins, she held the position of Program Director of the Reproductive Medicine grant portfolio at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dionna W. Williams, PhD, serves as assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. She offers excellent advice on effective and practical strategies to use when looking to acquire funding. Dr. Williams encourages us to “tell a story” when you engage in the grant writing process. Elise M. Weerts, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Weerts has vital experience reviewing grants for National Institutes of Health (NIH) which gave her the foundation of understanding what it takes to write the right grant.

Making her Faculty Factory Podcast debut this week is Jennifer Best, MD, as we discuss the art of bringing our best selves to the workplace. With the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Dr. Best currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Associate Dean for Education & Accreditation, Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Best shares her inspiring journey from a declared theater major to an Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Throughout today’s interview, Dr. Best emphasizes the importance of bringing one's whole self to work, which helps foster a mindset of authenticity and open communication. In addition to doing a deep dive on “identity integration,” we also explore topics like cognitive load, belonging, personal development, and practical strategies to help create a safe space for open dialogue. Dr. Best's insights serve as another powerful reminder of the importance of creating environments where individuals feel acknowledged, supported, and free to bring their authentic selves to work. Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

The root cause of much unhappiness in our society can be attributed to the pervasive sense that we simply 'don’t have enough time.' The themes covered in today’s episode of the Faculty Factory with Ashley Paul, MD, include the intersection of time management, efficiency, and insights from researching happiness. Dr. Paul is an Assistant Professor of Neurology with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. She specializes in treating patients with movement disorders. In today’s interview, Dr. Paul explains how she has incorporated various simple habits into her routine. For instance, she makes it a point to go outside once a day for a purposeless walk. These habits significantly impact her sense of time, happiness, and overall well-being. The lack of time is prevalent in academic medicine, as we often struggle to meet high standards while balancing personal lives. However, this issue of feeling time-crunched extends beyond our field and affects almost everyone. This is an especially important conversation for those of us living in environments where healthy habits are not seamlessly woven into the cultural fabric. For instance, the 'hustle and grind' mindset, often celebrated here in America, is frequently expected to take priority over family life. Dr. Paul's consistent approach to time management, efficiency, and deriving joy as a byproduct comes from practical strategies such as time blocking, building timelines, and understanding one's mission. Moreover, setting boundaries is essential while fostering well-being in our fast-paced lives. This involves cultivating sustainable habits, finding joy in the process, and recognizing the value of celebrating small wins to enhance both productivity and happiness. More Podcasts & Resources: https://facultyfactory.org/ 

Harriet W. Hopf, MD, and Susan M. Pollart, MD, MS, co-present an incredibly important discussion this week on practical ways to promote and market ourselves with grace while building our careers in academic medicine, on the Faculty Factory Podcast. We welcome Drs. Hopf and Pollart back to our show with open arms for their second time joining the program! With the University of Utah, Dr. Hopf is Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, and Executive Director of Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs. Dr. Hopf is Co-Director of the University of Utah’s School of Medicine Coaching and Advancement Network (UCAN), and President-Elect of the Academic Senate. You can listen to her previous appearance on the podcast here: https://facultyfactory.org/harriet-hopf/ Dr. Pollart serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development and is the Ruth E. Murdaugh Professor of Family Medicine Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville (UVA Health). You can listen to her previous appearance on the podcast here: https://facultyfactory.org/susan-pollart/

Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is a “Best of” show that includes highlights from past interviews of our show about how to best navigate social media in academic medicine. This is Part 2, of a two-part series on social media from the Faculty Factory,  last year we released the first part in this series, and you can catch up on it here: How to Better Navigate Social Media in Academic Medicine | Part 1 Today’s “Best of” show includes highlights from the following episodes: Social Media Habits and Hacks with Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD The Benefits and Pitfalls of Twitter in Academia with Mahadevappa Mahesh, MS, PhD Exploring the Future of Learning and Online Education with Peggy Semingson, PhD Interested in hearing the full conversations from any of these episodes? Click on the links above to explore each episode in-depth. Learn About Today’s Speakers Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD, serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She also serves as Associate Vice Chair for Research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore. You can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SapnaKmd Peggy Semingson, PhD, currently serves as Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. With a background in educational technology, online course development, adult education, curriculum development, and online course design, she is on the cutting edge of YouTube and online learning. You can follow her on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/peggysemingson Mahadevappa Mahesh, MS, PhD, serves as Professor in the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, and Chair of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Faculty Senate in Baltimore. You can follow Dr. Mahesh on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/mmahesh1