Episodes

  • S1E31: Having a career that is both a voyage of discovery and self-discovery

    S1E31: Having a career that is both a voyage of discovery and self-discovery
    Jul 8 2024
    Dr. Mel Anderson identifies key aspects of professional development including making yourself indispensable, collaborating with others, having self-forgiveness and patience, and being courageous to engage in tasks that are difficult.
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    38 mins
  • S1E30: Identify your joy and follow it

    S1E30: Identify your joy and follow it
    Jun 3 2024
    Dr. Wendy Ward talks about finding one’s joy in work, the importance of self-assessment, and being aware of own’s own blinders when considering professional opportunities. Dr. Wendy Ward is the Associate Provost for Faculty and the Director of Interprofessional Faculty Development at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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    30 mins
  • S1E29: The benefits of working in a collaborative, interprofessional VA teaching environment

    S1E29: The benefits of working in a collaborative, interprofessional VA teaching environment
    May 7 2024
    Dr. Douglas Rett speaks about his leadership role in Optometry, how teaching keeps him curious and humble, and how he has chosen the “harder path” at various times in his career. Dr. Douglas Rett is the Chief of Optometry at VA Boston Healthcare System.
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    45 mins
  • S1E28: How to deal with curveballs in one’s career

    S1E28: How to deal with curveballs in one’s career
    Apr 4 2024
    Dr. Theresa Liao describes her approach to personal and professional life changes, the importance of self-compassion, and how she developed a national leadership role in Whole Health education. Dr. Theresa Liao is the National Lead for Whole Health field based education and a National Clinical Champion in the VHA Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation. Dr. Liao is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University.
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    55 mins
  • S1E27: Finding ways to have an impact beyond one’s own practice

    S1E27: Finding ways to have an impact beyond one’s own practice
    Dec 4 2023
    Dr. Adam Rodman discusses his role in digital education and how to develop one’s “academic mission statement.” Dr. Adam Rodman is an internal medicine physician and co-director of the Innovations in Media and Education Delivery (iMED) Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA.
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    36 mins
  • S1E26: The importance of partnerships between VA and schools of nursing

    S1E26: The importance of partnerships between VA and schools of nursing
    Oct 27 2023
    Kat White speaks about the benefits to Veteran healthcare of strong partnerships between VA and schools of nursing as well as strategies she uses as an educational leader. Kathleen White is the VA Boston Associate Chief Nurse for RN Residency Programs & Clinical Placements.
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    28 mins
  • S1E25: The importance of coaching and mentoring for educational leaders

    S1E25: The importance of coaching and mentoring for educational leaders
    Aug 21 2023
    Dr. Chizoba Nwosu talks about her role in nursing education leadership, the role of coaching and mentoring in career development, and her thoughts on “creating a small legacy” as an educator.
    Dr. Chizoba Nwosu is the VA Boston Associate Chief Nurse of Academic Affiliations, Operations, and NP Residencies.
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    35 mins
  • S1E24: Leading cultural transformation in education and healthcare

    S1E24: Leading cultural transformation in education and healthcare
    Jul 24 2023
    Dr. Eddie Phillips discusses his role as a national leader in Whole Health educator and his strategies to pursue new initiatives in education. Dr. Eddie Phillips is the VA Boston Whole Health Medical Director and the National VA Whole Health Education Champion for Health Professions Trainees.
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    38 mins