UW School of Medicine Faculty Thrivecast
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Hosted by Trish Kritek, MD, EdM, University of Washington School of Medicine Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs. This podcast is for faculty and provides tips to help clinicians, educators, and researchers thrive professionally in their careers, covering topics from time management and organization to leadership and self-advocacy.
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Community Partnership in Clinical Spaces
May 24, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDr. Shaquita Bell (Pediatrics; Senior Medical Director, Odessa Brown Clinic) gives guidance on how to increase collaboration with clinical communities. Start by reaching out and listening to nearby community members or organizations. Ensure compensation and decision making roles for members, and target outreach events to their needs and interests. Finally, learn what to do if you make a mistake, how to continuously build trust in these partnerships, and what it looks like to successfully cre...
What is Coaching?
April 25, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBDrs. Giana Davidson (Assistant Dean for Professional Development; Professor, Surgery) and Alex Molnar (Coach; Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine) explain how coaching is defined in our Faculty Coaching Program which focuses on mid-career faculty looking towards their next chapter. They define the roles of the coach and coachee; a coach uses active inquiry, focusing on the inherent expertise in the coachee to allow the coachee to understand and articulate their own ideas and needs. Finall...
Teaching Efficiently in Clinical Spaces
March 26, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBDr. Som Mookherjee (Medicine; Director of CLIME) provides advice on how to each efficiently in clinical spaces. Start by getting feedback from your learners and reflecting on your own teaching styles. Dr. Mookherjee shares examples of how to create a positive learning climate, clarify roles and responsibilities, and establish a system for exchanging feedback from the beginning. Prepare teaching points for general themes commonly found in the clinical setting and look for opportunities to sim...
How to Respond to Grant Reviews
February 22, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBDr. Christine Mac Donald (Neurosurgery) walks us through the grant review process, from submission through revisions. Learn about what your score means and strategies for responding to comments you receive. Give attention to not just the science but also ancillary documents like your biosketch, as these are all reviewed per NIH requirements. She encourages reaching out to colleagues for feedback prior to responding to the review requests, and explains when you may want to skip a cycle to giv...
Carving Your Career Path
January 25, 2024 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBDr. Nora Disis (Medicine; Associate Dean for Translational Science; Director of the Institute of Translational Health Sciences and the UW Medicine Cancer Vaccine Institute) has carved her own path in becoming a woman with many leadership roles at UW Medicine. She tells the story of how she overcame adversities and followed her passions to make a huge impact in the field of cancer immunology and translational medicine. If you face resistance, Dr. Disis advises: stay true to your mission, reac...
Creating Your Personal Mission Statement
December 21, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBDr. Kemi Doll (Obstetrics and Gynecology) defines a personal mission statement, why you need one, and explains the steps for how to craft your own - wherever you are in your career. Dr. Doll provides two approaches to developing your mission statement and recommends writing down specifics about the environment you envision surrounding your work in the future. Lastly, she shares insight on how to know if you're on track when crafting the statement, who to share it with, and how it can fit int...
Revisiting the Pace of Accomplishment
November 28, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBDr. Sandy Sufian (Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago) shares about needs of faculty with disabilities and suggests ways to make the workplace more equitable. Dr. Sufian recommends reframing productivity with a holistic view, valuing contributions made rather than time to completion. She explains the differences between accommodations and universal design, and how we can make system changes that will reduce stigma and make the academy a better workplace for everyone. Read the episo...
Paper Submissions: How to Respond to Reviews
October 26, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBDr. Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert (Bioengineering, Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Education) discusses how to respond to paper submission reviews, from minor to major revisions. Clearly and respectfully articulate the revisions you have made and explain the reasoning for any changes not made, whether in response to constructive criticism or a rejection. Finally, learn how to select thoughtful reviewers and what to consider in choosing the right journals for your publications. Read the episode...
How Philanthropy Can Move Your Mission Forward
September 27, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBDr. Thabele "Bay" Leslie-Mazwi (Chair, Neurology) explains how philanthropy is essential to the work we do in academic medicine, and why partnership with UW Medicine Advancement is a key to that success. Philanthropy can support our missions in each domain from education to research to clinical work. Focus on articulating the impact each donation will have on your work, utilize the unique skills of the Advancement team and the voice of your department leaders early on, and express continued ...
Bring Design Thinking to Your Career Planning
August 28, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSherilyn Smith (Professor Emerita, Pediatrics) defines design thinking and how you can use it as you plan next steps in your career. Design thinking is a non-linear process that, when applied to your career planning, allows you to test and learn ideas to craft a realistic and achievable plan. Dr. Smith explains each step from understanding your current values and strengths to defining the problem you want to solve, and finally to ideation and prototyping. For a book on this topic, Dr. Smi...
Transitioning from Trainee to Faculty
July 20, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBDr. Hugo Carmona (Medicine) shares learnings and strategies in his own transition from fellow to faculty at UW. Say yes to opportunities early in your career such as committees and working groups, and then pare those down by how well they match your goals and interests. Plan for a shift in how you prioritize your time and tasks, including the increase in emails you will receive. Finally, ask for feedback from learners as you evolve your mentoring and management style. Read the episode trans...
What it Means to be Patient and Family Centered
June 27, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDr. Anneliese Schleyer (Medicine, CMO of UW Medicine) brings insight on what it means to center patients and families in the work we do. From the first interaction at the bedside, remember that first and foremost this is a person, who happens to be on a healthcare journey. Get to know their name, interests, and goals. At a systems level, ensure that the patient or family voice is at the table for new projects or initiatives. Finally, strive to always learn from patients and families to conti...
Letters of Evaluation for Faculty Promotions
May 23, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBDr. Rudy Rodriguez (Medicine) walks through how to approach requests for letters of evaluation or support from faculty colleagues seeking promotion at outside institutions. He explains the difference between internal and external letters of support, as well as when to say yes or no to a request. You will also learn about the key elements to include in your letter and tips for being thoughtful in the language you use to convey your colleague's capabilities. Read the episode transcript here ...
Essentials of Grant Writing
April 25, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBDrs. Rachel Wong (Biological Structure) and David Sherman (Microbiology) join us to discuss the key components of grants and the most common pitfalls grant writers encounter. They provide their thoughts on when to write your specific aims, how early to get feedback from colleagues, and tips to make the review process as easy as possible for reviewers. Treat each grant like it's the only one you will write, and make sure it is for work you truly feel passionate about. Read the episode trans...
Guidance for Sponsoring URMS Colleagues
March 27, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBDr. Ben Humphreys (Professor and Chief of the Division of Nephrology, Washington University) shares his experience and success in supporting his URMS (underrepresented in medicine and science) colleagues in their careers. Be thoughtful and check your own implicit biases as you consider the best opportunities to offer and how they will benefit your colleagues. Strategize how to advocate for your URMS colleagues based on the unique challenges they vocalize. Finally, recognize when to step out ...
How to Build Community
February 17, 2023 20:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBDr. Michelle Terry (Assistant Dean for Underrepresented in Medicine and Science Career Development) delineates how she learned to build community with others, and provides tips to get started. Make the commitment to show up at events that interest you, reach out to people you want to get to know, and approach all interactions, whether with a stranger or colleague, with curious intention. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Entering a New Year
January 24, 2023 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBDr. Anne Browning, Associate Dean for Well-Being, emphasizes using reflection to set intentions rather than resolutions as you start a new year. Learn how radical acceptance can help you let go of narratives or patterns that no longer serve you. Recognize and observe your emotional reactions without judgment, and embrace the practice of anticipatory joy to bring you out of past ruminations and into what lies ahead. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Pearls for Calendar Management
December 20, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBDr. Suzanne Allen (Family Medicine; Vice Dean for Academic, Rural, and Regional Affairs) provides tips and tricks for managing your calendar, including how to partner with someone in doing so. Communicate regularly with your assistant about your calendar, clearly relay the urgency level of each meeting request, and have them place holds for each time offered to prevent double bookings. You may also consider blocking time for non-meeting work and shortening hour-long meetings to 50-minutes. ...
How Restorative Justice Can Transform Your Workplace
November 21, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBToni McMurphy, founder of Infinite Impact, explains what restorative justice is and how it can be added to your workplace to build community. Restorative justice is the application of restorative practices applied when harm has occurred. Ms. McMurphy describes how to adopt these practices using circles, centering the situation instead of any individual person, and keeping both intent and potential impact in mind throughout the process. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Project Management Part 2: The Project Manager Perspective
October 21, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBLisa Pierce, the Project Manager for the Office of Faculty Affairs, provides another perspective on how faculty can collaborate with colleagues on projects. Start with establishing trust within your teams and clarifying roles and responsibilities. Then experiment with tools and find the best ways to communicate and track work based on the preferences of everyone in your team. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Project Management Part 1: The Faculty Perspective
September 27, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBDr. Giana Davidson (Surgery; Assistant Dean for Professional Development) provides a faculty member's perspective on how to collaborate with project managers. Whether it's a research project or clinical initiative, a key foundation is creating a shared vision of what success looks like for the whole team. Then you can organize the work visually to track task progress, check in frequently with your partners, and know when to step in and help each other move the work forward. Music by Kevin M...
Want to Help Shape Your Institution? Join a Search Committee
August 22, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBProfessor Chad Allen (English, American Indian Studies and Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement) explains why participation in faculty search committees is critical for shaping the climate in your unit and institution. He provides guidance on how to participate actively to advance your unit's vision and goals, move work forward in your field locally and nationally, and welcome a diversity of voices to your team and university. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Planning and Navigating Transitions
July 25, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBDr. Kemi Doll (Obstetrics and Gynecology) walks through the process of how to decide when to make a transition in your work. Evaluate if you're still growing in your personal goals, solicit feedback from trustworthy stakeholders in your planning, and know that discomfort is a normal and temporary part of stepping into that new chapter. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Jumping into Health Services Research
June 27, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDr. Soledad Jorge (Obstetrics and Gynecology) explains what health services research is and how to embark on a pathway into that work. Dr. Jorge covers how to answer questions in your field by finding the right databases, then how to create a detailed research proposal and utilize existing data dictionaries before diving into analysis. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
How to Give Feedback - Part 2
May 24, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn the second part of our feedback series, Dr. Addie McClintock (Medicine) dives into how to have a feedback conversation with a learner. Using the Prepare to ADAPT model, provide meaningful observations based on shared expectations, have a conversation with the learner about that feedback, and plan together for next steps. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
How to Give Feedback - Part 1
April 25, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBThis is part one of two in our feedback series. In this month's episode, Dr. Addie McClintock (Medicine) provides guidance on how to ensure a safe space to provide feedback, emphasizing learning and teamwork as primary goals. Create psychological safety by setting the stage, inviting participation, and responding productively. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
A Complete Guide to Leading Change
March 22, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDr. Lauge Sokol-Hessner, MD (Medicine) walks through the full process of how to lead change. Using the framework of Kotter's 8-steps, leading change requires addressing both the rational and emotional aspects of change, building a coalition of champions, removing barriers, and celebrating wins. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Using an Equity Lens in Decision Making
February 23, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDrs. Paula Houston and Bessie Young (Office of Healthcare Equity) introduce the UW Medicine Equity Impact Tool for recognizing equity issues in workplace decisions, with a focus on educational, clinical, and research domains. Analyze whom the tool will benefit and burden, which stakeholders need to be at the table, and engage the community in decision making processes. The Equity Impact Tool can be found at the Office of Healthcare Equity website at https://depts.washington.edu/hcequity/eq...
The How, When, and Why of Committee Participation
January 21, 2022 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBDrs. Nick Meo and Chen Wu provide guidance on meaningful committee participation. Choose committees that align with your passions and skills, participate consistently and join workgroups of interest to you, and think both locally and nationally to grow your network. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
How to Begin a QI Project
December 22, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBDr. Russ Migita (Pediatrics) provides tools and a framework for getting started with a quality improvement project. Have a structured plan, be specific about your primary aim, and use a key driver diagram to bridge the gap between current and ideal state to achieve that outcome. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Navigating Difficult Conversations
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBDr. Sara Kim (Surgery) walks through how she prepares for difficult conversations and provides skills to help them go smoothly: listen to understand the other person's perspective and values, ask "how" or "in what way" questions to open the dialogue, and try to maintain a constant state of curiosity and respect. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Developing Your Teaching Presence
October 18, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDr. Margaret Isaac (Medicine) provides tips on how to teach for large groups. Develop your teaching presence by practicing humility and inclusivity as you connect with your audience, rehearse your talk and practice STOP if you experience stage fright, and be confident in what you know and transparent about what you don't know. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
How to Peer Review a Paper
September 22, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDr. Fred Rivara (Pediatrics and Epidemiology) walks through the steps of peer reviewing a paper, emphasizing a focus on the abstract. He suggests choosing journals which align with your interests, provides insights on when to say no to a review request, and highlights the importance of co-reviewing papers with junior colleagues. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Return to "Normal" Amidst COVID-19
August 16, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDr. Lisa Damour explains that unpleasant emotions during stressful situations are normal. We can cope with them by leaning into relationships, finding meaning in what we do, and engaging in healthy, happy distractions. We should also examine which changes from the pandemic we want to keep and what we want to give up that no longer serves us. For folks with children, talk about what your children are feeling and ensure they have the adaptive strategies to manage their emotions. Music by Kevi...
Essentials of Negotiation
July 20, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this month's episode, Dr. Christina Fong (UW Foster School of Business) provides tips for negotiating in any setting. Start the conversation early with common goals in mind, be clear about your own ideal and best alternative scenarios, and demonstrate research you've done to prove your market value. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
How to Run an Effective Meeting
June 21, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBDr. Tim Dellit (UW Medicine CMO, Allergy and Infectious Disease) delineates how to run an effective meeting. Once you've determined if the meeting is necessary, create and send an agenda to participants ahead of time, allow space for all voices at the table, and prioritize topics to keep the conversation focused. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Creating Your Teaching Portfolio
May 24, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBDr. Andy Luks (Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine) explains what a teaching portfolio includes, and provides advice on organizing, maintaining, and compiling all of the components for a portfolio that highlights your individual strengths. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Setting Up Your Lab
April 16, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBDevin Schweppe, PhD (Genome Sciences) shares lessons learned from recently setting up his lab at UW. Have patience with the process, ask for help from a variety of colleagues, and choose research team members with mutual passion for the work and complementary communication styles. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
How to Craft an Elevator Pitch
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBDr. Kemi Doll (SoM Director of URM Faculty Development; Obstetrics and Gynecology) explains how to take your vision from an idea to a persuasive pitch. Detail your thoughts on paper, ask for feedback from trusted colleagues, and focus on the "why" of the proposal. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Writing Letters of Recommendation
January 22, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDr. Jeanne Cawse-Lucas (Family Medicine) provides several tips on how to write letters of recommendation. Consider what information to request from the student, identify your own biases in your writing process, and find positive words for all types of performers. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Essentials of Mentorship and Sponsorship
December 14, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBDr. Barbara Goff (Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology) defines mentorship and sponsorship, how to participate effectively in both, and explains why these roles are essential to developing your professional career path. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Making a 5- and 10-Year Plan
November 18, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBRobb Glenny, MD (Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine) explains how to create a 5- and 10-year plan as you advance in your career. Identify your values, create your mission/vision, and set tangible steps to take you to the next level in your academic journey. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Tips for Cultivating Resilience
October 20, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBUW School of Medicine Assistant Dean for Well-Being, Anne Browning, PhD, defines resilience and provides ways to cultivate it by practicing gratitude, fostering relationships, and maintaining a healthy routine. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Using Social Media to Help Advance Your Career
February 26, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBDr. Kemi Doll shares reasons why you should consider using Twitter and social media to expand your knowledge base, create community, and advance your academic career. Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Let's Talk About Email
February 03, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBEmail is a necessary part of our work, but consumes much of our time. Puneet Bharvaga, MD explains four “D’s” to help manage it: delete, defer, delegate, and do. Find more tips and resources on our faculty website at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Managing Your Time
February 03, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode, Puneet Bhargava, MD (Department of Radiology) provides three pearls for time management: the importance of planning, prioritizing difficult tasks during high-energy moments of your day, and staying organized. Find more tips and resources on our faculty website at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)