142. A Journey from Clinical Practice to Thriving in Academia with Dr F Scott Feil

On this episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, join Dr. F Scott Feil as he takes us on a captivating exploration of his personal journey from clinical practice to academia. Dr. Feil highlights the importance of networking, continuous learning, and finding your unique teaching style. Discover the three fundamental pillars of academia – teaching, research, and service – and gain invaluable advice on achieving a fulfilling and impactful career in healthcare education.In the first part of the episode, Dr. Feil emphasizes the significance of networking in securing teaching positions and shares his personal journey of landing his first teaching job as an adjunct through networking. Discover how Dr. Feil's terminal degree (EdD) and preparedness played a pivotal role in opening doors to new opportunities. Dr. Feil also offers insights into the art of teaching, drawing inspiration from his father's experience as an English teacher and emphasizing the importance of integrating clinical and life experiences into teaching to enhance student learning.In the second part, Dr. Feil offers a deep dive into the intricate balance between teaching responsibilities, research endeavors, service to the university and community, and mentoring/advising students. Gain practical advice on managing these responsibilities effectively and ensuring a positive impact in the academic community. Dr. Feil shares his personal strategies for allocating time to research, engaging in community service projects, and providing guidance to students. Lastly, Dr. Feil sheds light on the academic landscape and the criteria for advancement in academia. Understand the tenure track and promotion track, and the requirements for progress, such as publishing articles, presenting at conferences, and serving on committees. Gain insight into the resources and support available for new professors, including mentors, online platforms, and library services. Special thanks to both our sponsors, The NPTE Final Frontier, and Varela Financial! If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.