Thriving in Academic Medicine Without Losing Your Mind (Part 2)

Thriving in Academic Medicine Without Losing Your Mind (Part 2) Listen directly on Apple or Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman continues her discussion on thriving in academic medicine, focusing on developing research skills and effective goal-setting strategies for early-career physicians. She offers practical advice on building a strong research foundation and maintaining a balanced approach to career advancement. No need to take notes, just check out the Blog to get a summary of these insights.   If you are interested in my Academic Accelerator Course designed to chart your personalized path to promotion for physicians in the first 5 years of practice, please DM me on Instagram @sishmancoach. You can also email me at [email protected]   This course is designed to help you set up your practice, learn finances 101, build a research program, build a national reputation, and prepare a personalized plan for promotion. Join us to kickstart your career.   Key Points: Introduction and Recap (0:23 - 1:42)  Brief recap of Part 1: dual identity and setting up a research plan Overview of topics for Part 2: developing research skills and goal-setting Developing Research Skills (2:02 - 5:57)  Importance of a strategic research plan Attending research methodology workshops Benefits of full-day courses on writing and publishing Networking opportunities in workshops Finding mentors within and outside your specialty Starting small with collaborations and existing projects Leveraging Institutional Resources (5:58 - 6:30)  Utilizing paper editing services and grant writing assistance Accessing institutional databases and clinical resources Goal Setting Strategies (6:31 - 9:31)  Setting short-term and long-term goals Using the 12-week year framework Implementing SMART goals The importance of regular reassessment Focusing on "the gain" rather than "the gap" Practical Tips for Goal Setting (9:32 - 10:09)  Regular self-assessments Adjusting goals based on changing circumstances Seeking feedback from mentors, colleagues, and patients Celebrating achievements Balancing professional and personal goals   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW the Medical Mentor Coaching Podcast on your favorite app (well Apple and Spotify since that is where we are right now!) If you are interested in getting in touch with us or providing topic suggestions, please: DM me on Instagram at @sishmancoach OR Message me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-mentor-coaching OR Email me at [email protected] OR Contact me at the website at www.medicalmentorcoaching.com