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This podcast will produce 1-2 sessions a month and will feature experienced educators providing professional and career development for the healthcare professional education community.
Listeners are encouraged to visit the VA Boston Education homepage for faculty development programming and other tools to develop as educators.

https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/faculty-development/
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Dr. Gerry Cox discusses the significance of collaborating with a team of professionals, the courage to pursue new opportunities, strategies for balancing professional and personal responsibilities, and the advantages of working at the VA.  Dr. Gerry Cox is the Associate Deputy Under Secretary for Health in the Office of Quality & Patient Safety at the Veterans Health Administration.
Dr. Erik Alexander emphasizes the significance of pursuing activities that one is passionate about, establishing a solid foundation for one's career as a clinician, and making time for reflection and contemplation about one's career and professional endeavors. Dr. Erik Alexander is a Professor of Medicine and the Associate Dean for Medical Education (BWH) at Harvard Medical School, and the Vice President of Education at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.
Dean Karen Antman emphasizes the significance of curiosity, the importance of not procrastinating, and the value of reinventing oneself over the course of a career. Dean Karen Antman is the Provost of the Boston University Medical Campus and the Dean of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Sadie Elisseou describes how she has built a career teaching others about trauma informed care, helpful time management strategies she uses, and ways to stay motivated and excited as an educator. Dr. Sadie Elisseou is a primary care physician at VA Boston, an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and a subject matter expert in trauma informed care.Closed Caption Transcript is available at:https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/VetEdS1E23.pdf===============================
Dr. Joe Chiovaro discusses his role with rural health professions education, the power of connections, and the role of serendipity in this career. Dr. Joe Chiovaro is a hospitalist at the Portland VA Medical Center, Curriculum Director of the VA Rural Interprofessional Faculty Development Initiative and an Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University.
Dr. Laura Caputo describes her current education and faculty development projects, ways to forge one’s own path as an educator, and how to “make the VA fun for learners.” Dr. Laura Caputo is a Hospitalist at the Durham VA Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Medicine.
Dr. Maricarmen Cruz-Jimenez is the Associate Chief of Staff for Education at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. Dr. Maricarmen Cruz-Jimenez describes her own path to being an educator, identifies strategies she uses in her teaching, and highlights the positive impact trainees have on Veteran healthcare.
Dr. Lisa Howley describes national efforts to develop and implement a competency based model of teaching across health professions education and the importance of connecting with others to develop one’s career as an educator. Dr. Lisa Howley is the Senior Director to Transform Medical Education at the Association of American Medical Colleges.
S1E18: Know your why

S1E18: Know your why

2023-01-3041:04

Dr. Carolyn Clancy shares what inspires her about working at the VA, the importance of “knowing your why” in your career, and the benefits of a VA training experience. Dr. Carolyn Clancy is the VA Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks.
Dr. Colleen Sloan discusses best practices to train clinicians to provide care to marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ community, and the career opportunities that are available to educators at the VA. Dr. Colleen Sloan is the Training Director of the VA Boston Clinical Psychology Internship Program and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine.Listeners are encouraged to visit the VA Boston Education homepage for faculty development programming and other tools to develop as educators. https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/faculty-development/
Dr. Julia Caton discusses educational survey design and the importance of having a growth mindset as an educator. Dr. Julia Caton is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford Medical School. Listeners are encouraged to visit the VA Boston Education homepage for faculty development programming and other tools to develop as educators. https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/faculty-development/
Dr. Kyler Godwin describes her role leading 2 VA Advanced Fellowship Training Programs and how she infuses fun (and marshmallows) in her educational work. Dr. Kyler Godwin is Director of both the VA Quality Scholars and the VA Health Professions Education, Evaluation, and Research (HPEER) Fellowship Programs and Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine.Listeners are encouraged to visit the VA Boston Education homepage for faculty development programming and other tools to develop as educators. https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/faculty-development/
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