Dr. Yaw Nyame (Urology) explains how his team has succeeded in engaging in community-based health equity research and provides guidance for those seeking to do this work. PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) has resources to help you find partners, but you can also work with advocacy organizations or through conversations with your …

Dr. Jenny Mladenovic (President and CEO of the Center for Women in Academic Medicine and Science) shares her advice and perspective for stepping into a new leadership role. Whether at a new institution or your current one, learn strategies to set yourself up for success from the start. She provides guidance on recognizing your own biases and gaps i…

Dr. Anne Browning (Chief Well-Being Officer, UW Medicine; Associate Dean for Well-Being, School of Medicine) discusses her new role as CWO and plans for the future of well-being at UW Medicine. She details some preliminary results from the first system-wide well-being survey and action plans, from systems-level interventions to local well-being gra…

Dr. Estell Williams (Surgery; Executive Director, Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity) highlights the work being done in the WIHSE program and provides advice for folks wanting to engage with community partners in educational spaces for STEM careers. Engage learners as early as third grade, understanding the diversity of the…

Keri Nasenbeny (CNO, Harborview Medical Center), joins us in this episode to provide advice on how to create high performing teams, especially in interdisciplinary spaces. Start by establishing trust and cohesion with your team, and learn strategies to set those foundations. Learn about how to create a team quickly when needed, and also what to do …

Dr. 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. …

Drs. 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 act…

Dr. 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 exchangin…

Dr. 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 en…

Dr. 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 hu…

Dr. 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 …

Dr. 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 …

Dr. 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 rejecti…

Dr. 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 w…

Sherilyn 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 cur…

Dr. 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 incre…

Dr. 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 tha…

Dr. 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…

Drs. 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 reviewe…

Dr. 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 …

Dr. 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 strang…

Dr. 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 anticipator…

Dr. 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 ti…

Toni 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 indivi…

Lisa 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 preferenc…

Dr. 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 …

Professor 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 fi…

Dr. 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 Kev…

Dr. 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 Kev…

In 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 (…

This 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 MacLeo…

Dr. 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/)…

Drs. 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 decis…

Drs. 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/)…

Dr. 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/)…

Dr. 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://inco…

Dr. 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 MacLeo…

Dr. 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 MacL…

Dr. 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 fo…

In 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.co…

Dr. 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://inc…

Dr. 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/)Oleh University of Washington School of Medicine

Devin 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/)…

Dr. 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/)…

Dr. 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/)…

Dr. 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/)Oleh University of Washington School of Medicine

Robb 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/)…

UW 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/)Oleh University of Washington School of Medicine

Dr. 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/)Oleh University of Washington School of Medicine

In 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://incomp…