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The Go-or-No-Go Decision

Every leadership search reaches a defining moment: the candidate’s final decision.

What turns an opportunity into a clear “yes” or causes a candidate to hesitate?

In this Pediatric Insight, the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) members share factors that influence the final decision and how institutions can create the trust and transparency that lead to successful recruitment.

Moderated by Dr. Bruder Stapleton, the council answers:

  • What are some of the key issues candidates struggle with when faced with the final step of accepting a position?
  • How can an institution make the choice less challenging?
  • How do you advise a mentee when they are struggling with finalizing a search position?

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Meet the Panel.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA

CEO and Physician Talent Officer, CareerPhysician

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD

Professor and Chair Emeritus, University of Washington School of Medicine; Chair, Child Health Advisory Council

Craig Hillemeier, MD

CEO Emeritus, Penn State Health Dean Emeritus, Professor of Pediatrics, Penn State University

DANIELLE LARAQUE-ARENA, MD, FAAP

President and Professor Emerita, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Valerie Opipari, MD

Professor and Chair Emerita, Pediatrics, University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC

Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University

Robert S. Sawin, MD

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief, Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington

Jon Hayes

Executive Vice President, Child Health, CareerPhysician; Former President, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital

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Duration: 00:32:49

GME Leader Qualities

What separates a good program director from a great one?

In our latest Pediatric Insight discussion, special guests Dr. Chloe Douglas, from Oregon Health and Science University, and Dr. J. Gene Chen, from Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, both share what makes a good GME leader. From being present and approachable to understanding clinical realities, their insights spark a candid conversation with the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) that’s packed with practical advice on recruiting, developing and retaining exceptional GME leaders.

Moderated by Dr. Bruce Rubin, this is an excellent discussion where you’ll walk away with ideas you can put into action immediately.

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Meet the Panel.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA

CEO and Physician Talent Officer, CareerPhysician

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC

Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University

Chloe Douglas, MD

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Doernbecher Children's Hospital/Oregon Health & Science University

J. Gene Chen, MD, MHS

Program Director, Pediatric Residency; Professor, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

Craig Hillemeier, MD

CEO Emeritus, Penn State Health Dean Emeritus, Professor of Pediatrics, Penn State University

Valerie Opipari, MD

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Professor and Chair Emerita, Pediatrics, University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

Robert S. Sawin, MD

Pediatric Surgeon, Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief, Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD

Professor and Chair Emeritus, University of Washington School of Medicine; Chair, Child Health Advisory Council

Learn more about the Child Health Advisory Council. Click here.

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