Duration: 00:32:21
Who Will Be Your Boss? Navigating New Roles Under Interim Leadership
If you’re considering a new role under an interim leader, learn why:
• Interim leadership is very common
• You need to validate resources and put must-haves in writing
• Understanding the culture and history of the institution is critical
This and more in the latest Pediatric Insight, “Who Will Be Your Boss? Candidates for Leadership Roles Under Interim Leadership.”
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Resources and Related Topics.
- Transitional Leadership: Three Leader’s Perspecties on an Increasingly Common Position, The Journal of Pediatrics, Allison S. McBride, MD, Evelyn Y. Anthony, MD, FACR; Julie A. Freischlag, MD, Sept. 7, 2021.
- The Inevitable Interim: Transitional Leaders in Academic Medicine, National Library of Medicine, Chris Merritt, Brian Clyne. Jan. 2025.
- How to Navigate Interim Leadership, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight, April 2025.
Meet the Panel.
Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer
F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist
Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
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Duration: 00:28:36
Our latest Pediatric Insight is an insightful discussion on global health initiatives with special guest, Amelie von Saint Andre-von Arnim, MD, UW/Seattle Children’s Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Critical Care – Kenya. Dr. von Saint Andre-von Arnim and the Child Health Advisory Council discuss the realities and benefits of supporting candidates’ desires to share knowledge, research and patient care experiences across the globe. Moderated by Dr. Bruce Rubin, who has supported pediatric care delivery in Ukraine during the conflict, the council brings a unique perspective on the ROI of international health exchanges and programs.
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Meet the Panel.
HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.
Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer
Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.
Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Attending Physician, Seattle Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine
Amelie von Saint Andre-von Arnim, MD
Attending Physician, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.
Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.
Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist
President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.
Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.
Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.
Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
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Duration: 00:26:42
Succession planning is a critical factor in the long-term success of an academic health department. The Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) explores this topic from several different viewpoints including internal and external approaches to ensuring you have the right team members in place. As you’ll hear in this latest discussion, succession planning begins once you take on a new role and mentoring your team, maintaining relationships outside of your organization and considering the legacy you want to leave behind.
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Meet the Panel.
HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.
Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer
Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.
Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.
Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.
Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.
Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.
Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.
Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist
Professor and Chair Emerita at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Read more.
Renée Jenkins, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Medicine Physician
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Duration: 00:26:42
What are the key questions academic leaders receive from faculty recruits and how should they respond? In the latest Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) discussion, members share the top questions they received throughout their careers and how they handled them to ensure the recruit’s concerns were addressed. From career growth opportunities to dedicated research time to personal considerations, they’ve heard it all.
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Meet the Panel.
HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.
Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer
Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.
Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.
Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.
Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.
Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.
Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.
Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist
Professor and Chair Emerita at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Read more.
Renée Jenkins, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Medicine Physician
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Duration: 00:26:42
Leadership is one of the most rewarding experiences throughout a division chair or chief’s career. In this conversation, our panel reflects on their leadership highs and what they learned from them. Some key themes are the value of relationships, impacting the lives of children and their families, improving outcomes and celebrating colleagues’ wins. Learn how these experiences sparked the council’s love for mentorship..
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Meet the Panel.
HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.
Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer
Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.
Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.
Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.
Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.
Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.
Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.
Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist
Professor and Chair Emerita at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Read more.
Renée Jenkins, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Medicine Physician
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Duration: 00:26:42
One of the many challenges that academic medicine leaders face is helping faculty deal with significant changes in their career direction or emphasis. How we as leaders deal with those challenging moments is very impactful both for the individual faculty members and for the rest of the faculty and institution. How we handle these vitally important moments is among the most potent factors defining our leadership and the culture of our teams.
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Meet the Panel.
HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.
Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer
Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.
Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.
Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.
Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.
Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.
Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.
Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist
Professor and Chair Emerita at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Read more.
Renée Jenkins, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Medicine Physician
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Duration: 00:26:42
The Child Health Advisory Council discusses best practices in the search process including changes that have evolved over the last few decades (e.g. Zoom interviews, impact of social media/employment platforms etc.) and their impact. Key strategies for success are highlighted including communication, the importance organization and candidate focus.
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Meet the Panel.
HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.
Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer
Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.
Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.
Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.
Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.
Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.
Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.
Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist
Professor and Chair Emerita at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Read more.
Renée Jenkins, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Medicine Physician
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Duration: 00:26:42
Bringing a faculty member or employee into an organization has very important implications for the future success of the organization and the recruit. Making a bad choice in hiring is extraordinarily painful for a department and for a faculty member whose career suffers as a result. Often faculty searches bring candidates who may be known to a member of the search committee and, as a result, references may be deemed unnecessary. In this conversation, members of the Child Health Advisory Council discuss the importance of obtaining references prior to completing all faculty searches.
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Meet the Panel.
HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.
Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer
Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.
Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.
Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon
President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.
Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.
Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.
Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.
Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.
Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist
Professor and Chair Emerita at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Read more.
Renée Jenkins, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Medicine Physician
Have a question or a topic you’d like us to discuss? Send us an email.
The “ideal job” is a job that is ideal for both the applicant and for the department, school, or practice. To find the ideal job you must know what is essential and what is important for you, the skills that you can bring to the position, and the resources and expectations of the position. I would start by discussing your job search with trusted and experienced colleagues and them making three lists:
The Child Health Advisory Council and CareerPhysician are committed to supporting young physicians who are transitioning from training into academic careers. To gain insights into what are the important questions that current fellows are posing to future chairs and division chiefs, we asked four current and recent fellows from three different pediatric subspecialties about the most important questions that they asked to determine the match of a position with their career goals. The following is a characterization of their responses.