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Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Episode 59 - The Final Decision
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  • Episode 59 - The Final Decision

    Episode 59 - The Final Decision

    Jul 30, 2026 • 00:28:48

    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.

  • Episode 58 - GME Leadership Qualities

    Episode 58 - GME Leadership Qualities

    Jul 15, 2026 • 00:32:49

    What separates a good program director from a great one? 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.

  • Episode 57 - Candidate Obligations During the Search Process

    Episode 57 - Candidate Obligations During the Search Process

    May 28, 2026 • 00:26:05

    In the latest Pediatric Insight, council members discuss the candidate’s obligations during the search process and how professionalism, transparency and protecting relationships all play a role. 

  • Episode 56 - Building a Competitive Recruitment Package Part 2 Pitfalls

    Episode 56 - Building a Competitive Recruitment Package Part 2 Pitfalls

    May 7, 2026 • 00:17:28

    Council members discuss common pitfalls that can derail making a deal with a candidate and how to avoid them.

  • Episode 55 - Managing Up - The Art of Building a Competitive Recruitment Package

    Episode 55 - Managing Up - The Art of Building a Competitive Recruitment Package

    Apr 16, 2026 • 00:19:41

    How do you approach negotiations with candidates? Hear from the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) on what they prioritized, how they balanced internal needs, and non-traditional ways they put together packages that set the foundation for long-term success.

  • Episode 54 - Navigating the Finalist Visit

    Episode 54 - Navigating the Finalist Visit

    Mar 20, 2026 • 00:24:37

    The recruitment process can be long in academic child health but it’s critical to pay even more attention to the final visit as you did for the first one. This is a time of a deep bidirectional conversation, evaluation and understanding of future needs and goals for both candidates and…

  • Episode 53: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic Faculty - Part 2

    Episode 53: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic Faculty - Part 2

    Mar 5, 2026 • 00:23:45

    The conversation highlights the importance of early communication, collaboration across departments, and recognizing the many factors that influence a candidate's decision to join and stay with an institution.

  • Episode 52: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic Faculty

    Episode 52: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic Faculty

    Feb 19, 2026 • 00:17:03

    When recruiting academic faculty, the conversation extends far beyond contracts and credentials. Family and partner considerations often play a pivotal role in whether a candidate ultimately says yes.

  • Episode 51: Strategies for Developing Effective Recruitment Packages - Considering All the Stakeholder

    Episode 51: Strategies for Developing Effective Recruitment Packages - Considering All the Stakeholder

    Feb 3, 2026 • 00:17:32

    In this episode, we discuss funds that flow for supporting academic physician recruitment are often varied across health systems.

  • Episode 50: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists, part 2

    Episode 50: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists, part 2

    Jan 22, 2026 • 00:15:12

    In part two of "Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists," topics covered include protected time, lab space, Scientific Oversight Committee and maintaining long-term perspective.

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