Workforce shortages are making it increasingly difficult for academic pediatric departments to recruit and retain experienced leaders, especially when traditional compensation benchmarks don’t reflect today’s competitive market.
In this Pediatric Insight conversation, CareerPhysician CEO and Chief Talent Officer, Wesley Millican, is joined by members of the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) to discuss why leaders need to understand the market and build the case for competitive compensation before a critical recruitment or retention decision arises.
Moderated by Wesley D. Millican, MBA
Council in attendance: F. Bruder Stapleton, MD; Valerie Opipari, MD; Craig Hillemeier, MD; Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP; Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MPH, FRCPC, Jon Hayes
Follow the Money: A Pediatric Leader’s Guide to Academic Finance
In our latest Pediatric Insight Conversation, special guest Jamie Dimond, MBA, Executive Associate Dean for Finance and Administration at Indiana University School of Medicine, joins the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) to tackle an important topic for all pediatric leaders, “Academic Funds Flows and Faculty Compensation.” Watch the conversation for practical insights on:
What leaders really need to know about finance
How faculty effort and compensation are determined
Why alignment between the medical school, hospital and faculty practice is critical
The final decision—What are the challenges in a final candidate accepting the position?
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, moderated by Dr. Bruder Stapleton, 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.
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.
From navigating multiple opportunities to determining when and how to communicate with current leadership and colleagues — what should you expect from candidates when juggling these commitments?
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.
Listen to the discussion for key insights on balancing honesty and etiquette throughout the recruitment process.
In Part 2 of our latest Pediatric Insight conversation, the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) members discuss common pitfalls that can derail making a deal with a candidate and how to avoid them. Learn from their personal experiences and outcomes so your process is streamlined, has transparency and maintains momentum from start to finish.
How do you approach negotiations with candidates? Hear from this esteemed group of emeritus pediatric leaders, who comprise 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.
Host: Wesley D. Millican, MBA
Moderators: Craig Hillemeier, MD and Peggy Troy, MSN, RN
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 leadership.
These discussions can allow addressing potential future challenges and openly communicate any questions about how the candidate can succeed.
Approached strategically, the final visit can spark long-term collaboration around a shared vision. Listen to the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) break down why in the latest Pediatric Insight, “Navigating the Finalist Visit.”
Host: Wesley D. Millican, MBA
Moderator: Bruder Stapleton, MD
Council in attendance: Craig Hillemeier, MD; Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP; Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC; Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD; Peggy Troy, MSN, RN; Jon Hayes
Host: Wesley Millican, MBA
Moderator: Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
In part two of our latest Pediatric Insight conversation, members of the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) reflect on the institutional approaches that help ensure recruitment processes remain thoughtful, inclusive, and successful over the long term. 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.
When institutions approach recruitment with that level of care and intentionality, it strengthens both faculty retention and the communities we ultimately serve.
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.
In our latest Pediatric Insight Conversation, Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP, moderates a thoughtful discussion where the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) members cover how institutions can strategically and authentically address family needs throughout the recruitment process.
