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

Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Episode 50: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists, part 2
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Drs. Arnold (Arnie) Strauss and Kathryn M. Edwards continue the conversation 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.

Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists

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Duration: 00:15:12

Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists | Part Two

Drs. Arnold Strauss and Kathryn M. Edwards continue the conversation on physician-scientists. Topics covered include protected time, lab space, Scientific Oversight Committee and maintaining long-term perspective.

Special guests for part two include Drs. D. Brent Polk, Richard Shugerman and Danielle Laraque-Arena.

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Resources and Related Topics.

Meet the Panel.

Bruder Stapleton, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, Child Health Advisory Council, CareerPhysician, Pediatric Insight

Arnold Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

Kathryn M. Edwards, MD
Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician

John Frohna, MD, MPH
General Academic Pediatrics

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, CareerPhysician, Pediatric Insight

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD
Child Abuse Pediatrics

marva moxey mims

Marva Moxey-Mims, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

D. Brent Polk, MD
Gastroenterologist

richard ruddy

Richard Ruddy, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Richard Shugerman, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

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Episode 49: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists

Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Episode 49: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists
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Moderated by Drs. Arnold Strauss and Kathryn Edwards, this Pediatric Insight episode discusses how leaders can initiate and foster the careers of clinical and laboratory investigators. Topics covered include resource needs and costs, advice for young people at institutions without CTSAs, and how the chief or chair can facilitate networking both internally and with other institutions. Special guests in part 1 of this conversation include Drs. D. Brent Polk, Marva Moxey-Mims, John Frohna and Richard Ruddy. Part 2 guests will include Drs. Richard Shugerman and Danielle Laraque-Arena.

Faculty Wellness Issues Facing Current Leaders

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Duration: 00:21:52

Wellness Issues Facing Pediatric Leaders | Part Two

In part two of our Pediatric Insight series on faculty wellness issues, pediatric leaders take a deeper look at one of the most pressing challenges facing healthcare today: the generational shift in how physicians define work, balance and meaning.

Moderated by Ambika Ashraf, MD, with discussion co-leads Christine Finck, MD and Peggy Troy, MSN, RN, this episode explores how institutions can thoughtfully adapt to evolving expectations around flexibility, purpose, and sustainability without losing sight of clinical excellence or organizational goals.

Drawing on real-world leadership experience and advisory insight from the Child Health Advisory Council’s pediatric specialty experts, this candid discussion offers practical perspective for leaders navigating change across generations.

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Resources and Related Topics.

  • Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Joseph Grenny and Kerry Patterson, McGraw Hill-Ascent Audio, 2021.
  • Physician Work Environment and Well-being, Lara Goiter, MD, Patrick G. O’Malley, MD, MPH, Rita F. Redberg, MD, Mac, JAMA Internal Medicine, 2017

Meet the Panel.

Bruder Stapleton, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Ambika Ashraf, MD

Ambika Ashraf, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist

christine finck, md

Christine Finck, MD
Pediatric General Surgeon

peggy troy, children's wisconsin

Peggy Troy, MSN, RN
Emerita President and CEO,
Children’s Wisconsin

Robert (Bob) Sawin, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

kenya mcneal-trice

Kenya McNeal-Trice, MD
Medical Education

marva moxey mims

Marva Moxey-Mims, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

richard ruddy

Richard Ruddy, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

jim wheles

Jim Wheless, MD
Pediatric Neurologist

louis bell

Louis Bell, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Physician

View the Child Health Advisory Council’s bios. Click here.

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Episode 47: Faculty Wellness Issues Facing Current Leaders

Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Episode 47: Faculty Wellness Issues Facing Current Leaders
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In the latest Pediatric Insight episode, pediatric leaders from around the country get real about what wellness looks like today and how to spot the line between busy, stressed and burnout. This episode, including special guests, also tackles how to rebuild conversation and community even under RVU pressure. A candid discussion that all leaders need to hear begins in part one of this two-part conversation.

The Role of the Master Connector

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Duration: 00:23:45

How “Master Connectors” Quietly Transform Careers

As we close out our Pediatric Insight Conversations series on mentorship, the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) turns to a topic that may be the most influential and the least discussed driver of career satisfaction in academic pediatrics: the master connector.

Inspired by Malcolm Gladwell’s concept and shaped by decades of leadership experience, the panel explores how master connectors do far more than match mentors and mentees. They actively shape cultures, open doors, accelerate careers, and most importantly – help protect clinicians from burnout.

As Dr. Craig Hillemeier put it, “Mentorship is one of the few things in medicine that creates a truly positive impact for both the mentor and the mentee. A master connector ensures people understand that and helps make those relationships actually work.”

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Resources and Related Topics.

Meet the Panel.

Wesley Millican, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Valerie Opipari, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Bruce Rubin

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist

Robert (Bob) Sawin, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, Child Health Advisory Council, CareerPhysician, Pediatric Insight

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

Bruder Stapleton, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

View the Child Health Advisory Council’s bios. Click here.

Have a question or a topic you’d like us to discuss? Send us an email.

Measuring Mentorship Success

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Duration: 00:26:12

How Do You Measure Mentorship Success?

In part two of our Pediatric Insight mentorship series, we continue the conversation addressing how to measure mentorship success.

In this episode, the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) members discuss important questions such as:

  • Measuring mentoring success and impact
  • Navigating common challenges
  • Identifying and resolving mentor-mentee conflicts
  • Mentoring and supporting new leaders and recruits

 

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Watch the Conversation.

Resources and Related Topics.

Meet the Panel.

Wesley Millican, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Valerie Opipari, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Bruce Rubin

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Bruder Stapleton, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Robert (Bob) Sawin, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

peggy troy, children's wisconsin

Peggy Troy, MSN, RN
Emerita President & CEO
Children’s Wisconsin

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, Child Health Advisory Council, CareerPhysician, Pediatric Insight

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

Jon Hayes

Jon Hayes
Executive Vice President, Child Health
Former President, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital

View the Child Health Advisory Council’s bios. Click here.

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Episode 45: Measuring Mentorship Success

Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Episode 45: Measuring Mentorship Success
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In part two of our Pediatric Insight mentorship series, we continue the conversation addressing how to measure mentorship success. In this episode, the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) members discuss important questions such as:
– Measuring mentoring success and impact
– Navigating common challenges
– Identifying and resolving mentor–mentee conflicts
– Mentoring and supporting new leaders and recruits

Mentor Role and Responsibilities

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Duration: 00:32:34

The Power of Mentorship

This week, we kick off a three-part series about how mentorship, coaching and sponsorship is shaping the next generation of pediatric leaders.

In this first episode, moderated by Valerie Opipari, MD, our expert panel dives into what makes mentorship effective and enduring. They answer:

  • How does a mentor’s role differ from that of a coach or sponsor?
  • How can young clinicians identify the right mentors to guide their careers?
  • What traits define a successful mentor–mentee relationship?

Packed with practical insights and real experiences, this conversation offers inspiration and guidance for both mentors and mentees in academic medicine.

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Watch the Conversation.

Resources and Related Topics.

Meet the Panel.

Wesley Millican, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Valerie Opipari, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Bruce Rubin

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Bruder Stapleton, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Robert (Bob) Sawin, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

peggy troy, children's wisconsin

Peggy Troy, MSN, RN
Emerita President & CEO
Children’s Wisconsin

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, Child Health Advisory Council, CareerPhysician, Pediatric Insight

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

View the Child Health Advisory Council’s bios. Click here.

Have a question or a topic you’d like us to discuss? Send us an email.

Episode 44: The Mentor Role and Responsibilities

Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Episode 44: The Mentor Role and Responsibilities
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This week, we kick off three-part series about how mentorship, coaching and sponsorship is shaping the next generation of pediatric leaders.

In this first episode, moderated by Valerie Opipari, MD, our expert panel dives into what makes mentorship effective and enduring. They answer:

  • How does a mentor’s role differ from that of a coach or sponsor?
  • How can young clinicians identify the right mentors to guide their careers?
  • What traits define a successful mentor–mentee relationship?

Packed with practical insights and real experiences, this conversation offers inspiration and guidance for both mentors and mentees in academic medicine.