Category: Career Development
Do what you do … and get published, too!
One of the core requirements for promotion is scholarly writing. But how do you find the time to become a successful writer? And what should you even write about? Watch this session to hear our expert panel share insider tips on how to turn your everyday activities into successful publications. Panel of Experts Angela Hewlett, MD, […]
Oct 4, 2017
The Good and Bad of Fast Brain Thinking
Understanding the Impact of Our Unconscious Biases Health care providers are specifically trained to make high stakes decisions in fast-paced, life and death situations. Every day, we rely on a host of past experiences and “our gut” to make important decisions. But sometimes these skills and behaviors can lead to unintended consequences for us as […]
Jun 6, 2017
Why YOU Should Be Using MedEdPORTAL?
MedEdPORTAL ® is a free, cross-indexed suite of services provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Through Publications, iCollaborative, and the CE Directory, MedEdPORTAL aims to equip healthcare professionals across the continuum with effective and efficient educational tools to improve patient care. MedEdPORTAL Publications maintains a rigorous peer review process that is based on […]
Dec 21, 2016
Legal Implications for Teaching
The legal responsibilities and guidelines for teachers can sometimes seem overwhelming. This enlightening development seminar provides you with an easily digestible and understandable look at the legal roads that responsible educators must travel. Participants are asked ethical questions and given scenarios that can often be found in educational environments, resulting in emergent problem-solving techniques in […]
Dec 21, 2016
NBME U is the ultimate supplement to aid you in classroom testing and assessment. As an online collection of lessons relevant to high-quality assessment, the courses provide brief overviews of assessment topics for those in the health professions’ education community — at no cost to the learner! The courses are brief to accommodate the often busy schedules […]
Nov 22, 2016
Managing Up: Avoid Roadblocks on Your Path to Success
The journey you take in your professional career will sometimes be difficult, dotted by hard decisions to make and new opportunities you may be unsure of. However, it doesn’t have to be so scary. Dr. Buehler offers advice from his own experiences that will help your path seem less foreboding. His wisdom can be your […]
Oct 13, 2016
21st Century Faculty: Enduring and Emerging Roles & Responsibilities
“The purpose of medical education is to reduce the burden of suffering from illness and disease and improve the health of society.” Because of medicine’s responsibility to society, health care is constantly evolving and incoming professionals must be given cutting-edge education. Educators need to be well-equipped to orient learners with the newest breakthroughs, technologies, and […]
Oct 6, 2016
Reinventing Yourself in Retirement
Think retirement equals the end of a career? Think again! Today in modern academia, 75% of senior faculty expect to remain engaged with career related activities past traditional retirement ages. In this session by Nancy Hemesath, you’ll see the best ways for UNMC to utilize the experience and expertise of retired faculty members in the future. […]
Apr 14, 2016
Burnout: It's Time for More Than a Band-Aid
In a national survey, nearly half of physicians experienced one or more symptom of burnout including loss of enthusiasm for work, feelings of cynicism, or inadequacy in personal performance. Unfortunately, the mental well-being of faculty is not always a priority in health care. In this session, you’ll join a discussion on wellness efforts, programs, and strategies […]
Mar 10, 2016
Getting What YOU Want: Coaching Techniques
Knowing how to handle a conversation is incredibly important for a leader in academic medicine. You’re better able to shape the experiences and mindsets of your faculty by reducing fear, blame, and frustrations. The ability to masterfully hold conversations goes a long way toward fostering a culture of enhanced awareness, mutual support, and all-around engagement. […]
Mar 3, 2016
