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🌟 Career Day Reflections: Inspiring the Next Generation of Medical Professionals 🌟 This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a high school career day. The energy and enthusiasm of the students were absolutely contagious, offering a refreshing break from the routine. Their bright, hopeful faces were a testament to the potential and promise of our future generation. Yet, amidst the optimism, there was a palpable concern about the current state of healthcare in our country. These young minds, already considering their future paths, questioned the viability of a medical career in light of recent challenges faced by healthcare professionals. They asked, "Is it worth pursuing a career in medicine given the continuous struggles and the treatment of our doctors? Are opportunities better abroad?" These questions are a wake-up call for all of us. Our nation's future doctors and healthcare providers are our collective responsibility. As we grapple with healthcare workforce shortages, it's disheartening to see talented individuals feeling compelled to seek opportunities elsewhere due to systemic issues. We must strive to create an environment where our best and brightest can thrive right here at home. Reflecting on my own journey, a quote that resonates deeply with me is, "You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choice." To the young people considering their futures, in whichever field of practice, I offer this advice: Choose wisely. Decisions about reproductive health, substance use, and other critical areas can have long-lasting impacts on your life and career. Embrace your dreams and pursue them relentlessly. The world is a global village, full of opportunities, and there is space for all of us to succeed. Your dreams are valid, and your future is bright. Let's work together to ensure that our nation's healthcare remains strong and that our young professionals are valued and supported. #CareerDay #FutureOfMedicine #YouthEmpowerment #HealthcareChallenges #ChooseWisely #DreamBig #GlobalOpportunities #Kenya

A few months ago, I delivered a talk to physicians at Brown University Medical School about the CAREER BLINDFOLDS professionals wear throughout our career journey. I was talking to medical doctors but we all wear BLINDFOLDS. I sure did. I was walking around blindfolded for a long time.😎 Being blindfolded in our #career means we are relying on outdated methods and approaches to move the needle in our careers . I will discuss a few of these #blindfolds that I discussed with the medical doctors then because they apply across the board, no matter what industry you work in #careertips #careercoach #Leadershiptraining #leadershipskills #careermanagement #careerstrategy #careertips #personalbranding #executivecoaching

Shaking up residency: the new approach program leaders fear Here's the deal: most residency programs are closely aligned with major hospitals or large facilities. These programs often benefit from a built-in soft recruiting process associated with their affiliations. One of the primary reasons for hosting a residency is to funnel young doctors into their system. When someone presents an alternative to traditional employment, it can be unsettling for them. They fear losing these young doctors to different career paths, which can jeopardize their recruiting efforts. As a result, I often encounter pushback from residency directors, even those with whom I have good relationships. Tod Stillson is a family physician and entrepreneur. Link in bio or visit https://lnkd.in/eEgKJj_6 #CareerFreedom #ResidencyRevolution #MedicalInnovation #UnconventionalCareers #DoctorLife #MedicalTraining #ResidencyChallenges #CareerPaths #HealthcareCareers #ResidencyPrograms

Diversity is a crucial aspect of medicine that cannot be overlooked. It is essential to acknowledge and recognize differences among varying populations to provide the best possible care for all patients and help minimize racial disparities. The medical field has a long way to go in terms of diversity, but many physicians already recognize that a commitment to diversity is critical. To learn more about diversity in health care from the inside out, take a look at what some physicians have to say on the topic 1. I would like to thank Good Morning America 3 for featuring our Mentoring In Medicine faculty and I. It was an honor to be part of the show and share our mission for change with the audience. Mentoring In Medicine is committed to promoting diversity in medicine and providing opportunities for underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in healthcare. We believe that diversity in the workforce limits the capabilities of medicine, containing it within a single ethnic lens and a particular set of values. The medical workforce should instead reflect the variety of patients for which they provide care. #diversityinmedicine #mentoringinmedicine #healthcare #medicine #goodmorningamerica3 https://lnkd.in/exCxyYPh

Ready to learn more about the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and the effect on academic medical centers from Attorney Cartwright. Please join us for this free and enriching webinar. Register below. #DEI #Knowledgeispower #workforceplanning #futureofmedicine

📣Calling out all Public Health or Dental Pros - Seeking your mentorship Are you someone who has successfully balanced work and studies? Your guidance can be the key to bridging the gap in my career journey! 💡 As a dentist with a strong research background, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health, I'm excited to leverage my clinical background in the public health arena. However, I'm facing a scheduling challenge: my classes run Thursday and Friday mornings. Recruiters are hesitant to offer full-time public health/research roles due to this schedule, while many post-grad opportunities require experience that's often difficult to gain without a first job. My goal: Bridge this gap by finding a part-time, beginner-friendly public health role (or project-based work) that allows me to contribute my skills, gain valuable experience, and manage my studies. Your insights would be invaluable: -Finding public health opportunities that welcome beginners with a dental background. -Initiatives or projects where I can contribute my skills and gain experience. -Strategies for balancing work and studies with a non-traditional schedule. Let's connect! I'm a quick learner with a strong work ethic, and I'm open to exploring any opportunities that can help me build my public health skillset. Bonus points: If your organization or network has opportunities that utilize both my dental and public health interests, I'd love to hear about them!

You can benefit from hiring a career coach when you: 1️⃣Are reprioritizing elements of your life 2️⃣Feel like the path you’re on isn’t working 3️⃣Want to be sure you are considering all the opportunities available to you in medicine 4️⃣Go through major life transitions that affect your career, like starting or graduating residency, leaving your first job, or downshifting from full to part time 5️⃣Need deeper feedback and greater clarity than a mentor may be able to provide If you’re employed, check to see if there is professional development or CME budget from your employer that could help you defray the costs of coaching. #coachingtips #medicalprofessionals #careergrowth Check out https://lnkd.in/gau6SYy8!

More pay, less responsibility, fewer exams and revalidation, and clients who are generally healthy and not distressed or anxious - perhaps no wonder this reader 👨⚕️ 👩⚕️ wants to leave medicine 🏥 What could they do and still use their knowledge? Perhaps you've done this - what's your advice? Maybe you tried it and then returned to medicine ⚕ or you never looked back. Share your advice on the #ft #workandcareers column #medicalcareers #leavemedicine #changecareer

👩⚕️👨⚕️ Calling All Future Medical Residents, As the world of residency continues to evolve, I'm committed to sharing content that resonates with you. From interviews to program insights, the residency process is a journey filled with learning, growth, and unique experiences. I want to hear from YOU! 📢 What specific topics or questions do you have about residency? Please comment below or connect with me directly. Your input will guide my future posts, so let's shape this content together! #residency #medicalcommunity #engagement

Public Health Career Conversations: Episode 9 – Dr Shrikant Peters "Medical managers and the roles that we play in hospital do need to come under further scrutiny. And so everyone knows there are severe budget constraints in the hospitals around the country and the departments, and there is no managing the way that we used to in the past. It's not enough to just have expenditure reports which just get signed off year on year. We have a decreasing budget, which means that we need to make hard decisions about the services that we're going to run and what we're going to stop. How do we measure the utility? How are we fair? And that really is where medical management comes to the fore. Because we are the ones that have to coordinate a diverse set of specialties, we interact with other healthcare professionals - nurses, allied health, general workers - to create packages of care that that can be delivered within resource. And that's obviously where the rubber hits the road. It's very easy to say this is the clinical best practice algorithm in vitro, but in vivo, what is feasible for our country, and what will provide the best outcomes for our patients and their families. And so we’re busy with this work now. We do feel that medical managers, managers of other doctors, managers of specialists do need to attain and be recognized as specialists themselves. So, they do need to attain those kinds of degrees. It's just never been possible. Globally around the world in the US, in Canada and Australia, doctors who study management programs can be recognized officially by Colleges of Medicine in those countries as specialist managers, but it does mean they've gone through a process of formation. We are starting with a diploma program in medical management that breaks down the work of leading and managing a facility." Dr Shrikant Peters, Public Health Medicine Specialist in the role of medical manager at Groote Schuur Hospital and honorary lecturer at University of Cape Town's School of Public Health discusses the role of medical management in ensuring equitable, cost-effective, patient centered care and details current efforts towards establishing a diploma in medical management in South Africa. *Key video highlights:* 1:00 Decision to pursue public health 5:30 Career journey 15:00 Role as medical manager and efforts to institute a Diploma in Medical Management 28:00 Advice for emerging public health enthusiasts #publichealth #healthworkforce #publichealthcareers #publichealthcareerconversations #shareyourstory https://lnkd.in/dFTFfEAa