Episodes

When we negotiate well, we negotiate, not money, but value. Understanding the value we create allows us to negotiate the resources, including salary, to continue to create the value for which we were hired. In this episode, w...

Leila Ledbetter and Sarah Cantrell are librarians from the Duke Medical Center Library and Archives who shed light on the underestimated role of librarians in research and education. Get ready to uncover the diverse and dynam...

You have heard about Stephen Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." Drawing inspiration from Stephen Covey, this episode reviews 10 Habits of Highly Effective Clinician Researchers. Key Points Discussed: Takin...

Yesterday, we cautioned against doing a project because you feel that you have to. Today, we talk about what to consider in choosing a research project you truly love. Key Points Discussed: Starting with Your Why: Begin your...

It's tempting to do the project just because a mentor is offering it to you. But is it the project you actually want? In this episode, we explore the importance of being discerning when selecting research projects throughout ...

Salary negotiations in academic medicine can be challenging. It is especially challenging because no one teaches you how to negotiate well. In this episode, we break down the salary negotiation process. This process highlight...

Dr. Kuchibhatla is a Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and a Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. Her expertise is in statistica...

Collaborating with biostatisticians from the outset can greatly enhance research quality and success. In this episode, we share the following insights for finding and working with a statistician: The importance of working wit...

Research collaborations help amplify our scientific voice. However, they also come with challenges and rewards. While collaborations may benefit the larger group, make sure they also advance your own career. In this episode, ...

Research always requires funding, even if it's your own time being compensated. As a clinician, time spent on research can take away from revenue-generating clinical work. For this reason, understanding how research is funded...

There may come a time in your research career when you realize that it's time for a change. That change is the focus of today's episode on the art of the research pivot. We will explore how to pivot effectively …

Dr. Olson began his nursing career in Iowa. He later moved to North Carolina and obtained his PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill. He was an assistant professor at Duke until 2012 when moved to Texas where he later became the first …

Shepherding manuscripts through the publication process can be challenging. You might think your excellent science speaks for itself, but that's not always the case. The process can be both frustrating and lengthy and those r...

Writing a great manuscript is not always about putting words to paper. Some things that can sink a manuscript at first appear trivial. In this episode, we discuss how to see your manuscript through from first writing to submi...

The number one shift that you need to make to succeed in research is to turn from a clinical-only mindset to see yourself as the leader of a research program that will solve an important problem. Until you make this …

In a systematic review looking at mentoring in academic medicine, less than 20% of faculty members reported that they had a mentor. In this episode, we reveal the difficulties associated with finding a mentor, including why m...

Dr. Baumann Kreuziger is an Associate Medical Director at the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Hematology and Oncology. She specializes in the treatment...

You want funding for your research program so it makes sense to chase money. However, chasing money can ultimately hurt your research program. In today's episode, we discuss 6 things to consider about chasing research money a...

Writing grants is a skill that can be developed and improved by every clinician. In this episode, we discuss 5 ways to decide which grant you should submit first. Pick one: start without overthinking. Institutional opportunit...

People who submit grant proposals create opportunities to get funded; but people who don't submit proposals close doors to funding. In this episode, we explore five compelling reasons to consistently submit grant proposals as...

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Dr. Gabby Hobbs shares her wisdom about the difficult transition from fellow to faculty. Among several insights, she shares with us the following themes: No mentor is going to give you your identity. Stop asking for permissio...

Research training for clinicians typically occurs within the "container" of a career development award. However, getting that first career development award is no easy feat. In this episode, we unpack the following five crit...

Rejection is a natural part of a clinician researcher's journey. Rejection hurts, but it can be transformed into a growth opportunity. In this episode we review the following 4 strategies for dealing with rejection. Start wit...