Fellows' Career & Professional Development Series

Presenter

Kevin Kuo

Session Description

Back by popular demand, this session provides useful information and resources for trainees navigating the complexities of personal finance, including how to save for retirement, understanding different investment opportunities, and more.

Learning Objectives

• Describe how much and how to save for retirement. 
• Differentiate between different investments (i.e., stocks, bonds). 
• Recognize various forms of risk, including the importance of behavior as it relates to finances.

Presenter

Kevin Kuo

Session Description

Dr. Kuo returns for the second session of the Personal Finance Series. We will discuss an approach to loan repayment, the importance of disability and potentially, life insurance, as well as what to look out for when selecting a loan repayment plan or purchasing insurance.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between loan repayment options and identify the option that makes the most sense for your individual circumstances. 
• Recognize the importance of appropriate insurance and be able to identify key elements of such insurance.

Presenters

Stephen Roth & Hayley Gans

Session Description

As fellows begin applying for positions and receiving offers, it is important for them to have the tools to be able to effectively negotiate their first position after fellowship. The session will explore strategies for self-advocating for things that are important and other considerations.
Personal & Professional Development

Learning Objectives

• Identify career goals and discuss different academic tracks. 
• Discuss offers and benefits, including other considerations when choosing to negotiate. 
• Share strategies and skills when negotiating.

Pre-Work

• Read the summary for the book "Getting to Yes".
• Submit questions you have regarding negotiations in advance.

Presenter

Stephen Roth

Session Description

Dr. Roth is a Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology) and former Division Chief (2011-2020). Fellows will have the opportunity to hear the perspective a Division Chief brings to the interview process for prospective faculty candidates, including key topics and questions to prepare for during academic job interviews.

Learning Objectives

• Develop an understanding of the perspective of a Division Chief, especially the importance of “programmatic need” and “fit” within his/her division.

• Learn key questions to anticipate in interviews, and the importance of communicating your story.

• Appreciate the significance of “doing your homework” on a division/program before your interviews.

• Become familiar with the main differences between first and second interviews for a position, and the typical topics for each round.
  

Presenter

Carrie Rassbach

Session Description

Dr. Rassbach discusses key considerations to finding a job after fellowship. Fellows will learn how to identify job opportunities, network effectively, prepare a job application, and identify key resources related to job-finding. Career & Professional Development

Learning Objectives

• Describe the steps in searching for a job. 
• Highlight strategies for networking.
  
• Identify key job-related resources.
• Review key elements of cover letters.

Presenter

Hayley Gans

Session Description

This session will review the fundamentals of the interview process including the timeline, review of positions, and how to prepare.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the interview timeline and process.
• Understand roles in academic medicine, private practice, and industry.
• Appreciate the fundamentals of the interview day.
• Prepare for the interview process and day.

Presenter

Cristina Alvira

Session Description

Back by popular demand, Dr. Alvira outlines key components to giving a successful research presentation. Fellows will learn about the basic structure of a 10-minute research talk, how to craft a compelling introduction, how to effectively present methods, results, and conclusions, and PowerPoint style tips.  ACGME Core Requirement: scholarship, interpersonal & communication skills

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the basic structure of a 10-minute research talk.
• Share a real example of a 10-minute research talk.
• Discuss PowerPoint style tips and other considerations.

Presenter

Hayley Gans

Session Description

The session will be on Creating an Effective CV. The session will be interactive, so please bring your CV for feedback. The session will review key points of an effective CV, as well as important Dos and Don'ts for CV writing. A CV template and several CV examples will be provided.

Learning Objectives

• Review key points of an effective CV.
• Review CV template recommended by Stanford School of Medicine, and review examples of faculty CVs.
• Get feedback and edit your CV.