In Conversation Discussion Series

Aug 22

11-12pm

Academic Career Exploration and Planning: A Discussion Panel with Dell Med Department Chairs

Dell Med leaders share pearls of wisdom & lessons learned from their experience building a fruitful career in academic medicine. In discussion with the session facilitator and faculty participants, leaders may explore topics including:

• Their career trajectory and pearls of wisdom from their professional journey
• Tips and insights on how faculty can grow their network and leverage opportunities in their communities -on campus, in the local region/state, professional societies, and beyond- to advance their professional goals?
• How have professional mentors, sponsors, and/or peer groups helped you to consider new organizational leadership opportunities on the way to your current role?
• What are some important considerations you would like to share with faculty contemplating team leadership or administrative leadership roles at Dell Med?
• Recommendations for meaningful service and development opportunities available to faculty at various stages of their career (including resources at Dell Med, UT Austin, professional societies, local specialty organizations or associations, etc.).

George Macones, MD, MSCE

Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA

Jane Edmond, MD

Z. Leah Harris, MD

Sept 23

1-2pm

Demystifying Quality Improvement: The Why, What, and How of QI

The panel discussion will focus on the basics of conducting quality improvement projects. This workshop is meant for all those who are interested in participating in quality improvement projects- from the beginner to the more experienced. Session panelists from different departments will explore:

• Key insights for the various phases of a QI project, from Innovation, pilot testing, and implementation, to sustainability and spread;
• Publication considerations and opportunities for professional collaboration; and
• Resources that may help faculty interested in developing a QI project at Dell Med.

Veena Patel, MD

Kate Remick, MD, FAAP

Margaret Whitney, MD

Oct 22

2-3pm

Getting Started: Ideation to Commercialization

Leaders from the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and UT Austin’s Discovery to Impact will provide insights to consider for faculty who may be interested in engaging in entrepreneurship at Dell Med and would like to understand where to begin. Discussion panelists will explore topics, including:

• What is commercialization and what can faculty looking to engage more in academic entrepreneurship should consider when contemplating taking on an entrepreneurial project
• Provide an overview of the current landscape of academic industry commercialization including areas of focus for Dell Med and UT Austin going forward;
• Opportunities provided by their teams for faculty to learn more about academic entrepreneurship and commercialization;
• Insights for interested faculty who be unsure where or how to begin

Steve Ekker, PhD

Chun Kuo

Dan Stromberg, MD

Nov 19

1:30-2:30pm

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Getting Started with Clinical Trials

Dell Med PIs and sponsored projects leaders will share experiences and field questions from the audience related to key aspects of investigative leadership in industry-sponsored trials. Topics will include:

• PI experiences and lessons learned in overseeing and executing a study
• Insights on establishing a collaborative and functional relationship with your sponsoring entity
• Overarching administrative and financial nuances of industry sponsored trials
• Differences in how financial support is procured and structured to support study success
• Investigative resources available through the Dell Med's Office of Research

Eric Crowell, MD, MPH

Peter Monteleone, MD

Murtaza Malbari, MS

Leslie Gibson

Kelly Chambers

Dec 17

3:30-4:30pm

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Academic Career Exploration and Planning: A Discussion Panel with Dell Med Educational Leadership

Dell Med leaders share insights and lessons learned from their journeys in academic medicine.
In conversation with the session facilitator and participating faculty, leaders will explore key topics such as:

• Leaders will discuss their career trajectory and pearls of wisdom from their professional journey
• How faculty can more effectively collaborate with educational leaders in their department and across the school to advance their work
• Recommendations for meaningful teaching services and development opportunities available to faculty at UT Austin and Dell Med
• Tips and recommendations for faculty looking to grow their skills in teaching, pedagogical innovation, and learner engagement.

James Korndorffer Jr., MD

Nalinda Charnsangavej, MD

Kent Ellington, MD

John Luk, MD

3-4pm

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Dell Med leaders share insights and lessons learned from their journeys in academic medicine.
In conversation with the session facilitator and participating faculty, leaders will explore key topics such as:

• Leaders will discuss their career trajectory and pearls of wisdom from their professional journey
• How faculty can more effectively collaborate with research leaders in their department and across the school to advance their work
• Recommendations for meaningful research services and development opportunities available to faculty at UT Austin and Dell Med
• Tips and recommendations for rising investigators looking to grow skills in research, research team leadership, collaboration, and scaling your impact and presence in the field.

John Virotsko, PhD, MSCI

Bill Matsui, MD

Alison Cahill, MD, MSCI

Suzannah Creech, PhD

11-12pm

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Topics will include:

• Best practices for conceptualizing and recruiting your team
• Assessing your management and communication style
• Resourcing and motivating your team, how to give thoughtful feedback, and other helpful tips and resources

Kate Sebastian

Sue Balcer-Whaley

Elizabeth Matsui, MD, MHS

Suzannah Creech, PhD

1:30-2:30pm

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• Leaders will discuss their career trajectory and pearls of wisdom from their professional journey 
• Tips and insights on how faculty can grow their network and leverage opportunities in their communities -on campus, in the local region/state, professional societies, and beyond- to advance their professional goals?  
• How have professional mentors, sponsors, and/or peer groups helped you to consider new organizational leadership opportunities along the way to your current role?  
• What are some important considerations you would like to share with faculty contemplating team leadership or administrative leadership roles at Dell Med?  
• Recommendations for meaningful service and development opportunities available to faculty at various stages of their career (including resources at Dell Med, UT Austin, professional societies, local specialty organizations or associations, etc.).