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Andrea Sikon, MD, FACP, PCC, BCC, is our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast as we explore different coaching and mentoring dynamics within the context of a demanding career in academic medicine. 
Dr. Sikon is the Enterprise Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at the Cleveland Clinic (CC) and Professor of Medicine at the CC Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. 
She is also a practicing internist with clinical specialty in primary care and women’s health.
With her professional coaching credentials through the International Coaching Federation (PCC) and the Center for Credentialing and Education (BCC), Dr. Sikon is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to exploring the landscape of both coaching and mentorship in academic medicine settings and beyond.
Dr. Sikon also serves as the Executive Director and founder of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Excellence in Coaching and Mentoring (CECM), established in 2008 with Dr. Elaine Schulte and a team of engaged colleagues.
Learn MoreFor more information about the CECM trainings, and outcomes, mentioned on this episode:  
- One-day CECM Coaching and Mentoring Essentials for Healthcare Professionals: https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/cecmessentials/ 
- 4-day BCC credential program, CECM Healthcare Professional Coach Training: https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/live/courses/cecmtraining/default.asp 
- "A Novel Coaching Program Deters Career Dissatisfaction and Yields  Empowerment": https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2019/06060/A_Novel_Coaching_Program_Deters_Career.12.aspx 
You can also keep in touch with Dr. Sikon here:• Email: SIKONA@ccf.org • Twitter/X:  @AndreaSikonCCF
If you would like to revisit another fantastic coaching conversation from our podcast, check out, Coaching Advice for Faculty with Elaine Schulte, MD, MPH: https://facultyfactory.org/coaching-advice-for-faculty-with-elaine-schulte-md-mph-faculty-factory-snippet-no-30/ 
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In this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, Joseph E. Losee, MD, FACS, FAAP, MBA, returns for an important discussion on the innovative scientist well-being initiative taking place at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
The interview also includes a broader chat about the need to address burnout among nonclinical faculty in today’s demanding academic medicine environment.
Dr. Losee currently serves as the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and is the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also serves as the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs.
This initiative aims to address the critical issue of burnout among nonclinical faculty, primarily scientists, as their battles with burnout often go overlooked in academic medicine.
Dr. Losee highlights the initiative's comprehensive approach, which includes assessing burnout levels, establishing a steering committee with department champions, and implementing tailored programming and symposiums.
Dr. Losee emphasizes the importance of institutional investment in faculty well-being, citing tangible benefits for both individuals and the institution, such as increased productivity, retention, and overall boosts in morale.
If you are new to the Faculty Factory Podcast, please make sure to check out Dr. Losee’s April 2023 visit to our show called Embracing Resilience in Academic Medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/joseph-losee/
If you would like to learn more, you can email Dr. Losee here: joseph.losee@chp.edu.

This week, the “Robert Tillman, PhD Trilogy” concludes in style on the Faculty Factory Podcast. On the show, we're discussing the benefits of functional and reverse mentoring in academic medicine with Dr. Tillman.
This marks Dr. Tillman's third appearance on our podcast. You can revisit the first two episodes he recorded with us here:
Nurturing Sources of Self-Efficacy to Accomplish More in Academic Medicine: https://facultyfactory.org/self-efficacy/ 
An Intro to Strengths-Based Coaching: https://facultyfactory.org/strengths-based-coaching/ 
With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. Additionally, he holds positions as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and as an Assistant Dean in Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Baylor.
In today's interview with Dr. Tillman, we reference an article by Drs. Thorndyke, Gusic, and Milner titled "Functional mentoring: a practical approach with multilevel outcomes." You can learn more about it here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18712800/
“Appreciation is a wonderful gift. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well,” Dr. Tillman told us in a quote so memorable we had him repeat it towards the end of this interview.
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Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP, is back on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. This time, we’re discussing how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) helps us establish our credibility as a leader in academic medicine irrespective of our career stage.
She joined us back in February for an episode called “Embracing Culture Over Strategy: Lessons Learned in Academic Medicine” and you can revisit that interview here: https://facultyfactory.org/farzana-hoque/  
Dr. Hoque is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Co-Director of the Medicine Acting Internship at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also serves as the inaugural Medical Director of Bordley Tower at SSM Health, Saint Louis University Hospital, and she is President of the Society of Hospital Medicine’s St. Louis Chapter.
You can visit her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.FarzanaHoque
To get in touch with Dr. Hoque: https://farzanahoquemd.com/ 
In this discussion with Dr. Hoque, we’re highlighting the roles of self-awareness and self-management in emotional intelligence. Understanding our triggers and managing our reactions are fundamental steps toward effective leadership.
The discussion also includes social awareness and relationship management advice, as these are other key facets of EQ. Dr. Hoque advocates for pausing during stressful situations to prevent impulsive reactions and emphasizes the significance of psychological safety in fostering trust and credibility in leadership.
By embracing EQ, leaders can cultivate inclusive environments where individuals thrive and excel.
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Our friend, Robert Tillman, PhD, joins us once again on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. This time, we’re discussing all things related to playing to your strengths as a professional in academic medicine.
With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. Additionally, he holds positions as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and as an Assistant Dean in Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Baylor.
You can revisit our discussion with Dr. Tillman from February when we discussed "Nurturing Sources of Self-Efficacy to Accomplish More in Academic Medicine" by clicking here: https://facultyfactory.org/self-efficacy/
Dr. Tillman bluntly told us, "If we can identify and leverage our strengths, we'll probably find success in whatever we're doing."
As a self-described 'assessment junkie,' we delve deeply into the CliftonStrengths assessment in today’s episode.
Dr. Tillman highlights the importance of recognizing and leveraging one's strengths, as they can lead to increased engagement, productivity, and overall success in both professional and personal endeavors.
He also emphasizes the significance of self-awareness in identifying and understanding one's strengths, as well as the importance of embracing and owning them fully.
Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/  

Effective team building skills are often overshadowed in our medical education, yet they can make all the difference in delivering quality care and advancing a supportive work environment.
In our latest episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we explore this critical topic with Wendy Bennett, MD, shedding light on how to build, manage, support, and grow teams in academic medicine.
As a primary care physician, Dr. Bennett is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, with joint appointments at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health.
She is also The Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Director of Research and she serves as Co-Director of the Center for Women's Health, Sex, and Gender Research.
In this interview, she highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, accountability, and adapting to hybrid work environments in effective team building.
Dr. Bennett emphasizes the need to cultivate a supportive culture while addressing team dynamics, particularly during conflicts. She notes that celebrating achievements and acknowledging team members' contributions are integral to team growth.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter: https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395
The concept of Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing (FSNP): https://hr.mit.edu/learning-topics/teams/articles/stages-development