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The Faculty Factory is a community of faculty development leaders in academic health systems. We share a passion for serving faculty and helping them exceed their clinical, research, education, program-building, administrative, and leadership expectations. The Faculty Factory Podcast emerged from a desire to communicate faculty-development-specific information in a consistent, modern, practical, and intimate way. To learn more, visit: FacultyFactory.org.

  1. 23H AGO

    Senior Roles in Academic Health and How to Get There with Jenny Mladenovic, MD, MBA, MACP

    When it comes to exploring senior roles in academic medicine and understanding how one goes about achieving them, we have the perfect guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast as we welcome Jenny Mladenovic, MD, MBA, MACP. She joins us to help make sense of the opportunities available and to shed light on the variables to consider when pursuing one. "I do think it's really important to recognize that faculty have chapters in their life and they may not be interested now, or there may not be opportunity now, but it is still important to understand what these roles are, what they mean, and why we have them," she said. She also reminds us that if you ever think you are overreaching for a job, you have nothing to lose by applying, except perhaps your pride. "The reality is that there is no perfect job and you will never know everything going into a job. Once you start with that, it makes it a little easier," she said. In leadership, communication skills are essential, as are operational expertise, discipline, and at least some level of financial management. The good news is that all of these skills can be developed. "I have my personal biases, so everything I say should be filtered through that. But I believe a dean's role is most important in recruiting and managing faculty. They have to have some mix of charisma and operational expertise," she said. About Dr. Mladenovic Dr. Jenny Mladenovic is President and CEO of the Center for Women in Academic Medicine and Science (CWAMS) and Chair/Founder of the GEMS Alliance. Previously she was Executive Vice-President and Provost at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) and has held positions as senior associate dean at two institutions. Additionally, Dr. Mladenovic is an AOA graduate of the University of Washington and trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Stanford University, and the University of Washington.  For nearly two decades, she had an NIH/VA funded laboratory focused on hematopoietic cell differentiation. She holds an MBA from the University of Miami and is a certified mediator.

    48 min

  2. MAY 8

    Mindfulness, Resilience, and the Funding Crisis in Academic Health with Neda Gould, PhD

    What can we do to deal with this funding crisis in academic health and get through it with balance, equanimity and resilience? Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other mental health aspects that can help deal with the funding challenges in academic health are explored in this week's edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with our guest Neda Gould, PhD. "It's tapping into our creativity and also recognizing that we will also get through this. It's just how can we get through it with some balance and equanimity and resilience?" Dr. Gould said. In this funding climate, with job security concerns top of mind, there are resources along the lines of support groups and other available tools to explore because we all have to keep fortifying forward. No one has all the answers, but Dr. Gould takes us through many small changes we can work on to continue to enjoy life despite these external stressors. Dr. Gould is Director of the Mindfulness Program and Associate Director of the Bayview Anxiety Disorders Clinic, both in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. About The Johns Hopkins Mindfulness Program: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/specialty-areas/mindfulness In March 2020, Dr. Gould joined the Faculty Factory Podcast (remotely, of course) and delivered two very memorable episodes to help our community cope with the emerging anxiety of the time, for which we are forever grateful. Along with her most recent podcast interview with us before today, you can revisit all of her interviews with us: Self-Care Tools for Stressful Times with Neda Gould, PhD Tips for Dealing with Uncertainty in Uncertain Times with Neda Gould, PhD  Guided Meditation with Neda Gould, PhD

    34 min

  3. MAY 1

    Best of Education: “The Learner & Faculty Experience”

    This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we are taking on the topic of education (and more specifically, the learner and faculty experience) by featuring important highlights and snippets from three very important episodes in our archive on that topic: Episode 270 – Elevating the Value of Teaching and Teacher Identity in Academic Medicine with Karen Moniz, MEd (HSE), PhD(c) Episode 299 – Best Supporting Practices and Strategies for Stressed-Out Learners and Faculty with Jessica Seaman, EdD Episode 333 – Essential Tips for a Successful Clinical Education Career with Carla L. Spagnoletti, MD, MS The Faculty Factory’s education-themed episodes cover everything from AI in the classroom to autonomy-supportive instruction, humanities integration, and the evolving identity of the teacher-clinician. We’ve recently organized this content into its own dedicated section on our website, so it’s never been easier to find the episode that might inspire you. About Our Podcast Guests Karen Moniz, MEd (HSE), PhD(c), brings her wisdom and insights to the Faculty Factory while drawing from her extensive experience as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. She previously served as the Faculty and Staff Development Program Director at that institution from 2018 to 2023. Jessica Seaman, EdD, serves as Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities, Co-Director of the Gold Track Curriculum, and Assistant Dean of Faculty Development at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Carla L. Spagnoletti, MD, MS, serves as Professor of Medicine and holds the George H. Taber Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In addition, she is the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Associate Division Chief for Education in GIM, and the Associate Director of the Masters and Certificate Programs in Medical Education within the Institute for Clinical Research Education.

    29 min

  4. APR 24

    The Ultimate Pre-Retirement Conversation with Michael Malloy, MD

    At age 78, while still doing mentoring, clinical work, and scholarship, Michael Malloy, MD, found time to discuss his journey with contemplating an “intensely personal” decision with the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. In what can only be described as the ultimate pre-retirement conversation, Dr. Malloy brings the emotions, intangibles, and ethical considerations, when weighing a decision of this magnitude. "I've been on a glidepath to retirement for about the last 5 or 6 years," Dr. Malloy said. With UTMB in Galveston, Texas, Dr. Malloy serves as Professor in the Division of Neonatology in the Department of Pediatrics and is the Emeritus John P. McGovern Chair of Oslerian Medicine. He decided to step aside from the rigors and intensity of the NICU roughly six years ago and continues to work as an attending physician in the mother-baby service in the hospital. As mentioned in this interview, Dr. Malloy has enjoyed the transition while still maintaining close contact with the NICU. As a self-described "hanger-on'er," Dr. Malloy discusses how he got to this point, his future plans, and gives us a candid look into his decision-making process that has been influenced by many factors including the loss of a loved one. This conversation is a “must-listen” for any faculty member kicking around the idea of stepping down from 100% full-time employment.

    28 min

  5. APR 17

    Cultivating Vitality and Well-Being for Scientist Mothers with Amery Treble-Barna, PhD

    The challenges of having a career in science as a principal investigator and being a mom at the same time were becoming growingly difficult when a friend and colleague suggested Amery Treble-Barna, PhD, should step up to do something about it. With scientist moms struggling dearly given the rigors of home and work life, and especially emerging from the COVID pandemic, it was apparent that something had to be done. Dr. Treble-Barna began breaking the status quo by helping this vital segment of the academic community through a combination of leadership development, competencies, and coaching. Dr. Treble-Barna joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss this story and “the how” behind her mission for helping scientist moms navigate a system that quite frankly, as she underscores in this conversation, was not set up for them. Amery Treble-Barna, PhD, is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychology, and Clinical & Translational Science, and Director of Faculty Wellbeing & Vitality, Health Sciences, at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In addition, she is Director of MOMENTUM, the leadership development and group coaching program for scientist mothers she discusses in today’s interview. She is also the Associate Director of the Safar Center for Resuscitation Research. More Show Notes and Resources The MotherMind Network MasterMind Executive Leadership MOMENTUM: Leadership Development & Group Coaching for Scientist Mothers   MOMENTUM on LinkedIn

    39 min

  6. APR 10

    Incorporating Climate Health Into Medical Education with Heather Whelan, MD

    This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, Heather Whelan, MD examines the health risks of a changing world and their implications for medical education and academic medicine. Dr. Whelan serves as Director, Climate Ambassador Program, UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity with University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). "Healthcare professionals are among the most trusted people to talk about climate change with the public. We can take advantage of that opportunity to educate and inquire about how climate change is affecting people,”  Dr. Whelan said at the end of the interview. Here are some of the links from today’s conversation with Dr. Whelan that we encourage you to visit: Dr. Whelan’s Podcast called Climate Crossing Info on UC Climate Ambassador Program Climate Ambassador Resources google drive link Dr. Whelan is a colleague of past Faculty Factory Podcast guest, Andrew Orr, MD, MSEd. We are grateful to Dr. Orr for making the introduction to her as a referral to us for this interview! You can revisit the interview with Dr. Orr about How Introverts Can Excel in Academic Medicine. As a side note, please feel free to send us your recommendations for a future guest by emailing the show through visiting this link and send us a quick note of who you’d like to nominate and why.

    30 min

  7. APR 3

    The Power of Peer Mentoring Circles with Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD

    Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss peer mentoring for faculty and the power of building a culture of mutual support in academic medicine. It is his third time on our show, and we could not be happier to have him back for an important chat on peer mentoring. He also shares the findings from his work co-authoring, "Outcomes of a Peer Mentoring Circle: An Innovation to Improve Academic Physician Career Advancement in a Community Hospital Setting," published in the peer-reviewed journal Academic Medicine. You can read more about that article by visiting PubMed. Dr. Wolfe is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Program Director of the Pediatric Residency Program. He also serves as Assistant Dean of Medical Education and holds the Jann L. Harrison Endowed Chair in Pediatric Graduate Medical Education at Baylor College of Medicine in San Antonio at CHRISTUS Children's. "I think creating a peer mentoring circle requires a group of people who have some shared goals and a little bit of willingness to work together, and you can go through the steps I outlined. I think these steps would be germane for any group that wants to accomplish, or help each other accomplish their goals," Dr. Wolfe said. As mentioned, this is Dr. Wolfe’s third time appearing on the Faculty Factory Podcast, please be sure to visit his previous appearances here: Visit episode 320 – Self-Promotion and Other Challenges to Embrace in Academic Medicine Check out episode 326 – Key Communication Tips for Better Relationships in Academic Medicine

    41 min

  8. MAR 27

    Best of the Faculty Factory: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth

    With a mix of pure motivational messaging and practical action you can start taking to deal with adversity, this week's episode of the Faculty Factory is a celebration of tenacity in the face of a tough time. We also feature some very important clips and snippets surrounding post-traumatic growth in this best of the Faculty Factory "greatest hits" episode. This "Best of the Faculty Factory" compilation episode features clips from three masterful episodes in the Faculty Factory archive. (If you're interested in hearing the full conversations, you can find the original episodes below.) Appearing in order are the episodes that were clipped for this podcast: What I Learned from the “Masters of Adversity” with George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, FACLP, FAPA: https://facultyfactory.org/masters-of-adversity/  New Roles, Change, and Post-Traumatic Growth with Wendy Ward, PhD, ABPP, FAPA, FNAP : https://facultyfactory.org/wendy-ward/  Vulnerability and Post-Traumatic Growth to Help Find Meaning in Medicine with Nicole Piemonte, PhD: https://facultyfactory.org/nicole-piemonte/  Although a lot of the conversation is shaped by a time of COVID (many of these interviews took place as we were still in the throes of the global pandemic, or emerging from it), there are gems of wisdom and storytelling throughout this broadcast that can help anyone looking to emerge from a challenging time. As Dr. Ward mentions, there are reasons to be hopeful, based on the post-traumatic growth literature, for many of us to emerge from a traumatic event as "better than baseline."

    37 min
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The Faculty Factory is a community of faculty development leaders in academic health systems. We share a passion for serving faculty and helping them exceed their clinical, research, education, program-building, administrative, and leadership expectations. The Faculty Factory Podcast emerged from a desire to communicate faculty-development-specific information in a consistent, modern, practical, and intimate way. To learn more, visit: FacultyFactory.org.

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  • Creator
    Faculty Factory
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    382
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