Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your Career

Galina Gheihman discusses dance in life and in neurology with two dancer neurologists, movement disorders neurologist Dr. Sushma Kola and neurohospitalist Dr. Alex Pfister. They discuss the natural marriage between neurology and dance, the way dance training allows for unique therapeutic potential in neurology patients, and dancing for yourself.  For more information about resources mentioned in t...

In this episode, Sara Schaefer discusses with Dr. Bryan Carmody the history and current landscape of how residents are funded in the United States, including the roles of Medicare and other government entities, the stakeholders, the role of the hospital, and ways he envisions a better system.

Dr. Eshita Shah discusses the role of clerkship director with Drs. Sara Stern-Nezer from University of California- Irvine and Terrance Lee from Tufts University.

Galina Gheihman speaks with American Academy of Neurology President Dr. Natalia Rost and International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society past-president Dr. Victor Fung, about their paths to society presidencies, what it entails, why they valued the role, and their concepts of what makes an effective leader.

Harry Sutherland speaks with three medical educators about their involvement in national organizations- Drs. Jaffar Khan, Erica Schuyler, and Jeff Dewey. They review the ways one can become involved and why they value their involvement in national organizations including the ACGME, ABPN, AAN, ANA, AALN, and more!

Kathryn Moore discusses going into neurology as a second career with neurologists Dr. Jodi Hawes and Dr. Shruti Agashe, former physical therapist and biomedical engineer, respectively. They discuss the reasons for switching, what was easy and what was hard about making the switch, and the things they learned along the way.

Galina Gheihman discusses global health with Dr. Katie Holroyd, who performs global health research in Thailand and the Dominican Republic, and Dr. Michael Rubenstein, who has a longitudinal clinical global health practice in Tanzania. They discuss how they divide their time and manage funding and institutional expectations, the importance of mindset and humility when approaching global health wor...

Michael Kentris discusses with Dr. Lyell Jones, Editor of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology, what is important to learn and how to stay up to date throughout your career in a world where medicine is evolving more rapidly than ever before. They discuss a variety of tools including high-yield summaries, conference attendance, discussing cases with colleagues, podcasts, AI chatbots, and more....

Harry Sutherland discussed tele-EEG work with epileptologists Drs. Audrey Nath, Andrea Lowden, and Josh Gallardo. They discuss the advantages of this work, how they got into it and what they like about it, the nitty gritty of contracts, pay, malpractice, and more!

Sagari Betté discusses finding your first job with Dr. Anant Wadhwa, neurologist in Boise, Idaho, and Dr. Abhimanyu Mahajan, neurologist at University of Cincinnati. They talk about where to find out about jobs, the role of networking, and what went into their ultimate decisions.

Sara Schaefer discusses medical expert work with Dr. Amy Fogelman, founder of High Rock Experts and High Rock Academy (medical expert consulting firm and educational platform), and Dr. Jill Cramer, neurologist and medical expert in Virginia. 

In this episode, Thu Vu speaks to Dr. Pritha Ghosh, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at George Washington University, and Dr. Joseph Safdieh, Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs at Weill Cornell Medical College, about their jobs in the Dean's office. They discuss types of deans, what led them down this career path, and what they enjoy about their work.

Sara Schaefer discusses with Dr. Cassandra Curtis how it works when you are asked to be a fact witness in a medical legal case, including the difference between a fact witness and an expert witness, what you may be asked to do, what you should not do, and how best to communicate with the attorneys involved.

In Part I of this episode bundle on standardized testing, we discussed building an examination, and in Part II we discuss item writing with Drs. Ray Price, Chair of the American Academy of Neurology Resident-in-Training-Examination (RITE) Committee and Jeremy Moeller, former Chair of the American Epilepsy Society Assessments and Examinations Committee, which produces the epilepsy Fellow-in-Trainin...

In Part I of this episode bundle on standardized testing, we discuss building an examination with Drs. Ray Price, Chair of the American Academy of Neurology Resident-in-Training-Examination (RITE) Committee and Jeremy Moeller, former Chair of the American Epilepsy Society Assessments and Examinations Committee, which produces the epilepsy Fellow-in-Training-Examination (EpiFITE). Part II will disc...

Kathryn Moore discusses careers in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Drs. Andrew Spector and Camilo Gutierrez, Diversity Officers at Duke University and The University of Maryland respectively, and co-chairs of the American Academy of Neurology Subcommittee of Academic DEI Officers. They discuss what got them into the field, why they love what they do, the importance of having a seat at the tab...

Sara Schaefer discusses doing multiple fellowships with Dr. Akanksha Sharma, neuro-oncologist and palliative medicine specialist, and Dr. Chantale Branson, movement disorders and sleep medicine specialist. They discuss the ups and downs of doing multiple fellowships, job hunting, practicing, and the reasons they chose to pursue this path.

Katherine Fu speaks with Dr. Maisha Robinson, who has deep involvement with the American Academy of Neurology, and Dr. Shilpa Chitnis, who has served in many roles within the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. They discuss motivations to get involved, ways to break in and move up in an organization, fellows status, and more.

Sara Schaefer discusses the subspecialty of sports neurology and the opportunities for neurologists to work on the side lines at sporting events, with Dr. Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, sports neurologist and sports neurology fellowship director at University of Connecticut and Hartford Healthcare. They discuss who works for sports teams, the nitty gritty of the gigs, and how to learn more and get invol...

Ahn-Thu Vu speaks with Dr. Roy Strowd- Editor-in-Chief of Neurology: Education- and Dr. Michael Sperling- Editor-in-Chief of Epilepsia- about being a reviewer, member of the editorial board, associate editor, or editor-in-chief for a journal. They discuss the organization and responsibilities of members of journal editorial staff, and what makes a good review. They also touch on when, how, and why...

Katherine Fu speaks with Drs. Andy Woo and Tim Ryan, private practice neurologists in Santa Monica, MA and Raleigh, NC respectively, about transitioning to attendinghood in the private practice setting. They discuss how to get your name out there, engage with your community, build a referral network, and stay up-to-date with neurology and colleagues. For information on transitioning to attendingho...

In Part II of switching subspecialties, Kathryn Moore discusses going from vascular neurology to general neurology practice with Dr. Ana Felix. They discuss the reasons, challenges, and fears of making a switch, and the advice to find what fills your bucket and pursue that throughout your career. 

In Part I of switching subspecialties, Kathryn Moore discusses going from more general practice to subspecialty practice, and going from inpatient to outpatient medicine with Dr. Deborah Syna, whose 30 year career has spanned hospitalist neurology, general outpatient, neurophysiology, and movement disorders, in addition to consulting, industry, and expert witness work. They discuss the long and va...

Sagari Betté discusses practicing neurology in a rural location with guest Dr. Jill Breen Cramer,  owner of Blue Ridge Associates in Neurology and  Director of the Roanoke Area MS Center in Christiansburg, VA. They discuss how to seek out careers in rural areas and/or with medically underserved populations, the differences in professional and personal life outside of big cities, and the benefits a...

Learn all about options for fellowships or non-fellowship practice after training, tips on making a decision, how to prepare for fellowship, the application process and timeline, and more with Aparna Prabhu interviewing Neurology Program Directors Drs. Raymond Price at University of Pennsylvania and Erica Schuyler at University of Connecticut. A must listen for any neurology resident!