UW School of Medicine Faculty Thrivecast

This is part one of two in our feedback series. In this month's episode, Dr. Addie McClintock (Medicine) provides guidance on how to ensure a safe space to provide feedback, emphasizing learning and teamwork as primary goals. Create psychological safety by setting the stage, inviting participation, and responding productively.  Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Lauge Sokol-Hessner, MD (Medicine) walks through the full process of how to lead change. Using the framework of Kotter's 8-steps, leading change requires addressing both the rational and emotional aspects of change, building a coalition of champions, removing barriers, and celebrating wins. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Drs. Paula Houston and Bessie Young (Office of Healthcare Equity) introduce the UW Medicine Equity Impact Tool for recognizing equity issues in workplace decisions, with a focus on educational, clinical, and research domains. Analyze whom the tool will benefit and burden, which stakeholders need to be at the table, and engage the community in decision making processes. The Equity Impact Tool can b...

Drs. Nick Meo and Chen Wu provide guidance on meaningful committee participation. Choose committees that align with your passions and skills, participate consistently and join workgroups of interest to you, and think both locally and nationally to grow your network. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Russ Migita (Pediatrics) provides tools and a framework for getting started with a quality improvement project. Have a structured plan, be specific about your primary aim, and use a key driver diagram to bridge the gap between current and ideal state to achieve that outcome. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Sara Kim (Surgery) walks through how she prepares for difficult conversations and provides skills to help them go smoothly: listen to understand the other person's perspective and values, ask "how" or "in what way" questions to  open the dialogue, and try to maintain a constant state of curiosity and respect. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Margaret Isaac (Medicine) provides tips on how to teach for large groups. Develop your teaching presence by practicing humility and inclusivity as you connect with your audience, rehearse your talk and practice STOP if you experience stage fright, and be confident in what you know and transparent about what you don't know. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Fred Rivara (Pediatrics and Epidemiology) walks through the steps of peer reviewing a paper, emphasizing a focus on the abstract. He suggests choosing journals which align with your interests, provides insights on when to say no to a review request, and highlights the importance of co-reviewing papers with junior colleagues. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Lisa Damour explains that unpleasant emotions during stressful situations are normal. We can cope with them by leaning into relationships, finding meaning in what we do, and engaging in healthy, happy distractions. We should also examine which changes from the pandemic we want to keep and what we want to give up that no longer serves us. For folks with children, talk about what your children a...

In this month's episode, Dr. Christina Fong (UW Foster School of Business) provides tips for negotiating in any setting. Start the conversation early with common goals in mind, be clear about your own ideal and best alternative scenarios, and demonstrate research you've done to prove your market value. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Tim Dellit (UW Medicine CMO, Allergy and Infectious Disease) delineates how to run an effective meeting. Once you've determined if the meeting is necessary, create and send an agenda to participants ahead of time, allow space for all voices at the table, and prioritize topics to keep the conversation focused. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Andy Luks (Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine) explains what a teaching portfolio includes, and provides advice on organizing, maintaining, and compiling all of the components for a portfolio that highlights your individual strengths. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Devin Schweppe, PhD (Genome Sciences) shares lessons learned from recently setting up his lab at UW. Have patience with the process, ask for help from a variety of colleagues, and choose research team members with mutual passion for the work and complementary communication styles. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Kemi Doll (SoM Director of URM Faculty Development; Obstetrics and Gynecology) explains how to take your vision from an idea to a persuasive pitch. Detail your thoughts on paper, ask for feedback from trusted colleagues, and focus on the "why" of the proposal. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Jeanne Cawse-Lucas (Family Medicine) provides several tips on how to write letters of recommendation. Consider what information to request from the student, identify your own biases in your writing process, and find positive words for all types of performers. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Barbara Goff (Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology) defines mentorship and sponsorship, how to participate effectively in both, and explains why these roles are essential to developing your professional career path.  Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Robb Glenny, MD (Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine) explains how to create a 5- and 10-year plan as you advance in your career. Identify your values, create your mission/vision, and set tangible steps to take you to the next level in your academic journey. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

UW School of Medicine Assistant Dean for Well-Being, Anne Browning, PhD, defines resilience and provides ways to cultivate it by practicing gratitude, fostering relationships, and maintaining a healthy routine. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Dr. Kemi Doll shares reasons why you should consider using Twitter and social media to expand your knowledge base, create community, and advance your academic career. Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

Email is a necessary part of our work, but consumes much of our time. Puneet Bharvaga, MD explains four “D’s” to help manage it: delete, defer, delegate, and do. Find more tips and resources on our faculty website at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ ) 

In this episode, Puneet Bhargava, MD (Department of Radiology) provides three pearls for time management: the importance of planning, prioritizing difficult tasks during high-energy moments of your day, and staying organized. Find more tips and resources on our faculty website at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org Music by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com/ )