Toyosi Onwuemene
VisionaryMD
As a physician leader, your words and vision shape how others thrive. VisionaryMD equips you to lead with confidence and clarity. VisionaryMD is the podcast for physicians in academic medicine who are ready to step confidently into leadership. Hosted by Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene, executive coach for physician leaders, each episode gives you practical tools and inspiring insights to lead with confidence, clarity, and vision. Whether you’re leading morning rounds, directing a research program, or guiding your institution through change, you’ll learn how to lead beyond boundaries and shape the academi...
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Jun 15, 2026
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Episodes
We need more clinicians leading research innovation 11.06.2024 18:51
In today's episode, Dr. Onwuemene emphasizes the importance of physician involvement in the early stages of healthcare innovation. Key Points Discussed: Importance of Physician Involvement in Research and Innovation: The need for more physician involvement in healthcare innovation. Healthcare Needs Transformation: T he necessity for transformation in healthcare and the pivotal role physicians play...
Getting to inbox zero 07.06.2024 24:27
Today, we dive deep into the goal of getting to inbox zero, exploring practical strategies to manage your email effectively without letting it dominate your life. Key Points Discussed: Find a System: Choose a system to manage your email that works for you, and stick with it. Set Specific Times for Checking Email: Turn off notifications and check emails at designated times. Forgive Yourself for Dev...
Compassion is the compass for your success 03.06.2024 22:53
In this episode, Dr. Onwuemene discusses how self-compassion and compassion towards others can transform your professional journey. Key Points Discussed: The limits of our compassion: Physicians often believe they understand compassion, but it can be conditional and limited. Judging oneself is harmful: Physicians tend to judge themselves harshly, impacting their personal and professional growth. J...
Pursue change before it gets you 01.06.2024 18:31
In today's episode, we discuss the importance of pursuing change before it forces itself upon you. Key Points Discussed: Change is Inevitable: Change happens whether we acknowledge it or not, and every generation faces its own set of changes. Comfort is an Illusion: What feels comfortable now will eventually become uncomfortable as change happens in the background. Change Will Catch Up with You: D...
Lessons learned from being very busy 27.05.2024 26:10
Today, on the Clinician Researcher podcast, we discuss the lessons you can learn from being very busy. Some helpful lessons are the following: Priorities become clear. When you have a lot to juggle, your true priorities become evident. Low priorities fall to the bottom . Busy periods help you realize what you don't prioritize. The limits of your sanity are revealed. Busy periods test your limits a...
Mentorship across disciplines with President Toyin Tofade 24.05.2024 47:48
In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast, host Toyosi Onwuemene sits down with Dr. Toyin Tofade, President of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Tofade shares her journey from pharmacist to president, discussing the importance of mentorship and sponsorship across disciplines. This insightful conversation explores the value of building a diverse network of mentors and ho...
7 skills you may not have learned in medical training 20.05.2024 34:05
In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast, we shed light on 7 skills that are often overlooked in medical training but Key Points Discussed: Scholarship and Research: The necessity of engaging in scholarship to stay updated with evolving medical evidence. The importance of both consuming and contributing to research. The value of partnering with experienced researchers for those new to t...
Making it up as you go 17.05.2024 25:45
Have you ever looked at someone senior and tried to pattern your life after them? What you may not have realized is that they did not create the life they now live. They mostly stepped into opportunity when it came before them. They simply made it up as they went along and you should consider doing the same. Key Points Discussed: The common occurrence of mentorship challenges.. Embracing the uncer...
Choose to live differently 13.05.2024 26:35
If we conform to the expectations of our culture, we may end up living life below our full potential. We can recognize our true potential if we choose to live differently. In this episode, we discuss the following: Challenging Cultural Expectations: The importance of recognizing cultural expectations and choosing a path that aligns with one's aspirations, even if it goes against the norm. The Pain...
Ask yourself these 7 questions about money 10.05.2024 29:03
We might be academics; but our financial health is still important. In today's episode, we discuss 7 key questions to take control of your financial present and future. Key Points Discussed: Understand how you earn money. Identify the areas in which you work for free vs. working for pay. Consider your long-term financial goals. Explore strategies to reach your financial goals sooner. Address poten...
Finding Joy in Academia with Dr. Leonor Corsino 06.05.2024 36:58
Dr. Leonor Corsino is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine (Tenure), Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, and Population Health Sciences. She is an adult Endocrinologist. Dr. Corsino's research focuses on diabetes, obesity, and related complications and health disparities, with a particular interest in Hispanic/Latino populations. In this episode, Dr. Corsino share...
Tell the story of your research impact with Dr. Beth Blackwood 03.05.2024 40:22
Beth Blackwood is a Research & Education Librarian at the Medical Center Library & Archives at Duke University, where she serves as the Lead for Research Impact and the Liaison to the Duke Global Health Institute. In this episode, Dr. Blackwood discusses how to measure the impact of your scholarly work beyond traditional metrics like the H index. Key Points Discussed: Understanding traditi...
Creating intrinsic value and worth 29.04.2024 19:43
Welcome to the Clinician Researcher Podcast. Today's episode delves into the crucial topic of recognizing intrinsic value and worth. Reflecting on personal experiences, this discussion highlights the importance of self-worth in professional settings. Key Points Discussed: Navigating Professional Challenges: A conversation with a medical student attending her first conference underscores the signif...
Why mentoring matters 26.04.2024 23:50
In this episode, we delve into the crucial role of mentorship in personal and professional development. Drawing from various experiences, we explore why mentoring matters and its profound impact on individuals striving for success. Key Points Discussed: Expanding Vision: Mentorship expands one's vision, leaving mentees better off than before. Shortening the Distance: Mentorship accelerates progres...
What to do with unwanted feedback 22.04.2024 25:18
Welcome to the Clinician Researcher Podcast with your host, Toyosi Onwuemene. In this episode, Dr Onwuemene shares insights on receiving feedback, especially when it feels discouraging or hurtful. Drawing from personal experiences in academic medicine, she offers guidance on how to process feedback constructively and move forward despite setbacks. Key Points Discussed: Acknowledge the emotional im...
The Power of Visibility with Dr. Una 19.04.2024 45:02
Introduction: Dr. Nneka Unachukwu (Dr. Una) is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. She does this through the EntreMD Business School, the only school of its kind for physician entrepreneurs, the EntreMD podcast, a top 10 podcast, and her best...
Take control of your academic environment 15.04.2024 26:42
In today's episode, we discuss the importance of taking control of your academic environment. When you thrive you win and others win. Key Points Discussed: The Challenge of Conformity: In academia, people feel pressured to conform to the status quo, hindering their ability to thrive. Recognizing Personal Agency: Despite external pressures, recognize your power in shaping your own academic environm...
Powerful Conversations to Shape Your Career 12.04.2024 30:38
In this episode, we discuss the transformative power of conversations in shaping our career. These conversations become critically important during key career transitions. Key Points Discussed: Early career mentors: The role of early career mentors and how mentorship evolves over time. Peer mentors: The significance of peer mentors who offer support and understanding beyond traditional career advi...
Why your career path may not make sense 08.04.2024 24:59
In today's episode, we discuss why your career might not make sense at the moment. In particular, we explore the complexities of our career progression and the inherent uncertainty. Key Points Discussed: Making it up as we go: We discuss the reality that career trajectories often seem disjointed in real-time but make sense in hindsight. Embrace uncertainty and recognize that everyone is navigating...
Master your email inbox 05.04.2024 32:28
Today, we talk about your email inbox and strategies to tame it. Specifically, we discuss the following: Key points discussed: Recognize how you create value Master your 20% Limit the space for email. Respond to the 20% Keep responses short Create rules for junk Schedule tasks and archive everything Sponsor/Advertising/Monetization Information: This episode is sponsored by Coag Coach LLC, a leadin...
Why you might want to think early about promotion 01.04.2024 20:51
In today's episode, we discuss why it's important to start thinking about promotion early in your academic career. Specifically, we talk about the importance of understanding institutional values and strategically aligning your efforts. Key Points Discussed: Understanding institutional values: Exploring the metrics and priorities outlined in promotion materials to align personal goals with institu...
You don't always have to play it safe 29.03.2024 21:18
In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking risks. We challenge the conventional wisdom of playing it safe and encourage you to embrace discomfort, push boundaries, and seek growth opportunities. Key Points Discussed: Risks as an opportunity for both failure and success. The need to adapt to changing landscapes in medicine. Challenging oneself to the next level. Dealing with pushback from...
Turn your passion into academic currency with Dr. Toma Omofoye 25.03.2024 45:59
Dr Toma Omofoye, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Director of Breast Imaging Global Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. In this episode, Dr. Omofoye shares insights into how she turned her passion for education into academic currency. Key Points Discussed: Dr. Omofoye's transition from a clinical role to incorporating research into her work. The importance of aligning personal pass...
What is holding you back from seizing your next career opportunity? 22.03.2024 17:52
Sometimes an opportunity lies before us but we hesitate to move forward. In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast, host Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene dives into the topic of overcoming career hesitation to advance professionally. Drawing from personal experiences and coaching sessions, Dr. Onwuemene shares valuable insights to help listeners overcome self-doubt and seize opportunities for career...
When you talk about your work, you are not bragging 18.03.2024 20:38
If we don't talk about our work, people are unlikely to understand its impact. However, we hold back from talking about our work because we are worried that we may come across as if we are bragging. On this episode, Clinician Researcher podcast host, Toyosi Onwuemene, explores the topic of how to discuss your work without feeling like you're bragging. Drawing from personal experiences and a recent...
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