Academic Medicine Strategy Podcast

How to Be Selected to Speak at a Meeting When They Don't Know Who You Are YET Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman tackles one of the biggest challenges facing early-career physicians: getting selected to speak at conferences when you're still building your reputation. She addresses the classic catch-22 of needing exposure to build credibility...

Why Your Calendar is the Most Powerful Academic Tool Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode of the Medical Mentor Coaching Podcast , Dr. Stacey Ishman shares why your calendar is more than just a scheduling tool—it's your greatest asset for achieving academic success and avoiding burnout in the first 10 years of practice. She offers a practical, honest look at how...

How to Decode Academic Promotion Criteria Before You Waste 5 Years Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman tackles one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of academic medicine: understanding your institution's promotion criteria from day one. She reveals why many physicians waste years on activities that don't align with their promotion r...

Envisioning Your Ideal Career Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode of the Medical Mentor Coaching Podcast , Dr. Stacey Ishman dives into how early-career physicians can build a fulfilling and aligned professional life by starting with their core values, mission, and vision. Through personal stories and real-life examples, she walks listeners through the practica...

Your First Attending Job – Setting the Stage for a Career You Love Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode of the Medical Mentor Coaching Podcast , Dr. Stacey Ishman welcomes new attending physicians with a practical and empowering guide to launching a fulfilling academic medical career. Drawing on two decades of mentoring and her own experience navigating academic...

⏰ Guess What's Draining Your Time! Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman discusses the impact of context switching on productivity, patient care, and overall well-being for physicians. She offers insights into the challenges of multitasking and provides strategies for managing interruptions and improving focus in academic medicine. No need to...

Rediscovering My Emotions: 5 Essential Tips Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman shares her personal journey of rediscovering emotional awareness after years of emotional detachment in medical practice. She discusses the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions for physicians, offering insights and practical tips to help physicians...

How to Get People To Do What You Want Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacy Ishman discusses the art of giving effective constructive criticism, focusing on how to provide feedback that builds people up rather than shutting them down. She shares personal insights and practical advice on improving communication skills for physicians and mentors. No need...

Choose Your Own Adventure: When to Say Yes and When to Say No Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman discusses the art of decision-making for early-career physicians, focusing on when to accept or decline opportunities. She offers practical advice on aligning choices with personal goals and maintaining a balanced approach to career advancement....

Being An Exceptional Medical Educator: Teaching Adult Learners Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman discusses effective strategies for teaching adult learners in medical settings. She focuses on three key principles to help academic physicians master the art of teaching: 1) fostering active learning 2) providing constructive feedback 3) tailor...

Thriving in Academic Medicine Without Losing Your Mind (Part 2) Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman continues her discussion on thriving in academic medicine, focusing on developing research skills and effective goal-setting strategies for early-career physicians. She offers practical advice on building a strong research foundation and mainta...

Thriving in Academic Medicine Without Losing Your Mind (Part 1) Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify This episode shares insights on how to thrive in academic medicine while maintaining balance. Dr. Stacey Ishman focuses on the challenge of embracing dual identities as both a clinician and an academician, offering practical advice for early-career physicians.   No need to...

Taylor Swift's Success Lessons for Early Career Physicians Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify This episode explores how Taylor Swift's career and songs offer valuable insights for physicians in their first 10 years of practice. Host Stacey Ishman, a full professor and ENT surgeon, draws parallels between Swift's journey and the challenges faced by early-career physicians, off...

Zero to Hero: Crafting Your Research Plan Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify This episode explores strategies for early-career physicians to develop a focused and impactful research plan. Host Stacey Ishman, a full professor and ENT surgeon, shares insights on identifying your niche, utilizing local resources , and setting clear research goals to build a strong foundation for...

  Be A Goldfish – Advice to New Graduates Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify This episode explores advice for new graduates to embrace the philosophy of " be a goldfish ". embracing the ability to let go of negativity quickly and embrace the mentality that mistakes happen, they lead to learning and letting them go leads to resilience , improved mental health , self-compa...

Networking Like a Pro Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify Networking is a crucial skill for academic physicians, especially in the early stages of their careers. It can help you get on committees , be invited to speak at events , and connect with mentors and thought leaders in your field. This episode provides actionable advice on how to network like a pro. No need to take not...

Prioritize Yourself  Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify Today I am talking about prioritizing yourself and how it will help you be more successful and enjoy the journey to success. She emphasizes that you are an amazing human being with inherent worth, and your wellbeing matters beyond just being able to care for others. If you have recommendations for additional topics...

How to Score a Seat: Getting on a Committee Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify Today I am talking about how to get on a committee and how to succeed once you get there. I have also created a checklist with all these pointers which you can get by DMing the word NICHE to me on instagram @sishmancoach or on Facebook or Linkedin. You can also email me at staceyishmancoach@gmail.c...

Becoming a Medical Conference Rockstar: The Insider's Playbook Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, we provide tips and strategies for securing speaking opportunities and getting on the program at major academic conferences.  We also emphasize the importance of establishing your niche expertise and making that clear to others as a key step.  We then d...

Focus Your Niche Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify In this episode, we emphasize the crucial strategy of defining and consistently pursuing a focused area of expertise or "niche" to build your academic brand and reputation .  She also suggests creative ways to collaborate across disciplines while still linking to your specialty domain. Throughout, Stacey underscores com...

The Insider’s Guide to Owning National Meetings Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify   Introduction  Importance of national meetings for learning, networking, and building reputation Goals: Getting on the program, being invited as a speaker, getting published   Building Connections Early On Strategies for networking as an introvert/newcomer Identifying key people...

Introduction to Medical Mentor Coaching Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify "I want to help you be efficient in what you're doing, whether that's improving your charting or focusing your practice. I'm here to be your academic medicine career coach." Episode Title: Welcome to the Medical Mentor Coaching Podcast!    Introduction: Welcome to the inaugural episode of the...

Your Career Roadmap: Planning for Success in Academic Medicine Listen directly on   Apple   or   Spotify Are you an early career physician in academic medicine feeling lost on how to navigate the path to success? Or a mid-career academic struggling to balance clinical, research, teaching, and personal responsibilities? In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman, a seasoned academic pediatri...