Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your Career
Sara Schaefer
Learn about all the things that you wish you were taught about the practice of neurology. The podcast will cover types of careers (academics, private practice, ...
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.
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Being a Fact Witness
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.
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Standardized Testing Part II: Item Writing
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-Training-Examination (EpiFITE).
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Standardized Testing Part I: Building an Examination
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 discuss item writing for multiple choice examinations.
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Types of Careers: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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 table, and the current and future challenges and opportunities in DEI.
Sobre Neurology Nuts and Bolts: Constructing Your Career
Learn about all the things that you wish you were taught about the practice of neurology. The podcast will cover types of careers (academics, private practice, locums, concierge neurology, etc.), contracts and worth, promotional development and CV building, continuing medical education and maintenance of certification, visas, billing, challenges on the job, work/life balance, and more. Creator and Executive Producer: Sara Schaefer; Associate editors: Katherine Fu, Sana Aslam, Sagari Bette, Parneet Grewal, Proleta Datta, Thu Vu, Kim Robeson, Aparna Prabhu Sandeep, Katie Moore; Music: Audrey Nath; Artwork: Shivani Ghoshal