“Competent Person Syndrome” with Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH

Listen now: On today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH, discusses a dilemma she calls “Competent Person Syndrome.” This is an issue facing many highly productive people in academic medicine who find themselves immersed in extra work as a direct result of their reliability and competence. First and foremost, it is important to remember that this is a blessing. It is essentially a good problem to have, although it is Read More

Celebrating 100 Episodes and Learning from Mistakes

Listen now: 100 episodes strong! As Faculty Factory Podcast producer I had the privilege of interviewing Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH on today’s milestone 100th episode. Did you know the first ever episode of this podcast was lost? Dr. Skarupski and I discuss that story and the many lessons learned from the first 100 episodes of this show on today’s podcast. As I am sure you know by now, Dr. Skarupski is host of the Read More

Keys to Success and Learning from Mistakes with Charles G. Irvin, Ph.D., DE, ATSF, FERS

Listen now: Charles G. Irvin, Ph.D., DE, ATSF, FERS, is Dr. Skarupski’s guest for another installment of the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. As you’ll learn in the opening minute of today’s episode, Dr. Irvin was (originally) the first ever guest on this podcast. That is, until I, Casey Callanan, the producer of this very podcast, accidentally deleted his episode. After a little playful ribbing (and rightfully so) within a couple weeks after the incident, Read More

Pursuing Equity in Medicine with Catherine D. DeAngelis, MD

Listen now: David Letterman currently hosts a show on Netflix where he interviews some of the largest celebrities and thought leaders on the planet. This show is aptly titled, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. I think it’s safe to say that Dr. Skarupski’s next guest on the Faculty Factory podcast needs no introduction. I’ve had the honor of working as podcast editor and producer with Dr. Skarupski since this Faculty Factory initiative launched at Read More

Reflections of a Faculty Factory Interview with AAMC President Darrell G. Kirch, MD

Listen now to Dr. Skarupski interview Dr. Kirch: It’s been hard for Dr. Skarupski and I to contain our excitement this week! I’ve been working with her as the podcast’s producer and web content manager since the Faculty Factory launched earlier this year. We both couldn’t be happier (or more grateful) that Dr. Darrell Kirch, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) took the time to have a candid, in-depth and Read More

Welcome to the Faculty Factory (Podcast Episode No. 1)

Listen now: Welcome to the Faculty Factory! In this first ever episode, we introduce you to our host Dr. Kimberly A. Skarupski and the mission of the Faculty Factory. Dr. Skarupski is the Associate Dean for Faculty Development in the Office of Faculty Development at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. My name is Casey Callanan, and I’m darn proud to be a part of this exciting project. Kim has been a great friend and professional Read More