Habits and Hacks

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is an interview about the new Faculty Factory eBook, which is available now for free. The Faculty Factory Community is pleased to present our newest eBook, Habits and Hacks from Hopkins. You can download this eBook for free: https://bit.ly/3PYtL2h Many Faculty Factory podcast listeners may remember it was one year ago we published our first eBook “Snippets for Success.” Due to its popularity and success, we’re Read More

Listen now: It’s season finale day here at the Faculty Factory Podcast! Sarah Amend, PhD, joins us today for the final episode of the Faculty Factory’s Season 3 “Habits and Hacks from Hopkins” series. We are excited to welcome back Dr. Amend this week for a follow-up chat. She previously joined us for a Habits and Hacks episode about fostering healthy and productive collaborations between diverse-minded experts in academia. Today’s conversation is focused on some Read More

Listen now: A powerful interview is on tap today as we work towards wrapping up our memorable Habits and Hacks from Hopkins series on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Fawaz Al Ammary, MD, PhD, joins us to discuss an incredibly vicious and unprovoked attack he suffered earlier this year. Dr. Al Ammary’s outlook on the entire situation is an inspiration and his story is moving. He described turning the nightmare into a positive outcome. Dr. Al Read More

Listen now: Times were much different when Yuval Bar-Or, PhD, first appeared on the Faculty Factory Podcast as a guest in the early spring of 2020. Dr. Bar-Or joined our podcast for a very memorable episode entitled, Financial Basics for Medical Professionals. It featured practical advice about the basics of personal finance for faculty and medical professionals. At the time it was recorded our society was in the beginning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost Read More

Listen now: Joining us this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Garima Sharma, MD. Dr. Sharma shares with us a recent paper she worked on in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology regarding toxic workplace culture in cardiology, and its broader implications in medicine. With Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Sharma serves as Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology and Associate Vice Chair for Women’s Careers in Academic Medicine. “The whole premise Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast features a discussion with Bernard “Beau” Landry-Wegener, MD. Dr. Landry-Wegener discusses how he has leveraged a unique theater background into his successful career in academic medicine. Dr. Landry-Wegener is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. As you’ll learn on today’s episode, there are many habits and hacks he picked up as a musical theater actor that are Read More

Listen now: Helen Kinsman Hughes, MD, MPH, is our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Hughes joins us for the latest installment of our Habits and Hacks from Hopkins series. She discusses the importance of being able to make effective pivots and changes during a career in academic medicine. With Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Hughes serves as Associate Medical Director in the Office of Telemedicine, Medical Director of Pediatric Telemedicine, Read More

Listen now: We are pleased to welcome Risha Irvin, MD, MPH, to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. Dr. Irvin has dedicated a great share of her career to researching and serving vulnerable populations and underserved communities. She offers us several habits, hacks, and tools that have helped guide her success in today’s podcast. Dr. Irvin is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Read More

Listen now: Today’s Faculty Factory Podcast episode is an uplifting interview with Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, MHS. Dr. Galiatsatos joins us to share some important habits and hacks when it comes to the role that individual faculty and medical institutions play within the community. Dr. Galiatsatos serves as Assistant Professor with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore where he is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician. He is also the Director of the Tobacco Treatment Clinic Read More

Listen now: Our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Jeffrey Natterman, Esq. He joins us for a rich discussion about practical ways faculty can mitigate risk and their exposure to liability on the job. With the Johns Hopkins Health System, Jeffrey Natterman, is the Chief Legal Counsel for Risk Management, Regulatory, Patient Care, and Ethics. Like many things in our professional world, so much of limiting our exposure to liability comes back Read More

Listen now: As you will hear on today’s podcast episode, “interdisciplinary” is far more than just another buzzword. We are delighted to welcome, Sarah Amend, PhD, to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for another enlightening “Habits and Hacks from Hopkins” episode. Today’s interview focuses on how to foster healthy and productive collaborations between diverse-minded experts. Dr. Amend serves as Assistant Professor of Urology and Assistant Professor of Oncology with the Johns Hopkins University School Read More

Listen now: Information overload. We all know about it, but what can we do about it? In today’s Faculty Factory Podcast with Jose Suarez, MD, FNCS, FANA, we discuss some of the habits and hacks for combatting information overload to the benefit of our patients. We also chat about how concepts of precision medicine can be applied to education, faculty development, and more. Dr. Suarez serves as Professor and Director of Neurosciences Critical Care in Read More

Listen now: Eric B. Bass, MD, MPH, is our guest this week for another installment of the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Bass is interviewed about the habits, hacks, and hints he has implemented over the years in his successful and accomplished career in academic medicine. Dr. Bass is a general internist and Professor with Johns Hopkins Medicine. He holds a joint appointment in the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Department of Read More

Listen now: Today’s Faculty Factory Podcast episode is about the professional use of social media with guest Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD. We cover the habits, hacks, and hints for how to get the most out of utilizing social media as a professional tool for faculty in today’s show. Dr. Kudchadkar serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She also serves as Associate Vice Chair for Research Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast features Sarah R. Andrews, MD. Dr. Andrews joins us for an uplifting and informative interview about the habits and hacks that have helped her raise two young kids while successfully navigating the demands of an academic career. With Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Andrews serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. I always find the habits and hacks fascinating to hear about, and Read More

Listen now: Another great episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast has arrived! This week we are joined by Michelle C. Johansen, MD, PhD, for another inspiring and informative edition of the Habits and Hacks from Hopkins (H3) series. Dr. Johansen discusses burnout, brokenness, and the all important “attitude of gratitude” on today’s show. Dr. Johansen serves as Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Cerebrovascular Division with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Read More

Listen now: Joining us for this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast is Giorgio Raimondi, PhD. Dr. Raimondi brings his trademark positive vibes along with plenty of important habits and hacks about mentorships (and much more) for faculty in this episode. With Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Raimondi serves as Associate Scientific Director for Transplant Immunology and Assistant Professor in the Vascularized and Composite Allotransplantation (VCA) Laboratory in the Department of Plastic and Read More

Listen now: Rachel Box, MS, ELS, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast today to discuss the benefits of utilizing specialized, technical editors in scholarly publishing. Rachel Box is the Director of Editorial Services and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore. She is a board certified editor in the life sciences. “Our average rate of first-time acceptance—meaning Read More

Listen now: Jennifer Lee, MD, brings her wisdom, experiences, and insights to the Faculty Factory Podcast today in the latest “Habits and Hacks from Hopkins” episode. She also discusses the Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI) she established within the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia. With Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Lee serves as Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) and Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development in ACCM Read More

Listen now: The Faculty Factory Podcast welcomes Margaret S. Chisolm, MD, FAMEE, FACP, FAAP, to the show this week for another installment of Habits and Hacks from Hopkins (H3). Today’s discussion with Dr. Chisolm explores how implementing aspects of the arts and humanities within medical curricula can strongly benefit learners. With Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Chisolm serves as: Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Professor of Medicine Member, Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Read More

Listen here:  Janice E. Clements, PhD is the guest on the Faculty Factory this week for a discussion on the habits and hacks that have contributed to her successful career in academic medicine. Please listen to this episode via the podcast player above and read the full transcription of the episode below: Transcription Dr. Skarupski: Well, hello everybody out there in faculty world this is Kim Skarupski with the Faculty Factory Podcast and I Read More

Listen now: Douglas N. Robinson, PhD, joins the Faculty Factory this week to discuss some of the practical habits and hacks he has developed while starting, running, and organizing a research laboratory. With Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Robinson serves as professor of cell biology, medicine, oncology, pharmacology and molecular sciences, chemical, and biomolecular engineering. Dr. Robinson is a cell biologist, geneticist, and biophysicist. He provides a wealth of knowledge on the practical leadership Read More

Listen now: Barbara Fivush, MD, is our guest on today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast. She joins us for an engaging chat about the habits and hacks that have led to her success in academic medicine. She also shares with us some of the wisdom she has gained while launching three different leadership programs for women faculty. With the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Fivush serves as Senior Associate Dean Read More

Listen now to today’s episode: The importance of changing default behavior to achieve our goals under the tutelage of a coach is discussed on today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast with Rachel J. Bishop, MD, MPH. Dr. Bishop sheds light on how faculty can benefit and grow under the guidance of an unbiased coach. She also shares valuable insight on what she has learned coaching folks and training as a coach. With Johns Hopkins Read More

Listen now: Dionna W. Williams, PhD, joins us on today’s Faculty Factory Podcast episode for a “habits and hacks” discussion focused on grant writing. She offers excellent advice on effective and practical strategies to use when looking to acquire funding. Dr. Williams serves as assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. In her first appearance on the podcast, Dr. Williams had some great information regarding networking Read More

Listen now: Dionna W. Williams, PhD, joins us for an engaging chat about the habits and hacks that have been key to her success in academic medicine this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Today’s show is packed with some great insight on grant writing, strategic planning, and networking. Dr. Williams serves as assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. We will definitely be welcoming Dr. Read More

Listen now: Joining us for today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is Eric C. Strain, MD, for another lively discussion on some habits and hacks that lead to success in both academic medicine and life. With Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Strain serves as the George E. Bigelow Professor; Director, Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit; Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Research; and Executive Vice Chair, JHB Department of Psychiatry and Read More

Listen now: Today’s Faculty Factory podcast guest is Alistair J. Kent, MD, MPH, FACS. With Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Kent serves as Assistant Professor of Surgery and Assistant Professor of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. He is a trauma and emergency general surgeon, surgical critical care doctor, part-time health services researcher, and a self-described “quality improvement project person.” Like so many of our recent guests, Dr. Kent wears many hats and the effort Read More

Listen now: The timeless art of making a list is discussed on today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast with Shameema Sikder, MD. Dr. Sikder brings us handy time management insight, along with tips on staying organized on this new installment of the Habits and Hacks from Hopkins (H3) series. At Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Sikder serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, and Director at the Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Read More

Listen now: This week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is a chat with Alexis S. Hammond, MD, PhD, about the self-care and wellness principles that have led to her happiness and productivity during a time of deep uncertainty. Dr. Hammond serves as Associate Medical Director, Center for Addiction and Pregnancy/Addiction Treatment Services, and Assistant Professor, Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Read More

Listen now: Another great episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is available this week as Zahra Maleki, MD, FCAP, MIAC, joins us for a chat about the joys of working in academic medicine. Dr. Maleki serves as Associate Professor of Pathology in the Division of Cytopathology with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. “Planning, preparation, being very organized and well-disciplined. These are the elements to success,” she told us. This conversation turned into a beautiful reminder Read More

Listen now: We chat with Tina Tran, MD, this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Tran reflects on her career in academic medicine and the habits and hacks that have led to her success as an introverted leader. Dr. Tran serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. She also holds a joint position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology with Read More

Listen now: Lorraine T. Dean, ScD, is our guest on today’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast. We discuss the Habits and Hacks that have led to Dr. Dean’s success as a social epidemiologist and emerging mid-career faculty member. At the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Dr. Dean serves as Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology (primary); and Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (joint). As a social epidemiologist, Dr. Dean studies the Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is a chat with Zainab Obaidi, MD. Dr. Obaidi shares some wellness-based habits and hacks that helped her cope with a year full of uncertainty. Dr. Obaidi completed medical school at the University of Sharjah College of Medicine, followed by residency and chief residency at Southern Illinois University. She then completed a 2-year hospitalist medicine fellowship with Johns Hopkins Medicine. She is pursuing a Master of Read More

Listen now: Meghan Berkenstock, MD, joins us on the Faculty Factory today for a discussion about the habits and hacks that have led to her increased writing productivity over the past year and much more. Dr. Berkenstock serves as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. She sees patients four days a week, performs cataract surgeries regularly, and devotes 20 percent of her time to research. Finding Read More

Listen now: The Faculty Factory Podcast welcomes Charlene E. Gamaldo MD, FAAN, FANA, FAASM, this week for another installment of our Habits and Hacks from Hopkins series. She offers fantastic pointers from the perspective of a wellness-minded neurologist and has some great suggestions for those feeling fatigued from constant Zoom meetings. Dr. Gamaldo serves as Professor of Neurology and Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness in Maryland. She also serves Read More

Listen now: Vaninder K. “Vinny” Dhillon, MD, FACS, is our guest on today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Dhillon shares with us some of her habits and hacks relating to patient care, clinical service, and the pursuit of a work-life balance. Dr. Dhillon is Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Endocrine Head and Neck Surgery with Johns Hopkins Medicine. She is an endocrine surgeon and laryngologist practicing primarily in Bethesda, Md. Read More

Listen now: Gabriela Cantarero, PhD, joins us this week on the Faculty Factory for another fantastic episode of the Habits and Hacks from Hopkins (H3) series. Dr. Cantarero offers useful advice for staying productive while working from home during the pandemic. At Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Cantarero serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. As a self-proclaimed “gold star achiever,” Dr. Cantarero discusses her habit of “rewarding” herself Read More

Listen now: Stephen T. Wegener, PhD, ABPP, joins the Faculty Factory to discusses the keys to being a great listener. This is another installment of the “H3: Habits and Hacks from Hopkins” series. On these H3 episodes, I talk with faculty about their habits and hacks. These are the practices, efficient routines and ideas we could all benefit from hearing about in academia. At Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Wegener serves as: Professor of Read More

Listen now: Andrew Demidowich, MD, brings his enthusiasm to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for another fantastic episode of the “Habits and Hacks” series. He describes balancing professional responsibilities with his family life as he is married with two young children under the age of 3. Dr. Demidowich serves as Chief of Inpatient Endocrinology with Howard County General Hospital and Assistant Professor with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Maryland. The value of building habits and Read More

Listen now: Lauren E. Benishek, PhD, an organizational psychologist, joins us for today’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Benishek serves as Assistant Professor in the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Productive procrastination, building habits that lead to a “healthy relationship” with your email inbox, and the importance of scheduling fun meetings on your calendar are some of the topics we chat Read More

Listen now: Amir Manbachi, PhD, is our guest on today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Manbachi  shares the habits, hacks, and routines that have led to his success in various aspects of his professional life. These include resilience in acquiring grants, mentorships, and much more. “I have a habit to surrounded myself with people that are smarter than me,” Dr. Manbachi said. This episode is the latest installment of our “Habits and Hacks” Read More