The Faculty Factory

Listen Now: Anne Walling, MB ChB, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss some incredible stories of resilience she uncovered while researching her new book “Women in Medicine: Stories from the Girls in White.” Dr. Walling interviewed 37 women who fought for credibility, worked harder than is almost imaginable, and graduated from medical school between 1948 and 1975. She wanted to learn why they went into medicine and how their experiences unfolded throughout Read More

Listen Now: When’s the last time you heard a leader say, “I don’t know?” As we learn in this week’s discussion with returning guest Binata Mukherjee, MD, on the Faculty Factory Podcast, those three words actually humanize a leader and signal confidence. It’s an important point for this interview’s broader discussion on growth mindsets. Growth-minded leaders are willing to be candid about not having all the answers as they are there to facilitate learning and Read More

A few years ago, I read about a professor’s brilliant and intriguing idea of keeping a “CV of failures”. Far from a space to vent about the adventures and misadventures of academic life, such a CV represents an opportunity for reflection, revisiting projects and priorities, and even laughing at goals that at some point made sense but no longer apply, considering our current career stage. For introverted individuals, it can also fuel hours of non-pragmatic Read More

Last month, in this blog, we highlighted the work of our colleague and friend David M. Yousem, MD, MBA, as his contributions to this podcast over the years have been incredible. This month we are profiling the amazing voice of Rachel Salas, MD, MEd. Dr. Salas serves as a Professor of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. She has appeared on the Faculty Factory Podcast three times, and each episode Read More

Listen Now: Elevating professionalism is key to much of the day-to-day work of Ellen M. Friedman, MD, FACS, FAAP, and we knew we had to have her join the Faculty Factory Podcast to learn more. Dr. Friedman serves as Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and is the Senior Associate Dean of Professionalism and the Director of the Center for Professionalism at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. The end result of the Center for Read More

This month, in our new “Faculty Factory Pioneers” segment, we’d like to highlight the selfless contributions of David M. Yousem, MD, MBA, Professor of Radiology at Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine and co-author of the seminal text in Neuroradiology. His contributions to this podcast over the years have been incredible. He first joined us to deliver time management hacks in early 2020, and proceeded to share gem after gem regarding some of the most crucial Read More

Listen Now: Equipped with a conviction that all of us are leaders in academic medicine, Judy Tung, MD, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss leadership development and so much more. Dr. Tung serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. She is also the Associate Dean of Faculty Development at the School of Medicine. You can see the two articles referenced in this interview Read More

Listen Now: We are honored to have Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP, return to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. This is her third appearance on the podcast, and this time she joins us to discuss her recently published article in the Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine entitled “WISE Framework: Teaching Guide for Early Career Hospitalists.” The article is based on the WISE Framework, which she formulated and discusses in depth during today’s chat. Read More

If you are struggling to find joy within your daily routine at work, there are no panaceas or magic bullets. However, there are steps you can take to move you forward, reasons to be optimistic, and strategies to consider that have helped others in this field find joy at work. Many of these strategies have been highlighted by past Faculty Factory Podcast guests. Just in case you missed these interviews when they first aired, we Read More

Listen Now: Anumeha Bhagat, MD, DNB, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a timely interview on medical education, innovative teaching skills, and building a new generation of well-rounded leaders in the field worldwide. As mentioned in this interview, Dr. Bhagat is a fellow of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) Institutes. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Physiology and is a member of the MEU faculty Read More

Listen Now: Remembering why you first entered the wonderful and challenging world of academic medicine might be just the boost of joy you need to stave off burnout. Our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Geeta Singhal, MD, MEd, FAAP, whom we warmly welcome for her first-ever (and very memorable) appearance on our program. She does a brilliant job painting a picture for us of ways to uncover joy amidst the challenges Read More

Listen Now: This week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast features a rebroadcast of “Rethinking Success in Academic Medicine,” a webinar that was co-presented by Heather Brod and Kimberly Skarupski, PhD, MPH in May 2025. This broadcast has been edited and shortened to enhance the podcast listening experience. For more visuals, you can watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oClCmjhs1V4 You can also access handouts that accompany the session: Rethinking Success in Academic Medicine Case Read More

Listen Now: The vital role of the humanities in shaping empathetic communication skills and critical-minded healthcare professionals is explored today with our guest, P. Ravi Shankar, MBBS, MD. Dr. Shankar, MBBS, MD, currently serves as faculty and program coordinator at the IMU Centre for Education in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is a Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) Institutes Scholar and a prolific researcher. You can learn more about Dr. Shankar’s Read More

Listen Now: The topic of belonging and why it is so crucial to a healthy and high-functioning work environment within academic medicine is explored this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast with our esteemed return guest, Rakhee K. Bhayani, MD. Dr. Bhayani first joined our program in April 2022 for an episode covering career changes/pivots, identifying your purpose, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. You can revisit that discussion here. She serves as Professor Read More

Although we may not love it, the reality is that networking is critical for anyone looking to get the most out of their career in academic medicine, and it’s also something that does not come naturally to many of us. Like any other skill you wish to improve upon, networking takes practice, repetition, and for many of us, it includes stepping drastically outside of our comfort zones. Networking is about education and new opportunities; it Read More

Listen Now: Claudia Hilton, PhD, MBA, OTR, FAOTA, makes her debut on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week, sharing her journey into systematic reviews and emphasizing the value they provide in promoting critical thinking and research skills among students, learners, and early-career faculty. Dr. Hilton serves as Professor and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Health Professions in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Despite facing skepticism from peers Read More

Listen Now: Eva Feldman, MD, PhD, joins us this week to examine recent research on individuals in academic medicine who felt unprepared for leadership responsibilities, and she helps us explore ways to better prepare faculty for success in those positions. With Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Dr. Feldman is the James W. Albers Distinguished University Professor and Russell N. DeJong Professor of Neurology. She also serves as Professor of Neurosurgery and is the Director of Read More

Since our Faculty Factory podcast’s launch in 2019, we have produced more than 300 episodes and had the honor of interviewing some of the leading time management experts in academic medicine. In case you missed a few episodes or want to revisit them, here is a list of eight Faculty Factory interviews focused on time management to help you improve your productivity. Hopefully, you will gain a tip or two to help you save time Read More

Listen Now: According to our guest on this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, John Heymann, MD, every academic medicine professional can bet big on two things: compassion and understanding. Dr. Heymann is a neuroradiologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, where he serves as an Associate Professor in Radiology, as well as the Director of Residency Programs and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations. “Being angry all the time is Read More

Listen Now: The journey to attain and hold on to wellness and joy, as it pertains to the rich opportunities and sacrifices of a career in academic medicine, is brought to the forefront in this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with our guest, Michelle Moore, PsyD, ABPP. Dr. Moore is an Associate Professor with a dual appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center Read More

Listen Now: In this week’s enlightening episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we explore finding satisfaction in our careers. We discuss how we measure and perceive this satisfaction, as well as examine its connection to success—or the lack thereof. Joining us for this introspective discussion is our first-time guest, Brian Downer, PhD. With the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Dr. Downer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health and Health Disparities Read More

Listen Now: This week’s Faculty Factory Podcast episode is dedicated to exploring interprofessional collaboration and team science with our distinguished return guest, Wendy Ward, PhD, ABPP, FAPA. Dr. Ward is a pediatric psychologist and serves as Associate Provost and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. Additionally, she is the Director of Interprofessional Faculty Development at UAMS. As mentioned in the opening moments of Read More

Listen Now: Michael A. Barone, MD, MPH, President and CEO of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), is our guest for this week’s memorable edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast. His background in academic medicine and passion for all three pillars of its tripartite mission (clinical care, education, and research) have equipped him for success in many environments, including his time with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Board of Medical Read More

Listen Now: This week, the Faculty Factory Podcast sits down with David J. Skorton, MD, to explore his remarkable journey, filled with insights on leadership, mentorship, and the value of a continuous learning mindset—themes that resonate throughout the interview. Dr. Skorton is the current President and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), serving professionals throughout the world. Alongside these values, Dr. Skorton’s rich background in science, music, and education has Read More

Listen Now: Myron “Mike” Weisfeldt, MD, joins our Faculty Factory Podcast this week to talk about the keys to starting a research career as a physician. This interview also includes a brief introduction to the fundraising/development factors that researchers should consider when looking to maximize their impact throughout their careers. Dr. Weisfeldt is a Professor of Medicine and a Medical Consultant for Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures. As a cardiologist, he previously served as the William Read More

Listen now: On this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we discuss what it means to be a compassionate leader through authenticity, along with general pearls of wisdom that we know will leave you inspired by our first-time guest, Keshia Pollack Porter, PhD. Dr. Pollack Porter is the Chair and Bloomberg Centennial Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. She is Read More

In 2024, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada announced the launch of a pioneering digital learning platform aimed at supporting the continuous professional development of healthcare specialists. In its efforts to curate high-quality, relevant educational resources, Episode No. 184 of the Faculty Factory Podcast, titled “Optimizing Performance through Preparation and Feedback” with guest Mark Guadagnoli, PhD, has been recommended by subject matter experts as a valuable addition to the My Learning platform’s Read More

Listen Now: Today marks episode number 300 of the Faculty Factory, and we’re going to celebrate with a two-part episode. First, we have our founder and podcast host Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH, joined by Heather Brod, talking about their newly published book, The Insider’s Pocket Guide to Navigating a Faculty Career in Academic Medicine. This is followed by Dr. Skarupski reading a list of every single guest we’ve ever had on the show. These Read More

Listen Now: We’re setting out on a mission to make faculty and learners’ lives less stressful this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast with our exciting first-time guest, Jessica Seaman, EdD. Dr. Seaman serves as Assistant Professor of Medical Humanities, Co-Director of the Gold Track Curriculum, and Assistant Dean of Faculty Development at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix. How can we help learners avoid some of the worst consequences of chronic stress that Read More

Listen Now: Important news and notes for the academic medicine community about building safe artificial intelligence systems are discussed in depth on this week’s Faculty Factory Podcast. We’re excited to be joined by first-time guest Eric Nalisnick, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University for this timely discussion. Alongside thoughts on the current state of incorporating the human element into these systems, one thing will remain abundantly clear after Read More

Listen Now: All things “micro” and “mini” are being discussed on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. In the context of today’s discussion, “micro” is simply another way of saying expedited, streamlined, and not requiring a massive amount of time. Our guest is Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN, a friend of this podcast over the years, making her third appearance on the program. She serves as Vice President of Faculty Development with Northwell Health and Read More

Listen Now: In this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory, we’re navigating the complexities of the academic writing and editing process, including dealing with severe time constraints, as we turn the spotlight back onto Richard Edden, PhD, MSc, for his triumphant return to our show. Dr. Edden is Professor of Radiology in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Science at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Within his department, he also holds the position Read More

Listen Now: When it comes to exploring the science of an optimized life, Mark Guadagnoli, PhD, is the ideal subject matter expert. Joining us for a special reunion appearance on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week is Dr. Guadagnoli, as we further examine the ways we can jumpstart change to optimize our lives while fully engaging with the sea of demands within academic medicine. At the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Read More

Listen Now: As we approach our 300th Faculty Factory podcast episode, we’ve yet to have a conversation about the insightful strategies surrounding the often-overlooked skill of writing promotion letters. This technical yet crucial component of faculty advancement warrants attention, and we are honored to be joined by Mary Beth Phelan, MD, MBA, on this week’s show. Dr. Phelan makes her inaugural appearance on our podcast this week. At the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), she Read More

Listen Now: Making his Faculty Factory debut in a memorable way this week is Michael Gottlieb, MD, RDMS, FAAEM, FACEP. Naturally, here at the Faculty Factory Podcast, our ears perk up when we hear about the intersection of podcasts, learning, research, and academic medicine. We are joined by Dr. Gottlieb this week to learn all about his research into how the way content is delivered within an educational podcast impacts the actual learning takeaways for Read More

Listen Now: In the latest episode of the Faculty Factory podcast, Rachel Walden, MS, ELS, makes a highly informative return to discuss considerations for becoming a more effective writing coach in academic medicine. Rachel is the Director of Editorial Services and an Assistant Professor with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. She is a board-certified editor in the life sciences and provides education and training on scientific writing and publishing for residents Read More

Listen Here: When it comes to managing expectations and accepting the realistic limits of our professional and personal lives (no one can do everything), our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast has some strong words of encouragement. Join us for this week’s edition of our podcast as Sarah Andrews, MD, makes a return appearance to discuss prioritizing what matters most as an academic medicine professional facing seemingly endless competing demands on our time. Read More

Listen Now: The message from our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast is resoundingly clear: despite all the headaches and stressors that come with it, medicine overall should be fun. When it is no longer fun, that should be the litmus test for taking a step back and reevaluating where you are and how you will shape the next phase of your career. We are honored to be joined by Carol Ziminski, MD, Read More

Listen Now: This week marks the formidable return of Ann Brown, MD, MHS, to the Faculty Factory as she joins us to discuss managing difficult behaviors and navigating awkward and challenging conversations, both professionally and personally. Dr. Brown often coaches faculty on overcoming these situations in her current role as an executive coach. With extensive leadership experience in academic medicine, she is the former Vice Dean for Faculty at Duke University School of Medicine, a Read More

Listen Now: In the age of distractions, and a time of “doing more with less” in academic medicine, our guest on this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast is Dr. Ashley Paul, MD, who offers us hope. Specializing in treating patients with movement disorders, Dr. Paul is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Paul is an expert in productivity, focusing on a technique we’re calling “chips Read More

Listen Now: While all our careers are sure to encounter different twists and turns along the way, remembering your core values and knowing what drives you are things that can sustain you even in the most uncertain and challenging times. This sentiment is outlined powerfully in this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with our first-time guest, Andrew Dwyer, PhD, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN. Dr. Dwyer is an associate professor at the Boston College William Read More

Listen Now: Many significant aspects to consider related to retirement planning in academic medicine are covered in-depth this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast with our guest Lawrence Appel, MD, MPH. Dr Appel is The C. David Molina, MD, MPH, Chair in Medicine with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, a joint program of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Read More

Listen Now: Our listeners are in for a treat this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast as we enjoy a first-time visit from Ann Thompson, MD. She has been called “The Mother of Us All” in the field of pediatric clinical care, and her wisdom is prodigious. Distinguished Service Professor Emerita in Critical Care Medicine and Pediatrics, and the Vice Dean Emerita at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Throughout her career, she has Read More

Listen Now: With a healthy dose of skepticism, Dr. Anjalie Field joins our Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss the ethical considerations relevant to faculty regarding the use of artificial intelligence, with a specific emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Dr. Field is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science in the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. This is her first time joining our podcast, and we Read More

Listen Now: Anna Handorf, MD, sheds light on the innovative concept of Tiny Talks in the latest episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast. Tiny Talks serve as a novel medical education tool, designed to deliver concise, impactful virtual chalk talks. Dr. Handorf spearheaded Tiny Talks to help residents overcome scheduling conflicts that often lead to missed educational opportunities. The core objective of Tiny Talks is to distill lengthy lectures into brief, engaging presentations lasting seven Read More

Listen Now: Precision education in medicine is the topic this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast with our distinguished guest Sanjay Desai, MD. Dr. Desai is the Chief Academic Officer and Group Vice President of Medical Education with the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Desai joined the AMA in 2021. He had previously served as Myron L. Weisfeldt Professor of Medicine, Director of the Osler Medical Residency, and Vice Chair for Education at Johns Hopkins Read More

Listen Now: In this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, William T. Mallon, EdD, discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the importance of tenure in medical schools in the United States. The primary discussion points highlighted in today’s interview originate from a recent study titled Promotion and Tenure Policies and Practices at U.S. Medical Schools: Is Tenure Irrelevant or More Relevant Than Ever?, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Academic Medicine in March 2024. Dr. Read More

Listen Now: We are excited to have Joshua Schwarzbaum, MD, MBA, join us as our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast. As a long-time emergency room physician in New York City, Dr. Schwarzbaum is a welcome addition to our show. He will be sharing insights on the importance of listening to patients, colleagues, and just about anybody to understand the genuine emotions behind their words. As a board-certified emergency medicine physician at SBH Read More

Listen Now: In the latest Faculty Factory Podcast episode, Ludy Shih, MD, MMSc, FAAN, FANA, returns to share invaluable insights on running effective meetings. In this interview, Dr. Shih emphasizes the importance of preparation, structured agendas, and follow-up. She also touches on the challenges of engaging different personality types in meetings and offers strategies to ensure all voices are heard. Dr. Shih is a neurologist and associate professor of neurology with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Read More

Listen Now: Did you know the Faculty Factory Podcast has released its third free book? We are thrilled to take this week’s podcast episode as a chance to introduce you to the “The Academic Medicine Starter Kit: Timeless Tips & Guidance for Early-Career Faculty Members.” Download this eBook for free here as a PDF. We hope you will share it throughout your networks. The book represents a culmination of over five years of in-depth interviews Read More

Listen Now: Andrea Sikon, MD, FACP, PCC, BCC, is our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast as we explore different coaching and mentoring dynamics within the context of a demanding career in academic medicine. Dr. Sikon is the Enterprise Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at the Cleveland Clinic (CC) and Professor of Medicine at the CC Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. She is also a Read More

Listen now: In this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, Joseph E. Losee, MD, FACS, FAAP, MBA, returns for an important discussion on the innovative scientist well-being initiative taking place at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The interview also includes a broader chat about the need to address burnout among nonclinical faculty in today’s demanding academic medicine environment. Dr. Losee currently serves as the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair of Pediatric Read More

Listen Now: This week, the “Robert Tillman, PhD Trilogy” concludes in style on the Faculty Factory Podcast. On the show, we’re discussing the benefits of functional and reverse mentoring in academic medicine with Dr. Tillman. This marks Dr. Tillman’s third appearance on our podcast. You can revisit the first two episodes he recorded with us here: Nurturing Sources of Self-Efficacy to Accomplish More in Academic Medicine An Intro to Strengths-Based Coaching With Baylor College of Read More

Listen Now: Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP, is back on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. This time, we’re discussing how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) helps us establish our credibility as a leader in academic medicine irrespective of our career stage. She joined us back in February for an episode called “Embracing Culture Over Strategy: Lessons Learned in Academic Medicine” and you can revisit that interview here: https://facultyfactory.org/farzana-hoque/ Dr. Hoque is an Associate Professor of Read More

Listen Now: Our friend, Robert Tillman, PhD, joins us once again on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. This time, we’re discussing all things related to playing to your strengths as a professional in academic medicine. With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. Additionally, he holds positions as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Read More

Listen Now: Effective team building skills are often overshadowed in our medical education, yet they can make all the difference in delivering quality care and advancing a supportive work environment. In our latest episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we explore this critical topic with Wendy Bennett, MD, shedding light on how to build, manage, support, and grow teams in academic medicine. As a primary care physician, Dr. Bennett is an Associate Professor in the Read More

Listen Now: Joining us on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week is Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD, FAACR, FACP, FAAAS, FAIO, highlighting the importance of reciprocal mentorship in academic medicine where both mentor and mentee contribute and grow. In addition to her role as a prolific mentor, Dr. Jaffee is the Dana and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli Professor of Oncology, the Deputy Director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, the Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Read More

Listen Here: Are you “doing” teaching, or are you being a teacher? When it comes to teaching in academic medicine, there is a fundamental difference, and we must lean into building a skillset that reflects the latter, as we learn in this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with Karen Moniz, MEd (HSE), PhD(c). Karen emphasized the critical distinction between merely ‘doing’ teaching and embodying the role of a teacher, drawing from her extensive Read More

Listen Now: We explore the transition from academia to industry and the challenges and opportunities that arise in this week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast, with our guest Ludy Shih, MD, MMSc. Dr. Shih currently serves as Associate Professor of Neurology in the Department of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Shih has facetiously referred to her journey as “To the Dark Side and Back.” While we are major proponents of keeping Read More

Listen Now: Our friend, Guadalupe Federico-Martinez, PhD, also known as “Dr. Lu,” joins us this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast for a discussion about promoting various aspects of healthy behaviors among our faculty. Dr. Lu is a wellness counselor and consultant who coaches programs related to organizational culture and the promotion of healthy behaviors for better sustainability. She previously served as faculty at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she held positions Read More

Listen Now: Valerie Dandar, Director of Medical School Operations at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Department of Academic Affairs, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss the StandPoint™ Faculty Engagement Survey and some of its important findings. The StandPoint™ Faculty Engagement Survey (formerly called Faculty Forward) is a research-validated survey specifically aimed at the academic medicine community. You can learn more about StandPoint™ here. As Valerie notes in this interview, the Read More

Listen Now: The saying “slow is smooth, and smooth is fast” comes to mind as a theme of today’s conversation with Johnson George, MBA, PMP, CAHIM, on the Faculty Factory Podcast. This famous axiom underscores the importance of precision, consistency, and maintaining control as you go about your daily responsibilities and tasks. Relationships and human connection are to be key characteristics for our future leaders, as the frenetic pace of working in academic medicine can Read More

Listen Now: Joining us this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Robert Tillman, PhD, as we explore how developing high levels of self-efficacy can help make the challenges we face in academic medicine easier to overcome. With Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Dr. Tillman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Innovation & Technology. He also serves as the Director of Professional Development and Mentoring in the Graduate School of Biomedical Read More

Listen Now: It may not be surprising to those of us working in academic medicine, but teaching can be cathartic, and there are strategic ways to embrace how it contributes to our wellness. That’s essentially the thesis behind this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, featuring our guest Lyuba Konopasek, MD. Dr. Konopasek is Senior Associate Dean for Education at Frank H. Netter School of Medicine of Quinnipiac University. As Dr. Konopasek tells us Read More

Listen Now: This week, Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast for her first appearance, and it’s a memorable discussion spanning some of the most important aspects of self-care. Dr. Hoque is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Co-Director of the Medicine Acting Internship at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also serves as the inaugural Medical Director of Bordley Tower Read More

Listen Now: Our friend Susan Pollart, MD, returns to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week with an interview highlighting the importance of supporting faculty at different career stages, with a strong focus on later career transitions. She currently serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development and the Ruth E. Murdaugh Professor of Family Medicine Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Pollart joined our podcast Read More

Listen Now: Beatriz Tapia, MD, EdD, MPH, is our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week as we discuss the evolving academic medicine landscape and the role of faculty development programs in ensuring success for faculty while keeping up with these changes. Dr. Tapia is the Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development & CME, and an Associate Professor, Pediatrics, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Read More

Listen Now: Eric S. Holmboe, MD, is our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast as we talk all things “outcomes-based approaches.” Dr. Holmboe previously served as Chief Research, Milestone Development, and Evaluation Officer with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). In October 2023, he was named CEO of Intealth. “You want to make sure you’re meeting the needs of the public and the community you are serving, and the ultimate outcomes Read More

Listen Now: Today’s Faculty Factory Podcast includes a mock, role-play coaching session as Rachel B. Levine, MD, MPH, joins our show to discuss embracing a coaching mindset. As a recurring guest on our show, this is Dr. Levine’s fourth time as a guest on our podcast. She currently serves as a Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Faculty Educational Development with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Development. While listening to Read More

Listen Now: Dr. Lee’s message is clear: “don’t simply do more; produce more.” As we enter a new year and the sixth season of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we are extra excited for this week’s episode as we welcome Jennifer Lee, MD, back to the show for her third appearance. In this episode, Dr. Lee describes various prioritization strategies that faculty can begin to employ to resist burnout by focusing on producing more, instead of Read More

Listen Now: Making her Faculty Factory Podcast debut this week is Jennifer Best, MD, as we discuss the art of bringing our best selves to the workplace. With the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Dr. Best currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Associate Dean for Education & Accreditation, Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Best shares her inspiring journey from a declared theater major to an Associate Professor at Read More

Listen Now: The root cause of much unhappiness in our society can be attributed to the pervasive sense that we simply ‘don’t have enough time.’ The themes covered in today’s brand new episode of the Faculty Factory with Ashley Paul, MD, include the intersection of time management, efficiency, and insights from researching happiness. Dr. Paul is an Assistant Professor of Neurology with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. She specializes in Read More

Listen Now: Harriet W. Hopf, MD, and Susan M. Pollart, MD, MS, co-present an incredibly important discussion this week on practical ways to promote and market ourselves with grace while building our careers in academic medicine, on the Faculty Factory Podcast. We welcome Drs. Hopf and Pollart back to our show with open arms for their second time joining the program! With the University of Utah, Dr. Hopf is Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Read More

Listen Now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is a “Best of” show that includes highlights from past interviews of our show about how to best navigate social media in academic medicine. This is Part 2, of a two-part series on social media from the Faculty Factory,  last year we released the first part in this series, and you can catch up on it here: How to Better Navigate Social Media in Academic Medicine Read More

Listen Now: Maria Trent, MD, MPH, FAAP, FSAHM, joins us on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a new episode exploring the rich rewards of embracing a diverse and inclusive approach to science, community-building, and life itself. Dr. Trent is a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist serving as a Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with joint appointments in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Read More

Listen Now: Introverts often find themselves navigating the extroverted seas of academic medicine, where networking events, presentations, and social interactions seem to be everywhere. In the latest episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, Drs. Margot Cohen and Andrew Orr join our show to share valuable insights on how introverts can excel in a field that often values extroverted qualities. In June 2023, Drs. Cohen and Orr, along with Aditi Kalotra, MD, authored the article, Twelve Read More

Listen Now: In the latest episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, Dr. Thomas Cudjoe, MD, MPH, sheds light on the pressing issue of social isolation and loneliness. Dr. Cudjoe currently serves as the Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Endowed Assistant Professor of Medicine position within the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology. This is Dr. Cudjoe’s first ever appearance on our show. He shares his journey into the world of social Read More

Listen Now: Ayesha Shafi, PhD, discusses all aspects of peer mentoring this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Shafi is an Assistant Professor with the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. She is a researcher who is currently working on translational and molecular signaling in prostate cancer. In this episode, Dr. Shafi shares the genesis of her own peer mentoring journey and how Read More

Listen Now: The Faculty Factory Podcast welcomes back Margaret Chisolm, MD, FAMEE, FACP, FAAP, to the show this week for a much-needed discussion on the dynamics of building flourishing relationships and meaningful social support. Dr. Chisolm previously joined our show in 2021 when she explored with us how implementing aspects of the arts and humanities within medical curricula can strongly benefit learners. You can revisit that episode here. With the Johns Hopkins University School of Read More

Listen Now: In the newest episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast this week, we have the privilege of meeting Libby Ellinas, MD, MS, for an in-depth exploration of how culture can be transformed through hard work and collaboration, ultimately leading to the improvement of our institutions and the communities we serve. Dr. Ellinas is the Director of the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Center for the Advancement of Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM, pronounced ‘Awesome’). Read More

Listen Now: In this episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we chat with Meryl S. Cohen, MD, MS Ed, about the art of staying resilient and resourceful for long-term success in academic medicine and beyond. Dr. Cohen is a Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. She also serves as Associate Chief in the Division of Cardiology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Read More

Listen Now: In this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we interview Jay MacGregor, MD, MBA, FACS, about his inspiring journey from being on the brink of quitting medicine to finding purpose and deep fulfillment in his work. Dr. MacGregor is a colorectal surgeon, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Allina Health, and Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado. Dr. McGregor’s story serves as a testament to the idea that a pivot can Read More

Listen Now: We explore all things Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast. Emotional Intelligence is often referred to as EQ, which stands for Emotional Quotient. In essence, EQ is our ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions to enhance various aspects of our lives, including stress relief, effective communication, empathy, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Unlike IQ (Intelligence Quotient), which remains relatively stable, EQ can be improved with effort, Read More

Listen Here: Welcome back to the Faculty Factory podcast. In this week’s episode, we’re exploring leadership competencies. You might not realize it, but as a faculty member in academic medicine, you are already a leader by virtue of your role. Let’s take a moment to reflect on our leadership styles and how we can become better leaders for our patients, colleagues, and community. To guide our discussion, we will introduce the leadership competencies framework developed Read More

Listen Now: This week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast delves deep into the world of scholarly writing with an insightful chat featuring two distinguished guests: Sarah Poynton, PhD, and Rachel Walden, MS, ELS. Dr. Poynton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She provides training and diagnostic support in parasitology. Rachel Walden is the Director of Editorial Services and an Assistant Professor Read More

Listen Here: Today on the Faculty Factory podcast, we are joined by Kathy Forbush, MBA and MS, to cover some common areas where faculty might struggle with leadership, along with suggestions on how to address those shortcomings. Kathy is the Executive Director for HR-Talent Management at Johns Hopkins University, and in this role is responsible for leading the talent acquisition, learning and organization development functions for the entire university. Kathy has spent over 20 years Read More

Listen Now: Join us on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week as we delve into an insightful conversation Sharon D. Solomon, MD. Dr. Solomon shares invaluable tips on maintaining equilibrium between a thriving personal life and a meaningful pursuit of promotion. Dr. Solomon currently serves as the Katharine M. Graham Professor of Ophthalmology with the Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine in Baltimore. She is also the co-chair of the Read More

Listen Now: Danielle Piccinini Black, MPH, MBA, joins our Faculty Factory family this week to share with us the latest information on human-centered design and design thinking. At the forefront of effective problem-solving methodologies is design thinking. By embracing design thinking, you can systematically question assumptions, leading to the discovery of innovative and distinctive alternatives. “Design thinking is really this creative, iterative, problem-solving process that’s rooted in empathy,” she said. “It emphasizes the importance of Read More

Listen Now: We are honored for the opportunity to speak with Benjamin R. Kinnear, MD, Med, this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Kinnear joins us for an important discussion about changing the way we approach medical education. He advocates for a competency-based time-variable model. “At its core, competency-based education is just a philosophy of training that orients itself toward outcomes,” he told us. Dr. Kinnear is an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) hospitalist. He serves Read More

Listen Now: Two distinguished guests, Lisa Coplit, MD and Ruth Chen RN, PhD, join the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a discussion on podcasting itself, and its greater role in educating faculty. Dr. Chen is Assistant Dean for Faculty Development in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Dr. Coplit is a general internist and serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Development Read More

Listen Now: We are excited to welcome back Carisa M. Cooney, MPH, CCRP, to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week! Carisa joins us to present communication and intergenerational mentoring advice for the Post-COVID environment. With The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carisa serves as Associate Professor, Director of Education Innovation, and Director of the Clinical Research Core in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. You can watch her first appearance on our podcast, Read More

Listen Now: We are joined by two fantastic guests this week on the Faculty Factory podcast for a conversation on nonviolent communication. Drs. Cheri Lemieux Spiegel (Professor of English) and Paul Fitzgerald (Professor of Biology) together run the Annandale Center for Contemplative Practice (ACCP) at Northern Virginia Community College. The ACCP supports faculty, staff, and students alike, our mission is to foster a mindful and non-violent approach in their personal and professional journeys. According to Read More

Listen Now: In this episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, we are thrilled to have Lisa Coplit, MD, as our guest. Dr. Coplit shares her insights on the challenges of faculty development and making connections in community-based medical schools. Despite the geographic diversity of these communities, Dr. Coplit emphasizes that building a strong sense of community is not only possible but essential. Dr. Coplit is a general internist and serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Read More

Listen Now: Stuart C. Ray, MD, brings his experience and words of wisdom to our Faculty Factory podcast this week. Join us as we delve into the topics of triaging competing demands, skill-building, and networking, all aimed at enhancing our career journeys in academic medicine. Dr. Ray is a Professor of Medicine and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Medicine for Data Integrity and Read More

Listen Now: We are delighted to have Maria Oliva-Hemker, MD, as our guest on the newest episode of the Faculty Factory podcast. Dr. Oliva-Hemker shares invaluable insights on the key factors to think about when transitioning to a new leadership role. Dr. Oliva-Hemker currently serves as the Vice Dean for Faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the Stermer Family Professor of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Director of the Read More

Listen Now: In the latest episode of the Faculty Factory podcast, Tyra Fainstad, MD, shares her personal journey and insights on combating burnout and the transformative impact of coaching. Dr. Fainstad is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is the Resident Clinic Director at Lowry Internal Medicine and Co-Director of Better Together Physician Coaching. She discusses seeking external validation and the challenges faced by early career faculty Read More

Listen Now: This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we’re joined by Heather Brod to reflect on the transformative Career Development Coaching Camp for faculty. The camp is a supportive community empowering people to find new meaning in their careers. Heather is an executive coach and consultant. Prior to launching her consultancy, Heather was Executive Director at the Center for Faculty Advancement Mentoring and Engagement with the Ohio State University’s College of Medicine in Columbus. Read More

Listen Now: In this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory podcast, we have the honor of speaking with Lisa Bellini, MD, MACP, a prominent thought leader in academic medicine. Dr. Bellini currently serves as Senior Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. The conversation revolves around Dr. Bellini and her colleague’s influential paper, “The Definition of Faculty Must Evolve: A Call to Action,” published in October 2020. This Read More

Listen Now: This week on the Faculty Factory podcast, we welcome back Jennifer Apps, PhD, as she shares her insights on the topic of “mental load” and offers practical strategies for effectively navigating it. Dr. Apps explains that mental load refers to the cognitive effort involved in managing and organizing tasks, both in personal and professional life. The discussion is prompted by Dr. Apps’ realization of her own mental load. Recognizing the gender-based aspect of Read More

Listen Now: Jennifer Lee, MD, makes her triumphant return to our show this week to share with us her journey of becoming a leader and senior associate dean. She also walks us through how she prepared for leadership opportunities throughout her career while building her research, practice, and polishing her CV. This week’s edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast is dedicated to those folks who are considering leadership in the future but don’t know exactly Read More

Listen Now: Lee Daugherty Biddison, MD, MPH, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast for the very first time this week, engaging in an in-depth discussion on wellness. Currently serving as the Chief Wellness Officer and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Biddison brings her vast expertise to this discussion. In the opening minutes of this interview, Dr. Biddison challenges the notion of wellness as Read More

Listen Now: This week’s episode is a joint presentation of the Faculty Factory Podcast and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Development, featuring Carisa M. Cooney, MPH, CCRP. Carisa joins our show to present her widely acclaimed and celebrated talk, Evolving Personally and Professionally to Maintain Job Satisfaction: In It For the Long Haul. If you would like to see the visuals and presentation slides of this talk, please watch the Read More

Listen Now: We are thrilled to be joined by Mona Bahouth, MD, PhD, for this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast! Mona Bahouth, MD, PhD, is Medical Director, Brain Rescue Unit, and Assistant Professor of Neurology with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Bahouth is an expert in health system science and implementation science as we chat about in this interview. On today’s podcast, Dr. Bahouth explains that teamwork is critical in Read More

Listen Now: This week, Joseph E. Losee, MD, FACS, FAAP, is making his debut on the Faculty Factory Podcast, where he delivers an inspiring message on resilience to all faculty. Resilience is an essential quality for anyone working in this field given its inherent challenges, high-pressure situations, and emotional exhaustion. Dr. Joseph E. Losee currently serves as the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and is the Executive Vice Chair of Read More

Listen Now: Joining us this week for an incredibly insightful and alarming conversation is William T. Mallon, EdD. Make sure to tune in as Dr. Mallon makes his Faculty Factory Podcast debut. We will dive into the crucial topic of academic medicine’s role in the climate crisis. Dr. Mallon is the Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation Development at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Dr. Mallon co-authored the report “Climate Action in Academic Read More

Listen Now: We are joined by Cary C. Ward, MD, for a fresh installment of the Faculty Factory Podcast this week! Dr. Ward is Associate Dean for Faculty Development with Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina. Dr. Ward is an adult congenital and structural heart disease specialist. She serves as the Program Director for the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship and Director of the Cardio-Obstetrics Program with Duke. “Whenever I talk to faculty Read More

Listen Now: Everyone seems to be talking artificial intelligence these days and how it might drastically impact the future. What are the implications for faulty and medical professionals around the world? How will this impact grant writing, research and academic integrity? The questions continue to linger. Our guest this week on the Faculty Factory is Daniel Khashabi, PhD, to help us address some of these questions and issues. Dr. Khashabi recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship Read More

Listen Now: Joining us this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Stacey B. Lee, JD, for a chat regarding what faculty should know about health care negotiations. Stacey provides tools and techniques for successfully negotiating at work while reducing harmful conflicts and protecting relationships. Stacey is a Professor of Law and Ethics at the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School with a joint appointment at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She currently teaches Read More

Listen Now: We are running the gamut this week when it comes to four very important topics in academic medicine. Rachel B. Levine, MD, MPH, joins our show to cover important facets of organizational savvy, professional relationships, followership, and sponsorship. This is Dr. Levine’s third time joining us here on the Faculty Factory. She currently serves as Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Educational Development with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Read More

Listen Now: Making a decision that leads to a major life change is the topic explored in today’s Faculty Factory episode with Rachel Salas, MD, MEd. Dr. Salas is Assistant Medical Director with Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness and serves as Professor of Neurology with Johns Hopkins Medicine. She joins our podcast to share the story of her carefully planned major life-changing decision on today’s episode. Make sure to tune in for the Read More

Listen Now: Yuval Bar-Or, PhD, makes it a three-peat this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Bar-Or brings us more exceptionally valuable financial information for faculty in his third unforgettable appearance on our show this week. Dr. Bar-Or is an Associate Professor with the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. He is the author of seven books, including the Pillars of Wealth series for medical professionals. In a field full of confusing terms and jargon, Read More

Listen Now: Making his Faculty Factory Podcast debut this week is Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN! We are grateful to have this neurologist, prolific medical journalist and podcaster join us for a discussion on giving and receiving feedback painlessly. In addition to his podcasting and writing, Dr. Wilner currently serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He is the author of several books including The Locum Read More

Listen Now: As longtime listeners can attest, we love lists here at the Faculty Factory. This week we are joined by Mary Deane Sorcinelli, EdD, who brings us the gift of her top ten tips for new faculty. Dr. Sorcinelli is Professor Emeritus & Senior Fellow, Center for Teaching & Learning with University of Massachusetts Amherst. Providing guidance and support to help navigate the challenges of academic medicine is what we are all about. Dr. Read More

Listen Now: Making her Faculty Factory Podcast debut this week is Jennifer A. Villwock, MD!  Dr. Villwock joins us for a full exploration of wellness within our field. Dr. Villwock currently serves as Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. As Dr. Villlwock points out early in this episode, wellness is not something that we have historically done well for ourselves within the culture of medicine. “I think Read More

Listen Now: At some point in our academic medicine careers, we will all overcommit ourselves to an overwhelming number of responsibilities. Jennifer Apps, PhD, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to chat about reconnecting to our values to reclaim some balance. Dr. Apps is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Children’s Wisconsin, a pediatric acute care children’s hospital in Milwaukee. She also serves as associate professor and the vice chair of faculty development in the Psychiatry Read More

Listen Now: It’s our annual “State of the Podcast” address this week on the Faculty Factory as we preview Season 5 and the year ahead! We are privileged to welcome listeners to this milestone fifth year of the Faculty Factory Podcast. Faculty Factory producer, Casey Callanan, MBA, joins me to recap some Faculty Factory community highlights from 2022 on today’s show. We also preview some of the exciting new resources, podcast episodes, and content that Read More

Listen Now: Joining us this week for his second ever appearance on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Daniel Barnett, MD, MPH. Dr. Barnett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health & Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. He first joined our program earlier this year for a spirited discussion about preparedness, resiliency, and the wisdom he has gained throughout his career in academic medicine and research. Read More

Listen Now: When it comes to online learning and spreading education through video, smart phone tools, and social media, our guest this week on the Faculty Factory simply gets it. Peggy Semingson, PhD, is a wealth of information when it comes to these modern developments in education. We are excited to have her join our program this week to share what she has learned with our community. Dr. Semingson currently serves as Associate Professor at Read More

Listen Now: Making her first ever visit to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week is Penny S. Edwards, MS, BS. Penny currently serves as Faculty Development Program Manager in the Office of Faculty Development at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville. As the title of today’s episode implies, there are plenty of great nuggets on relationship building and utilizing transferable skills to attain professional growth in this interview. “To do the Read More

Listen Now: We are very excited to welcome Janet Serwint, MD, to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. Dr. Serwint is Professor Emerita of Pediatrics and Public Health at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Serwint is very active in the Johns Hopkins medical community, and she is very well known around these parts – and beyond – for her mentoring work. She discusses the value of Read More

Listen now: Each month, Sean Tackett, MD, MPH, and his reviewer colleagues identify 3-4 noteworthy articles from the health professions education literature and label them as “must reads.” Dr. Tackett joins the Faculty Factory podcast this week to discuss this overall initiative and the criteria that is used for the selection of these “must read” articles. With the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Tackett is Associate Professor of Medicine and International Medical Education Director Read More

Listen now: This week we’re talking with Brian Clyne, MD, MHL, on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Clyne joins us for a discussion about the ongoing journey of finding focus, collaborators, coaches, and mentors while working in academic medicine. Dr. Brian Clyne is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He has served in numerous clinical, educational, and administrative leadership roles in the last two Read More

Listen now: Joining us today for a spirited discussion on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Sylk Sotto, EdD, MBA, MPS. Dr. Sotto currently serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). Dr. Sotto is Vice-chair for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development and Vice-chair for Diversity, Health Equity, and Inclusion with IUSM. She also serves as Health Equity Lead for the Office of Community Outreach and Read More

Listen now: A very special panel interview of the Faculty Factory is on tap for our listeners this week. Our guests today come to us from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) El Paso and Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock. This is the first ever panel interview since our show’s inception in 2019. We could not have selected a better trio! Our esteemed colleagues this week on the Faculty Factory include: Sanja Kupesic, Read More

Listen now: With a strong background in cognitive science and human performance, Mark Guadagnoli, PhD, brings his expertise and wisdom to the Faculty Factory this week. At the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Dr. Guadagnoli is Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Director of Learning and Performance, and Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Neurology. Stress-resistant learning, coaching, and constantly looking to get better are all Read More

Listen now: Today’s interview on the Faculty Factory is short, sweet, and simply put, it radiates positivity. We are excited to have Priya Umapathi, MD, join the Faculty Factory community this week for a chat about perseverance, experiencing joy, and most importantly of all — acknowledging gratitude for Mom! Dr. Umapathi is on our Advisory Board for Junior Faculty here at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also currently serves as Assistant Professor of Read More

Listen now: This week we’re talking with Wiley “Chip” Souba, MD, on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Souba joins us for a discussion about the inward journey of leadership. As Dr. Souba puts it: leading yourself is the prerequisite to being an effective leader of others. “It’s a journey because it’s a lifelong endeavor, a mountain with no top. And it’s about leadership because it’s about leading yourself.” Dr. Souba is a Professor of Surgery Read More

Listen now: Heather Brod visits the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a memorable chat on executive coaching and leadership. Heather is an executive coach and consultant. Prior to branching off on her own to go into coaching full time, Heather was Executive Director at the Center for Faculty Advancement Mentoring and Engagement with the Ohio State University’s College of Medicine in Columbus. Interpersonal communication and many other topics related to professional development are explored Read More

Listen now: We are pleased to welcome Daniel Barnett, MD, MPH, to the Faculty Factory community this week. Dr. Barnett joins us for a lively discussion about preparedness, resiliency, and the wisdom he has gained throughout his career in academic medicine and research. Dr. Barnett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health & Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. As mentioned on today’s episode, Dr. George Read More

Listen now: Making her Faculty Factory Podcast debut this week is Harriet W. Hopf, MD. Dr. Hopf joins us for a rich discussion about coaching’s role in academic medicine and much more. Dr. Hopf is Co-Director of the University of Utah’s School of Medicine Coaching and Advancement Network (UCAN), and Professor and Director of Faculty Development and Mentoring in the Department of Anesthesiology. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering with the University Read More

Listen now: Today we welcome back Amy S. Gottlieb, MD, FACP, to the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Gottlieb is Chief Faculty Development Officer, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and Professor of Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate in Springfield, Mass. Dr. Gottlieb joined us to discuss her recently published book Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine: A Roadmap for Healthcare Organizations and the Women Physicians Who Work for Read More

Listen now: Dr. Rakhee K. Bhayani from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. Dr. Bhayani is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of the Forum for Women in Medicine (FWIM), and Co-Director of the Balance in Medicine Resident Wellness Initiative. Dr. Bhayani is a great champion for the professional development, wellness, and growth of folks in academic medicine as we discuss at length Read More

Listen now: Joining us for this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory is Peter Densen, MD. We explore coaching, leadership, and career transitions as part of this in-depth discussion with Dr. Densen. He currently serves as Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases with University of Iowa Health Care. His distinguished, 40-year career in Iowa has included the following positions: Associate dean for Student Affairs and Curriculum Interim head of the Department of Internal Medicine Executive Read More

Listen now: This week’s episode of the Faculty Factory podcast is a chat with Nutan Vaidya, MD, about her role as Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Equity with the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Ill. Dr. Vaidya also serves as Professor and Discipline Chair of Psychiatry with the Chicago Medical School. Prior to her current role, Dr. Vaidya served as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Read More

Listen now: This week on the Faculty Factory we preview Season 4 and the year ahead! We are incredibly honored to welcome listeners to the fourth year of the Faculty Factory Podcast. Faculty Factory producer, Casey Callanan, MBA, joins me to recap some Faculty Factory community highlights from 2021 on today’s show. We also preview some of the exciting new resources, podcast episodes, and content that is coming as part of Season 4 in 2022! Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is an interview with yours truly. It is about celebrating and sharing with you the launch of our latest, free resource from our wonderful community of selfless contributors. The Faculty Factory Community is pleased to present a free eBook, Snippets for Success: An eBook Brought to You by the Faculty Factory Community. The eBook is a collection of the top podcast “snippet” episodes recorded by many Read More

Listen now: The Faculty Factory Podcast is pleased to welcome back Donna Vogel, MD, PhD, this week for a deeply informative chat about networking in a virtual setting. While today’s conversation is heavily focused on virtual networking, Dr. Vogel presents excellent networking advice that can be applied to any environment. Dr. Vogel is a longtime and beloved contributor to the Faculty Factory. She served as Director in the Professional Development Office with Johns Hopkins Medicine Read More

Listen now: Our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week is Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH. Dr. Fuentes-Afflick is a leading contributor in identifying compensation inequities in academic medicine. She joins us to discuss her work on today’s podcast. Dr. Elena Fuentes-Afflick serves as Professor and Vice Chair of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatrics at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs in the University of California, San Francisco School Read More

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

Listen now: George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, FACLP, FAPA, joins us today on the Faculty Factory to help close out 2020 with some deeply profound wisdom on resilience and leadership. This is a very timely discussion as Dr. Everly discusses the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also discusses what he’s learned from studying previous pandemics, such as in Hong Kong with SARS and later H1N1 in Singapore. “The psychology of a disaster (or Read More

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

We are taking a break this week from releasing a new episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast as we enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. However, we are featuring a “classic episode” of our podcast for those that may have missed it when it originally aired. Darrell G. Kirch, MD, is president emeritus of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). He served as President and CEO of the AAMC from 2006 until 2019. He was AAMC Read More

Listen now: Michelle Eakin, MA, PhD, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast to discuss the success she had joining a Writing Accountability Group (WAG). Dr. Eakin is Associate Professor with Johns Hopkins University and Chair of the American Thoracic Society Tobacco Action Committee. “After my first WAG I noticed that although I do a lot of writing, my manuscripts are always last priority,” Dr. Eakin said. “Other writing projects have deadlines, (e.g. grants, IRB protocols) but Read More

Listen now: Page S. Morahan, PhD, is our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. She joins us for a great conversation on the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program, and much more. Dr. Morahan is the founding director of ELAM and co-director of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) Institutes. In addition, she is a tenured professor in microbiology and immunology at Drexel University College of Medicine Read More

Listen now: Clara L. Lapiner, MPH, is our guest on the Faculty Factory podcast this week. Ms. Lapiner serves as Executive Director of Faculty Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, NY.  She is a colleague of mine with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) Research and Scholarship Committee. She was a medical anthropology major as an undergrad before achieving a Masters Read More

Listen now: Zuber Mulla, PhD, CPH, FACE, is our guest on the Faculty Factory this week. Dr. Mulla serves as Assistant Academic Dean for Faculty Development and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. At the very beginning of today’s podcast we discuss how if someone told a young Dr. Mulla he’d part of the medical school’s leadership team, he would have had a hard time believing it. Read More

This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast our show’s producer and web content manager, Casey Callanan, MBA, joins us for a candid conversation about communications, altmetrics and the launch of our Faculty Factory Patreon webpage. Patreon is a way to assist the Faculty Factory by signing up to make a recurring $5 monthly donation to go directly towards supporting the entire Faculty Factory project. This will help ensure our weekly podcast and website can continue Read More

Listen now: Thomas R. Viggiano, MD, is our guest on the Faculty Factory this week. Dr. Viggiano was an associate dean for faculty affairs at Mayo Clinic for 17 years. He is currently a gastroenterology specialist with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Viggiano is one of the founders of the AAMC’s Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) and we discuss that journey on today’s show. We also discuss faculty vitality and wellness. He was always Read More

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

Listen now: Raymond Lucas, MD, is our guest on the Faculty Factory this week. Dr. Lucas is a faculty affairs professional with George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. He also serves as Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington. As you’ll learn, Dr. Lucas has recently transitioned into a new role with George Washington which he discusses on the podcast. He also describes how he got involved with Read More

Listen now: On this latest edition of our Faculty Factory podcast we welcome Johnson George MBA, PMP, CAHIMS. Mr. George serves as Executive Director, Administration and Faculty Affairs at the University of Texas Health Science Center’s McGovern Medical School in Houston. This episode starts with Mr. George discussing the career path that led him to a career in faculty affairs. He came to the University of Texas after working with Kathy Pipitone and Patrick O. Read More

As part of the mission of the Faculty Factory we are introducing a new tool that will hopefully be useful to those in our field. (As a friendly reminder, the mission of the Faculty Factory is to build and support a community of leaders in faculty development who share tools, resources, wisdom, and encouragement in service to our faculty members, schools, and institutions.) This database, which you can find as part of our new Scholarship Read More

Listen now: On today’s episode of the Faculty Factory podcast we have a chat with Leigh A. Patterson, MD, MAEd. Dr. Patterson is Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Another great conversation ensues on this new episode of our podcast. Dr. Patterson’s interview includes some strong learning opportunities when it comes to hearing about some of the key pivots she made throughout her career. “I wound Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory podcast is a discussion with Archana (Archie) Chatterjee, MD, PhD. Dr. Chatterjee is Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development at University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine. This episode could serve as a great source of education for women who are looking to grow professionally as leaders. “I always thought it was peculiar when people said they could spot talent or they could see something in Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory podcast is an in-depth interview with Jeannette “Jan” M. Shorey II, MD. Dr. Shorey is Associate Provost for Faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. In the opening minutes of today’s podcast an honest discussion ensues about burnout, self-esteem, frustrations and fears. Feelings of doubt can certainty creep in for me when I wonder about whether or not we are making a Read More

Listen now: Today’s podcast guest is Amy S. Gottlieb, MD, FACP. Dr. Gottlieb is Chief Faculty Development Officer, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and Professor of Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate in Springfield, Mass. Circuitous journeys in faculty development are commonplace. It’s getting to the point that we might be able to piece together a mighty interesting book about the various ways our podcast guests have gotten to where Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory is a chat with Alice Fornari, EdD, RD. Dr. Fornari is Vice President for Faculty Development, Northwell Health, Office of Academic Affairs. Dr. Fornari is a passionate educator with a litany of responsibilities in her faculty development role with Northwell Health. As we learn in the opening minutes of today’s podcast, Dr. Fornari holds many roles in addition to her work as Vice President for Faculty Development. Read More

Listen now: We have another fantastic guest this week on the Faculty Factory podcast, and once again I learned a lot of useful information that will help me in my day-to-day duties within the Office of Faculty at Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine. I hope you find it to have the same type of impact on your work! This week we have Jeffrey M. Lyness, MD, FACPsych, on the podcast from the University of Read More

Listen now: This week on the Faculty Factory podcast is an interview with R. Kevin Grigsby, MSW, DSW. Dr. Grigsby serves as Senior Director, Member Organizational Development at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Many of us in the world of AAMC’s Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) have grown accustomed to seeing Dr. Grigsby around GFA meetings for at least a decade. When I first joined the GFA I saw him everywhere and thought Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory podcast is an interview with Megan Palmer PhD, MS. Dr. Palmer is Associate Dean of the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development in Indianapolis. Dr. Palmer also serves as Vice Chair for Education and Faculty Development, and Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the IU School of Medicine. You might remember Dr. Palmer from a previous podcast Read More

Listen now: Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory podcast includes a lively discussion with Maryellen Gusic, MD. Dr. Gusic is the Senior Advisor for Educational Affairs and Professor of Medical Education in Pediatrics at the University of Virginia (UVA) Medical School in Charlottesville, Va. She is also a past president of the Academic Pediatric Association. Making the UVA Connections As we mentioned at the outset of today’s episode, Dr. Gusic is the third faculty member to Read More

Listen now: I’m joined this week by a very special (and insightful) guest for this “Fac Chat” episode of the Faculty Factory podcast. This is a follow-up chat to last week’s discussion about precision faculty development (you can listen to last week’s episode on our podcast webpage.) In case you missed it, “Charlie” Charles Irvin, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, and I, presented a session at Read More

Listen now: Welcome to the first Faculty Factory podcast interview to take place in my basement! Today our “in-studio” guest is Linda Dillon Jones, PhD. Typically our podcasts are recorded over the phone as I sit in my basement office, but our guest today is my longtime colleague who is local to Baltimore. Dr. Jones is a Senior Faculty Development Consultant in the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. She previously served as the Read More

Listen now: This week’s episode of the Faculty Factory is an interview with Ann Brown, MD, MHS. Dr. Brown is the Vice Dean for Faculty and Professor of Medicine with at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C. She holds tenure and leads the Office for Faculty at Duke University School of Medicine. On behalf of the entire Faculty Factory community I’d like to congratulate Dr. Brown on being named the 2019 recipient of Read More

Listen now: This week on the Faculty Factory is an interview with Mithu Sen, MD, FRCPC, D’ABSM. (Make sure to listen to it via the podcast player directly above or on our podcast homepage.) Dr. Sen has been the Acting Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University in London, Ontario, Canada since October 2018. She is also Assistant Dean, Faculty Equity and Wellness at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Read More

Listen now: This week on the Faculty Factory podcast we have an interview with Amanda Termuhlen, MD. Dr. Termuhlen is Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, in the Office of Faculty Affairs at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Termuhlen mentions early in our interview that she is an avid listener pf this podcast and that she has gained a lot from listening to it. In addition to this making my heart happy, it also Read More

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

Listen now: My guest on the Faculty Factory podcast this week is Darshana Shah, PhD. Dr. Shah is Professor of Pathology, and Associate Dean, Office for Faculty Advancement at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, W.Va. Dr. Shah describes her institution as a community-based medical school located in the heart of rural Appalachia. She is also the founding editor-in-chief of the Marshall Journal of Medicine. This is an open-access academic Read More