Harnessing Resourcefulness and Grit for a Fulfilling Academic Medicine Career with Meryl S. Cohen, MD, MS Ed

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Dr. Cohen
Dr. Cohen

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).

Dr. Cohen’s remarkable career as a pediatric cardiologist, coupled with her leadership roles and unique pathway towards success in academic medicine, sheds light on the importance of being resourceful and never giving up.

As you will discover in this discussion, though the journey may be challenging, it’s the triumph over these challenges that makes the eventual success immensely rewarding.

Learn how Dr. Cohen overcame challenges, managed time effectively, and made impactful contributions to her field, all while navigating the demands of motherhood and building a national presence in the world of pediatric cardiology.

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