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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 Analytics, Assistant Dean for Research, and he is a member of the JHM Data Trust Council.
He is a world renown researcher and has published roughly 100 scientific articles on HIV and HCV.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Ray discusses the importance of identifying and prioritizing competing demands while offering practical strategies for managing workload and achieving career growth.
He emphasizes the significance of skill-building and shares his own journey of integrating computer programming skills with his medical background, resulting in groundbreaking research, and widely used software tools.
Dr. Ray highlights the value of networking, mentorships, and creating meaningful connections within academic medicine. Drawing from his experiences collaborating with researchers around the globe, he underscores the power of collaboration and exchanging knowledge.
“Love the things that can love you back, and I don’t think those involve sports teams or institutions. But I do care about my colleagues and my family, and so I try to take care of them,” he told us.
Be sure to tune in as we gain insights from Dr. Ray and explore strategies to triage competing demands, build essential skills, and foster career growth. You can listen now through the podcast player located above!