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Faculty Factory

Faculty Factory
Faculty Development
Academic Medicine
Mentorship
Leadership
Medical Education
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Development
Burnout
Career Development
Retirement Planning
Retirement
Academic Promotion
Imposter Syndrome
Communication Skills
Clinical Education
Personal Development
Curriculum Development
Communication
Patient Care
Career Advancement

The Faculty Factory is a community of faculty development leaders in academic health systems. We share a passion for serving faculty and helping them exceed their clinical, research, education, program-building, administrative, and leadership expectations.

The Faculty Factory Podcast emerged from a desire to communicate faculty-development-specific information in a consistent, modern, practical, ... more

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What can we do to deal with this funding crisis in academic health and get through it with balance, equanimity and resilience?

Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other mental health aspects that can help deal with the funding challenges in acade... more

This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we are taking on the topic of education (and more specifically, the learner and faculty experience) by featuring important highlights and snippets from three very important episodes in our archive on that top... more

At age 78, while still doing mentoring, clinical work, and scholarship, Michael Malloy, MD, found time to discuss his journey with contemplating an “intensely personal” decision with the Faculty Factory Podcast this week.

In what can only be describ... more

The challenges of having a career in science as a principal investigator and being a mom at the same time were becoming growingly difficult when a friend and colleague suggested Amery Treble-Barna, PhD, should step up to do something about it.

With ... more

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Neda Gould
Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Director of the Mindfulness Program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Episode: Mindfulness, Resilience, and the Funding Crisis in Academic Health with Neda Gould, PhD
Karen Moniz
Former Faculty and Staff Development Program Director in Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Canada
University of Alberta
Episode: Best of Education: “The Learner & Faculty Experience”
Dr. Carla Spagnoletti
Professor of Medicine; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs; clinician educator leader
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Episode: Best of Education: “The Learner & Faculty Experience”
Michael H. Malloy
Professor, Division of Neonatology, UTMB; emeritus John P. McGovern Chair in Oslerian Education
University of Texas Medical Branch
Episode: The Ultimate Pre-Retirement Conversation with Michael Malloy, MD
Amery Treble-Barna
Associate professor and director of Momentum, Leadership Development and Group Coaching for Scientist Mothers
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Cultivating Vitality and Well-Being for Scientist Mothers with Amery Treble-Barna, PhD
Heather Whelan
Volunteer Clinical Professor at UCSF; Director of the Climate Ambassador Program at the UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity
UCSF; UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity
Episode: Incorporating Climate Health Into Medical Education with Heather Whelan, MD
Adam D. Wolfe
Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Program Director for Pediatric Residency; Assistant Dean of Medical Education; Jann L. Harrison Endowed Chair in Pediatric Graduate Medical Education
Baylor College of Medicine; CHRISTUS Children's (San Antonio)
Episode: The Power of Peer Mentoring Circles with Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD
George Everly
Professor with focus on psychological trauma and resilience
Bloomberg School of Public Health; School of Medicine
Episode: Best of the Faculty Factory: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth
Wendy Ward
Associate Provost for Faculty in the Division of Academic Affairs
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Episode: Best of the Faculty Factory: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth

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Kim Skorupski
Host of Faculty Factory Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • That’s one of my favorite PodCast

    As a Jr. Faculty I learn a lot from this PodCast channel.

    Thank you for all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EduBovino
    United States6 years ago
  • Great listen!

    I am not an Academian but I am a manager of people and I really like this podcast because it helps me to understand team dynamics in a way that is easy to understand and practical to implement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amsworldwide
    United States7 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariposaria
    United States7 years ago

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The Power of Peer Mentoring Circles with Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD
Q: Adam, what's on the docket today and what are you hoping to share about peer mentoring for faculty development?
We're outlining how we formed a peer mentoring circle, the eight core tasks required, the frameworks that guided us (a peer-mentoring model and self-determination theory), and the tangible outcomes in promotions, awards, and wellness, plus practical steps others can adapt.
Exploring the WISE Framework as a Critical Teaching Guide in Medicine with Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP
Q: What advice do you have for early career faculty educators beyond the framework?
Acknowledge impostor syndrome as a natural part of transitioning to academia, prepare two to three bite-sized topics to cover during demanding rotations, and start strong by dedicating 5-10 minutes to connect with the entire team before the first patient encounter to establish human connection and psychological safety.
How to Lead Science Well with Laurence Boitet, PhD
Q: What do the in-field activities look like, and how do participants apply what they learn?
Participants first watch concise videos, then engage in activities like team feedback, task reallocation, and job crafting, followed by reflections to translate theory into practice in their labs.
How to Lead Science Well with Laurence Boitet, PhD
Q: Can you describe the empowering leadership framework and how it translates into everyday lab management?
It centers on leaders being in the trenches with their team, fostering participation, autonomy, and meaningful work while balancing demands with appropriate resources, and providing balanced feedback to develop competence.
"Matrix Mentorship" in Academic Medicine with Lekshmi Santhosh, MD, MAEd
Q: What closing advice would you give regarding sponsorship and leadership opportunities?
Be proactive in seeking sponsorship, articulate your leadership interests clearly to potential sponsors, and remember that sponsorship can come from people at all levels; cultivate relationships that enable others to advocate for you when opportunities arise.

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This show concentrates on faculty development, leadership, and education within academic health systems. Across episodes, listeners get practical guidance on retirement planning, career transitions, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration in academia. Notable angles include humane leadership, integrating AI into medical education, and innovative teaching methods, with recurring emphasis on personal authenticity, mentorship, and aligning work with meaningful mission. The format tends to feature experienced clinicians and educators sharing actionable insights, stories, and frameworks that listeners can apply in faculty roles, administration, or teaching tracks. A standout element is the blend of personal growth with institutional impa... more

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1. Neda Gould
2. Karen Moniz
3. Dr. Carla Spagnoletti
4. Michael H. Malloy
5. Amery Treble-Barna
6. Heather Whelan
7. Adam D. Wolfe
8. George Everly

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