Filling Opportunity Gaps in Training: Getting Experience in What You Didn't-Session Presentation

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The video discusses the topics of mentorship and advocacy in healthcare. The speakers emphasize the importance of finding mentors who can provide guidance and support throughout one's career. They suggest utilizing institutional mentorship programs, professional societies, and industry connections to find mentors. Ongoing education is also highlighted, with recommendations for online platforms, institutional training programs, and graduate classwork, especially for those interested in research. The speakers discuss various barriers to research, such as lack of mentorship, funding, and time constraints. They encourage physicians to establish protected time for research and collaborate with other departments and statisticians. The importance of setting realistic goals and finding passion in one's work is emphasized. The speakers also stress the significance of physician advocacy, both on an individual level and through organized medicine. They discuss the role of the American Medical Association (AMA) in advocating for physicians and patients at the national level. They mention current policy issues the AMA is addressing, such as physician reimbursement and universal return-to-play protocols for athletes. The AMA's steps forward campaign, which provides physicians with resources on topics like burnout and practice efficiency, is also highlighted. Overall, the video underscores the importance of mentorship and advocacy for physicians to advance their careers and drive healthcare policies.

Keywords

mentorship

advocacy

healthcare

finding mentors

ongoing education

research barriers

physician advocacy

American Medical Association

physician reimbursement

universal return-to-play protocols

burnout