Faculty Factory
The Faculty Factory is a podcast for faculty development leaders in academic health systems. It explores how to support faculty in meeting expectations across clinical care, research, education, program building, administration, and leadership. The show grew out of a desire to share practical, modern, and intimate faculty-development information in a consistent way. Episodes offer community and guidance for those serving faculty members.
Episodes
An Anthology of Academic Transitions: Faculty Factory Interviews on Retiring & Rewiring
Today marks the 400th episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, and to officially ring in this landmark achievement of our weekly podcast and its wonderful community that will soon reach its 8th birthday in December, we are ecstatic to announce the launch of our fourth book: "An Anthology of Academic Transitions: Faculty Factory Interviews on Retiring & Rewiring."
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Too Many Hats, Too Little Time: Smarter Time Management for Faculty
There are many Faculty Factory episodes to revisit and put on repeat when it comes to saving time.
With all of us in academic medicine looking to make the most out of the 24 hours we're all allotted each day, we've reached back into our archives and pulled out crucial moments from three important past interviews on time management.
Included in these clips are nuggets about how slowing down and bei
Intentional Career Transitions in Academic Health with Amanda Termuhlen, MD
A career trajectory in academic health is never linear, with unexpected twists and turns almost always thrust upon it.
Navigating those ups and downs with intention is going to help you best prepare, as Amanda Termuhlen, MD, beautifully illustrates in this week's episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast.
She joins us to unpack a four-part framework for approaching career transitions with intention r
Why Hard Work and Wellness Are Not at Odds in Academia with Jennifer Bickel, MD
“Hustle culture” is ingrained in so many of us in this field, and as our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week, Jennifer Bickel, MD, argues, the busiest among us need to slow down and find time for wellness the most.
Dr. Bickel is a neurologist, and in 2024, she joined the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston as vice president and chief wellness officer.
"Along the way
Managing the Pitfalls of AI, Technology, and Social Media
In this "Best of" Faculty Factory Podcast episode, we're revisiting conversations with three incredible past guests to bring you a compilation broadcast exploring some of the most common hazards associated with social media, technology, and AI large language model (LLM) usage.
These technologies can work wonders, but there are certain pitfalls to be on heightened alert for in academic medicine, an
Owning Your “Main Character Energy” with Heather Brod
Heather Brod is back on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a look at finding and owning your own "Main Character Energy," a concept borrowed from internet culture that has very real implications when taken to heart by faculty.
"What I've learned is that main character energy, at its core, is about agency. It's about how you are writing the script of your own life and not being a supporting
Coaching That Pushes Graduate Medical Education Forward with Kathryn Burtson, MD, MHPE, FACP
Kathryn Burtson, MD, MHPE, FACP, is our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a look into academic coaching and individualized learning plans, part of a broader effort to move graduate medical education forward.
Dr. Burtson is a first-time guest on our show and a colonel in the United States Air Force Medical Corps. She is Director of Medical Education at Wright-Patterson Air Force Ba
Time Management Tactics: Prioritization and List-Making Strategies for Faculty
Since our Faculty Factory podcast's launch in 2019, we have had the honor of interviewing some of the world's most impressive people, with a constant recurring theme being that these folks know how to safeguard their time.
In this Faculty Factory best-of compilation episode, we're diving into some quick-hitting time management tips packed into a quick 15-minute broadcast with some of the most powe
Identity Formation Beyond the Job Title in Academic Health with Angela Sharkey, MD
In the final stretch before retirement, the anxiety about an impending change in identity can be palpable, but Angela Sharkey, MD, has a lot of encouragement for folks who are struck with those feelings as they approach the closing years of a career in academic health.
She joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for her third appearance and a triumphant return to our show.
Dr. Sharkey is Profe
The Halo Effect and the Leadership Lessons Formal Surgical Training Leaves Out with Daniel S. Eiferman, MD, MBA, FACS
Daniel S. Eiferman, MD, MBA, FACS, Professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University in Columbus, joins us to discuss his new book, “Cut Open: A Surgeon's Stories of Loss, Resilience, and Growth,” and to explore some of the most important leadership skills in medicine you won't learn in formal training, this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast.
Learn about the book: https://www.amazon.com/Cut-Open
The Small Behaviors That Make or Break Academic Leaders with Daniel Shapiro, PhD
Daniel Shapiro, PhD, returns to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a conversation on what really separates thriving academic leaders from those who quietly wash out of their roles.
Today's interview is based on a talk Dr. Shapiro recently gave for Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM), titled "Chutes and Ladders." After conducting hundreds of 360 evaluations for chairs, institute
Examining the Ethical Obligations of Generative AI with Lacey W. Heinsberg, PhD, RN
We're joined by first-time guest Lacey W. Heinsberg, PhD, RN, on this week's episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast to examine many of the ethical considerations surrounding the widespread use of generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, etc.).
Dr. Heinsberg is Assistant Professor of Health Promotion & Development in the School of Nursing, and of Human Genetics in the School of Publ
The Toxicity of Overperformance in Academic Health with Mandy J. Hill, DrPH, MPH, HIVPCP
Mandy J. Hill, DrPH, MPH, HIVPCP, is a first-time guest on the Faculty Factory who is highly aware of the unique challenges leaders face. She joins us this week to explore a critical yet often overlooked issue: the toxic feeling of a need to overperform in this field.
Dr. Hill currently serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Population Health and Health Disparities, and Centennial Chai
Resilience, Setbacks, and the Marathon of an Academic Health Career
This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we're exploring overcoming adversity and stressful times for a very special "best of" episode.
The snippets from today's podcast focus on viewing your career as a marathon, staying positive through unimaginable circumstances, and embracing a mindset of humility through leadership, teambuilding and mentorship over the course of your career in academic healt
Why MedEdPORTAL Belongs in Your Faculty Toolkit with Lauren Maggio, PhD, MS(LIS)
Lauren Maggio, PhD, MS(LIS), Editor-in-Chief of MedEdPORTAL, visits the Faculty Factory this week for a comprehensive look at the value of submitting to this open-access, peer-reviewed publication and why utilizing its resources throughout your career is a must.
In addition to her role with MedEdPORTAL, Dr. Maggio is a Professor and the Director of Research in the Department of Medical Education a
Strategic Retirement and Transitions for Academic Health Leaders with David Niesel, PhD
This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, David Niesel, PhD, tackles one of the most underexplored questions in academic medicine: do you actually know how to be happy outside of your career? It's a provocative starting point, but one that gets at something real in a broader discussion on being strategic when approaching retirement and transitions for leaders in academic health.
"Not everybody is
Providing Effective Career Guidance and Addressing Learner Concerns with Donna J. Adams, EdD
On this week's episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, Donna J. Adams, EdD, discusses the noticeable rise in learner concerns over the past five years. Now that we are more than half a decade removed from the peak of the pandemic, managing these issues has become a top priority.
With UTMB in Galveston, Texas, Dr. Adams serves as Program Director, Translational Research Education, in the Institute
Best of Education: Innovative and Micro-Scale Instructional Approaches
This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we’re talking about education once again, and this time it's all about exploring teaching that goes way beyond the status quo for a very special "best of" episode.
The snippets from today’s podcast focus on technology, meeting learners where they are, avoiding cognitive overload, and introducing clinical and micro-scale instructional approaches.
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Neurodivergence and the Faculty Experience with Kelley J. Slack, PhD
This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we explore what neurodiversity is and how it plays out in the workplace with our guest, Kelley J. Slack, PhD.
Dr. Slack is an Organizational Psychologist in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas.
First things out of the gate, we learned neurodiversity is not a medical term but rather a socia
Personal Strategic Planning: How Your Values and Mission Should Drive Your Decisions with Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD
Companies and institutions have mission statements, but when it comes to individuals, it is unfortunately much less common. Maybe it's time to change that narrative.
Crafting a personal mission statement takes strategic planning. This means being deliberate about having your behavior reflect what drives you. It entails reflecting on what is important to you and what values should govern your decis
Senior Roles in Academic Health and How to Get There with Jenny Mladenovic, MD, MBA, MACP
When it comes to exploring senior roles in academic medicine and understanding how one goes about achieving them, we have the perfect guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast as we welcome Jenny Mladenovic, MD, MBA, MACP.
She joins us to help make sense of the opportunities available and to shed light on the variables to consider when pursuing one.
"I do think it's really important to recogn
Mindfulness, Resilience, and the Funding Crisis in Academic Health with Neda Gould, PhD
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 academic health are explored in this week's edition of the Faculty Factory Podcast with our guest Neda Gould, PhD.
"It's tapping into our creativity and als
Best of Education: “The Learner & Faculty Experience”
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 topic:
Episode 270 – Elevating the Value of Teaching and Teacher Identity in Academic Medicine with Karen Moniz, MEd (HSE), PhD(c)
Episode 299 – Best Su
The Ultimate Pre-Retirement Conversation with Michael Malloy, MD
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 described as the ultimate pre-retirement conversation, Dr. Malloy brings the emotions, intangibles, and ethical considerations, when weighing a decision of th
Cultivating Vitality and Well-Being for Scientist Mothers with Amery Treble-Barna, PhD
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 scientist moms struggling dearly given the rigors of home and work life, and especially emerging from the COVID pandemic, it was apparent that somethin
Incorporating Climate Health Into Medical Education with Heather Whelan, MD
This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, Heather Whelan, MD examines the health risks of a changing world and their implications for medical education and academic medicine.
Dr. Whelan serves as Director, Climate Ambassador Program, UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity with University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
"Healthcare professionals are among the most trusted people to talk abou
The Power of Peer Mentoring Circles with Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD
Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss peer mentoring for faculty and the power of building a culture of mutual support in academic medicine.
It is his third time on our show, and we could not be happier to have him back for an important chat on peer mentoring.
He also shares the findings from his work co-authoring, "Outcomes of a Peer Mentoring Circle: An I
Best of the Faculty Factory: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth
With a mix of pure motivational messaging and practical action you can start taking to deal with adversity, this week's episode of the Faculty Factory is a celebration of tenacity in the face of a tough time.
We also feature some very important clips and snippets surrounding post-traumatic growth in this best of the Faculty Factory "greatest hits" episode.
This "Best of the Faculty Factory" compil
How to Lead Science Well with Laurence Boitet, PhD
"Leading Science Well" is more than an eight-week workshop; it’s a mindset. This week on The Faculty Factory we speak with our guest, Laurence Boitet, PhD, whose "Leading Science Well" initiatives aim to foster more meaningful connections to work and reduce burnout.
Dr. Boitet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Education, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Cell,
Reframing the Healthcare Leadership Coaching Narrative with Lillian Emlet, MD, MS, CHSE, CPC, ELI-MP
Lillian Emlet, MD, MS, CHSE, CPC, ELI-MP, an academic physician and founder of Transforming Healthcare Coaching, makes her Faculty Factory Podcast debut this week.
Reframing the typical narrative around leadership coaching in healthcare means ensuring coaching is available to those beyond the C-suite.
Dr. Emlet joins us to share hard truths about changing that narrative so we can stop the repeatin
Navigating the Post-Career Phase of Faculty Life with Oscar W. “Skip” Brown, MD
Despite all the opportunities it opens, retirement can be a hard road if you fail to engage in proper planning, as we explore in this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast with returning guest Skip Brown, MD.
As a clinical professor of pediatrics at UTMB in Galveston, Texas, Dr. Brown is a past vice chair for clinical affairs and a former chief medical officer at UTMB. A past president of
Stories of Women in Medicine from 1948 - 1975 with Anne Walling, MB, ChB
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 the
Transformative Transitions in Academic Medicine
This week we’re excited to revisit some of the best interviews from this podcast’s +360-episode archive about making transformative, life- or career-changing transition decisions.
This “Best of the Faculty Factory” compilation episode features clips from three important episodes in the Faculty Factory archive. (If you’re interested in hearing the full conversations, you can find the original episo
Leader as a Coach and Embracing the Growth Mindset with Binata Mukherjee, MD, MBA
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 an
Strategies for Autonomy-Supportive Teaching with Stacey Rubin Rose, MD, FACP, FIDSA
Stacey Rubin Rose, MD, FACP, FIDSA, makes her memorable Faculty Factory Podcast debut this week with an overview of strategies for autonomy-supportive teaching.
Dr. Rose is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases). She is also an Associate Professor in the Huffington Department of Education, Innovation, and Technology and the Associate Director of the Center for P
YouTube as a Platform for Inspiring Faculty with Jessica Seaman, EdD
Jessica Seaman, EdD, has learned many tips and tricks while building a library of recordings and a repository of resources on YouTube to assist learners. She joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for an inspiring exploration of that process.
As a self-taught YouTube practitioner and editor with no prior experience, Dr. Seaman is proof that anyone can learn this tool and leverage it to reach
Why Faculty Should Consider a "Phased Rewirement" Plan with Patrick O. Smith, PhD, ABPP
Patrick O. Smith, PhD, ABPP, returns for his third Faculty Factory Podcast appearance this week. We dive into the art of succession planning, leadership continuity, and the blueprint of a “phased rewirement,” reflecting on what these have meant for him throughout his impactful career in academic medicine.
Dr. Smith is the Chief Faculty Affairs Officer and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at the
Embracing the Discomfort of Giving and Receiving Feedback in Academic Medicine with Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA
This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, author Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA, is back on the show, and we’re taking a deep dive into feedback. We discuss how to give and receive feedback more effectively—a topic that we all should strive to improve in our professional lives.
With 25 years of experience in military medicine, Dr. Hartzell is a retired army colonel as well as a practici
A Comprehensive Roadmap for Leadership, Communication and Teambuilding with Lilly Marks and Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, MS
The Faculty Factory Podcast is back for its Year 7/Season 7 debut this week, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Lilly Marks, a respected voice and distinguished leader in our field, is our featured guest, with Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, MS, joining alongside to add insights and further questions that ultimately provide a deep-seated exploration of several leadership traits and styles that are essential
Best of the Faculty Factory: "Making a Decision to Transition in Academic Medicine"
We have all heard the saying: "New Year, New You!" Yet, embracing change is never easy, as it comes with uncertainty and the possibility of (gulp) failure. However, there is no real “failure,” only learning opportunities when your mindset is in the right framework.
We will be back next week with brand new episodes for the Year 7/Season 7 debut of the Faculty Factory podcast. This week, we’re excit
Encore Presentation: Triaging Competing Demands and Skill-Building to Grow our Academic Careers with Stuart Ray, MD
This week, we're airing a Faculty Factory conversation featuring our friend Stuart Ray, MD, as he discusses triaging and competing demands. This episode originally aired in July 2023. Happy holidays to all of you! We wish you a very happy and healthy 2026.
Learn more about this podcast episode with Dr. Ray: https://facultyfactory.org/stuart-ray/
Confidently Stepping into New Leadership Roles with Nicole Jarrett, MD, FACS
As a leader, the more you show your human side and reach out to others for help, the stronger the chance that the people around you will start to do the same.
There are plenty of leadership lessons for early-career faculty and beyond in this week’s Faculty Factory Podcast interview, just in time for the holidays, with our new friend Nicole Jarrett, MD, FACS. We hear about her journey and the trans
Promoting Positive Professionalism with Ellen M Friedman, MD, FACS, FAAP
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.
Exercising Transformational Leadership for Stronger Organizational Habits with Martin Zeier, MD
Many leaders in the healthcare system and academic medicine, by default, manage their day through transactional leadership. However, as we learn in this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, there may be a better way.
We are thrilled to welcome Martin Zeier, MD, visiting us from Germany this week on the podcast to discuss transformational leadership.
Dr. Zeier leads the Division of Nephro
Best of the Faculty Factory: Grappling with Imposter Phenomenon in Academic Medicine
Whether you refer to it as “imposter syndrome” or the “imposter phenomenon,” one thing is abundantly clear: you are not alone when it comes to dealing with it as a professional in academic medicine.
This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we are blending together two incredible interviews from our archives that dissect this phenomenon with the precision and evidence-based arguments we cherish he
Resilience and Work-Life Integration in Academic Medicine with Susan Matulevicius, MD, MSCS
Susan Matulevicius, MD, MSCS, a national expert on resilience and work-life integration, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a discussion to help us better deal with life’s inevitable stumbling blocks.
Dr. Matulevicius serves as Associate Dean of Faculty Wellness and is a Professor of Internal Medicine, Cardiology, at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
To help us think about
A Blueprint for Staying Active in Retirement from Faculty Life with Vicki Freeman, PhD, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)cm SCcm, FACB
This week on the Faculty Factory podcast we welcome Vicki Freeman, PhD, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)cm SCcm, FACB, for an exploration for staying professionally active alongside some common challenges to at least be aware of in retirement from full time faculty life.
Dr. Freeman is a professor emeritus and former tenured chair in the Utmb Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. She's also the former assoc
Illustrating the Four R’s of Leadership with Joseph E. Losee, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP
The importance of the four R’s to keep top of mind as you navigate your leadership journey is presented by Joseph E. Losee, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP, a beloved return guest, on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week.
Dr. Losee is Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair in Pediatric Plastic Surgery, a Professor and Executive
🎃Best of the Faculty Factory: Dealing with the “Spookiest” Challenges in Academic Medicine🎃
Conflict, stressors, broaching difficult conversations, and learning to say no—these are some of the “spookiest” challenges we've identified and addressed over the years on the Faculty Factory Podcast.
Since our 2019 inception, we've explored how to handle these issues with confidence and grace, featuring a series of incredible interview guests. We’re excited to share highlights from five of these
Addressing Leadership Skill Gaps in Academic Medicine with Judy Tung, MD
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 artic
"Matrix Mentorship" in Academic Medicine with Lekshmi Santhosh, MD, MAEd
Lekshmi Santhosh, MD, MAEd, an innovative leader in medicine, joins our Faculty Factory Podcast this week to discuss building an array of mentors, each playing a different role in your life and career journey in academic medicine.
She also encourages us to challenge conventional definitions of mentoring throughout this conversation. The concept of matrix mentorship invites us to explore the metaph
Mergers and Acquisitions in Academic Medicine with Elza Mylona, PhD, MBA
With mergers and acquisitions (M&As) potentially reshaping the landscape of academic medicine, we are honored to welcome Elza Mylona, PhD, MBA, to this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast to explore this emerging trend.
Dr. Mylona is the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development and also serves as a Professor of Foundational Sciences at Methodist University Ca
Promotion Portfolio Club Essentials with Carla L. Spagnoletti, MD, MS
Carla L. Spagnoletti, MD, MS, has some promotion portfolio gems of wisdom for our listeners in her return to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week.
At the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Spagnoletti serves as Professor of Medicine and holds the George H. Taber Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine.
In addition, she is the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Associate Divi
Exploring the WISE Framework as a Critical Teaching Guide in Medicine with Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP
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 formulat
Learning to Lead without Authority in Academic Medicine with W. Neil Duggar, PhD, DABR
For W. Neil Duggar, PhD, DABR, everything on his path to leadership in academic medicine started with fully understanding his own “why.”
That process of understanding your purpose, who you are, and how that dictates what success will look like, and whether you are making progress, is a central theme within today’s broader leadership discussion.
Dr. Duggar currently serves as an Associate Professo
The Definitive Guide to a Fulfilling Retirement Journey with Oscar W. “Skip” Brown, MD
Oscar W. “Skip” Brown, MD, is our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast. He lays out the keys to building a fulfilling retirement and acknowledges the severe consequences of simply “doing nothing” with the windfall of time on your hands.
As a clinical professor of pediatrics with UTMB in Galveston, Texas, Dr. Brown has accumulated numerous accolades over his illustrious career. He is the
Setting a Plan for the Healthiest Possible Retirement from Academic Medicine with Donna Vogel, MD, PhD
Donna Vogel, MD, PhD, joins us this week to share her journey of recognizing that it was time for retirement and how she optimized her plan using her trademark discipline and scientific vigor to achieve the healthiest possible retirement from a physical, mental, and financial standpoint.
This is Dr. Vogel’s ninth appearance on the Faculty Factory Podcast, and we are immensely grateful for her self
The Value of Reluctant Leadership and Guiding Frontline Healthcare Leaders with David A. Rogers, MD, MHPE
David A. Rogers, MD, MHPE, whom we affectionately refer to as a Faculty Factory Podcast 'frequent flier,' returns to the show this week for the third time, delivering a gem of a conversation centered around leadership.
With the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), he is a professor in the Department of Surgery, with secondary appointments in the Departments of Medical Education and Pediatric
AI: Augmented Intelligence in Medical Education with Stacey Pylman, PhD, and John Lowry, PhD
This week’s Faculty Factory Podcast is about building the skillset needed to keep pace with the many ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) can augment your productivity as an academic medicine professional.
Leading this discussion for us are Stacey Pylman, PhD, and John Lowry, PhD.
Drs. Pylman and Lowry have been featured in an ongoing series through the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC
Building Bridges and the Power of Partnerships in Academia with Katie Branch, PhD, MSN, RN, FNAP, CHSE
Relationships, as the heart of building success in service of your institution’s mission and the many people who benefit from it, are the central focus of this week’s thought-provoking interview with Katie Branch, PhD, MSN, RN, FNAP, CHSE, on the Faculty Factory Podcast.
With her professional background proudly rooted in nursing, Dr. Branch currently serves as the Vice President for Interprofessio
What You Should Know About Academic Medicine (But No One Tells You) with Heather Brod
Heather Brod visits the Faculty Factory podcast this week with some high-level takeaways from a recent talk she has developed and presented called, "What You Should Know About Academic Medicine (But No One Tells You)."
We hope you are familiar with the style of commentary and wisdom Heather brings to the table as a “frequent flier” on this show. She is also the coauthor of "The Insider’s Pocket Gu
Exploring Mandatory Medical Education and Innovative Teaching Methods with Anumeha Bhagat, MD, DNB
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
"Leadership is Personal" and Other Key Insights for Faculty with Gulshan Sharma, MD, MPH
Our fantastic guest, Gulshan Sharma, MD, MPH, discusses key elements of leadership, such as teambuilding, applied knowledge (or intelligence), situational awareness, authenticity, and the role of brain chemistry, this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast.
Dr. Sharma is the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical & Clinical Innovation Officer at UTMB Health in Galveston. He also serves as a Prof
Finding Joy and Other Keys to Mitigate Burnout with Geeta Singhal, MD, MEd, FAAP
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
How a Strengths Coach in Academia Empowers Others to Unleash Their Authentic Selves with Daniel Almeida, PhD
Daniel Almeida, PhD, also known as the “Strengths Professor,” visits us this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast.
Dr. Almeida is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California. As mentioned throughout this interview, he works diligently to incorporate Clifton Strengths into his teaching, coaching, and research.
Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/dani
Rethinking Success in Academic Medicine with Heather Brod and Kimberly Skarupski, PhD, MPH
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.
Learn more: https://facultyfactory.org/rethink-success/
For more visuals, you can watch the vid
Integrating Humanities into Medical Education with P. Ravi Shankar, MBBS, MD
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 (
A Deep Exploration of Academic Promotions for Clinicians with Anne Walling, MB, ChB
The Faculty Factory podcast is back this week with a deep exploration of academic promotions for clinicians as we interview Anne Walling, MB, ChB, who has written extensively about the topic. Her writings are based on her years of practical on-the-job experience with faculty.
Dr. Walling is a professor emerita at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita in Wichita, Kansas and is the aut
Essential Tips for a Successful Clinical Education Career with Carla L. Spagnoletti, MD, MS
The five keys that will lead you toward a successful clinical education career are outlined in-depth this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, featuring our first-time guest, the amazing and encouraging Carla L. Spagnoletti, MD, MS.
With the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Spagnoletti serves as Professor of Medicine and holds the George H. Taber Endowed Chair in General Internal M
Strategies for Embracing a New Career Challenge or Retirement with Kimberly Skarupski, PhD, MPH
Today’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast explores strategies for embracing a new career challenge or retirement itself. This broadcast features a recording from a recent lecture led by Faculty Factory Podcast host Kimberly Skarupski, PhD, MPH.
Dr. Skarupski is Associate Vice Provost, Leadership Development, in the Office of Faculty Affairs with UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas. She is a tenur
Adaptability for Success at Any Stage of Your Academic Medicine Career with Janet Bickel, MA
We’re honored to have Janet Bickel, MA, join the Faculty Factory Podcast for the third time in our show’s history this week. We’re discussing the art of adaptability and how to hone it as a skill set to build a successful career in academic medicine.
Janet is an acclaimed leadership and career development coach with more than five decades of experience in academic medicine and science. She started
Nurturing Purpose and Passion in Academic Medicine with Patrick Louchouarn, PhD
Patrick Louchouarn, PhD, is our inspiring guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week.
And speaking of inspiration, as discussed in this rich conversation, faculty members in general truly inspire Dr. Louchouarn with their creativity, engagement, and commitment to their profession.
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A Comprehensive Look at Developing Excellent Leadership in Medicine with Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA
We’ve all heard of medical malpractice and its dire costs, but what about leadership malpractice? Should there be consequences or at least more resistance to those implementing non-evidence-based leadership tactics in academic medicine?
Those questions and much more are explored in depth with our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, author Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA, who
Staying Grounded While Navigating Radical Disruptions with Kimberly Skarupski, PhD, MPH
Today's episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast is about the need for strong leadership in the face of uncertainty. It features a recording from a recent lecture led by Faculty Factory Podcast host Kimberly Skarupski, PhD, MPH.
If you'd like to see any visuals from the lecture, please visit our Faculty Factory YouTube channel here:
https://youtu.be/VxcRU1ZzGow
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Know Thyself: Keys to Self-Awareness Amid Uncertainty with Binata Mukherjee, MD, MBA
According to our guest on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week, Binata Mukherjee, MD, MBA, “one must know thyself” before one can lead change.
We are excited to have Dr. Mukherjee join our show this week as a first-time guest, and we anticipate that she will become a repeat Faculty Factory Podcast guest as her wisdom shines throughout today’s discussion.
At the University of South Alabama in Mobi
Key Communication Tips for Better Relationships in Academic Medicine with Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD
Our return guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast is Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD. Dr. Wolfe shares with us some key communication strategies for better conflict resolution and team building, some of which can also assist with sharing life-altering information with patients in the clinic.
The techniques outlined in this episode are designed to help prevent conflict and preserve interprofessional
Why Building a Workplace of Belonging Matters with Rakhee Bhayani, MD
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. Y
Systematic Reviews with Early-Career Faculty, Learners, and Students with Claudia Hilton, PhD, MBA, OTR, FAOTA
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) S
Acts of Leadership to Build Community within Faculty with Nausheen Jamal, MD, MBA
Too often, poor leadership in academic medicine drives people apart rather than connecting them. With that in mind, we invite Nausheen Jamal, MD, MBA, to our Faculty Factory Podcast this week to share pearls of wisdom from her own experience in building a leadership strategy aimed at bringing people together.
Dr. Jamal currently serves as Professor & Harry Carothers Wiess Chair in the Departme
Unpacking and Addressing the Challenges of Pursuing Leadership Roles as Faculty with Eva Feldman, MD, PhD
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. Sh
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