Session Design Submission Review

Yes

• Faculty Development
• Membership

Panel Presenters:

• Dr. Joon Shim: joon.shim@bassett.org, Bassett Medical Center
• Dr. Cherry Song: Cherry.song2@rwjbh.org, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Dr. Marcela Ramirez: Marcela.Ramirez@HCAHealthcare.com, HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
• Dr. Ugoeze Nwokedi: ujnwokedi@gmail.com, Parkview Health
• Dr. J. Kayle Lee: Jane-K.Lee@aah.org, Advocate Christ Medical Center
• Dr. Ken Lipshy: wuzupdoc12@msn.com, Hampton VA Medical Center

Panel Agenda:

5 Minutes –  Moderator’s Welcome and Panelist Introductions

• Moderator’s Opening: Welcome the audience and briefly introduce the topic of the panel: the unique challenges and rewards of being a surgical educator outside of a traditional academic setting. Set the stage by highlighting why this conversation is important for both current practitioners and future surgeons.

• Panelist Introductions: Have each panelist introduce themselves. They should briefly state their name, surgical specialty, and the type of private or independent institution they are affiliated with.

25 Minutes – The Core Topics

Panelists will present for 5 minutes each on one of the following. The goal is to get diverse perspectives and practical advice.

Establishing Your Educator Identity –

• Potential Questions to Address: How did you first start teaching in a private or independent setting? Did you have to actively create that role for yourself, or did opportunities arise naturally? What advice do you have for someone trying to get started? How do you handle PTO?

• Is there a difference between Academic, Private practice or Corporate employed teaching surgeon?
• Do you have assigned time for teaching? Do you have any type of compensation from your institutional GME program?
• Liability in private practice?

Balancing Act: Clinical Obligations and Teaching:

• Potential Questions to Address: We all know clinical practice is demanding. How do you find the time to mentor and teach effectively? Can you share a specific strategy or tool you use to balance your surgical schedule with educational responsibilities?

The Benefits of Teaching:

• Potential Questions to Address: Beyond personal satisfaction, what are the tangible benefits of being an educator? How does mentoring trainees positively impact your own clinical practice or your institution?

Advice for Trainees:

• Potential Questions to Address: For the trainees in the audience considering a career in private practice, what’s one piece of advice you’d give them about seeking out educational opportunities? What should they look for in a practice or institution?

20 Minutes –  Q&A with Audience

• Open Floor: The moderator will open the floor for questions from the audience. The moderator should encourage a wide range of questions. The moderator’s role is to ensure all panelists get a chance to answer and to keep the discussion on track.

10 Minutes –  Closing Remarks

• Wrap-up: The moderator will thank the panelists for their time and insights and thank the audience for their engagement. The moderator will ask each panelist to provide one final, concise takeaway message for the audience. This should be a brief, impactful statement summarizing their main point.

Establish Identity: Learn how to create your role as a surgical educator in a private practice or independent institution.

Highlight Benefits: Understand the advantages of teaching and mentoring for both personal and clinical practice.

Balance Obligations: Explore strategies for managing clinical responsibilities while also mentoring.

Provide Guidance: Offer advice for trainees who are considering a career in private or independent practice.