Clinical Educators Faculty Development Module (On-Demand)-Panel Discussion: Navigating Career Transition

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The panel discussion focused on career transitions into academic medicine and leadership. Moderated by Dr. Peter Biddy, three faculty members shared how they moved from clinical practice into teaching and administrative roles.<br /><br />Dr. Joy Zirandi described leaving private family medicine after experiencing burnout, especially as a new mother. Academic medicine gave her more creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. She emphasized the importance of supportive mentorship and a culture that encourages saying yes to new opportunities.<br /><br />Dr. Robert Lloyd explained that after a long rural surgical career, he wanted a “second act” and began intentionally exploring education roles. He transitioned through precepting, lecturing, and online teaching before taking a full-time academic position. He highlighted the value of formal education in medical teaching and leadership.<br /><br />Dr. Cerulevich shared a more organic path, driven by curiosity and a desire to keep learning. Her career evolved through geriatrics, palliative care, trauma, and academic roles. She stressed that mentorship can be informal, bidirectional, and lifelong.<br /><br />The panel also discussed relocation, burnout, imposter syndrome, and how institutional support, faculty development, and professional societies can help physicians grow into academic leaders.

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academic medicine

career transition

medical leadership

faculty mentorship

burnout

teaching roles

physician development

imposter syndrome

professional societies