In this episode, Dr. Tom Staiger, who served as Medical Director of UW Medical Center for nearly 14 years, talks candidly about succession planning and what it really means to lead with the future in mind. Dr. Staiger shares how he approached team-building, why he made a point of never becoming indispensable, and how he navigated the personal side of stepping away - including the loss and the surprising ways the role stayed with him. He also offers practical advice for faculty at any career stage on how to start preparing for leadership, and for current leaders on how to set their teams up for a smooth transition down the line.

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Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)

Dr. Justin Bullock (Assistant Professor, Nephrology and Associate Director for Educational Scholarship, CLIME) explores what separates good teaching from true educational scholarship. Dr. Bullock shares how he moved from simply enjoying teaching to studying how people learn, introduces the "problem, gap, hook" framework for framing research questions, and describes the "pre-brief" - a simple, two-minute conversation that can help learners feel safer and more supported in clinical settings. He also covers practical advice for faculty just starting out in education research, including how to identify a "small win" project and build a portfolio over time. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire round of "accept, revise, or reject" on common assumptions in medical education.

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Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)

In this milestone 72nd episode of Thrivecast, Dr. Trish Kritek (Executive Vice Dean for Medical Education and Faculty Affairs; Professor, Medicine) hosts her final episode as she prepares to enter a new chapter in her career. Joined by incoming Interim Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs Dr. Giana Davidson, Trish steps into the guest seat to reflect on her journey creating the Office of Faculty Affairs and establishing lasting initiatives for faculty development. Together, they dive into what it truly takes to transform a vision into a sustainable program, touching on adaptive leadership, listening as a strategic starting point, navigating project roadblocks, and knowing when it's time to pass the baton. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice on career transitions, building effective teams, and cultivating long-term impact.

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Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)