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GME Trainee Professional Development Series

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The Professional Development Series is a collaborative program between 7mÊÓƵ's Graduate Medical Education Resident Council, Office of Academic Integration, and CommonSpirit Health designed to prepare residents and fellows for the transition from training to practice.

Presentations will be held approximately twice a month. Topics will include Physician Employment Agreements, Financial Planning, Recruitment/Interviewing strategies and more.

Learner Information Form

The purpose of  is to learn more about our Baylor learners and the career paths they are interested in exploring. The information will be used to connect you with recruiters in our vast affiliate network which includes CommonSpirit Health and St. Luke's Health. 

For more information reach out to Jose.Negrete@bcm.edu.

Tentative schedule below with more dates and topics to come this academic year!

Sessions 2024-2025

DateTimeSpeaker(s)Topic/Presentation Link
Oct. 9, 20246 p.m.
  • Amit Shah, Amazon Web Services
  • Brian Warwick, Amazon Web Services
  • Lee Leiber, Chief Information Officer BCM
Artificial Intelligence in 7mÊÓƵ
Oct. 23, 20246 p.m.
  • Rachel Field, GME Recruiter
  • Nick Racine, GME Recruiter
  • Zack Robertson, GME Recruiter
  • Lynn Welch, GME Recruiter

Recruitment Process and Expectations – CommonSpirit Health

  • Timeline
  • Engaging w/Recruiters
  • CSH Benefits and relationship w/BCM
Nov. 6, 20246 p.m.
  • Judge Erin Lunceford
  • Nancy Poblenz, DDS, JD
Understanding Negligence Claims and Avoiding Malpractice
Nov. 20, 20246 p.m.Nancy Poblenz, DDS, JDNegotiating your first job offer and understanding physician employment agreements    
Dec. 4, 20246 p.m.Grant Coffman, MBAUnderstanding Physician Compensation Methods
Jan. 8, 20256 p.m.Business of Financial Wellness – Sylvan Schwartz, MBAProtecting Yourself and Your Assets as a High Income Earner: A discussion on insurance and risk management
Jan. 22, 20256 p.m.Dr. James Pinckney, CEO and Founder Diamond Health Inc.Practice Building using Social Media and Personal Branding
Feb. 5, 20256 p.m.Taylor Kovar, Certified Financial PlannerPhysician Financial Planning
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Past Sessions and Recordings 2023

DateTimeSpeaker(s)Topic/Presentation Link
Jan. 11, 20236 p.m.Grant Coffman, MBAVideo:
Jan. 25, 20236 p.m.Sylvan SchwartzVideo:
Feb. 15, 20236 p.m.Erin Cannon, Ph.D.Revenue Cycle:
Feb. 22, 20236 p.m.Taylor KovarVideo:
Oct. 11, 20236 p.m.Rachel Field (GME Recruiter, CommonSpirit Health)

  • Building a professional network and leveraging those connections for career opportunities
  • CV prep, what employers are looking for, and the modern-day "cover letter" 
  • Job search strategies, how to best work with recruiters and make initial contact with employers
Oct. 18, 20236 p.m.Rachel Field (GME Recruiter, CommonSpirit Health)

  • The interview process from start to finish, what to expect, and local vs. out-of-state interviews
  • Physician contract basics
  • An overview of the credentialing and onboarding process
Nov. 8, 20236 p.m.Nancy Poblenz, DDS, J.D.

Negotiating Your First Job Offer and Understanding Physician Employment Agreements

Dec. 6, 20236 p.m.TBDTBD
Jan. 10, 20246 p.m.Business of Financial Wellness (Sylvan Schwartz and Ryan Peel)
Jan. 24, 20246 p.m.Grant Coffman, MBAHow are Physicians Paid?
Feb. 7, 20246 p.m.Taylor Kovar, Certified Financial PlannerPhysician Financial Planning
Feb. 21, 20246 p.m.

Moderated by

Dr. Ashok Balasubramanyam

Panelists:

  • Peter Bigler, M.D., MS
  • Farrah Kheradmand, M.D., MS
  • Fidaa Shaib, M.D.
  • Neil Parikh, M.D., MBA
Re-Defining Success in Medicine: A Panel on Career Diversity for Physicians
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Past Sessions and Recordings 2022

DateTimeTopic/Presentation Link 
Jan. 5, 20225:30 p.m. 
Jan. 19, 20225:30 p.m. 
Feb. 2, 20225:30 p.m. 
Oct. 5, 2022 John A. Flynn, M.D., MBA, MEdVideo: 
Oct. 12, 2022 Lilly Santiago
Janet Yancey
Nick Racine
Video: 
Nov. 9, 2022 Biykem Bozkurt, M.D,. Ph.D.Video: 
Nov. 16, 20226 p.m.Nancy Poblenz, DDS, J.D.

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Presentations: Understanding Physician Contracts, Every Word is Important ,

Dec. 7, 20226 p.m.Noah LaBauveVideo:
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Past Sessions and Recordings 2021

DateTimeTopic/Presentation Link
Feb. 10, 20215:30 p.m.
March 3, 20215:30 p.m.
March 24, 20215:30 p.m.
April 7, 20215:30 p.m.
April 21, 20215:30 p.m.
May 5, 20215:30 p.m.
May 19, 20215:30 p.m.
May 24, 20215:30 p.m.
Dec. 1, 20215:30 p.m.
Dec, 15, 20215:30 p.m.