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Twenty-two physician educators share how they built careers in health professions education, from finding mentors to sharing scholarship.
Cynthia Stein and Jennifer Kesselheim
Updated August 21, 2026 by Cynthia Stein and Jennifer Kesselheim
Over a decade ago, I wrote a series of articles (here is Part 1) that ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Many students start out their academic careers with dreams of attending medical school and becoming ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 22, 2022 by Laura Turner
Are you looking to get research experience in your medical, veterinary, or podiatry school application? ... Read more
Dennis Caruana
Updated August 8, 2022 by Dennis Caruana
There is an exhilarating sensation that rushes through your veins when you first get a ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
For a physician about to finish residency or fellowship, the differences in practice types may ... Read more
Sidney Christiansen
Updated August 21, 2026 by Sidney Christiansen
Javier La Fontaine, DPM, MS, is a professor in the Plastic Surgery Department at UT ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 29, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
A look at the pros and cons of choosing an academic career over a clinical medical career.
John F. Hunt, MD
Updated March 15, 2019 by John F. Hunt, MD
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