The notion of brain health draws attention to the burden of brain disease; the fact that nearly half of brain disease is preventable; and that brain health can be improved through healthy diet, exercise and control of blood pressure, among other measures. Research opportunities in brain health are growing, including from the American Heart Association.

This podcast will provide suggestions that may help departments support education and research. The ability to fund these activities varies and is institutional specific. Examples of funding sources will be discussed.

Explore the critical steps to securing a chair position and negotiating your ideal package. From conducting thorough research to knowing your bottom line, this episode equips you with the tools to advance your career confidently.

Simulation-based medical education holds deep roots in clinical neurology.  In this Leadership Minute, Dr. Nicholas Morris details the history of simulation in neurology, describes the current state including barriers, and presents a vision for the future.

Being a Neurology department chair can be a wonderful experience, but is also filled with challenges, obstacles and struggles. This podcast will explore the pros, cons, joys and tribulations of being a chair, hopefully setting new or prospective chairs up for success.

In this leadership minute, we discuss the importance of, and strategies for, getting along with other chairs, including neurology chairs nationally and chairs from other specialties at your own institution. Advantages of this teamwork approach are detailed, focusing on benefits to your leadership and your department.

This session will delve into essential strategies for crafting a robust budget, tailored to the unique needs and constraints of various departments. Specific examples will be explored to demonstrate how different departments can optimize their financial planning. Regardless of department size, practical knowledge will be provided to refine the budgeting process and drive financial success within any team.

Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding often falls short of what is essential and/or optimal in neurology education, affecting trainees, program leadership and educators. This podcast will explore approaches to “stopping the squeeze”, allowing us to continue to enhance educational efforts, support our next wave of neurologists and clinical neuroscientists, and mitigate burnout and dropout.

The VA provides a wide range of research opportunities including basic sciences, clinical trials, epidemiology, and health services research. Unique to VA research are VA-specific funding mechanisms, centralized research infrastructures, the Million Veteran Program, the largest national clinical database, and others.

This podcast explores ways in which the Veterans Health Administration, or VA, offers excellent opportunities for career development and advancement.