AUPN's Leading Edge

In this episode of AUPN's Leading Edge: The Health System CEO and the Future of Academic Medicine, we interview Dr. John Couris, President and CEO of the Florida Health Sciences Center, one of the country's leading not-for-profit health systems.  Dr. Couris, a multi-award winning national thought leader in health care administration and executive leadership, shares his personal leadership journey and provides a blueprint for how academic institutions and their partner hospitals can build inspiring and successful workplace cultures in the 21st century, outlines the principles of Authentic Leadership, and discusses the critical importance of academic medical centers in our new era, among many other vital topics.

Telestroke is widely used and Teleneurology use has expanded especially since the pandemic creating more opportunities for remote work. This podcast opens up a discussion related to opportunities and challenges while integrating remote work in clinical neurology. 

Dr. Gottlieb has been a leading voice on closing the gender pay gap in medicine and is currently Chair of the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Group on Women in Medicine and Science Steering Committee.  She has published several landmark articles on this topic in the New England Journal of Medicine and Academic Medicine, as well as a book entitled “Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine.” Dr. Gottlieb defines the gender pay gap in medicine and explains how it came to be, why it persists, and what can be done to reduce the gender pay disparity. Listen in to find out how you can help solve this critical problem in academic medicine and neurology.

There is no more important component to the profession of neurology than education. In this podcast we pull back the curtains and explore the world of medical education with Dr. Milind Kothari, who has succeeded in creating a remarkable educational environment for medical students and residents, thereby galvanizing numerous young physicians to practice, research, and teach in this noble profession. His secrets are revealed!

“Mr. Toad’s wild ride” is a bildungsroman for new leaders gaining purchase over a challenging new job. Topics include dealing with risks like “black swans,” thinking in systems, leadership as a pathway to self-discovery, failure as feedback for improvement, taking personal accountability, and achieving mastery over our jobs and ourselves.

There is a growing need for a collaborative approach to increase the efficiency and impact of drug development in neurological disorders, especially rare and orphan conditions. This has created unique opportunities for neurologists to develop careers that involve both industry and academia. In this podcast, Dr. Andrews, Director of Neuromuscular Clinical Trials at Columbia University, shares her experiences and some of the opportunities and challenges in her career while transitioning between academia and industry. Series 1, episode 6

Dr. Jackson shares her “lessons learned” on her path towards leadership: do what you feel passionate about, have a personal and professional strategic plan, find a mentor(s), protect your personal time and space, and prioritize your friends and family along the journey! Series 1, episode 5

This episode discusses how neurologists are undervalued in academic and non-academic settings when their compensation is predicated on RVUs alone. Neurologists, particularly in certain disciplines, generate enormous economic advantages for their institutions that need to be recognized, appraised, and valued. Series 1, episode 4

In today’s episode: What your CEO Wants From You, we will hear what is expected of the Chairs from the vantage point of the leaders in the C-Suite of our academic health systems, and also gain some insight into the life and times of a CEO today.

Featuring: Rich Sobieray, the former CEO of the USF Physicians Group, and recently named CFO of the overall University of South Florida System & Clifton L. Gooch, MD, Professor & Chair, USF Department of Neurology, Tampa General Hospital Endowed Chair in Neurology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. Season 1, episode 3

In this episode, Dr. Clifton Gooch, Professor and Chair of Neurology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, explores making the leap from chair to dean with Dr. Charles Lockwood, Dean of the USF Morsani College of Medicine and Senior Vice President of USF Health. Series 1, Episode 2