Your career is yours to lead; but others seem more qualified than you. How do you get the help you need while also leading your own career? In this episode, we explore how you can take ownership of your own academic journey.

Key Points Discussed:

• Take Responsibility: Your career advancement is your responsibility. Don't leave your professional development to others.
• Identify Blind Spots: Acknowledge that there are things you don't know. Then seek out these unknowns.
• Pursue Knowledge: Don't wait for knowledge to come to you. Go looking for it. Explore new information from mentors, peers, or external sources.
• Take Action: It is not enough to accumulate knowledge. Put what you learn into practice.
• Get Connected: Build meaningful career connections. Seek guidance from those who are successfully navigating their careers.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Clinician Researcher Podcast - A podcast where you can find more episodes on career advancement and research in academia.

Call to Action:

Choose at least one of the five key points discussed in this episode and take action on it this week. Whether it's taking responsibility, seeking knowledge, or reaching out to a mentor, making progress in your academic career starts with a single step.

Sponsor/Advertising/Monetization Information:

This episode is sponsored by Coag Coach LLC, a leading provider of coaching resources for clinicians transitioning to become research leaders. Coag Coach LLC is committed to supporting clinicians in their academic and research endeavors.

Dr. Lance Okeke is a clinician-scientist and researcher in HIV/AIDS. On today's episode, he shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from clinical training to a successful research career.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Early Exposure: Seek research experiences early in your training, whether it's through electives, research rotations, or assisting faculty members with ongoing projects.
2. Identify Interests: Reflect on your clinical experiences to identify areas of interest and relevance. What clinical challenges or patient populations intrigue you the most?
3. Find Suitable Mentors: Look for mentors who align with your research interests. It's not just about finding superstar mentors; it's about finding mentors who are genuinely interested in your success and willing to guide you.
4. Customize Your Path: Understand that the journey toward becoming a clinician-scientist is not a one-size-fits-all process. Customize your path to align with your interests, even if it means taking detours to gain specific skills.
5. Resourcefulness: Be resourceful and willing to fill in skill gaps as needed. Don't be discouraged if you lack certain skills initially; you can learn as you go.

Call to Action:

If you're an aspiring clinician-scientist, take Dr. Lance's advice to heart and start building your research career with a focus on early exposure, finding mentors, and customizing your path. Don't wait; start the journey today.

While mentors are invaluable, they often focus on your research and academic progress. But your research and academic goals are only a small component of your one amazing life. What about your personal life and individual needs? In this episode, we explore some advantages of working with a coach.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Clarity of Purpose: Coaching helps you gain clarity about your career's direction. In coaching, the center of your career is you.
2. Bringing Your Whole Self: Even when you are laser focused on your academic pursuits, a coach encourages you to bring your entire self to the table.
3. Learning to Trust Yourself: Coaching helps you trust your instincts and inner wisdom. It empowers you to make decisions that align with your unique circumstances.
4. Shaping Your Own Career: With a coach, you're not replicating someone else's path; you're creating your own.
5. Identifying Resources: Coaches assist you in identifying resources that can help you advance. Whatever your goals, a coach can help you achieve them.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Website to join the coaching program
• Clinician Researcher Podcast website

Call to Action:

Consider working with a coach to enhance your research career.

Grant proposals can take so much time to write. Therefore, when someone suggests that we should defer a submission, we celebrate. In today's episode, we explore seven compelling reasons why you should commit to grant submissions.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Commitment and Opportunity Windows: Grant submission opportunity windows are finite. Although the cycle may come around again, missing a deadline may result in prolonged delays.
2. Feedback Potential: Submitting a grant opens the door to valuable feedback from reviewers. Even when we hate the reviewers' comments, they can help improve the quality of future submissions.
3. Experience: Gaining experience in grant writing and submission enhances your skillset and efficiency.
4. Networking: Submitted grants help in networking within the scientific community, even when you're not present in the room.
5. Time Efficiency: Submitting a grant is a more time-efficient approach compared to endlessly perfecting it. It accelerates the process and allows you to learn and adapt.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Join our research coaching community.
• Leave us a voicemail on our website.

Call to Action: If you found this episode informative, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review. Your support and feedback are appreciated.

Although grants are written for the purpose of securing funding, submitting grant proposals also has non-monetary benefits. In this insightful episode, we explore the multifaceted aspects of grant submissions beyond their monetary rewards.Key Points Discussed:

1. Clarity of Purpose: Grant proposals force the clarification of research goals. They make abstract ideas concrete and actionable.
2. Project Planning: Grant writing enhances project management skills. It requires meticulous planning and setting timelines.
3. Deepening Expertise: To craft a compelling grant proposal, you need to thoroughly review and understand the existing literature. In so doing, you position yourself as an expert in your field.
4. Critical Thinking: To successfully evaluate the rigor of past research and assess how the current work fills a gap, grant submissions demand critical thinking.
5. Enhanced Communication Skills: Grant writing sharpens both written and verbal communication skills.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Find more on Facebook
• Explore on Instagram
• Connect on LinkedIn

Call to Action: If you found value in this episode, share it with fellow researchers, academics, or aspiring grant writers who might benefit from this perspective on grant submissions. Don't let the fear of grant writing hold you back. Consider seeking coaching to further refine your skills.

The benefits of a good specific aims page go beyond helping you write a compelling grant proposal. In today's episode, we explore key reasons why you should invest the time in learning to write effective specific aims pages.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Clarity of Purpose: A great specific aims page helps you clarify your research goals.
2. Effective Communication: A well-written specific aims page helps you communicate your research goals to others.
3. Early Feedback: A good specific aims page draft helps you solicit feedback before investing heavily in the full proposal.
4. Roadmap for Proposal: A good specific aims page acts as a roadmap for the entire proposal.
5. Becoming Faster and Better: Learning to write and re-write specific aims pages leads to increased efficiency.

Call to Action: If you found this episode helpful, please share it with your peers. You can also leave a voicemail on our podcast website at clinicianresearcherpodcast.com. With your ideas for future episodes, you will help shape our content to better serve you.

Dr. Jia Ng is a Board-Certified Nephrologist and Clinical Epidemiologist whose research is focused on improving the outcomes of individuals who acute kidney injury in the hospital. Dr. Ng also conducts academic writing and research workshops for clinicians and provides coaching/consulting for clinicians who want to achieve their academic goals.In this episode, Dr. Ng discusses the importance of creating structure to support our writing. Specifically, she sheds light on the following insights.

1. Mindset shift and commitment

2. Success through investment

3. Mindset's role in success

4. Structured progress

5. Empowerment through writing structure

6. The importance of starting your research journey today

To hear more insights from clinician researchers like Dr. Ng, subscribe to the Clinician Researcher Podcast. Discover invaluable insights, success stories, and expert guidance that will empower you to make a significant impact in your field. If you want to work with a coach to help you negotiate your academic career more effectively, sign up for a discovery call today: https://www.coagcoach.com/book-online.

It is never too early to become a research mentor. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of becoming a mentor early in your career.Key Points Discussed:

• Acknowledge your own knowledge and expertise. You have more to offer than you might think.
• Becoming a mentor helps you become a better listener. Humility is key.
• Provide constructive feedback instead of destructive criticism.
• Set clear expectations for the mentor-mentee relationship.
• Encourage independence and critical thinking in your mentees.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Book Recommendation: Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy
• Clinician Researcher Podcast: Stay updated on the latest episodes.
• For personalized guidance and mentorship on transitioning to a clinician-scientist role, reach out to us via email.

Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who might benefit from it. Also, if you're looking to transition from a clinician to a clinician-scientist, reach out to us via email for personalized support.

• The importance of taking ownership of your mentoring relationship.
• The significance of clear career objectives.
• The value of honest, open communication.
• The role of proactive participation.
• The power of gratitude.

• Clinician Researcher Podcast: Stay updated on the latest episodes.
• Dr. Onwuemene's LinkedIn Profile: Connect for professional networking.
• Email: Get in touch for personalized coaching.

1. Personal Responsibility: While mentors can provide guidance and support, the ultimate direction and success of your career rest in your hands.
2. Self-Direction: You are the captain of your career journey.
3. Adaptability and Resilience: Taking ownership equips you to be adaptable and resilient.
4. Continuous Learning: Self-ownership encourages continuous learning and growth.
5. Networking and Relationship Building: By taking control, you can curate a network that elevates your career.