Launching a career as an academic medical educator

A career in medical education is not just for those who aspire to be program directors (PDs) or associate program directors (APDs). There are in fact many possible paths that can make for a rewarding and fulfilling career in this space. Across all the organisation levels within a school of medicine or within graduate medical education, there are a myriad of opportunities to impact learners and improve ways medical knowledge is imparted to future generations. Charting this career path as a cardiologist can sometimes seem daunting, but it has become more established in recent years, especially as the number or cardiologists who focus on medical education has grown. As with any career path, networking, understanding the leadership structure, seeking out mentorship and in certain cases forging your own novel path are key steps for success. Below we provide a guide to help anyone aspiring to such a career. It...
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Cardiology in Focus Source Type: research