Professionalism
Practice Management
Avery Walker, MD FACS FASCRS (he/him/his)
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
The Hospitals of Providence
El Paso, TX, United States
All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.
This individual has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies.
Judith Trudel, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FASCRS (she/her/hers)
Professor of Surgery (Adjunct Faculty)
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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This individual has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
CME - .75 hours
Self Assessment - .75 hours
This symposium explores the pivotal moments that shape a physician’s professional journey. From navigating career transitions to confronting personal and institutional upheaval, the sessions will guide participants through the complex decision-making processes physicians face throughout their careers.
Key topics will include -
Career Crossroads - How do you know when it’s time for a change? Whether driven by aspiration or dissatisfaction, we’ll explore the emotional and strategic considerations behind lateral vs. upward moves, and the transition between private and academic practice.
Systemic Shifts - What happens when the ground beneath you shifts? We’ll address how to respond when your hospital or practice is facing acquisition, disbandment, or closure—and how to maintain autonomy and purpose amid institutional change.
Personal Health and Professional Identity - From acute illness to life-altering diagnoses, how do physicians manage their roles in the face of personal health crises? We’ll discuss options including curtailing clinical scope, transitioning to teaching or administration, reinventing one's practice, or retirement—alongside the possibility for proactive planning before a crisis hits.
Early Career Parenthood - The symposium will also highlight the unique challenges of navigating pregnancy and parenting during the first five years of medical practice, with a focus on work-life balance, support systems, and long-term planning.
This multidisciplinary symposium offers a space for open dialogue, shared experiences, and expert guidance to help attendees navigate both the expected and unforeseen turning points in their careers
Faculty: Judith L. Trudel, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FASCRS (she/her/hers) – University of Minnesota
Faculty: Elizabeth Raskin, MD FACS FASCRS ABOIM (she/her/hers) – Hoag Hospital
Faculty: Robert Cleary
Faculty: Emily Midura, MD (she/her/hers) – Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates