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Meet the Professor

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Meet the Professor Breakfast: MTP-M3 Professional Advancement

Monday, May 11, 2026
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM ET

Invitation/Ticketed Event CME

    Ask the Experts Discussion Leader(s)

  • Scott Steele, MD, MBA (he/him/his)

    President, Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus Submarket and Rupert B. Turnbull M.D., Endowed Chair in Colorectal Surgery
    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
    Cleveland, OH, United States

    All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.
    This individual has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

  • Traci Hedrick, MD

    Stephen H. Watts Professor of General Surgery, Chief
    Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia
    University of Virginia
    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, United States

    All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.
    This individual has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

CME: 1 hour

Advance your career with purpose at the ASCRS Annual Meeting during our "Meet the Professor" Hour—an interactive session designed for professional development and strategic career planning. Connect with respected leaders in colon and rectal surgery to discuss key topics such as when to consider switching jobs, navigating transitions in practice settings, and exploring emerging opportunities in industry. Whether you're early in your career or considering your next professional move, gain valuable insights and guidance to help shape your future in the field.

Wome in Leadership

Navigating Politics

What Sets Successful CEOs Apart

Managing Oneself

Execution as Strategy

How Leaders Create & Use Networks

The Leadership Pipeline

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Evaluate key factors in determining the right time to pursue a job change or transition within the field of colon and rectal surgery. .
  • Explore career pathways beyond traditional clinical practice, including opportunities in industry, research, and leadership roles. .
  • Gain personalized guidance on professional development strategies, including mentorship, networking, and long-term career planning. .
  • Discuss various pathways in a surgical professional career, along with methods and strategies for achieving professional advancement, and examine the role of additional education in career progression.