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Lifeskills for the New MD - Medical Alumni Association

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Lifeskills for the New MD

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FEATURED SESSION

Healthcare Careers Beyond the Bedside: An alumni panel discussion focusing on careers in medicine beyond clinical practice.
Moderator:	Kevin A. Shulman, MD, MBA Professor of Medicine Director, Center for Clinical and Genetic Economics Director, Health Sector Management Program of the Fuqua School of Business
Panelists:	Oren J. Cohen, MD’87 Chief Medical & Scientific Officer Quintiles Durham, NC
	David L. Feldman, T'80, MD'84, HS'89-'92 Vice President, Perioperative Services Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery Maimonides Medical Center New York, NY
	Kurt D. Newman, MD’78 Executive Director Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Center for Surgical Care Children's National Medical Center Washingtin, DC
	Thomas G. Rainey, T’70, MD’74 President and Chief Executive Officer CriticalMed Inc. Bethesda, MD
	Richard A. Sarner, T’79, MD’83 Jupiter, FL
	Anthony J. Yun, MD'94 President Palo Alto Investors Palo Alto, CA
Learning Objectives:
Identify common and not so common, alternative careers for physicians Recognize the points at which you may consider entering an “alternate career” What are the “Risks” and benefits of choosing to leave clinical practice What is the role in retaining a medical license, maintenance of certification even if in a non clinical career Describe “re-entry pathways” for clinicians who wish to return to clinical medicine aftera a hiatus

GENERAL SESSIONS

Contract Negotiation and Employment Agreements
Presenter:	Joan Roediger, JD, LLM Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP Philadelphia, PA
Learning Objectives:
Interpret key terms found in Employment Agreements Practice negotiating strategies and how to structure buy-in arrangements Compare employment agreements and sample buy-in projections

Malpractice and Malpractice Insurance: A comprehensive look at what Malpractice is followed by an explanation of the importance of Malpractice Insurance
Presenter/Moderator:	Barbara Hendrix Director, Risk Managment Duke University Health Systems
Panelists:	TBA
Learning Objectives:
Understand what Malpractice is (and is not) Recognize the “risk factors” which can lead to a malpractice suit Distinguish among types of Malpractice Insurance offered Predict what adequate coverage you need to have

Fellowships: How does one find and apply for a fellowship
Moderator:	Kathryn M. Andolsek, MD, MPH, HS’76-’79 Associate Director, Graduate Medical Education Duke University Medical Center
Panelists:	TBA
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between ACGME and non ACGME fellowship Discover how you can identify what fellowships are available (here and elsewhere) List some of the fellowships you can enter through multiple pathways Describe some of the less commonly well known fellowships Identify some of the unique fellowships available at Duke

Balancing a Family while working in Medicine: Juggling your professional and family life successfully
Moderator:	TBA
Panelists:	TBA
Learning Objectives:
Describe how to maintain personal and professional balance Identify resources for care giving responsibilities (children, physically or medically challenges parent, significant other spouse etc...)