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187 Informational Interviews - An Underutilized Tool

July 22, 2025 • Kemi Doll

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In the world of academic medicine, the transition into new roles can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you're a fresh graduate stepping into your first faculty position or a mid-career professional changing jobs, one tool stands out as invaluable: the informational interview. Informational interviews are not just casual coffee chats; they are strategic opportunities to gather information that can shape your career path.

In this episode Kemi highlights the importance of this often underutilized resource and provides actionable strategies for making meaningful connections, avoiding common pitfalls, and maximizing the value of your networking efforts.

If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

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