Your Unapologetic Career® Podcast
Are you ready to become the CEO of your career? Join Kemi Doll – physician, surgeon, researcher, coach, and career strategist – as she guides you on the journey to transform your academic life, so that you can channel your ideas, passions, and skills into a successful and nourishing career. In each episode, she’ll be taking a deep dive into one CORE growth strategy so you can gain confidence and effectiveness in pursuing the dream career in academic medicine that you worked so hard to achieve. Tune in for an always authentic, sometimes a little raw, but unapologetically empowering word. Learn more at www.kemidoll.com.
Your Unapologetic Career® Podcast
199 The Freedom in Structure with Dr. Francesca Duncan
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This week, Kemi welcomes Dr. Francesca Duncan, a physician and researcher specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Together, they explore the often-overlooked topic of lung cancer screening, especially within black and brown communities, where disparities in access and awareness persist.
As they dig into the current state of academic medicine, they discuss the institutional inertia that hinders progress and the necessity of systemic responses to the challenges faculty face. Francesca reflects on her transformative experience in the KD Coaching program, Get That Grant® program, revealing how it has empowered her to reclaim her time, prioritize her purpose, and enhance her productivity.
Join Kemi and Francesca for an insightful conversation filled with valuable strategies for navigating the tumultuous landscape of academic medicine, fostering self-trust, and ultimately thriving in your career.
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Understanding the critical need for lung cancer screening in underserved populations.
- The importance of community support and mentorship in navigating academic challenges.
- Strategies for reclaiming personal time and setting boundaries to enhance productivity.
- The role of self-trust in professional development and career satisfaction.
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