Navigating Critical Junctures: Professional Opportunities and Experiences - May 22, 2024

Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of Professional Opportunities and Experiences, which we define as students engaging in career planning to define their specialty interests and seek professional development experiences to maximize their competitiveness for residency. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with the following areas:

• Encouraging Professional Skills Development for Students
• Developing Mentoring and Advising Structures
• Implementing Mentor and Advisor Training

Gain valuable insights to help students navigate the complexities of the professional landscape and shape their future careers effectively. To learn more about the challenge areas above, follow this link. This webinar is a part of a year-long series on Holistic Student Support. To see our introductory webinar, follow this link.

Presenters:
Anita Pokorny, M.Ed.
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
Northeast Ohio Medical University

Soraya Smith, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Students
College of Medicine
University of Central Florida

Keniesha Thompson, MD, MS, FACP, FHM
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and ODEI
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Moderator:
Stephanie Mann, MD, MS HPEd
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Methodist University College of Medicine/Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine