Thomas F. Deering, MD, FHRS, CCDS: Academic Practice

Listen as Dr. Deering discusses his experience with and advice regarding an academic practice. In this interview, Deering notes that the Piedmont Heart Institute is not a traditional academic practice, instead a large institutional practice with a large volume of patients, and within that practice they have the opportunities to purse academic opportunities.

Thomas F. Deering, MD, FHRS, CCDS
Piedmont Heart Institute
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Deering discusses the choice to enter academic practice and what to expect.

• How did you make the decision to practice in academics? Watch interview » (1:26)
  
• Upon entering the academic setting, is it what you expected? Watch interview » (2:02)
  
• How has your academic practice changed since you’ve gotten out of fellowship? Watch interview » (1:06)
  
• If you had an opportunity to restart your academic career, what would you do differently? Watch interview » (1:56)
  
• What is your best advice for someone just starting a career in academic practice? Watch interview » (2:45)
  
• The key things in making a decision for how to pursue your career? Watch interview » (1:38)