The following webcast presentations and interviews, from the Society's annual The Emerging Electrophysiologists: Transition to Practice program, are an opportunity to expand upon your personal knowledge and skills by exploring the business of medicine through the eyes of seasoned peers, ensuring future success. The Emerging Electrophysiologists: Transition to Practice is a unique educational opportunity that provided EP fellows with the tools and knowledge to successfully transition into practice. Participants also had the opportunity to hear from new EPs as they share their first-year experiences.
The First Interview
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| M. Craig Delaughter, MD, Ph.D., FHRS interviews Hemal M. Nayak, MD (right) |
The first job interview is critically different from that of the interviews EP fellows go through for medical school, residency and even their fellowship. Hemal M. Nayak, MD explains his experience and offers valuable tips and information he learned in preparation for the interview process. In his presentation, Dr. Nayak expounds on his three key points to make the intervew more successful and less stressful: present yourself from a position of strength, be confident in your abilities and let them know what you can do for them, and do your homework by conducting some background research. View webcast (14:28) »
The interview process is a time where an individual can determine whether an institution is a good fit for them. As a follow-up to the presentation, M. Craig Delaughter, MD, Ph.D. FHRS, interviews Dr. Nayak to find out how the process has changed within the past five years and review what individuals should remember before beginning their interviews. Watch interview now (10:47) »
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| Frank Cuoco, MD, FHRS |
Process of Choosing
One of the toughest decisions EP fellows face is choosing whether they want to begin their careers as academic or private practice physicians. Listen as Frank Cuoco, MD, FHRS highlights key factors to consider when determining what setting is right for you and shares his experience as both an academic and private practice electrophysiologist within the first five years of his career. View webcast (25:36)
As a follow-up to his presentation, Dr. Cuoco discusses the process of self analysis and the vital role it plays in determining one's career path as an electrophysiologist. Watch interview now »
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| M. Craig Delaughter, MD, Ph.D., FHRS (left) interviews Maninder Bedi, MD. |
Access to Patient Care in Your Geography
When determining the right career path as an electrophysiologist, fellows should evaluate the available resources, technologies and dynamics related to patient access in their chosen geography. M. Craig Delaughter, MD, Ph.D., FHRS interviews Maninder Bedi, MD on this topic — listen as Dr. Bedi discusses his entrepreneurial approach to building a successful EP career as a private practice physician. Watch interview now (21:25) »
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| Phillip Cuculich, MD |
Fighting for Resources
One of the biggest challenges early career electrophysiologists face is negotiating access to the proper tools needed to ensure optimal patient care. Phillip Cuculich, MD presents "Fighting for Resources (How to Get What You Want)," describing how he worked with his institution to obtain the proper resources needed to be successful in his career. View webcast (12:11)»
As a follow-up to the presentation, M. Craig Delaughter, MD, Ph.D., FHRS, interviews Dr. Cuculich, who explains his strategic approach to negotiating with hospital administrators to obtain the resources he needed to begin his "platform for discovery." Watch Interview now (10:50) »
