Career Resources
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Women in Endocrinology is committed to providing resources for professional women at all stages of their careers.
NIH updates on women in science
WE to Co-Sponsor Fellows Day at ENDO ’11
Fellows Day at ENDO ’10 was a great success thanks to new programming and support for registration and travel. WE is co-sponsoring Fellows Day at ENDO 2011 and will provide support for even more trainees to participate in this important day long event. Keep an eye on our website for further information about the program and how you or your trainees can participate.
Other opportunities
Science Careers, a program of AAAS/Science, has issued a new, updated Career Basics Booklet. The resource is part of the Science Careers Outreach Program, and includes a series of articles addressing all manner of career development issues for potential and young scientists and researchers.
Founded in 1915, The American Medical Women´s Association empowers women to lead in improving health for all within a model that reflects the unique perspective of women. AMWA functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women´s health. AMWA provides and develops leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)–Faculty Vitae is a Web–based publication of the AAMC´s Faculty Development and Leadership section offering professional development resources for faculty in medical schools and teaching hospitals.
The Office of Research on Women´s Health (ORWH) was established in September 1990 within the office of the Director at NIH. A major part of the ORWH mandate is to develop opportunities for and support for recruitment, retention, re–entry, and advancement of women in biomedical careers. Clinical Research Writing Educational Series – Six lecture series addressing writing manuscripts, abstracts for manuscripts and meetings, protocols, and successful grant applications. For investigators and staff with limited formal training in clinical research writing. Each lesson offers 1.25 Category 1 CMEs ($15 for non–Duke participants) and 0.1 CEU (free to all participants).
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) is dedicated to promoting the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research by developing educational programs for those charged with the review and conduct of research. Since its founding, PRIM&R has maintained an unswerving commitment to "connecting and protecting"—connecting those who work in the fields of human and animal research, and protecting those who participate as research subjects. The NIH website has numerous resources of which investigators and trainees should take advantage, including the following for training opportunities and new investigator grants.
NIH updates on Women in Science provides articles on many issues important to members of our group, such as career intentions of M.D./Ph.D. graduates, Ph.D. completion rates, salaries of women scientists, trainee perspectives on mentoring, parental leave policies and more.
Launched in 2005, Doctor´s Digest provides physicians and allied healthcare professionals with practical, how–to solutions from thought leaders and experts to make their clinical practices and professional careers more successful and satisfying. Six times a year, Doctor´s Digest delivers a wealth of in–depth information to physicians in a digest–sized reference guidebook. These guides provide information and advice that helps doctors run their practices and personal lives more efficiently.
Balancing career and family is always a challenge. Finding time for self development and well–being is crucial for long–term success in any professional endeavor. MomMD® resources include a wealth of information to support your medical career and family life. MomMD has over 400 pages of articles and information and thousands of active discussion forum topics. Resources include articles and diaries from women in medicine, common issues and concerns facing women physicians, medical students and premeds.
Stanford’s Clayman Institute has released a major new report on dual-career academic couples. The report finds that "over 70 percent of faculty are in dual-career relationships; more than a third are partnered with another academic. This trend is particularly strong among women scientists and people in assistant professor positions." The Clayman study focuses on 9,000 professors at 13 U.S. research universities, 88 percent of those who negotiated a dual hire at their current institution. Most of the universities studied include a medical school and the report features some medical school-specific data. (Tony Mazzaschi, AAMC)
An article in Monday’s Boston Globe discusses the impact of pregnancy on residents. The article reports that "There is little data on the number of female residents having babies, but program directors in many specialties believe childbirth is becoming more common, both because of the increase in female residents and because residents of both genders are demanding more balanced lives." The article further reports, "In the last 10 years, most teaching hospitals have adopted maternity leave policies for residents. Even so, new moms face a range of difficulties beyond exhaustion, from time limits placed on maternity leaves by boards that certify physicians in their specialties to resentment from fellow residents who must shoulder extra work while they’re gone."
Weblinks:
Two resources that often post articles on career counseling are The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Please visit these website to read what’s new!
Specific articles:
Although a similar percentage of women and men are now entering the field of medicine, women remain a minority in senior positions in academic medicine. Is this a result of fewer women pursuing careers in academic medicine (the so-called "pipeline problem")? Or is this a reflection of a generally lower success rate of women than their male colleagues in academic medicine? You may find an answer to these questions in a recent publication, "Sex Differences in Attainment of Independent Funding by Career Development Awardees", which reports some statistical results from a recent follow up study of K08 and K23 awardees; and in a related article, "Women Career Development Awardees: Applying for Funding is a Leading Factor in Receiving Independent Research Support", which was written in response.
Read description of the biography by founding WE member Dr. Neena Schwartz and complete order form to purchase her book!
Taking Root in a Forest Clearing: A Resource Guide for Medical Faculty. Editors Phyllis L Carr, MD, Janet Bickel, MA, and Thomas S Inui, ScM, MD.
I could do anything if I only knew what it was – How to discover what you really want and how to get it. Barbara Sher with Barbara Smith, Dell Publishing, 1994.
I Don´t Know What I Want, But I Know It´s Not This: A Step–by–Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work. Julie Jansen, Penguin Books, 2003. Midlife Crisis at 30. Lia Macko and Kerry Rubin, Plume/Penguin Books, 2005.
Secrets of Power Salary Negotiating – Inside Secrets from a Master Negotiator. Roger Dawson, Career Press, 2006.
The following groups provide a listing of career opportunities:
The American College of Physicians
The American Association for the Advancement of Science Career Builder
JOB POSTINGS
Position: Endocrinologist
The Healthy Vision Institute is seeking a board-certified endocrinologist to join a well-established group practice in the Tampa Bay area with three convenient locations in Pasco and Pinellas counties. Our company has a large and diverse patient population. An interest in senior patients is a must. You will be joining a dynamic team of healthcare professionals, including a board-certified Ophthalmologist and Optometrist. The practice has a well-established patient base, excellent surgical case load, and a strong referring provider network. Continued growth and demand have driven the need for a new addition to our team of professionals. Our facility offers state of the art technology such as the HRA spectralis with high definition screening tools with six comprehensive tests, Eyemaginations interactive software for patient education, and many more exciting benefits for our patients and practice physicians. We have three offices located in prestigious Pinellas and Pasco counties in Florida. We have a wonderful composition of experienced support staff. You’ll find a refreshing collegiality among our physicians in this energetic and thriving practice.
About Our Company:
The Healthy Vision Institute is a dynamic organization providing highly specialized ophthalmology, optometry and optical services in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Serving over 11,000 patients per year our successful healthcare delivery model has positioned our organization for growth creating the need for this key position within our company to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
· Board-certified or eligible
· Excellent communication and interpersonal aptitudes
· A strong clinical base of knowledge
· A strong willingness to grow rapidly with an organization
· New graduates with enthusiasm are welcome.
Compensation / Benefits:
Competitive salaries plus incentive productivity bonus to qualified applicants
Job security—We are a very stable and fast-growing company
Full training as needed
Healthcare reimbursement used for healthcare premiums, dental, vision, prescriptions / medications, disability insurance (AFLAC), and many more
PTO—Varies among positions and experience
Six paid holidays (after 90-day probationary period)
Guaranteed 3% donation into your 401K plan
Example: For an employee earning $35,000 / yr., $1,050 is donated annually, tax deferred until retirement
Profit sharing plan—Averages 7-10% of salary over the last five years
Example: For an employee earning $35,000 / yr., approximately $3,500 goes into their tax deferred retirement account
Full vision care—Optical benefits (prescription) and huge discount on glasses and sunglasses
Ophthalmic care
Education reimbursement allowance
Uniform reimbursement (as needed)
Quarterly staff appreciation events
Daily appreciation—Feeling satisfaction, as you are part of saving the eyesight for thousands of seniors and diabetics.
If you feel that you are a great fit for our organization, please submit cover letter, salary expectations, and resume to jobs@healthyvision.org. Thank you for your interest in joining our dynamic team of professionals.
Please send an e-mail to bellsworth@siumed.edu if you would like to post a job here!