Episode 9: Let’s flip the switch, transition from fellowship to being an attending with Dr. Chris Beaulieu

The transition from being a trainee to being a new attending can be challenging and overwhelming. Dr. Chris Beaulieu shares his sage wisdom for how to ease into the first few months. We chat about readouts, radiological societies, feedback and more. Full transcript here. Abbreviated version below. 

 

 

[0:00] Dr. Lindsey Negrete introduces the episode and Dr. Chris Beaulieu.

[1:30] Transitioning from fellowship to new attending – the first few months.

[7:00] Tips for asking others for help.

[9:30] Recommending studies for your imaging findings.

[12:00] Tips and tricks for new attendings reading out.

[15:00] What about the trainee that disagrees with you?

[16:45] What about the trainee that is struggling?

[17:45] Giving feedback to trainees.

[21:00] Tackling the alphabet soup of societies and meetings.

[23:30] Let’s talk promotions.

[28:30] Top advice to summarize.

[30:45] Short and long term goals as a junior attendings.