Dr. Douglas Rett speaks about his leadership role in Optometry, how teaching keeps him curious and humble, and how he has chosen the “harder path” at various times in his career. Dr. Douglas Rett is the Chief of Optometry at VA Boston Healthcare System.   ..read more

Dr. Theresa Liao describes her approach to personal and professional life changes, the importance of self-compassion, and how she developed a national leadership role in Whole Health education. Dr. Theresa Liao is the National Lead for Whole Health field based education and a National Clinical Champion in the VHA Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation.  Dr. Liao is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at  Oregon Health & Science University.  ..read more

Dr. Adam Rodman discusses his role in digital education and how to develop one’s “academic mission statement.” Dr. Adam Rodman is an internal medicine physician and co-director of the Innovations in Media and Education Delivery (iMED) Initiative at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA ..read more

Kat White speaks about the benefits to Veteran healthcare of strong partnerships between VA and schools of nursing as well as strategies she uses as an educational leader. Kathleen White is the VA Boston Associate Chief Nurse for RN Residency Programs & Clinical Placements ..read more

Dr. Eddie Phillips discusses his role as a national leader in Whole Health educator and his strategies to pursue new initiatives in education. Dr. Eddie Phillips is the VA Boston Whole Health Medical Director and the National VA Whole Health Education Champion for Health Professions Trainees ..read more

Dr. Joe Chiovaro discusses his role with rural health professions education, the power of connections, and the role of serendipity in this career. Dr. Joe Chiovaro is a hospitalist at the Portland VA Medical Center, Curriculum Director of the VA Rural Interprofessional Faculty Development Initiative and an Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University ..read more

Dr. Laura Caputo describes her current education and faculty development projects, ways to forge one’s own path as an educator, and how to “make the VA fun for learners.” Dr. Laura Caputo is a Hospitalist at the Durham VA Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Medicine ..read more

Dr. Maricarmen Cruz-Jimenez is the Associate Chief of Staff for Education at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. Dr. Maricarmen Cruz-Jimenez describes her own path to being an educator, identifies strategies she uses in her teaching, and highlights the positive impact trainees have on Veteran healthcare ..read more

Dr. Lisa Howley describes national efforts to develop and implement a competency based model of teaching across health professions education and the importance of connecting with others to develop one’s career as an educator. Dr. Lisa Howley is the Senior Director to Transform Medical Education at the Association of American Medical Colleges ..read more

Dr. Carolyn Clancy shares what inspires her about working at the VA, the importance of “knowing your why” in your career, and the benefits of a VA training experience. Dr. Carolyn Clancy is the VA Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks ..read more