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How to Succeed in a Non-Traditional Career Path
In this session, Keith Ruskin, MD, will share his unconventional professional journey as an anesthesiologist whose career has been shaped by deep engagement with aerospace and aviation. Drawing on experiences outside traditional academic medicine, Dr. Ruskin will illustrate how curiosity, humility, and a willingness to continuously learn can open unexpected pathways for growth and impact. This talk encourages participants to rethink linear career models and to recognize the value of nontraditional professional experiences in shaping meaningful and successful academic careers.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the value of nontraditional professional experiences.
- Apply strategies to inform career advancement, funding opportunities, and professional identity.
- Assess how epistemic humility can serve as a foundation for building trust, strengthening relationships, and creating professional opportunities.
Target Audience: All SOM faculty and staff
Speaker
Keith J Ruskin, MD, FAsMA, FRAeS
Professor of Anesthesiology, UNC – SOM
Accreditation Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Statement
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.