How to achieve research productivity when you can't find a mentor

VisionaryMD by Toyosi Onwuemene

Episode notes

In today's episode, Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene discusses the challenges faced by underrepresented faculty in achieving research productivity without adequate mentorship. Drawing from her own experiences as a clinician and researcher, Dr. Onwuemene identifies barriers to leading scholarship, highlights the importance of understanding academic success metrics, and shares empirical strategies to enhance research productivity.

Key Points Discussed:

  1. Barriers to Underrepresented Faculty Leading Scholarship:
    • Financial and time demands of clinical practice.
    • Lack of supportive infrastructure for patient care and research.
    • Inadequate research training compared to PhD pathways.
  2. Metrics for Academic Success:
    • Importance of understanding tenure and pro ... 
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