Mentorship across disciplines with President Toyin Tofade

24/05/2024 47 min Temporada 2 Episodio 41
Mentorship across disciplines with President Toyin Tofade

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In this episode of the Clinician Researcher Podcast, host Toyosi Onwuemene sits down with Dr. Toyin Tofade, President of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Tofade shares her journey from pharmacist to president, discussing the importance of mentorship and sponsorship across disciplines. This insightful conversation explores the value of building a diverse network of mentors and how to recognize and seize mentoring opportunities.Key Points Discussed:Dr. Tofade's career journey from pharmacist to college presidentAdvantages and disadvantages of moving between institutionsThe importance of mentoring across disciplines and how to approach itStrategies for curating a network of mentors and sponsorsReal-life examples of how mentorship has played a role in Dr. Tofade's careerThe significance of building relationships and being open to mentoring opportunities in various formatsThe role of gender in mentorship and the value of having both male and female mentorsLinks and Resources Mentioned:Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillHoward University College of PharmacyWake Area Health Education CenterCall to Action:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Clinician Researcher Podcast, leave a review, and share it with your colleagues. Follow us on social media for updates on future episodes and join our email newsletter for exclusive content and resources.Sponsor/Advertising/Monetization Information:This episode is sponsored by Coag Coach LLC, a leading provider of coaching resources for clinicians transitioning to become research leaders. Coag Coach LLC is committed to supporting clinicians in their scholarship.Looking for a coach?Sign up for a coaching discovery call today: https://www.coagcoach.com/service-page/consultation-call-1