Special webinars for residents
Access exclusive webinars and livestreams designed to support your growth in family medicine.
Hear from policy and health care experts on topics that matter to the next generation of family physicians.
Resident roundtable series: Fine-tune your career
The following four sessions are part of a series focused on helping you navigate your medical career. Listen to insights from this diverse group of leaders as they discuss topics from health equity and leadership opportunities to contract negotiations.
"Know Your Power: Personalize Your Toolkit to Address Health Inequities"
Anita Ravi, MD, shares practical ways to bring social determinants of health and trauma-informed care into your everyday practice. Learn how to strengthen patient trust, support marginalized populations and advocate for systems that make care more equitable.
"Family Physicians as Leaders in the Field of Medicine"
Donald Raj Woolever, MD, explores what it means to lead with purpose and adaptability in a changing health care landscape. Hear lessons from the COVID-19 era and discover how to build confidence and leadership skills during residency and beyond.
"Understanding and Negotiating Your First Employment Agreement"
Michael Burke, JD, explains what to look for before signing your first employment contract. Learn how to interpret key terms, recognize what’s negotiable and compare offers so you can start your career on a strong foundation.
"Key Concepts of Employment Agreements"
Michael Burke, JD, walks through the fine print of physician contracts, from pay and benefits to outside work clauses. He highlights what’s typical, how to spot red flags and which questions to ask before you sign.
Resident livestream series
Health and policy experts sit down with Academy leadership to talk about the biggest issues and topics impacting residents and family physicians.
"The Doctor is in: Leveraging Social Media to Teach, Entertain and Influence"
Will Flanary, MD, better known as Dr. Glaucomflecken, shows how humor and insight can build a meaningful presence online. Learn how to use social media to teach, connect and advocate while staying true to yourself and your profession.
"Rising to Meet the Pandemic: Insights from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy"
U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy, shares insights and perspectives on several topics from COVID-19 to the future of family medicine, including how family medicine residents are rising to meet the challenges that come with training during a pandemic.
