Junior Attending 101: Navigating Leadership Opportunities as a New Attending

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

10:35am – 10:55am ET

Location: Alhambra/Escorial - 2nd Level

CE: 0.25 CME Credit

Speaker(s)

Valerie A. Pierre, MD, FAAEM, FACEP (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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Kristyn J. Smith, DO (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):

Valerie A. Pierre, MD, FAAEM, FACEP: No financial relationships to disclose

Kristyn J. Smith, DO: No financial relationships to disclose

Transitioning from residency to attending-hood is a pivotal moment in an emergency medicine physician's career. While the skills honed during training are essential, new trainees are also expected to become leaders which presents unique challenges and opportunities. This session will explore the diverse leadership pathways available within emergency medicine and provide practical strategies.

Join us as we delve into the myriad of leadership roles that new attendings can pursue, from administrative positions to academic roles, committee memberships, and beyond. We will discuss how to identify and seize opportunities, develop key leadership skills, and navigate the complexities of healthcare systems.

Don't miss this chance to learn how to transform from a skilled clinician to an influential leader, shaping the future of emergency medicine.

Learning Objectives:

Develop a framework for finding your leadership niche post-training
Discuss 3 distinct leadership roles
Learn from the real-life experiences of junior to mid-career attending leaders, with discussion of successes and failures