Guests Dr. Sue Farrell, Harvard University and Dr. Caroline Okorie, Stanford University, discuss careers  as clinician educators.  They share their own roadmap for advancement in academic medicine while reflecting on the concept of ikigai.  We review tips for success for academic clinicians across the spectrum- how to create your strategic plan, think about advancement, and integrate scholarship into your work.   Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice Case #1 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital Learning from senior faculty vs mid-level Ce vs cE Tips to building your early career Ikigai/ Roadmap to becoming a CE What our guests wish they knew from the beginning You don’t always have to say yes Mid-Career Educator ACGME CE Milestones Strategic Plan Dr Okorie’s Personal Path What she has learned through this process Advancement/Promotion Bias and Equity in Promotion Scholarship Take Home Points Outro Credits Script, Guest Selection: Frances Ue MD MPH Infographic, Cover Art: Megan Connor MD Hosts: Frances Ue MD MPH, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD    Show Notes/CME: Molly Heublein MD Editor: (audio materials) Podpaste; Frances Ue MD MPH, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD (written materials)  Guests: Sue Farrell MD EdM, Caroline Okorie MD MPH