"What's Next?" A Toolkit for Transitions in Academics, Staying Relevant, Impactful, and Fulfilled Over Your Career Arc

This faculty development webinar is designed to provide a structured, pragmatic framework for navigating these inflection points. Hosted by the SAEM Faculty Development Committee, the session brings together experienced educators and leaders to explore strategies for intentional career planning, skill recalibration, and identity evolution within academic medicine.

Participants will be introduced to actionable tools for assessing career alignment, identifying emerging opportunities, and sustaining professional vitality over time. The session will also address common barriers to transition - including uncertainty, burnout, and institutional constraints - while highlighting approaches to mentorship, sponsorship, and network-building that facilitate successful progression.