Summary:
Mentorship is built into a physician's clinical training, but what happens after medical school and fellowship ends? Finding a mentor to help guide your career and provide insight from their own experience is an important part of leadership development.
Mentorship is built into a physician's clinical training, but what happens after medical school and fellowship ends? Finding a mentor to help guide your career and provide insight from their own experience is an important part of leadership development.

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In this SoundPractice episode, Cheryl Toth and Mike Sacopolus talk with Michael Lalor, MD, MBA about the value of mentoring based on his years of experience as both a mentor and a mentee. Also joining the conversation is Jill Kopin, Career Services and Mentorship Program Coordinator at the American Association for Physician Leadership. Jill adds insights about the AAPL's mentoring program, and how members can access and benefit from this offering.
Show Notes:
Michael Lalor, MD MBA CPE FACHE HMDC FAAHPM - Michael's LinkedIn Profile
To learn more about AAPL's Mentoring Program, get in touch with:
Dian Ginsberg, Senior Director of Career and Professional Development - Email
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The SoundPractice podcast delivers practical information and fresh perspectives for handling the daily challenges of running a medical practice.
Physician advocates Michael Sacopulos, JD (healthcare attorney, author, speaker) and Cheryl Toth, MBA (business writer, speaker - former practice consultant and healthcare tech executive) bring you the best thought leaders, crisp humor, and pithy tips for developing a practice that thrives.
Topics
Motivate Others
People Management
Trust and Respect
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