The American Pediatric Society (APS) and the Society for Pediatric Research are delighted to welcome Dr. Philip Pizzo, David and Susan Heckerman Professor of Pediatrics and of Microbiology and Immunology and past Dean of the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Dr. Norman Rosenblum, Professor of Pediatrics from the University of Toronto and Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital, as our inaugural speakers to launch this new series on topics in academic pediatric medicine. Dr. Pizzo has extensive experience as an academic leader from his past roles as Chief of Pediatrics at the National Cancer Institute, Chair of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Dean of Stanford University School of Medicine, past recipient of the 2012 APS John Howland Award, and currently, as founder and Director of the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute. A highly successful laboratory scientist, Dr. Rosenblum has been especially active as a leader of research and career development as Associate Dean of Physician Scientist Training Programs at the University of Toronto, Founder and Director of the Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program, advisor for training fellowship programs, and launching the career support mission as part of the APS Strategic Plan.

Both speakers are highly accomplished leaders in their pediatric subspecialties, but most importantly, they have unique insights into career development and how to enrich one’s medical career beyond the traditional scope of such issues, as well as how to handle many personal challenges at early, mid, and late stages of one’s career. We are excited to have Dr. Pizzo and Dr. Rosenblum provide their personal stories, insights, and wisdom to lead this inaugural session entitled, “Transitions: navigating career choices across the lifespan.”

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