Kathryn Moore discusses careers in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Drs. Andrew Spector and Camilo Gutierrez, Diversity Officers at Duke University and The University of Maryland respectively, and co-chairs of the American Academy of Neurology Subcommittee of Academic DEI Officers. They discuss what got them into the field, why they love what they do, the importance of having a seat at the table, and the current and future challenges and opportunities in DEI.

Sara Schaefer discusses doing multiple fellowships with Dr. Akanksha Sharma, neuro-oncologist and palliative medicine specialist, and Dr. Chantale Branson, movement disorders and sleep medicine specialist. They discuss the ups and downs of doing multiple fellowships, job hunting, practicing, and the reasons they chose to pursue this path.

Katherine Fu speaks with Dr. Maisha Robinson, who has deep involvement with the American Academy of Neurology, and Dr. Shilpa Chitnis, who has served in many roles within the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. They discuss motivations to get involved, ways to break in and move up in an organization, fellows status, and more.

Sara Schaefer discusses the subspecialty of sports neurology and the opportunities for neurologists to work on the side lines at sporting events, with Dr. Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, sports neurologist and sports neurology fellowship director at University of Connecticut and Hartford Healthcare. They discuss who works for sports teams, the nitty gritty of the gigs, and how to learn more and get involved.

Ahn-Thu Vu speaks with Dr. Roy Strowd- Editor-in-Chief of Neurology: Education- and Dr. Michael Sperling- Editor-in-Chief of Epilepsia- about being a reviewer, member of the editorial board, associate editor, or editor-in-chief for a journal. They discuss the organization and responsibilities of members of journal editorial staff, and what makes a good review. They also touch on when, how, and why to review for journals, and when and how to decline a review.

Katherine Fu speaks with Drs. Andy Woo and Tim Ryan, private practice neurologists in Santa Monica, MA and Raleigh, NC respectively, about transitioning to attendinghood in the private practice setting. They discuss how to get your name out there, engage with your community, build a referral network, and stay up-to-date with neurology and colleagues. For information on transitioning to attendinghood in academia, check out episode 34!

In Part II of switching subspecialties, Kathryn Moore discusses going from vascular neurology to general neurology practice with Dr. Ana Felix. They discuss the reasons, challenges, and fears of making a switch, and the advice to find what fills your bucket and pursue that throughout your career.

In Part I of switching subspecialties, Kathryn Moore discusses going from more general practice to subspecialty practice, and going from inpatient to outpatient medicine with Dr. Deborah Syna, whose 30 year career has spanned hospitalist neurology, general outpatient, neurophysiology, and movement disorders, in addition to consulting, industry, and expert witness work. They discuss the long and varied careers that neurologists can have, the reasons to consider a switch, and the challenges of doing so.