Use this event registration system to register for upcoming conferences, classes, workshops, seminars, and other training activities sponsored by various departments and offices at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development
Date/Time
11/03/2026
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
For more information, contact the event administrator:
Makayla King
msking@unc.edu
In this session, Keith Ruskin, MD, will share his unconventional professional journey as an anesthesiologist whose career has been shaped by deep engagement with aerospace and aviation. Drawing on experiences outside traditional academic medicine, Dr. Ruskin will illustrate how curiosity, humility, and a willingness to continuously learn can open unexpected pathways for growth and impact. This talk encourages participants to rethink linear career models and to recognize the value of nontraditional professional experiences in shaping meaningful and successful academic careers.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize the value of nontraditional professional experiences. 2. Apply strategies to inform career advancement, funding opportunities, and professional identity. 3. Assess how epistemic humility can serve as a foundation for building trust, strengthening relationships, and creating professional opportunities.
Note: Kindly reach out to Makayla S. King (msking@unc.edu) for any special accommodations (ADA, lactation room, etc.)
Please also be aware of our Streaming Media Guidelines. Anyone being recorded who is not affiliated with the UNC School of Medicine must complete the confirmation question regarding the Recording Release Form.
