The Professional Development Series is a collaborative program between Baylor College of Medicine's Graduate Medical Education Resident Council, Office of Academic Integration, and CommonSpirit Health designed to prepare residents and fellows for the transition from training to practice.
Presentations will be held approximately twice a month. Topics will include Physician Employment Agreements, Financial Planning, Recruitment/Interviewing strategies and more.
Learner Information Form
The purpose of this form is to learn more about our Baylor learners and the career paths they are interested in exploring. The information will be used to connect you with recruiters in our vast affiliate network which includes CommonSpirit Health and St. Luke's Health.
For more information reach out to Jose.Negrete@bcm.edu.
Tentative schedule below with more dates and topics to come this academic year!
Sessions 2025-2026
| Date | Time | Speaker(s) | Topic/Presentation Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 10, 2025 | 6 p.m. |
| Video: Recruitment Process and Expectations – CommonSpirit Health
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| Oct. 22, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Jesse Gavin, DrPH Well-Being Officer, Baylor College of Medicine | Video: Burnout Prevention and Mental Health Support for Physicians |
| Nov. 5, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Nancy Poblenz, DDS, JD Senior Counsel, Commonspirit | Video: Negotiating your first job offer and understanding physician employment agreements |
| Nov. 19, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Grant Coffman, MBA Sr Associate Administrator, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine | Video: Understanding Physician Compensation Methods |
| Dec. 3, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Justin Nabity, CFP, CLU, ChFC Physicians Thrive | Video: Investment Strategies for Physicians |
| Jan. 7, 2026 | 6 p.m. | Jennifer Wiggins, CEO and Founder Aegis Malpractice Solutions | Video: Understanding Malpractice and how best to avoid it |
| Jan. 21, 2026 | 6 p.m. | Taylor Kovar, CFP 11 Financial | Video: Physician Financial Planning |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | 6 p.m. |
| Video: Practical Use Cases of AI in the Clinical Setting |
Past Sessions and Recordings 2024-2025
| Date | Time | Speaker(s) | Topic/Presentation Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 9, 2024 | 6 p.m. |
| Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare |
| Oct. 23, 2024 | 6 p.m. |
| Recruitment Process and Expectations – CommonSpirit Health
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| Nov. 6, 2024 | 6 p.m. |
| Understanding Negligence Claims and Avoiding Malpractice. Watch the video. |
| Nov. 20, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Nancy Poblenz, DDS, JD | Negotiating your first job offer and understanding physician employment agreements |
| Dec. 4, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Grant Coffman, MBA | Understanding Physician Compensation Methods |
| Jan. 8, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Business of Financial Wellness – Sylvan Schwartz, MBA | Protecting Yourself and Your Assets as a High Income Earner: A discussion on insurance and risk management |
| Feb. 5, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Taylor Kovar, Certified Financial Planner | Physician Financial Planning |
| Feb. 13, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Dr. James Pinckney, CEO and Founder Diamond Health Inc. | Practice Building using Social Media and Personal Branding |
Past Sessions and Recordings 2023
| Date | Time | Speaker(s) | Topic/Presentation Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 11, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Grant Coffman, MBA | Video: Introduction to Physician Compensation |
| Jan. 25, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Sylvan Schwartz | Video: Student Debt Planning |
| Feb. 15, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Erin Cannon, Ph.D. | Revenue Cycle: Understanding Billing, Collections, and Insurance |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Taylor Kovar | Video: Physician Financial Planning |
| Oct. 11, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Rachel Field (GME Recruiter, CommonSpirit Health) | Part 1: "Career Planning Timeline: What to do when in your final year of training to get a job."
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| Oct. 18, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Rachel Field (GME Recruiter, CommonSpirit Health) | Part 2: "Career Planning Timeline: What to do when in your final year of training to get a job."
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| Nov. 8, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Nancy Poblenz, DDS, J.D. | Negotiating Your First Job Offer and Understanding Physician Employment Agreements |
| Dec. 6, 2023 | 6 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Jan. 10, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Business of Financial Wellness (Sylvan Schwartz and Ryan Peel) | Taxation Essentials for Medical Trainees |
| Jan. 24, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Grant Coffman, MBA | How are Physicians Paid? Video |
| Feb. 7, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Taylor Kovar, Certified Financial Planner | Physician Financial Planning Video |
| Feb. 21, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Moderated by: Dr. Ashok Balasubramanyam Panelists:
| Re-Defining Success in Medicine: A Panel on Career Diversity for Physicians Video |
Past Sessions and Recordings 2022
| Date | Time | Topic/Presentation Link | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Disability Insurance | |
| Jan. 19, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Introduction to Physician Compensation | |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Student Debt Planning | |
| Oct. 5, 2022 | John A. Flynn, M.D., MBA, MEd | Video: Career Paths: The Road Taken | |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Lilly Santiago Janet Yancey Nick Racine | Video: Physician Hiring/Interviewing/Recruiting | |
| Nov. 9, 2022 | Biykem Bozkurt, M.D,. Ph.D. | Video: Is Academic Medicine the Right Path for Your Career Development? | |
| Nov. 16, 2022 | 6 p.m. | Nancy Poblenz, DDS, J.D. | Video: Physician Employment Agreements / Negotiations Presentations: Understanding Physician Contracts, Every Word is Important Part 1, Part 2 |
| Dec. 7, 2022 | 6 p.m. | Noah LaBauve | Video: Risk Management/Personal Insurance Management |
Past Sessions and Recordings 2021
| Date | Time | Topic/Presentation Link |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 10, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Physician Hiring/Interviewing |
| March 3, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Physician Employment Agreements |
| March 24, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Workplace Culture in Group Practice |
| April 7, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Introduction to Physician Compensation |
| April 21, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Revenue Cycle 101 |
| May 5, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Financial Planning |
| May 19, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Business of Medicine |
| May 24, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Disability Insurance |
| Dec. 1, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Physician Hiring/Interviewing |
| Dec, 15, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Physician Employment Agreements |