Q7. I tried not to take on too many things at the same time. I would have one main project at a time, and maybe a small case report or case series on the side. Another good advice from @ChemalyRoy was to work with only one faculty mentor. #TxIDChat
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Q6. I count myself lucky to have the best mentor @ChemalyRoy. That said, UT used to have 3-4 sessions in Jul/Aug where faculty present their ongoing research and projects with recent fellows to the new fellows so you can pick whose work is more interesting to you #TxIDChat
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Q4. And if you have a TxID pharmacist, this is a great time to learn all about the drugs, the antimicrobials and how they interact with chemo/transplant meds. If you know your drugs well, your first year (and all years) of attending will be much easier #TxIDChat
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Mentors, sponsorship, willingness to be flexible. #TxIDChat My first job wasn't pure TID (still isn't), be ready to pivot for various opportunities.
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#TxIDChat Q8/
Getting involved with abx stewardship, making a niche for TID stewardship. But alsoβ¦ Social media!! I started @TxID_Fellows just before TID fellowship but really nurtured it during that time. Has led to so many connections and opportunities π₯Ή
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#TxIDChat Q7/
I actually felt more at ease during TID fellowship because I could finally focus on what I liked most about ID. But, having a comfortable place at work to do my research with access to the resources I needed helped immensely
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Fin/
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@bhamjwal @mangarone23 @liliabbo @DhandAbhay @jschaenman @rk3 @AlexZimmet @soniamehraTXID @CesarGBerto
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Q9 - Conclusion/
If you could give one piece of advice to yourself on day one of TID fellowship, what would it beβand why?
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@BinNi_ID @KottonNelson @AST_IDCOP @JessicaLittleMD @TransplantIDNet @ArunaSubraman12 @RachelBartash @NicoBarrosID @AneelaMajeed5 @NVissichelli
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#TxIDChat Q5/
My TID research was continuation of a general ID project that I morphed into a feasible QI project. My mentor was able to identify helpful ppl in BMT to help w/implementation and bc of my motivation/interest I got it done
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What actions during fellowship most influenced your career trajectory (job opportunities, niche development, leadership roles) after graduation?
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@JosephMarcusID @TakaMatsuo_ID @tmhohl71 @GenPapaMD @razonableMD @AnnaApostolopo3 @rodolfo_alpizar @TxID_Edu @Admishkin
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Time blocking! You need dedicated time to gather data, analyse, and write. Put that in your calendar as a reminder and an opportunity to limit distractions. Open time quickly gets filled by others tasks/people. #TxIDChat
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What practical strategies helped you balance intense clinical responsibilities with academic productivity during the fellowship year?
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@AneeshMehtaMD @VarunPhadke2 @chrislarsenmd @CMDurandMD @belga_sara @FionnaFeller @MikeScolarici @ldanzigerisakov @Rol90
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I've agreed to do things that I've struggled to engage with, and it's an awful, awful process to get to completion. #TxIDChat
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I think it requires curiosity (I dislike talk about passion). You have to want to explore the topic and you'll find the time/energy. Something you're struggling to engage with? There will be a mile long list of other ways to spend your time. #TxIDChat
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The basics of transplantation- aka whatβs included in the AST Fellows Symposium /- heme/BMT/cellular therapies. Research and other skills (ASP, IP?) can come later
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What makes a good TID mentor, and how did you successfully identify and engage mentors at a new institution?
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@DrPHO_ID @natetxid @shahidh80523771 @alan_koff @shwetanjan @ClancyNeil @JosephSassineMD @Doctor_Yiannis @HannahImlay @JoshuaHillMD @SAIRABT @vojtek_md
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How did you identify a research, QI, or educational project that was both meaningful and feasible to complete within a single fellowship year?
Time management tips for research?
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@HansHHirsch1 @Jmsteinbrink @DanielDulekMD @pascalisID @TedRader4MD @NeerajaSwamina2
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Love this, interact with your colleagues. Especially fellow trainees in those fields. #TxIDChat
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#TxIDChat Q3/
I did TID fellowship at my ID fellowship location which made life easier. However when I left for job at different institution, I met with the other TID faculty, learned where to find algorithms/protocols and insider tips on personalities, helpful people to know
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#TxIDChat Q2/
I have several regrets but thatβs a discussion better served over drinks π€£ HOWEVER I wish I would have set aside more time to attend heme/BMT clinics (my preferred TID). I did this a bit, it was tremendously helpful but I wish Iβd done more!
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