From First Steps to Legacy: Building a Hospitalist Research Career

Join us for a dynamic, story-driven session inspired by How I Built This, where experienced hospitalist scholars reflect on the full arc of a research career—from early sparks of curiosity to sustaining impact over time. Through a moderated roundtable conversation, panelists will share candid reflections on what first drew them to scholarship in hospital medicine, how they define and refine meaningful research questions, what it takes to balance clinical care, teaching, and scholarship over the long haul, and how to think strategically about mentorship, collaboration, and long-term goals. Whether you’re early in your journey or thinking about how to leave a lasting legacy, this capstone session offers insight, inspiration, and actionable advice for building a meaningful research career in hospital medicine.

Format
5 min – Welcome & session framing
40 min – Moderated roundtable discussion with 4 panelists
10 min – Audience Q&A (live + chat)
5 min – Key takeaways & closing reflections

Perfect for hospitalists at any stage looking to grow their impact through research, QI, education, or innovation!!!!