Live Webinar
Neurocritical Care Knowledge Exchange: 2026 Webinar Series Things I Wish I Knew Before Graduating as a Fellow
August 20, 2026
| 1:00 PM CST
Transitioning from fellowship to independent practice is often more challenging than expected, with many critical lessons learned only after starting as faculty. In this session, neurocritical care attendings will share reflections on what they wish they had known before graduating, from clinical decision-making and managing responsibility to navigating contracts, mentorship, and career direction. Through a practical and experience-driven discussion, this webinar aims to equip trainees with insights that can accelerate their growth and help them avoid common early-career pitfalls.
This session will focus on insights that are rarely taught formally during training.
Webinar Objectives:
- Identify key gaps between fellowship training and early independent practice in neurocritical care.
- Recognize common early-career pitfalls and how to proactively avoid them.
- Apply practical strategies for navigating the transition to faculty, including clinical, professional, and personal domains.
- Develop a framework for early career decision-making, including mentorship, job fit, and long-term growth.
Speakers:

Rachel Beekman, MD

Shivani Ghoshal, MD

Luis Torres, MD
Adgenda:
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Start Time
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End Time
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Speaker
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Title of Presentation
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1:00 PM
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1:05 PM
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Moderators
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Introduction and Objectives
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1:10 PM
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1:20 PM
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All Speakers
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Opening and The Reality Gap: What I Wish I Knew on Day One
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1:20 PM
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1:30 PM
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Panel Discussion
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Pitfalls, transition, job fit
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1:30 PM
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1:40 PM
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Panel Discussion
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Mentorship and Work Balance
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1:40PM
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1:45PM
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Panel + Audience
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Closing Remarks
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1:45PM
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2:00 PM
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Moderators
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Interactive Q&A
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Pricing:
NCS Member: FREE
Non-member: $29
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