Jumpstarting Your Academic Career-Prepare to Teach

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In this video, Yuheng Kuo, an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at UCSF Fresno Branch Campus, discusses the importance of teaching in an academic neurosurgery career. He highlights the responsibility of teaching the next generation and explains how promotions are often dependent on teaching reviews. Kuo emphasizes the personal satisfaction that comes from instructing others and the increasing role of teaching as one advances in their career. He discusses the skills required for efficient teaching, such as goal-setting, creating a good learning environment, providing feedback, and managing burnout. Kuo suggests seeking mentorship and utilizing local and national resources to develop teaching skills. He also mentions opportunities for teaching during residency and provides guidance on including teaching experiences on a CV.

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Dr. Kuo

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Yuheng Kuo

Associate Professor

Neurosurgery

Teaching

Academic career