Developing a Professional Expertise: Plan, Publish, Present

Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT

Location: 402A

Moderator(s)

AT

Alisa Timashpolsky

Panelist(s)

Sharon L. Cushing, MD MSc FRSCS

Professor
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sarah K. Wise, MD, MSCR

Professor
Emory University
Atlanta, GA, United States
Patrick J. Byrne, MD MBA

Chair, Chief
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Disclosure(s):

Sarah K. Wise, MD, MSCR:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Developing professional expertise is very feasible-but it does require choosing an appropriate career niche, developing innovative research, and being able to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency. It is attainable with the right mentorship, dedication, and perseverance. The panelists will discuss practical aspects of identifying and developing a career niche. In addition, technical aspects of presenting nationally, whether as a panelist or expert lecturer, will be discussed. This includes practical tips on how to choose a topic to present, how to seek presenters, and techniques for successfully moderating panels. Lastly, the experts will discuss how to develop a research portfolio including maturing projects into publications.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how to choose a niche for career development.
Demonstrate ways to develop a portfolio aimed toward reinforcing career goals.
Identify opportunities to present and demonstrate expertise