Credit Hours
1.25 Business Credits
Learning Objectives
- Identify common sources and signs of burnout among new and early-career O&P practitioners and discuss strategies to mitigate its impact.
- Compare different leadership and communication styles and how they influence mentoring relationships and team dynamics in clinical settings.
- Recognize the role of soft skills in effective clinical training practice.
- Describe methods to support the transition from residency to independent clinical practice
- Discuss structured onboarding and mentorship ideas to enhance resident engagement and professional growth.
Course Description
Presidential Academy Think Tank Roundtable - Leading the Next Generation (PresAcadRT-2025-S3)
(1.25 Business Credits) Join the Academy's President, Dr. Gerald Stark, PhD, MSEM, CPOL, FAAOP(D), for a dynamic roundtable discussion that brings together clinicians, educators, and industry leaders to explore the common signs and sources of burnout, compare leadership and communication approaches in clinical settings, and highlight the soft skills that shape effective mentoring. The discussion will also cover strategies to support the transition from residency to independent practice, along with structured onboarding and mentorship ideas that foster engagement, confidence, and long-term professional growth.
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
• Dr. Gerald Stark PhD MSEM CPOL FAAOP(D)
• Taffy Bowman, CPO
• Jason Wening, MS, CPO, L/PO, FAAOP
• Abbey Senczyszyn, CPO
DISCLAIMER
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
Refunds/Cancellations: AAOP does not offer refunds for On-Demand Library purchases.