Becoming an Intentional Physician with Dr. Thomas Cox, A&S '81

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Instructor: Dr. Thomas Cox, A&S '81
October 21 - November 11 (4 Sessions)
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET 
Virtual va Zoom

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Course Description: Participants will develop a better understanding of the key elements to making informed and value-based career decisions. Topics to be covered include professional identity formation in medical education, identifying role models and mentors, developing strong peer relationships and support systems, and leadership development. Innovative models of competency-based education and “best practices” for teaching professionalism and medical ethics will also be discussed. Students, early career professionals, as well as faculty educators and mentors should find the topics engaging and impactful.

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ABOUT Dr. Thomas Cox. A&S '81
Professor emeritus and the inaugural Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Endowed Chair and Professor at Washington University

Dr. Thomas E. Cox, M.D. is professor emeritus and the inaugural Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Endowed Chair and Professor at Washington University. He served as Vice Chairman for Education and Chief of Pediatrics for the Department of Anesthesiology and Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at St. Louis Children's Hospital.  The principal focus of his academic career has been advancing the education and mentorship of physicians with the creation of innovative career development programs, international collaborations, and projects like the book entitled “Becoming an Intentional Physician”. 

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 Event Date
Starts:
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:00pm EDT

Ends:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
7:30pm EDT

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