2026 Annual Meeting | C121 - Women in Neurology: Building Skills for Thriving in Your Career

Date Monday 04/20/26

Time 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Seminar

Director(s) Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Define and apply the concept of professional agility to effectively respond to changes in healthcare; Describe the neuroscience-based impact of gratitude on reducing burnout and increasing engagement; Clarify their personal mission and explore how it can guide professional focus, boundaries, and values-based decision-making; Develop confidence and strategies to negotiate effectively and lead hard conversations, even in challenging or hierarchical environments; Engage in interactive reflection and discussion to build community, resilience, and momentum for their career growth.

CME Available 2.00 CME credits

Core Competencies Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism

Program Level Intermediate

Program Tracks Advanced Practice Provider, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Neurohospitalist, Medical Student, Business Administrator, Coordinator

Teaching Styles Didactic, Audience Participation, Other

Event Timeline
03:30 PM - 03:40 PM CDT	Introduction	Intro to the Session’s Goals: Thriving in Neurology Through Purpose, Agility, Gratitude, and Professional Power Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN
03:40 PM - 04:00 PM CDT	Speaker	Professional Agility: How to Stay Flexible and Focused in a Time of Constant Change Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM CDT	Speaker	Gratitude is Medicine: Rekindling Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Amy B. Sullivan, PhD
04:20 PM - 04:40 PM CDT	Speaker	Joy and Purpose How Discovering and Living Your Purpose Enhances Professional Joy and Personal Alignment Carrie M. Hersh, DO, MSc, FAAN
04:40 PM - 05:00 PM CDT	Speaker	Develop Your Power How to Negotiate with Confidence and Lead Hard Conversations with Clarity Mary A. Willis, MD, FAAN
05:00 PM - 05:20 PM CDT	Q&A	Moderated panel: Building Your Future in Healthcare, Owning Your Voice, Sustaining Joy and Resilience Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN
05:20 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Closing Remarks	Action Steps to Take Home: “What’s One Way You’ll Develop Your Power This Week?” Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN	Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Biogen. Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for genentech. Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novartis . Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for EMD Serono. Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for biogen. Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Genentech. Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Sanofi. Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for EMD Serono. Dr. Rensel has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for TG. Dr. Rensel has stock in Brain Fresh LLC . The institution of Dr. Rensel has received research support from NMSS. The institution of Dr. Rensel has received research support from Roche- Genentech . The institution of Dr. Rensel has received research support from Biogen.
Carrie M. Hersh, DO, MSc, FAAN	Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Biogen. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novartis. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Genentech_GN41791. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Genzyme. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for EMD Serono. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Bristol-Myers Squibb . Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for TG Therapeutics. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Alexion. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Horizon Therapeutics. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Biogen. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Genzyme. Dr. Hersh has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Elsevier. The institution of Dr. Hersh has received research support from Biogen. The institution of Dr. Hersh has received research support from Novartis. The institution of Dr. Hersh has received research support from Genentech_GN41791. The institution of Dr. Hersh has received research support from PCORI. The institution of Dr. Hersh has received research support from Bristol Myers Squibb.
Mary A. Willis, MD, FAAN	Dr. Willis has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Bristol Myers Squibb.
Amy B. Sullivan, PhD	Dr. Sullivan has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Novartis. Dr. Sullivan has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Genentech. Dr. Sullivan has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Serono. Dr. Sullivan has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Sanofi. Dr. Sullivan has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a consultant with MSAA.

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