Dual-career households face unique challenges as partners strive to balance demanding professional obligations with personal responsibilities and geographic location. In this podcast, we will examine solutions: effective communication, strategic planning, and institutional support, while critically examining ongoing barriers.

General neurology is at an inflection point as subspecialization rises and academic roles tilt toward heavier clinical loads. In this conversation, Drs. Amy Pruitt (Penn) and Steven Lewis (Lehigh Valley/Jefferson) unpack why generalists remain indispensable for undifferentiated cases, resident education, and departmental balance—and outline practical steps to strengthen training, protected time, and career pathways. Listeners will hear candid perspectives and hopeful signals that with intentional support, general neurology can thrive in academic centers.

With rising patient demand and a shrinking pipeline of specialists, the neurology workforce is at a critical point. Join academic leaders from the University of Michigan and UC Davis as they diagnose the core recruitment and retention challenges facing departments today. Tune in to explore actionable strategies and innovative care models designed to build a sustainable future for academic neurology and ensure patient access to care.