"But You're Not A-": Advocating for Yourself and Asserting Your Knowledge in a Professional School Space

This discussion will include tips for working in a professional space without the same professional degree (ex, nursing schools without an RN, dental schools without a DMD, medical schools without an MD). Presenters will share experiences and strategies for asserting expertise and offering recommendations at institutions with different types of professionals.

First Learning Outcome: Leadership skills 

Second Learning Outcome: Professional development

Third Learning Outcome: Interpersonal communication

Core Competency: Leadership and Management

Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Kelsey Simonson Tufts University

Stephanie Liebnick Yale School of Nursing