Amanda Kumar
Associate Professor, Duke University
Durham, NC
Favorite block:
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Popliteal sciatic! Champion of the lower extremity, reliable and oh-so-satisfying to see those owl eyes surrounded by local.
What’s one thing you wish someone had told you at the beginning of your career?
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Say yes to new opportunities but also be selective — your time is your most valuable commodity. Find a specific niche within your subspecialty with the goal of being the ‘go-to’ person for that topic.
What is a non-medical hobby you’re passionate about?
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Travel, home organization and keeping small children entertained.
What would be your walk-up song as you enter the lecture hall?
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“This is Me” from The Greatest Showman.
What’s one thing attendees should come and talk to you about at the Summit?
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Jumpstarting your career as early faculty!