Join us Wednesday, Nov. 11 for the second in the White Coat Wisdom series: Career coaching and practice pathways

The Colorado Medical Society’s White Coat Wisdom webinar series features expert speakers providing guidance on financial readiness, career planning, artificial intelligence in medicine, medical liability, and physician advocacy.

Each session will be held from 7-8 p.m. and recorded for on-demand viewing, so you can participate live or watch later at your convenience. We invite all CMS members to join us, especially medical students, residents and early-career physicians. Plan to attend the sessions most relevant to you or attend the entire series to gain practical insights for every stage of your physician journey.

Each program you attend live earns you an entry into a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card, to be drawn Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Upcoming White Coat Wisdom Webinars

Agenda subject to change pending speaker confirmation

Wednesday, Nov. 11
Career Coaching and Practice Pathways
Explore career planning strategies and hear from physicians representing a variety of practice models, including employed, independent and academic medicine.
Speakers: Robert McDermott, MD, Scott Dhupar, MD, Monica Ertel, MD, Kelsey Sherman, MD, and Donna Sullivan, MD

Wednesday, Dec. 2
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Discover how emerging AI tools are influencing clinical practice and gain insights into cybersecurity considerations for physicians.
Speaker: Scott Isbell, MD, and Kimberly Brokling

Wednesday, Dec. 16
Medical Liability and Risk Management 101
Practical guidance for physicians in training and early practice on reducing risk and navigating common liability concerns.
Speaker: Alan Lembitz, MD

In-Person Legislative Night

Our advocacy-focused session will remain an in-person event.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027
Legislative Night: Advocacy, Organized Medicine and the Future of Care

Learn how physicians can help shape health policy, advocate for patients and influence the future of medicine in Colorado.

Past events and recordings

Wednesday, Oct. 28 | Access the recording
Financial Readiness for Early-Career Physicians
Learn about student loans, contracts, mortgages and other financial decisions that can shape your future practice and financial well-being.
Speakers: Jackie Liu, Brian Case and Joe Defosset

Recording timestamps

• 00:00 Welcome & speaker introductions
• 01:12 Jackie Liu: Advocacy and organized medicine
• 07:52 Brian Case: Financial readiness for physicians
• 24:03 Joe DeFosset: Student loans, credit & home buying
• 36:09 Q&A begins
• 36:48 0% down physician mortgages
• 39:36 Disability insurance for residents
• 52:10 Universal financial do’s and don’ts
• 57:41 Real estate investing for physicians
• 1:05:33 Closing remarks & CMS mentorship program announcement

Registration

Register for all virtual sessions through the form below and staff will send you a calendar invitation with the link to join. If you did not receive it, use this link. There is no cost to attend. Questions? Contact membership@cms.org or call 720-859-1001.

About the Event

White Coat Wisdom is designed to help future and early-career physicians build confidence, connection, and practical know-how as they move through training and into the next stage of their careers. Join peers, mentors, and physician leaders for a morning of timely conversations on the questions that matter most at this point in your journey.

Whether you are navigating medical school, residency, fellowship, or the first years of practice, this event will offer practical guidance, candid perspectives, and opportunities to connect with people who understand the path you are on.

What to Expect

• Short, practical sessions on topics relevant to medical students, residents, and early-career physicians.
• Insights from physicians and subject-matter experts on career development, finances, advocacy, technology, and professional growth.
• Opportunities to connect with mentors, peers, and local medical community partners.

Featured Topics

• Career coaching and planning for the next stage of your physician journey.
• Financial readiness, including loans, contracts, and early-career decision-making.
• Artificial intelligence in medicine and what emerging tools may mean for clinical practice.
• Advocacy, organized medicine, and how physicians can help shape the future of care.
• Medical liability and practical considerations for physicians in training and early practice.

Who Should Attend

This event is open to medical students, residents, fellows, and physicians in the early years of practice who want practical advice, meaningful connection, and a clearer view of the opportunities and decisions ahead.