John I. Polk, MD
Emeritus Assistant Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Surgery

MD, Boston University School of Medicine
BA, Temple University



John Polk is founder and president of Directions In Coaching, an independent professional coaching consultation business focused on professionals and organizations who seek to make positive changes in their lives, their careers and their industry.

John is a Cardiovascular Surgeon with experience in multiple settings; private practice, academic medicine, and leadership. He holds a Masters Degree in Education, concentrating in Policy, Planning, and Administration and a certificate in Values Based Coaching, both from Boston University.

John has experience working with individuals and organizations addressing the challenges they face functioning in dynamically ever-changing environments. He has experience as an administrator working as an Associate Dean of a medical school where he coaches medical students, resident physicians and faculty. His coaching strategy focuses on setting goals, creating outcomes and managing personal and organizational change.

He uses evidence-based coaching strategies grounded in Positive Psychology, Appreciative Inquiry, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. He enjoys providing professional coaching to individuals and organizations that find themselves challenged by issues which interfere with their ability to experience continued growth and development.

John enjoys a full and balanced life with family and friends, work, and an eclectic group of recreational activities. He believes that life is a journey of learning, growth and development.


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  1. DeCaro R, O'Connor MK, DiTerlizzi C, Sekyi-Appiah N, Polk J, Budson AE. Educating students while recruiting underrepresented populations for Alzheimer's disease research: the Student Ambassador Program. BMC Med Educ. 2022 Oct 05; 22(1):707.View Related Profiles. PMID: 36199070; PMCID: PMC9533970; DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03749-1;
     

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