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Teaching Crucial Conversations: The Curse of Knowledge & the ASK Problem
One of the most interesting conversations that I had recently was at the ABIM Foundation Summer Forum Open Space Sessions. The ABIM Foundation Summer Forum is a summit of thought leaders and experts...
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Time to Fight Horrors of Healthcare Costs by Taking Charge of Teaching Value
This Halloween, several creative costumes have emerged from the zingers of the Presidential debates – Big Bird costumes are selling out like hotcakes. For a more do it yourself look, here’s a recipe...
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Making the Most of the iPad Mini on Medicine Rounds
On my birthday several weeks ago, I was lucky to get an iPad Mini from my husband. I already have an iPad and have shared my experience. In fact, we gave all of our residents iPads (one of them...
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Cultivating Creativity in Medical Training FedEx Style
Over the holidays, I took full advantage of this opportunity to read a book from start to finish. I chose Daniel Pink’s Drive. It was actually recommended by @Medrants and I read it partly to...
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Love Letters for Medical Students
Reblogged from FutureDocs: While Valentine's Day is coming soon, a different sort of 'love letter' may be sent or received by senior medical students. As recruitment season draws to a close, residency...
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What Can the Unmatched Seniors Tell Us?
Yesterday, after the mayhem and jubilation of celebrating a successful match at the Pritzker School of Medicine with our students, I went onto Twitter to follow the #match2013 hashtag to understand...
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From Curricula to Crowdsourcing: Trainees Taking Charge to Teach Value
As part of this week’s Association of American Medical Colleges Integrating Quality (IQ) meeting, we are featuring a post that originally appeared at Wing of Zock about trainees efforts to teach value....
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Not Getting Sick in July
Today is July 1st. While everyone has heard the old adage about not getting sick in July because of new interns, the truth is that new interns nationwide have started already. Yet, you don’t hear much...
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Cleaning the Graffiti in Healthcare
I just left the most unusual conference I have ever attended. First, it was small – 25 people. Second, it was all women. Third, it was all senior healthcare leaders whom have done amazing...
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From Astronauts to Attendings: Workload, Duty Hours and July, Oh My!
reposted from Academic Medicine’s blog Every July, as academic hospitals welcome new interns, a flurry of activity ensues. While learning to care for patients and navigating the complex social...
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Eating Chocolate and other lessons from the ABIM Forum
Every year, the ABIM Foundation convenes a set of thought leaders on American health care to answer the tough questions. At first glance, this year’s meeting had the same standard agenda – talks...
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Wisdom of the Crowd: Finding the Most Promising Innovations to Teach Value
Earlier this year, we launched the Teaching Value and Choosing Wisely Competition in conjunction with Costs of Care and the ABIM Foundation. Why a competition? Not surprisingly, traditional...
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#AAMC13 #BeyondFlexner: Tweeting Back to the Future
I am just returning from AAMC 13 in Philadelphia, which happens to be the site of the very first AAMC conference in 1876. Perhaps it is this historic backdrop which made it more poignant when AAMC...
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4 Types of Dental Implants and Treatments
It might have happened when you were driving along and were suddenly rear-ended, forcing your face into the dashboard. It might have happened when you were playing hockey and were checked hard into the...
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6 Types of Chiropractic Services That Relieve Chronic Pain or Injuries
Do you have problems with back pain, knee pain, or foot pain? If so, you can learn how to ease the discomfort by seeking out the services of a chiropractor. By taking this step, you will feel better...
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7 Different Types of Dentists and What They Do
When the term dentistry is mentioned, what comes to your mind? If you are like many people, you will quickly think of the family dentist you regularly visit for teeth checkups. However, the profession...
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7 Pizza Nutrition Facts and Nutritional Information
Raise your hand if you love pizza! Everyone enjoys pizza. It doesn’t matter if it is topped with just tomato sauce and cheese or everything under the sun. It’s great when it’s hot outside and it’s...
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6 Senior Wellness Tips for a Healthy Life
Getting older can be challenging, but there are many things you can do that will help ageing. It’s essential to take care of your body as you get up in years. However, you can live a much happier and...
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8 Best Skin Tightening Procedures for Body and Face
Aging can cause the skin to sag on the face and neck. When you age, you will notice more wrinkles, fine lines, spotty skin and laxity. The skin loses its volume and youthful look. These are all natural...
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A Guide to Genetically Inherited Diseases: 7 Health Tips
The human body is an extremely resilient, complex and mysterious marvel of nature. Fortunately, advances in science have allowed us to map the majority of the human genome. By understanding how genes...
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