Podcasts about gold humanism honor society

Dr. Ellen Pearlman discusses the Antiracism Module and the section that she wrote titled Antiracism in Action.  She talks about skills development such as speaking up, calling in vs. calling out, and intent and impact with examples. Silence is equivalent to being complicit. Ellen is senior associate dean for education at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. Previously, she served in a variety of leadership roles at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University, including associate dean for the advanced clinical experience and associate dean for professionalism and doctoring skills, while also serving as a career adviser for the surgical subspecialties and a co-adviser for the school's chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Laura Vater,  board certified Gastrointestinal Oncologist at Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and physician advocate. She shares her journey into medicine, how she started writing, and became a physician advocate at all levels of medical education. Dr. Vater is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She is also the founding director of the Young-Onset Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at IU and co-founder of the narrative medicine program, Writing for Wellness. She was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2018 and is a member of the Pegasus Physician Writers at Stanford University. She has developed a wellness behavior tool for patients and clinicians (called the SMILE Scale) and has published several narrative medicine essays and peer-reviewed publications. Besides being a writer, Dr. Vaah-ter is a TEDx and commencement speaker, mother, and advocate for patients and healthcare workers. She believes that patients should be treated as whole human beings and that clinicians deserve the same. We explore the topics of humanism in medicine, compassion, the importance of physician wellness and mental health, burnout in healthcare, and the nuances of medical care both in the clinic and at the institutional level. For further reference follow Dr. Laura Vater on Instagram @doclauravater and at https://www.lauravater.com/.  Episode produced by: Nikita Ganeshan Episode recording date: 11/15/2024 www.medicuspodcast.com | medicuspodcast@gmail.com | Donate: http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate

Dr. Agarwal has been on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh and Harvard Medical School prior to returning to the University of Miami in 2007, where she has been inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha and the Iron Arrow Honor Society. She has developed, directed, and taught numerous courses at the medical school including the Cardiovascular Course, Respiratory Course, Doctoring/Physicianship courses, the Internal Medicine Clerkship, the Medical Education Elective, and the Transitioning to Residency Course. She has an interest in the medical humanities and served as the pathway director in ethics and medical humanities. She founded Obliterants, the medical school's first humanities journal. She serves as the faculty advisor for the magazine and for UM's chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She has won many school, regional, and national teaching awards including the American College of Physicians (ACP) Medical Educator Award.

In today's episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus invites Dr. Kathy Reeves to discuss the importance of humanism in healthcare and the work of the Gold Foundation in promoting compassionate care. She highlights the need for trust, dignity, and compassion in healthcare and shares her experiences and insights on addressing health disparities and creating meaningful connections with patients. Don't miss this great deep dive into what it means to be a patient focuses provider! Key Moments:00:00 – Introduction and a little about Dr. Reeves02:48 – The Gold Foundation and its Mission06:00 – Promoting Humanism in Healthcare11:40 – The Center for Urban Bioethics and Health Equity22:10 – Violence is contagious, and we can't keep ignoring people27:44 – Witnessing Compassion and the Power of Connection31:40 – Our Voice Matters37:14 – Dr. Kathy Reeves, “Every person deserves dignity, compassion, and trustworthiness, whenever they find themselves in their most vulnerable space.”39:00 – Thank yous and Goodbyes! Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/ Learn more about The Gold Foundation: https://www.gold-foundation.org/ Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Dr. Kathy Reeves on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-reeves-md-faap-141a1019/Connect with The Gold Foundation: https://twitter.com/GoldFdtn Learn more about Marcus' Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/ Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcast Subscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast  More About Dr. Kathy Reeves:Dr. Kathleen Reeves is the President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, the leading national nonprofit organization that champions humanism in healthcare. She is also an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Urban Health and Population Science, the Center for Urban Bioethics, and the Department of Pediatrics at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Her specialties include the human connection in healthcare, ethics, trauma-informed care, substance misuse, urban health, healthcare professions education, and health equity.She spent 20 years at the Katz School of Medicine before taking the helm of the Gold Foundation. Her leadership positions there included Founding Director, Center for Urban Bioethics; Chair, Department of Urban Health and Population Science; Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs; and inaugural Senior Associate Dean for the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. She is a Gold Humanism Honor Society member and was previously recognized as an Honorable Mention for the Gold Foundation's Pearl Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award.Dr. Reeves resides outside of Philadelphia with her husband, Edisio, who is a practicing pediatric gastroenterologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They have two children, Ben and Ann Date: 8/26/2024 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 151 – Promoting Humanism in Healthcare

In this episode of SEE HEAR FEEL, Dr. Gauri Agarwal, an associate professor and associate dean of curriculum at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine, discusses the importance of integrating visual thinking strategies into medical education. Dr. Agarwal shares a touching anecdote about a hospital chaplain during the pandemic to explore the intersection of humanity and technology. She explains the origins and applications of visual thinking strategies in healthcare, highlighting the benefits in empathy, communication, and cognitive flexibility. Dr. Agarwal also reflects on what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of love and true human connection in medicine.00:00 Introduction to Dr. Gauri Agarwal00:53 A Touching Pandemic Anecdote02:12 The Intersection of Humanity and Technology03:31 Visual Thinking Strategies in Medical Education09:08 Integrating AI in Medical Training11:55 The Role of Humanities in Medicine12:41 Final Reflections on Humanity in MedicineDr. Gauri Agarwal, MD received her MD from the University of Miami in 2000 and trained in internal medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and the Associate Dean of Curriculum at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. Her research interests include the impact of visual thinking strategies on medical education. She also has a passion for the medical humanities. In 2017, she received the Leonard Tow Humanism Award from the Gold Humanism Honor Society. The Gold Foundation also supported her recent work exploring the intersection of the humanities with artificial intelligence.Show notesExploring the Intersection of Humanities and Technology in Medicine with Dr. Gauri AgarwalIn this episode of SEE HEAR FEEL, Dr. Gauri Agarwal discusses her background and current roles at the University of Miami, with a focus on the integration of visual thinking strategies in medical education. She shares a touching anecdote about a chaplain's dedication during the pandemic, highlighting the human elements that technology cannot replace. The discussion delves into the importance of empathy, communication, and the humanities in medicine, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence. Dr. Agarwal outlines the methodology of visual thinking strategies and their impact on medical students, stressing the need for human connection and reflection in healthcare.00:00 Introduction to Dr. Gauri Agarwal00:52 A Touching Pandemic Anecdote02:11 The Intersection of Humanity and Technology03:29 Visual Thinking Strategies in Medical Education08:57 The Role of Humanities in Medicine11:35 Final Reflections on Humanity in Medicine

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: Championing compassion and restoring the human connection in healthcare- that's the driving force behind our next guest, Dr. Kathy Reeves, President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. With over two decades of experience in medical education, urban health, and health equity initiatives, Dr. Reeves brings a unique perspective on fostering humanism in healthcare.As the leader of the esteemed Gold Foundation, she is determined to ensure that healthcare professionals provide care that is as compassionate as it is technologically sophisticated.While together, Dr. Reeves shares her vision for creating human-centered spaces, empowering clinicians to prioritize the patient experience, and reshaping the culture of healthcare to prioritize kindness, safety, and trust. Join us for this important and inspiring conversation as Dr. Reeves shares how we can continue to work together to create systems and cultures that support humanistic care for all. Let's go! Episode Highlights:The importance of keeping healthcare human and fostering the human connection, even as technology rapidly advances in the healthcare field.Dr. Reeves' personal experiences as a pediatrician in underserved communities like North Philadelphia, which taught her the value of understanding patients' life contexts to provide truly compassionate care.The Gold Foundation's mission to champion humanism in healthcare through initiatives like the white coat ceremony, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and the new "human-centered spaces" program.Dr. Reeves' vision for changing healthcare metrics to focus on how clinicians connect with patients, rather than just patient volume.The need to integrate the voice of local communities into medical education to bridge the gap between academic medical centers and the populations they serve.About our Guest: Dr. Kathleen Reeves is the President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, the leading national nonprofit organization that champions humanism in healthcare. She is also an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Urban Health and Population Science, the Center for Urban Bioethics, and the Department of Pediatrics at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Her specialties include the human connection in healthcare, ethics, trauma-informed care, substance misuse, urban health, healthcare professions education, and health equity.She spent 20 years at the Katz School of Medicine before taking the helm of the Gold Foundation. Her leadership positions there included Founding Director, Center for Urban Bioethics; Chair, Department of Urban Health and Population Science; Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs; and inaugural Senior Associate Dean for the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. She is a Gold Humanism Honor Society member and was previously recognized as an Honorable Mention for the Gold Foundation's Pearl Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award.Dr. Reeves earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Juniata College, graduated from the Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, and completed her Pediatric Residency at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She is board certified in both general pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine and continues to practice as a pediatric hospitalist. She has served in the leadership team as part of the Northeast Group on Student Affairs within the American Association of Medical Colleges.Dr....

Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today's show, we will explore "Your Favorite Bible Verse". We will also play Part 2 of my interview with DR. ROBERT RASCHKE. DR. ROBERT RASCHKE, a clinical professor of Internal Medicine and Biomedical Informatics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, will join us to discuss his battle with COVID, while he was on the front lines in the Intensive care Unit. Plus, we will discuss his book, written under the name of "DR. ANTHONY ECKSHAR", "One Hundred Prayers: God's Answer to Prayer in a Covid ICU". FROM HIS WEBSITE: "On March 20, 2020, anticipating the struggle of a lifetime against Covid pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where I worked, I resolved to say a prayer a day for a hundred days. Over the next two years, my partners and I witnessed the deaths of over 400 patients from Covid pneumonia despite the highest levels of life support we could provide. I survived the fear, exhaustion, dehumanization and anger I experienced along the way only through my commitment to prayer. In this book, I record 272 of these prayers and the story of what happened to our patients, their families and our ICU team. I learned that the only thing required to receive the gift of faith is to pray for it, and that even a regular person like me can call forth miracles in God's name." Exploring life since 1960, Anthony Eckshar MD has practiced Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine in the Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1986. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine, and although predominantly a bedside provider, also an author of over sixty peer-reviewed research articles. He has taught well over a thousand resident physicians and 500 medical students during the course of his career, has received several teaching awards and was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society by the medical students at the University of Arizona. Anthony is happily married since 1984, with two adult children. Anthony Eckshar MD was raised in the Catholic faith (even served as an altar boy) and became a born-again Christian in 1993. He always had an abiding sense that God loved him – one of the greatest gifts a person can receive. Although his faith has waxed and waned over the years, it became increasingly and inexorably inter-twined with his patient care. Dr. Eckshar's prayer life blossomed under the strain of the Covid pandemic. In the spring of 2020, he started praying in ernest. At first, he prayed mostly for his own safety, but as the months went by, he began focusing on others, culminating in praying for every ICU patient every day. Many only pray during adversity, and Eckshar has come to believe that is why adversity is allowed. He believes we were created to share the love of Jesus, but in our stubbornness, we sometimes need to be forced to make a choice. When we chose the path of prayer, “in all things God works for the good of those that love him.” Eckshar sees his job as a holy vocation. Even when incredibly discouraging things are experienced in the ICU, love is stronger. To survive the job, and to provide the best medical care to his patients, Anthony Eckshar MD has learned to love them, in whatever way he can find. He believes Dr. Francis Peabody's words, from almost 100 years ago, still hold true: “The secret of the care of the patient, is in caring for the patient.” https://www.100prayers.org

Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today's show, we will explore "Identifying Sin", Part 8". We will also play Part 1 of my interview with DR. ROBERT RASCHKE. DR. ROBERT RASCHKE, a clinical professor of Internal Medicine and Biomedical Informatics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, will join us to discuss his battle with COVID, while he was on the front lines in the Intensive care Unit. Plus, we will discuss his book, written under the name of "DR. ANTHONY ECKSHAR", "One Hundred Prayers: God's Answer to Prayer in a Covid ICU". FROM HIS WEBSITE: "On March 20, 2020, anticipating the struggle of a lifetime against Covid pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where I worked, I resolved to say a prayer a day for a hundred days.  Over the next two years, my partners and I witnessed the deaths of over 400 patients from Covid pneumonia despite the highest levels of life support we could provide.  I survived the fear, exhaustion, dehumanization and anger I experienced along the way only through my commitment to prayer.  In this book, I record 272 of these prayers and the story of what happened to our patients, their families and our ICU team.  I learned that the only thing required to receive the gift of faith is to pray for it, and that even a regular person like me can call forth miracles in God's name." Exploring life since 1960, Anthony Eckshar MD has practiced Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine in the Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1986. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine, and although predominantly a bedside provider, also an author of over sixty peer-reviewed research articles. He has taught well over a thousand resident physicians and 500 medical students during the course of his career, has received several teaching awards and was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society by the medical students at the University of Arizona.  Anthony is happily married since 1984, with two adult children. Anthony Eckshar MD was raised in the Catholic faith (even served as an altar boy) and became a born-again Christian in 1993. He always had an abiding sense that God loved him – one of the greatest gifts a person can receive. Although his faith has waxed and waned over the years, it became increasingly and inexorably inter-twined with his patient care.  Dr. Eckshar's prayer life blossomed under the strain of the Covid pandemic. In the spring of 2020, he started praying in ernest. At first, he prayed mostly for his own safety, but as the months went by, he began focusing on others, culminating in praying for every ICU patient every day. Many only pray during adversity, and Eckshar has come to believe that is why adversity is allowed.  He believes we were created to share the love of Jesus, but in our stubbornness, we sometimes need to be forced to make a choice. When we chose the path of prayer, “in all things God works for the good of those that love him.” Eckshar sees his job as a holy vocation. Even when incredibly discouraging things are experienced in the ICU, love is stronger. To survive the job, and to provide the best medical care to his patients, Anthony Eckshar MD has learned to love them, in whatever way he can find. He believes Dr. Francis Peabody's words, from almost 100 years ago, still hold true: “The secret of the care of the patient, is in caring for the patient.” https://www.100prayers.org

DR. ANTHONY ECKSHAR - will join us to discuss his hospital work during the COVID crisis, as well as his book, "One Hundred Prayers: God's answer to prayer in a Covid ICU". FROM HIS WEBSITE: "Jesus came to die for our sins. But Christmas reminds me that he had to be born first. While we were (and still are) all sinners, God loved us so much that sent his only Son down from heaven to be born and live among us, in order to save us.  Jesus was born into chaos, swaddled in an animal's food trough. His family immediately had to flee to a distant land as the tyrannical governor of his homeland sought to kill him. That's how much God loves us, and how important it was to him to be born fully into the danger and insecurity of the human experience.  Thank you God for sending your very heart and soul down into our squalor to lift us out. Your birth here 2000 years ago is one of the two greatest signs of hope in all history. May your name be glorified forever. ​Exploring life since 1960, Anthony Eckshar MD has practiced Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine in the Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1986. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine, and although predominantly a bedside provider, also an author of over sixty peer-reviewed research articles. He has taught well over a thousand resident physicians and 500 medical students during the course of his career, has received several teaching awards and was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society by the medical students at the University of Arizona. Anthony is happily married since 1984, with two adult children." www.100prayers.org

DR. ANTHONY ECKSHAR - will join us to discuss his hospital work during the COVID crisis, as well as his book, "One Hundred Prayers: God's answer to prayer in a Covid ICU". FROM HIS WEBSITE: "Jesus came to die for our sins. But Christmas reminds me that he had to be born first. While we were (and still are) all sinners, God loved us so much that sent his only Son down from heaven to be born and live among us, in order to save us.  Jesus was born into chaos, swaddled in an animal's food trough. His family immediately had to flee to a distant land as the tyrannical governor of his homeland sought to kill him. That's how much God loves us, and how important it was to him to be born fully into the danger and insecurity of the human experience.  Thank you God for sending your very heart and soul down into our squalor to lift us out. Your birth here 2000 years ago is one of the two greatest signs of hope in all history. May your name be glorified forever. ​Exploring life since 1960, Anthony Eckshar MD has practiced Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine in the Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1986. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine, and although predominantly a bedside provider, also an author of over sixty peer-reviewed research articles. He has taught well over a thousand resident physicians and 500 medical students during the course of his career, has received several teaching awards and was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society by the medical students at the University of Arizona. Anthony is happily married since 1984, with two adult children." www.100prayers.org

Join us for a transformative discussion as Dr. Beckford sits down with the phenomenal Dr. Erica Bove for an episode we've aptly titled "Perspective and Priorities." **About the Episode:** Discover the power of "non-negotiables" in self-care as we delve into Dr. Bove's 4 Pillars: Good Sleep, Nutrition, Regular Exercise, and Spirituality/Relationships. **Meet Dr. Erica Bove:** Dr. Erica Bove is a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician and a certified life coach. Dr. Bove graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an undergraduate degree in the Program of Liberal Studies (Great Books). She received her medical degree from the University of Vermont, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Bove subsequently completed training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia in New York City. She then completed her subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Michigan. She currently serves as clinical faculty at the University of Vermont, as the head coach at Heal Your Relationships, and she is recently the CEO of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. **What to Expect:** Gain insights into holistic well-being. Explore the power of "non-negotiables" with Dr. Erica Bove's 4 Pillars. Learn practical strategies for balancing professional and personal life. Contact Dr. Erica Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183IG: https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urcaringdocs/message

Gillian is from the larger Philadelphia area and initially studied Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Scranton and worked in social services as a Case Manager after college. She then transitioned to Vaccine Development NIH-funded research as a clinical coordinator at the University of Vermont while taking pre-med classes. She attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine, where she also earned her Masters in Education and was recognized with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine award and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. During medical school, she also held multiple statewide and national positions such as Chair for the Committee on Bioethics & Humanities for the American Medical Association-Medical Student Section, Board of Trustee for the Pennsylvania Medical Society, State Director on the Pennsylvania Political Action Committee Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Medical Society. She was served as an Editorial Fellow with the AMA Journal of Ethics in 2019. She matched at TJUH in Internal Medicine where she was recognized with multiple teaching awards including Hobart Amory Hare Resident Teaching Award, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and teaching award, and the Darilyn Moyer, MD, FACP Professionalism Award for Trainees in Southeastern PA. She is interested in a career in academic hospital medicine and medical education crafting curriculum that incorporates health system science and humanism topics in medicine.___0:00 - Intro1:29 - Statistics About Internal Medicine3:55 - What Is Internal Medicine?7:25 - Why Internal Medicine?15:18 - What Was IM Residency Like?17:23 - Plans for Designing a Curriculum19:22 - Shooting Incident at the Hospital23:02 - Best Thing About Being an IM Doctor26:09 - Worst Thing About Being an IM Doctor27:14 - Work Intensity and an Average Day as a Resident34:14 - The Best Year of Residency35:19 - An Average Outpatient Day/Week38:32 - If I Give You $100 Million, What Would You Do?43:56 - Things You Wish You Knew Before Coming Into IM45:33 - Characteristics of a Student Best for IM50:00 - Advice for People Looking Into Internal Medicine51:22 - Maximizing Competitiveness Going Into IM Residency54:03 - Things Learned From Residency56:53 - Common Mistakes1:00:49 - Positive Qualities & Characteristics You Admire1:03:05 - Closing Message1:04:14 - Outro__Resources___View the Show Notes Page for This Episode for a transcript and more information: zhighley.com/podcast___Connect With ZachMain YouTube: @ZachHighley Newsletter: https://zhighley.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachhighley/?hl=enWebsite: https://zhighley.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/zachhighleyLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-highley-gergel-44763766/Business Inquiries: zachhighley@nebula.tv___Listen for FreeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23TvJdEBAJuW5WY1QHEc6A?si=cf65ae0abbaf46a4Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zach-highley-show/id1666374777___Welcome to the Zach Highley Show, where we discuss personal growth and medicine to figure out how to improve our lives. My name is Zach a Resident Physician in Boston. Throughout these episodes, I'll interview top performers from around the world in business, life, and medicine in hopes of extracting the resources and techniques they use to get to the top.The best way to help the show is to share episodes on any platform. If you think a friend or family member will like a certain episode, send it to them!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode, WBYIT sits in on the Gold Humanism Honor Society's Night of Storytelling, an evening celebrating the stories of those within the medical community. Join us as we share in these moments of tragedy and joy, as we bear witness to the lives of those who have touched us the most.

Super excited to have Dr. Carmen Fong on the show. We asked all the tough questions, like what kinds of things do you pull out of patients' butts. And let me tell you it's wide and varied and somehow always a mistake. Dr. Carmen Fong earned a Doctor of Medicine in 2013 from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She completed a general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in 2018, after which she completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital/NYU Winthrop. Her academic interests are in surgical education, colon cancer in young people, and medical technology. She mentors trainees and wants more women to be surgeons. Outside of medicine, she is a writer and an artist. She writes for Medium and for Baseline Med, a website for BIPOC pre-health students. She is on Twitter @carmenfong_MD, on Instagram and on LinkedIn. 

Recruitment season is coming our way. If you are planning to apply for residency or want to learn tips on recruitment processes, join your host Andrew Tisser with his guest, Dr. Alysia Kwiatkowski, as they talk about screening and choosing the ideal resident. “Dr. K” is the program director for the internal medicine residency program at the State University of New York, Buffalo. She views the ideal resident as someone to whom she could entrust her loved ones. She shares the things she looks for in the application, describes 360 degree reviews, and others tips for the candidate!In this episode you will learn: On her journey to the field of Education Filters and other approaches regarding recruitmentThe ideal residentThe couple's matchOne factor that would kill an application About Dr. Alysia Kwiatkowski:Alysia Kwiatkowski DO, MS is the Program Director for the Internal Medicine Training Program at the State University of New York SUNY at Buffalo (UB). In her work with the training program, Dr. Kwiatkowski has redesigned and transitioned the curriculum to interactive, multifaceted, near-peer and learner centered models. She also focuses on empowering her learners to be integral parts of their educational experiences. Dr. Kwiatkowski works in the Medical Education and Educational Research Institute (MEERI) on faculty development, interactive learning models and medical education research. She completed the Jacobs Excellence Educator Program, a faculty development program to enhance teaching and evaluation skills, the SUNY SAIL Leadership Academy, is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and has received multiple teaching awards. Dr. Kwiatkowski earned her doctorate from the New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency and chief residency at Albany Medical Center, the major academic center associated with Albany Medical College, Dr. Kwiatkowski completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at Rush University Medical Center where she received a certification in Teaching Excellence. She earned her Masters of Science in the Natural Sciences from the University at Buffalo/Roswell Park Cancer Institute.Connect with Dr. Alysia Kwiatkowski:Website : https://medicine.buffalo.edu/faculty/profile.html?ubit=avk6LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysia-kwiatkowski-do-ms-403834a0/ Connect with Talk2Medoc on:Website:          https://www.andrewtisserdo.com/LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtisserdo/Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/andrew.tisserInstagram:       https://www.instagram.com/talk2medoc_llc/Twitter:            https://twitter.com/Talk2MeDocYouTube:        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0O_Sf3aYLavYaJ_hg7bM8g     

Canceling a speaker is run-of-the-mill these days. So, when a university “cancels the cancellation,” it's worth noting.   Dr. Kristin Collier is a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan and director of the school's Program on Health, Spirituality and Religion. She was a natural choice to give the keynote address at the school's white coat ceremony for incoming students. The Gold Humanism Honor Society selects speakers “who are exemplars of compassionate patient care and who serve as role models, mentors, and leaders in medicine.”  A group of 300 students protested because of Collier's pro-life views. “We demand that UM stands in solidarity with us and selects a speaker whose values align with institutional policies, students, and the broader medical community,” they wrote in an anonymous letter.  Rather than bow to the pressure, as so many school officials have done in recent years, medical school dean Marschall Runge defended the choice of Collier and the school's commitment to freedom of expression. “Our values speak about honoring the critical importance of diversity of personal thought and ideas,” he wrote in a statement. “We would not revoke a speaker because they have different personal ideas than others.”  The handful of students who walked out during Dr. Collier's address missed something special, an incredible speech that challenged students to rethink what medicine is and is for.  “The risk of this education and the one that I fell into is that you can come out of medical school with a bio-reductionist, mechanistic view of people and ultimately of yourself. You can easily end up seeing your patients as just a bag of blood and bones or human life as just molecules in motion.”   You are not technicians taking care of complex machines, but human beings taking care of other human beings. Let's resist a view, of our patients and ourselves, that strips us of our humanity, and takes away from the very goal of why we went into this profession in the first place: to take care of human beings entrusted to our care in their moments of greatest need.”   From there, Collier challenged these medical professionals in training to ask big questions about who they are and what they do, and to practice gratitude. It was a brilliant speech overshadowed by a fabricated and unnecessary controversy.   Roughly half of all Americans share Dr. Collier's views on abortion, which she did not address in her speech. As Dr. Vinay Prasad wrote in the blog Common Sense, “I do not share Dr. Collier's faith or her views on abortion. But ultimately, the decision of students to walk out of the lecture because they disagree with the speaker on another topic has no limit.”    Collier's colleague, University of Michigan professor Scott Richard Lyons, wrote for Inside Higher Ed,   If the academy brooks no dissent, how can knowledge advance? If differing opinions are treated as thought crimes, how much longer will thinkers want to work at our universities? If institutions of higher education do not protect free thought and speech, intellectual diversity, dissent… why should they exist at all?  In fact, the University of Michigan's Faculty Handbook states that “expression of diverse points of view is of the highest importance” and should be protected.  Of course, most universities and organizations have similar statements but lack the courage to live by them.   In contrast, Dr. Collier's courage, grace under pressure, and dedication to professional excellence exemplify what's required in a culture that forgets that free speech in a free society blesses everyone. Her kindness to those who walked out of their own white coat ceremony exemplifies how we must treat everyone, from those who reject that freedom to those still located inside the womb. In that moment, she lived out her advice to not see people as machines but as human beings. Especially for those entering a profession especially prone to cynicism and burnout, her address is worth watching in its entirety.   Let's pray there are many among that University of Michigan crowd who follow in Dr. Collier's footsteps.  

Stories are fundamental to what it means to be human and to be human in medicine. Stories help us understand our patients, find community amongst our peers, and make sense of the challenges and joys of being in medicine. A few weeks ago, the power of stories was put on display at the Night of Storytelling, a live storytelling event organized by the Gold Humanism Honor Society at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.  At this event, we heard compelling stories from six speakers: Dr. Robert Golden, Ben Kannenberg (M4), Ali La Jeunesse (M1), Hasan Nadeem (M4), Olivia Rater (M4), and Dr. Jason Stephenson. We are excited to have hosted this event (our first live event!) and to be able to share it with all of you in this episode. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode UGA alumnae Dr. Mila Shah-Bruce takes a break in between surgeries to join us and talk about how she manages life as a mom of 2 boys, a wife, an MD at Ochsner LSU Health with 2 American Board certifications – one in Obstetrics and Gynecology and another in Obesity Medicine, and a focused practice designation in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (in which she is among the few elite doctors in the state of Louisiana with that designation). She is also an Assistant Professor and the medical student Clerkship Director at Ochsner LSU Health. She was inducted in the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2018 for excellence in teaching; and as if all her accolades and certifications to date were not enough, she is currently pursuing her PhD with an emphasis in health professionals education with a view to becoming dean of a medical school.

On this episode of the Pursuit of Health Podcast we continue our investigation into the topic of Physician Burnout with Dr. Laura Vater.  Dr. Vater has gained a much deserved recognition for her approach to this issue by focusing on Humanism in Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science and minor in Poverty Studies at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. She then went on to complement her skill set with a master of Public Health degree at the University of Pittsburgh where she focused on Behavioral and Community Health.  She returned to Indiana to complete her residency in Internal medicine and this Spring will complete a rigorous fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.She is the recipient of many accolades including being selected as 1 of every 1000 residents to be a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Though early in her career, she has already penned several research and narrative essay publications, is a regularly invited public speaker, and has a growing online platform addressing Humanism in Healthcare. She is also the creator of a very useful tool - the SMILE scale -  providers can use to help prioritize their own health.During our discussion, Dr Vater shares the origin of her decision to become a physician and oncologist. This very personal story revolved around her mother as a role model who entered medical school later in adulthood when Dr Vater was already a teenager. Her interest in medicine was further heightened by the experience of a close family friend who lived through the challenges of cancer. Ultimately, confronting her mother's sudden life threatening illness during Dr. Vater's first year of medical school led her in the direction of Humanism in Medicine.Dr. Vater reveals the current challenges in healthcare that take the Humanity out of Medicine and how she has been working diligently to reconnect with her true self and her patients and maintain the joy in her work through Humanism. She explains that Humanism stresses the importance of physicians establishing a connection with patients and caring for physicians as humans too.Dr. Vater opens the door for our listeners into the concept of Compassion Fatigue and the associated  risk of clinicians losing empathy in training and practice. She believes that it is important for everyone involved in healthcare to continue talking about Compassion Fatigue in order to get it out in the open - thus restoring our vital human interconnections and preventing physician burnout. Dr. Vater and Dr. Fethke share their love of teaching medicine to enthusiastic students as a way to find rejuvenation and remind us all why we entered medicine in the first place.  In so doing, they also warn about the risks of mentors modeling bad behaviors that lead the students towards being hardened and less empathetic.Our guest and host find that they also both share a passion for writing about their experiences as physicians and the stories of those that have taught them the most about being a doctor - their patients.  They hope that this comes through not only in their  narrative publications, but in the medical records of their patients. These are human beings and we are honored and humbled to be invited into their lives and tell their stories. The discussion with Dr. Vater finished with her introduction and explanation of the SMILE scale she established. Listen closely as she takes us through this simple yet powerful tool to help maintain Humanism in Healthcare.Dr. Eric Fethke and the team at The Pursuit of Health Podcast look forward to your comments on this and any of our prior episodes.  We can be reached on Facebook and Instagram at drfethkemd and our website at drfethkemd.com.

Dr. Raj Sachdej joins us at the Minty Fresh Studio to discuss mental health and his project on Guam. The good doctor is currently doing his residency at the George Washington, School of Medicine in New York and is a former "LIFER" from St. John's School (Guam). Join us as we discuss various topics along with stigmas that have long plagued the mental health community. The returning "son of Guam" is doing a research project to find out more about how to service mental health challenges on our island. You can volunteer to assist his research study by contacting him for more details at +671-487-1600 or email him at mentalhealthgu@gwu.edu. Study dates are April 4-15, 2022. ## BIO: While in medical school in Portland, OR, Raj held various leadership positions including Student Council President. Raj has also received recognition throughout his academic career for leadership, professionalism, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, and was elected into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Raj is a recipient of the American Psychiatric Association's SAMHSA Minority Fellowship for 2020-2021 for which he aims to explore the psychiatric needs of his Pacific hometown of Guam. In the residency program, Raj has been an active member of the Wellness Committee that aims to bolster the program's sense of wellbeing and community. Studio Notes: Recorded live April 05, 2022 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mint-talks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mint-talks/support

In this episode, we welcome Aaron Yengo-Kahn(a.yengo@vumc.org), a neurosurgeon, the co-director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, and a Sargent alumnus. He shared his experience after receiving a degree in Human Physiology at Sargent, his interest in pediatric neurosurgery, and sports concussion. About Aaron: Aaron Yengo-Kahn, MD was born in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up near Boston, MA in Lexington, MA. He attended Boston University where he graduated in 2011 with a degree in Human Physiology earning summa cum laude honors. He spent a year before medical school teaching anatomy to undergraduate students as well as working as a research coordinator at New England Baptist Hospital. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2016. At the end of his 3rd year, he was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and Gold Humanism Honor Society. While a medical student, he pursued interests in medical education, serving as the Co-Chair of the Student Curriculum Committee during his fourth and receiving the Geoffrey David Chazen Award for contributions to Vanderbilt's education program. He remains interested in medical student and resident education contributing to medical student clinical skills evaluations, developing and coordinating resident anatomy sessions and mentoring medical students in clinical outcomes research and neurosurgery. His main research interests include sport-related concussion, specifically novel diagnostic methods, outcomes prediction and cost-benefit analyses. He has served as the Co-Director for Research at the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center since July 2019. He has additional research interests in pediatric neurosurgery, adult neurotrauma and systems-of-care. The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College. Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.

Have you ever wondered how your attending on rounds or clinic preceptor reached their position in academia? Or perhaps you've pondered about what goes on behind the scenes of your simulated patient encounters? Maybe you've tutored medical students or led a dissection group before and are interested in exploring the deeper world of medical education. In this episode of the UnsCripted podcast, Mason sits down with the University of Cincinnati's very own Dr. Kelleher to expound upon the vast world of medical education and advise students about how they can further explore their interests in Med Ed. Dr. Matthew Kelleher is an internal medicine-pediatrics hospitalist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center and at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dr. Kelleher received his MD from the University of Illinois School of Medicine in 2010, where he graduated with AOA and Gold Humanism Honor Society distinction. He completed his Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency training at the University of Cincinnati in 2014, where he also completed a chief year and earned a Master's in Medical Education in 2017. In addition to his roles as a hospitalist, he also serves as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine residency program at the University of Cincinnati and as one of the Clinical Skills course directors for 1st and 2nd year medical students at the UC College of Medicine.  In this episode, Dr. Kelleher elaborates on what the world of Med Ed looks like, describes the different roles of clinician educators/clerkship directors/program directors, and what his day-to-day life as a hospitalist and clinician educator entails. He also offers helpful advice to medical students who may want to explore their interests in medical education and how these students can continue this pursuit in residency and beyond.  Show Notes:Three aspects of clinician educators1. Active in clinical practice2. Apply educational theory to teaching3. Engaged in educational scholarshipRecommended podcast - KeyLIMEFollow Matt Kelleher on Twitter: @Kelzj3

Board-certified pediatrician and Conejo Valley native Jessica Hochman, MD, has a passion for pediatric medicine. Dr. Hochman follows in the footsteps of her father, Dr. Andrew Matthew, also a board-certified pediatrician at Oak Park Pediatrics near Agoura Hills, California. Dr. Hochman is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been recognized as a 2019 and 2020 Southern California Rising Star by “Southern California Super Doctors Magazine” for her commitment to providing the highest-quality health care.While attending the University of California Los Angeles, Dr. Hochman studied psychobiology and graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. While attending college, she studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. At Boston University, Dr. Hochman completed her Master's degree in Medical Science, completing her thesis evaluating the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet. She earned her medical degree from Boston University in 2008. While at Boston University, Dr. Hochman was voted by her peers into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, a national honor society recognizing physicians who exemplify excellence and compassion with humanistic care in medicine.  A proud UCLA Bruin, Dr. Hochman completed both her internship and residency in pediatrics at UCLA (2008-2011).  

Inspired and unified by the humanitarian spirit of Wonder Woman, the Wonder Woman Passion Project aims to assemble a Healers League that empowers and mentors the next generation of healthcare team leaders and members by responsibly leveraging social media. The Wonder Wisdom Series features individuals from all aspects of healthcare and science who provide truthful and resilient stories of their journey. The creator of the WWPP, Hye-Jin Yun, shared with us her vision and hopes for this non-traditional method of mentorship. If you are a pre-health student or medical student in preclinical years, you can follow along with the "Med Student Wonderland: A Day-in-the-Life" Series via InstaStory, and feel free to DM for mentorship. Hye-Jin Yun is a rising fourth-year medical student, Class President, and Gold Humanism Honor Society inductee at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She has lived in seven global cities and mostly grew up in San Francisco. She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Neuroscience & Behavior from Barnard College of Columbia University. Prior to medical school, her experiences are diverse to include working with the CBS Evening News and UNICEF USA in New York City. Passionate about connecting with people and storytelling, she hopes to mentor forward, educate, and foster conversation across individuals in medicine, healthcare, science, public health, media, policy, business, and humanitarian spaces through the Wonder Woman Passion Project. Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga Episode recording date: 4/30/21 www.medicuspodcast.com | medicuspodcast@gmail.com | Donate: http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicus/message

Dr. Sinha is a neurosurgical resident currently at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating from Tufts University, Dr. Sinha attended Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where he was an active member of the admissions committee. There he was inducted as a junior member into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society as well as the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Sinha took a research year during medical school as well, performing neurosurgery research at Columbia University. As a resident in neurosurgery, Dr. Sinha sees patients with diseases that affect the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. In his presentation, he details two cases involving a ruptured intracranial aneurysm and a meningioma compressing the spinal cord. Outside of his work as a resident, Dr. Sinha enjoys mentoring premeds applying to medical school as an advisor for MedSchoolCoach. Take the quiz here

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Grayson Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong is a clinical fellow in ophthalmic telemedicine at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. During the 2019–2020 academic year, Dr. Armstrong served as the chief resident in ophthalmology and the director of the ocular trauma service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Armstrong was elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees in June 2019. He also  active within the Massachusetts Medical Society, serving on its Resident and Fellow Section governing council, and within the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, the state's ophthalmology specialty society, where he is a member of its board of directors. Dr. Armstrong is active in health policy across multiple fronts surrounding access to care. He has served as a fellow at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, worked with the Massachusetts Governor's Office to secure access to the state's prescription drug monitoring program for resident physicians, and worked with international non-profit organizations and the Jordanian government to improve the country's response to the Syrian refugee crisis. Dr. Armstrong attended college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 2009 with a major in music and a minor in chemistry. He attended medical school at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 2015 with invited membership to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society, before attending Harvard University, where he received his Master of Public Health with a focus on health care policy and management. Since medical school, Dr. Armstrong has fostered a strong interest in health care technology innovation and entrepreneurship. In addition to serving as an advisor for various health technology startups, he is a founder of Ocular Technologies, a company creating tele-ophthalmic diagnostic hardware and software tools. With Ocular Technologies, he has been instrumental in the design and implementation of novel telemedicine and artificial intelligence technologies in the field of ophthalmology. We discuss: -Dr. Armstrong's path to ophthalmology and what aspiring ophthalmologists can take away from his journey. -His experience as Chief Resident at MEEI and what makes a good resident -Telemedicine and the state of current applications in ophthalmology -Getting involved with health policy and advocacy as a trainee -Dr. Armstrong's love for music! You can follow Dr. Armstrong on Twitter and Instagram @GraysonWilkes.

Welcome to our very first episode of Advocacy, Medicine, & You hosted by the Gold Humanism Honor Society at the Medical College of Georgia. Today, we join Meera and Jeunice who are both 4th-year medical students in their discussion about some of the personal experiences our Black peers and colleagues face in the healthcare setting. We also talk about allyship and what you can actively do in your day-to-day life to show your support to the movement. Check out our show notes linked below for more information! Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/2xq93bze Hosts: Meera Kuntawala & Jeunice Owens-Walton Editors: Haritha Aribindi and Sehar Ali Instagram: @mcgghhs Facebook: @GHHSMCG Twitter: @aug_MCGGHHS

Advocacy, Medicine, & You is a podcast born from the Gold Humanism Honor Society at the Medical College of Georgia. All of us here at GHHS are 4th-year medical students who are tired of simply discussing how to be advocates for those underrepresented and underserved in medicine. We wanted to create something that would educate our peers, colleagues, and community, while also challenging them and ourselves to action with each episode of our podcast. Look out for our 5 part series on the Black Lives Matter movement in Medicine on social media. Episode 1: Black Lives & Medicine Episode 2: Health Inequity vs. Disparity Episode 3: Diversity vs. Inclusion Episode 4: Microaggressions Episode 5: Allyship Instagram: @mcgghhs Facebook: @GHHSMCG Twitter: @aug_MCGGHHS

Dr. McCrary is an otolaryngology (pronounced otto-larin-gol-igist) resident in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah. She received her undergraduate degree, Master's in Public Health, and medical degree at the University of Arizona. As a medical student, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Society. After she completes her training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. McCrary plans to further specialize in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Surgery.    As an otolaryngologist, Dr. McCrary deals with disease and pathology that affects everything “above the clavicles”. She describes the specialty as a perfect mix of surgery and clinic. After discussing her typical workday and subspecialties that otolaryngologists can pursue, she presents three interesting cases. In the first case, she describes a slide tracheoplasty – a procedure that widens the trachea. The second case involves an incredible surgical procedure that uses skin and vasculature from the forehead to conceal a large piece of skin removed from a patient's face. Finally, Dr. McCrary discusses a neck mass in a 53-year-old female patient.   Take the quiz here

Super excited to have Dr. Carmen Fong on the show. We asked all the tough questions, like what kinds of things do you pull out of patients' butts. And let me tell you it's wide and varied and somehow always a mistake. Dr. Carmen Fong earned a Doctor of Medicine in 2013 from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She completed a general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in 2018, after which she completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital/NYU Winthrop. Her academic interests are in surgical education, colon cancer in young people, and medical technology. She mentors trainees and wants more women to be surgeons. Outside of medicine, she is a writer and an artist. She writes for Medium and for Baseline Med, a website for BIPOC pre-health students. She is on Twitter @carmenfong_MD, on Instagram and on LinkedIn. 

Lyssa Weatherly, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She attended medical school at UMMC where she also completed a residency, chief residency and geriatrics fellowship.  Dr. Weatherly serves as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program with a strong interest in medical student and resident education and mentorship. She also enjoys serving as the UMMC chapter advisor for the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Weatherly has received a number of awards including recently awarded Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence. When we say yes to one thing, says Dr. Lyssa Weatherly, we are saying no to something else. Today, shares a career-defining moment when she realized she was going to have to say “no” to some things—so she could say “yes” to what was most important to her. As physicians, we need to think critically about what we value most. And what do we have to be willing to let go of…so that nothing gets in our way? Dr. Weatherly teaches us how to expertly navigate these obstacles, and offers us simple advice for pushing through: When we're stuck, think back to when we first started, and remember why we're here. And from there, evaluate if the roadblock we're up against is worth pushing through in order to become who we've always wanted to be. Pearls of Wisdom: 1. Find ways to marry the patient experience with the student experience. When we involve the patient in the student's success, and vice versa, it creates a positive cohesive learning environment. 2. When we face roadblocks, think back to when we first started to remember why we're here. Evaluate if the roadblock is worth pushing through in order to get where we've always wanted to be. 3. When we say yes to one thing, we are saying no to something else. Our time is finite, so consider carefully the things we do—and don't—want to say no to.

Margaret C. Lo, MD, FACP, is a Professor of General Internal Medicine division and the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Florida. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate and then completed her residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Lo has a unique focus in medical education and strives for Innovation in residency medical education, multidisciplinary education and resident performance. Dr Lo has received numerous awards for her outstanding dedication to patient care and mentorship in medicine, including awards from the Society of General Internal Medicine and the American Medical Women's Association. She was also inducted as a member in the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2018. What does it mean to put yourself in an environment of encouragement? Today, Dr. Margaret C. Lo explains how her mother set a high bar for her success, but always encouraged her to be proud of her accomplishments. Dr. Lo developed a healthy mindset toward working hard—and maintaining balance. Today, we learn how to become a reliable and accountable resident that sets us apart from the status quo, how to enhance trust and connection with our patients, and how to know when to step away from medicine to re-energize. Pearls of Wisdom: 1. Surround yourself in an environment of encouragement and high expectations. It will bring out the best in you. 2. Find a mentor that matches both your goals and personality, aligns with your interests, and one who is invested in your success. 3. Continuity is a key aspect in building trust with patients, and motivational interviewing is a key skill for developing these connections. 4. Pay attention to your own self-care and well-being: Remember the importance of relaxation, networking, and keeping in touch with friends outside of medicine.

John Ratelle, MD, is an Attending Physician in Hospital Medicine at Mayo Clinic and the Associate Program Director in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, where he focuses on systems-based practice. Dr. Ratelle has been extensively involved in resident education and mentorship from being a chief resident of his residency program to pursuing research in medical education, quality improvement and patient safety, and interprofessional teamwork. He has been recognized for Excellence in Clinical Teaching through many awards including Teacher of the Year in 2019 and the Laureate Award at Mayo. Dr. Ratelle is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. No one wants to be the person in the room that just doesn't “get it”. But, if we're able to embrace our weaknesses—and use feedback as an impetus for growth and change—now we are in the growth mindset. Dr. John Ratelle encourages us to be willing to try, even if we fail. Today, we learn ‘to lean in' and embrace those activities that we shy away from. And have the willingness to be vulnerable and admit our limitations with our mentors. This will set the stage for exponential growth as physicians—and as human beings.   Pearls of Wisdom: 1. Develop a growth mindset. Be open to failure and use it as a stimulus for change. 2. Identify your area of weakness. Ask yourself tough questions “What is the hardest part of my day? What don't I look forward to? And what's my action plan for it?” 3. Be open and honest with your mentors. Know that this is something they will generally appreciate and embrace.

In this episode, I am joined by Chad Lewis, MPH. Chad is a fourth-year medical student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth who is applying for residency in ophthalmology this fall. Chad has a story of resilience, determination, service, and passion. We discuss his early upbringing in the Bay Area and how the loss of his father at a young age framed his views on health disparities and helped guide him on his journey to where he is today. Chad's time in the Marines was spent in places around the world including Southeast Asia, Iraq, and New Orleans, where he helped those who lives were ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. Upon his return, Chad finished a Bachelor's degree in less than two years and began working as a field engineer before a serendipitous moment led him to work with a Surgeon General of the U.S. and eventually pursue medical school and ophthalmology. Chad's dedication to service and the mentorship of youth and underrepresented minorities in medicine has been recognized nationally as an inductee of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health. He has also been named as one of five 2018 AAMC Nickens Scholars and a National Minority Quality Forum 40 Under 40 Leader in Minority Health. You can follow Chad and connect with him on Twitter @cytheeyeguy Link to the Virtual Interview Marathon Initiative: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDz0pLpNWRIM3RzcQhFeaInPiFPl9ceI8ZG2AdD6slI2lZAw/viewform

The speech given by Dr. Goldfrank at the 2020 NYU / Bellevue Emergency Medicine Graduation Ceremony https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Goldfrank_Graduation_Speech_2020.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Graduation. Goldfrank Show Notes Graduation 2020 Lewis R. Goldfrank, MD June 17, 2020 WELCOME TO THE GRADUATES Congratulations to a wonderful group of physicians. It is a pleasure to recognize your great accomplishments in the presence of your friends, families, loved ones and the residents and faculty who have learned so much from and with you. I would first like to recognize those of you who are members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. There are a remarkable number of awardees in our graduating class of 2020. CLASS OF 2020 Joe Bennett (R) Max Berger (R) Ashley Miller (R) Leigh Nesheiwat (S) Kristen Ng (R) Emily Unks (S) AND Arie Francis (R) Nisha Narayanan (S) FUTURE PGY-4 Elena Dimiceli (S) Kamini Doobay (S) Mark Iscoe (R) FUTURE PGY-3 Stasha O'Callaghan (S) Nicholus Warstadt (S) FUTURE PGY-1 Aaron Bola (S) Alison (Ali) Graebner (S) Aron Siegelson (S) Melissa Socarras (S) Sarah Spiegel (S) Thomas Sullivan (S) Christy Williams (S) GOLD HUMANISM CORE VALUES Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Altruism, Respect, Empathy, Service These are the values you want as a doctor for yourself or a loved one, to have outstanding listening skills with patients to be at your side during a medical emergency, to have exceptional interest in service to the community,