It seems that there are medical schools taking the initiative to help their students become more compassionate. It’s a worthy goal but I don't know if it's possible. We can teach individuals to act compassionate. But that, of course, is different from being compassionate. While there may be literature to support the cause, I don’t think that a curriculum can ... Continue Reading about Empathy 101
USF Health Looks to Create Next Gen MD Leaders
Can we teach empathy to the next generation of physicians? The University of South Florida Health thinks so and they're putting it on the line this week with the launch of the SELECT program, a new curriculum intended to "put empathy, communication and creativity back into doctoring." The SELECT (Scholarly Excellence. Leadership Experiences. Collaborative ... Continue Reading about USF Health Looks to Create Next Gen MD Leaders
Doctors and the Gifted Bias
I work in a big medical school my job involves teaching the next generation of doctors. And I live with a gifted bias. Here’s what I’ve noticed: We love bright trainees. They garner our attention. We give them awards. We discuss them in glowing terms. They make us proud. I've seen colleagues work the call schedule so as to be assigned most efficient resident ... Continue Reading about Doctors and the Gifted Bias