Our educational system needs rebooting according to Seth Godin’s new e-book, Stop Stealing Dreams. This is a manifesto which suggests that our system of schooling, once predicated on scarcity of access to information, has been destroyed by the connection economy. The skills, attitudes, and needs of our graduates have changed dramatically. Our society and the way we ... Continue Reading about Book Notes: Stop Stealing Dreams
Lockstep Physicians – Why Doctors Look to the Next Thing
I had lunch with a colleague who is finishing his MBA in May. We talked about what he planned to do going forward. The conversation then turned to doctors and the way they see themselves and their options. In medicine we’re used to having the way paved for us. We're lockstep physicians. We do what’s been done before. We practice lockstep medicine. When you’re ... Continue Reading about Lockstep Physicians – Why Doctors Look to the Next Thing
When Doctors Monkey Around
When I talk about social media I usually describe my earliest entree in to Twitter as 'monkeying around.' An innocent flirtation with no real endpoint. The point is that I didn't know what it was or how I might use it, but I was curious. Recently a skeptical physician-friend approached me after a talk and said with a smirk, "So that's what you do on Twitter, you ... Continue Reading about When Doctors Monkey Around
The Digital Physician
While most of us fail to see it, but doctors are changing. We’re changing as a result of the social and technological innovation. In 2050 what we do and how we do it will be very different from what we did at the turn of the century. We’re evolving from analog to digital. I think it’s important to consider the ‘digital physician’ as a concept worthy of attention. ... Continue Reading about The Digital Physician
Bold Intern Advice
It's the cusp of a new medical year and there's no shortage of advice on how to succeed as a house officer. The White Coat Underground and Wes Fisher will put you in the right direction. And I love Mary Brandt’s Advice for New Interns. But just a couple of more points to keep in mind: Keep you options open. Medicine is changing quickly. You'll start you ... Continue Reading about Bold Intern Advice
Doctors with Purple Hair
It's July 1st, a time of year when third year American medical students take the step from auditorium to clinic. It's a time of sorting out. Every medical school deals with their share of students appearing on clinical clerkships showcasing their unique brand of personal expression. Meetings ensue. The argument is always the same: 'I can be a good doctor with ... Continue Reading about Doctors with Purple Hair