The fundamental task of medical education is to transform a novice learner into an empathetic, competent and effective physician. In recent years, the idea of […]
Definition of advocacy: the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see ADVOCATE entry 2) something1 Among the updated ACGME milestones in Family […]
Given the importance of the social determinants of health (SDOH) in driving health outcomes and inequities in population health, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education […]
Evidence indicates that health professionals suffer from increasing rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and burnout.1-3 The factors that contribute to these negative outcomes include […]
In 2020, have you started wondering, “what on earth is going on?” If you have, then I’m right there with you. However, rather than dividing […]
After witnessing and experiencing the trauma of dual pandemics on ourselves and on communities of color, it has become apparent that simply teaching our learners […]
Research shows that the stress and anxiety children are experiencing during coronavirus can have an impact on their health later on in life. –Elizabeth Schilling […]
How do we teach social determinants of health—and related skills, like cultural humility and structural competence—to health professions learners at the bedside? How do we […]
I was in a small grocery store in my area (Westchester County, NY) and overheard two store workers arguing about whether the COVID pandemic was […]
As faculty in the Hennepin Healthcare Family Medicine residency training program, I have the great fortune to work in the most diverse program at the […]