MEdIC Series: The Case of the Magnificent Mentor

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None of us would be where we are today, if it weren’t for the people that have helped us along the way. During this holiday season we thought it would be appropriate to discuss a happy topic: how to thank your mentors.  The fine people who have taught and guided us over the years – helping us become the physicians we have become. This month in the MEdIC series, we present the case of Kara and Sundeep, two residents who are not sure how to go about thanking their mentors.

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By |2017-01-04T18:32:43-08:00Dec 27, 2013|MEdIC series, Medical Education|

Get Started on Becoming a Recognized Speaker

istock-scared-turtleLove sitting in the audience at national and local conferences listening to great speakers, but always have that nagging feeling that you also have something valuable to teach and share with the audience? Or have you ever wanted to directly confront your greatest fear of public speaking in front of your EM colleagues? Consider speaking opportunities through organization such as AAEM and ACEP!
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By |2017-03-05T14:18:38-08:00Dec 6, 2013|Medical Education|

Just in Time Training

JIT-300x225Just in Time Training (JiTT) is an educational concept that has been easily adapted for EM. Interesting, this educational strategy originates from inventory management. To them, JiTT means: right material, right time, right place, in the exact amount. In educational terms, this means: right educational modality, given to the learner at the right time, at the right location, and exactly the amount needed.

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By |2017-03-05T14:14:38-08:00Nov 29, 2013|Medical Education|

Calling all EM residents: Submit an abstract to Annals of EM

AnnalsEMDid you know that there is a section in the Annals of Emergency Medicine that is written by EM residents only? As Annals’ Resident Fellow, I wanted to share a great writing and publishing opportunity with my fellow residents. Many of the residents who have published in this series have gone on to do great things in EM as faculty members. 

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By |2016-11-13T09:43:24-08:00Nov 28, 2013|Medical Education|

Faculty hero: Dr. Stacey Poznanski

Stacey Poznanski faculty photo 2011smAs part of a series on Faculty Heroes, I wanted to highlight Dr. Stacey Poznanski (Director of EM Undergraduate Education and Assistant Professor of EM at Wright State University), who has done amazing things in EM. Most recently I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the 2013 International EM Teaching Course with Stacey at our Powerpoint Resuscitation workshop. The following are some of her thoughtful words of wisdom for those interested in EM, education, and academics.

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By |2019-01-28T21:52:00-08:00Nov 20, 2013|Medical Education|

Discussing Annals EM article: Social Media and Physician Learning

SoME and Physician learningExpertPeerReviewStamp2x200I was delighted to see the News and Perspectives piece in this month’s Annals of Emergency Medicine about “Social Media and Physician Learning” (free PDF). I had totally forgotten that Jan Greene, the author, had called to talk with me several months ago. In the piece, she discusses many of the issues with which I struggle:

  • Is peer review good or bad?
  • What is the role of blog and podcast sites in the future of medical education?
  • With the ease of how anyone can be “published” on blogs, how can one decide on the trustworthiness of open educational resources such as FOAM?
  • Can or should social media education practices be held up to the rigorous scientific standards of original research?

Here are some noteworthy quotes:

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