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**🔍 Navigating the Complex World of Internal Medicine: A Journey of Continuous Learning and Patient Care** As a Senior Registrar in Internal Medicine, each day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. From managing complex cases to collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, the role demands not only medical expertise but also empathy, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. 🩺 **Key Takeaways from My Journey:** 1. **Patient-Centered Care**: Always prioritize the patient’s needs, values, and preferences. Every decision should be rooted in what’s best for them. 2. **Collaboration**: Medicine is a team effort. Working closely with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals ensures comprehensive care. 3. **Continuous Education**: The field of internal medicine is ever-evolving. Staying updated with the latest research and guidelines is crucial for delivering high-quality care. 4. **Empathy and Compassion**: Beyond the science, medicine is about human connections. Understanding patients' stories and experiences is key to providing holistic care. 5. **Resilience**: The path is demanding, but the rewards—seeing patients recover and thrive—make every challenge worth it. I am proud to be part of a field that continuously pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. Here’s to all the internal medicine professionals who dedicate their lives to healing and improving patient outcomes! 💪👩⚕️👨⚕️ #InternalMedicine #Healthcare #PatientCare #MedicalEducation #ContinuousLearning #HealthcareExcellence #Teamwork

You can choose to be their doctor, or to be another obstacle in the path of survival. When is the best time to prevent medical gaslighting? When it's being taught in medical schools. When is the second best time? After it's happened to patients. That's why my new book MEDICAL GASLIGHTING: How to Get the Care You Deserve in a System that Makes You Fight For Your Life is available in bookstores everywhere October 1st. It's also why I offer virtual speaking engagements for your classroom-- whether you're working with medical students, undergrads, continuing medical education, or others in the healthcare space. I help students experience medical gaslighting from a patient's perspective, discover techniques to build trust, and show how the fundamentals of participatory care can impact overall health outcomes. Learn more about my work here: https://lnkd.in/gZG9fC8Y #doctors #womenshealth #premed #medicalschool #continuingmedicaleducation #medicaltrauma #medicalptsd #femtech #healthcare #medicalgaslighting

Medical School teaches you medicine but there are many aspects of practicing medicine you dont learn in school. For Dr. Aparna Shah, one thing she wish she would have known is how much of the general public you would be dealing with. #Communication is extremely important for all physicians especially #ophthalmologists and #optometrists. Effective communication helps in building trust between the #patient and #physician. Patients are more likely to feel comfortable, share relevant medical history, and follow treatment plans when they trust their doctor. Good communication skills are also important for interacting with colleagues, staff, and other healthcare professionals. This ensures smooth coordination and collaboration in patient care. We all have our days and #healthcare can be extremly stressful but keep in mind mind communication is an art and can have a major affect on the overall patient experience. Are there other things you wish you would have learned in #medicalschool? Give our friends over at Ophthalpreneurs a follow to learn more!

The Incredible Advancements in Medical Science: A Nurse’s Perspective As a nurse, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible strides made in medical science over the years. From groundbreaking treatments to advanced diagnostic tools, these innovations have transformed the way we care for patients, extending lives and improving quality of life in ways once thought impossible. Every day, I’m reminded of how far we’ve come. Whether it’s a new life-saving medication, minimally invasive procedures, or cutting-edge technology that allows us to diagnose conditions earlier and more accurately, medical science continues to push boundaries. And it’s not just about the big breakthroughs—it’s the day-to-day improvements in care that make all the difference for our patients. Behind every innovation, there are countless hours of research, collaboration, and commitment from scientists, healthcare professionals, and nurses alike. It’s a reminder that we are part of something bigger—a collective effort to create a healthier, more hopeful future. To my fellow nurses and healthcare professionals: let’s continue to embrace these advancements and be at the forefront of delivering the best possible care for our patients. We are living in a time of incredible progress, and together, we can make a lasting impact. #MedicalAdvancements #NursingAndScience #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #ProudToBeANurse --- This post highlights the advancements in medical science and how they impact patient care from the nurse's perspective!

🩺 Advice to the Profession: Maintaining Professional Obligations when Engaging on Public Platforms CPSM registrants (physicians, residents, clinical assistants, physician assistants, medical students, and physician assistant students), have a trusted position in society. Your words carry significant weight and can have profound impacts. Before posting, consider how others, including those who hold different views, may perceive your words and actions. Maintaining a safe, trustworthy, and respectful environment for patients is of utmost importance. Read our advice for more: <https://buff.ly/3xPacWf> #ProtectingThePublic #StandardofPractice [image description: numerous social platform logos appear to be flying out of a smartphone.]

🩺 In our journey through medical education, we realize that the core of exceptional patient care lies in the power of intention. It's about more than just diagnosing and treating; it's about understanding the profound impact our intentions have on patient outcomes and well-being. 🥼 Intention in medicine demands empathy, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. It's about fostering trusting relationships with patients, guided by a sincere desire to alleviate suffering and promote health.  Sun Simiao's wisdom serves as a guiding principle, encouraging us to strive for clarity and compassion that define outstanding medical practice. 💊 Let us embrace this journey with unwavering dedication to cultivating intention in every aspect of our medical careers. Together, let's uphold the values of empathy and excellence, knowing that our intentions today shape the future of healthcare tomorrow. 🌟🩺💡 #MedSmarter #MDjourney #Doctors #USMLE #IMG

I always believed that the required clinical hours for primary care doctors were there to protect patients... ...until I dug deeper. Here’s what I discovered: The Flexner Report (1910) helped shape modern medical education. Medicine has become more specialized over time, but... Hospitals in the early 20th century were simpler, with fewer staff. By the mid-20th century, accreditation and certification became big business. The increase in clinical hours has helped sustain universities, hospitals, and accrediting bodies — but at what cost? Today, it takes 15,000 to 16,000 clinical hours to become an independent PCP. Even with the 2003 80-hour workweek limit rule, shifts can stretch even longer. Is this system still serving physicians and patients, or is it becoming a burden we no longer question?

CME Credit Management - A Modern Concept. CME-Global exists solely to solve the critical gaps prevalent in Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for physicians, APPs, and their affiliated organizations. We understand clinicians' difficulties in meeting these obligations and the absence of industry resources that meaningfully address these issues. We have solved the last mile in this process, placing the clinician at the center of our design and reducing the barriers to functional management of their CME credits. Our design also provides a unique opportunity for organization-level support of your physicians around this process. With CME-Global, Never Lose A CME Credit Again! #physician #physicianassistant #nursepractitioner

💡Reflecting on the Power of Human Connection in Medicine💡 During my time in the ICU as a medical student, I witnessed something profound during our morning rounds. 👁️🗨️ Two patients, almost the same age, were discussed. One was alone—no visitors, no responding relatives, and his condition was declining both physically and mentally, despite the dedicated efforts of the medical team. On the other hand, a patient in a similarly critical condition had a supportive family by his side, visiting regularly and actively participating in his care. This patient was not only in better spirits but also showing signs of physical improvement. 💬 Our Chief of the department took a moment to highlight the contrast between these two cases. He reminded us that medicine isn’t always about the most potent drug or the competency of the physician. Sometimes, it’s the seemingly smaller details—like having someone there for you—that make all the difference.This experience reinforced a lesson I will carry with me throughout my career: Medicine is as much about human connection as it is about science. The presence of a caring family or support system can be as crucial to recovery as any medical intervention. #Medicine #Healthcare #ICU #PatientCare #HumanConnection #MedicalStudent #FamilySupport

🩺 New Advice to the Profession: Maintaining Professional Obligations when Engaging on Public Platforms CPSM registrants (physicians, residents, clinical assistants, physician assistants, medical students, and physician assistant students), have a trusted position in society. Your words carry significant weight and can have profound impacts. Registrants must consider how their words and actions are perceived by others, including those who hold different views. Maintaining a safe, trustworthy, and respectful environment for patients is of utmost importance. Read our advice for more: https://buff.ly/3xPacWf #ProtectingThePublic #StandardofPractice [image description: numerous social platform logos appear to be flying out of a smartphone.]