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IU School of Medicine has been chosen through a competitive process to serve on the American Medical Association's ChangeMedEd Innovation Groundwork Teams. The two teams are part of a recent AMA initiative that places a new level of strategic focus on four high-priority areas in medical education: 💡Competency-based medical education (CBME) 💡Transitions across the continuum 💡Equity, diversity, and belonging 💡Precision education Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qKMV43

In medicine, your future is boundless. Embrace the journey, because in this field, you have the power to change lives. Your path to a rewarding career starts here. Take the first step towards your medical career by submitting your application today. Apply Now - https://lnkd.in/g5CN4w3J #windsoruniversityschoolofmedicine #caribbeanmedicalschool #medicalcareer #medicaleducation #stkittsandnevis #studentlife #medicaluniversity #medicaleducation #journeytomd #mdprograms #advancedstudies

How can medical schools analyze and improve residency match rates, while streamlining the process? The short answer: Less time spent on MSPE data administration means more time to focus on ensuring students have the best chance of matching into their chosen residency specialty – a key measure of your #MedEd program’s success. The Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) letter is a critical component in a student's #MedicalEducation journey – comprehensively evaluating the student's academic and professional performance during their undergraduate program. With the proper guidance, this document is instrumental in matching the student with the residency program that best fits their qualifications and aspirations; it can be the key to opening doors to a bright and promising future. This week on The Holistic Success Show: Tanja Adonizio, Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, shares lessons learned from a decade of innovation in adapting and fine-tuning the program’s MSPE process. Her goal with the MSPE improvements: a clear, concise, and valuable process that ensures transparency for everyone involved, while decreasing individual investment of time and supporting wellbeing. Watch the full episode to dive in: https://lnkd.in/eAuFP2Zx #HolisticSuccessShow #MedicalSchools #MedicalResidents #HigherEd

A new AAMC data snapshot explores themes and perspectives among medical school faculty on institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and highlights specific actions for leaders to consider. Actions to support and foster DEI are essential to successfully achieving the missions of academic medicine. The promotion of these efforts in medical education is part of a broader movement to dismantle systems of oppression in the United States, such as providing equitable support among medical school faculty with the goal of diversifying the physician workforce. To capture the impact of institutional investment in formal DEI efforts, new questions were added to the AAMC StandPoint™ Faculty Engagement Survey in 2021 to assess perceptions of diversity and inclusion in the medical school workplace and solicit suggestions for how to improve efforts related to DEI. Access the data snapshot: https://ow.ly/5pAl50SicZO

I have been thinking about conscious and unconscious bias. This is in the context of the fact that my University (Cambridge) produces fewer GPs than any other medical school, despite the fact that, in my opinion, General Practice is the most intellectually demanding and stimulating career in medicine. GPs are trained generalists, who need to be comfortable dealing with uncertainty and managing complexity. We cannot succeed by becoming more and more expert in an ever narrower field. We need the humility to admit it when there is something we don't know, and great strategies and networks to find out not the 'right answer' (because in medicine those do not exist) but the best answer for our patient, within the limits of what is currently possible. I am privileged to be part of the most amazing community of practice. I have been able to reinvent my portfolio career as life events happened and I needed the flexibility to shift roles or geography or focus. But this is not about luck - it is because I chose to become a GP! Yet the number of times I was told on my journey to my senior medical leadership positions that ' you are too bright to be a GP' just shows how little many senior clinicians from outside primary care know about the work of the GP. This lack of parity of esteem from our secondary care colleagues is a perfect example of bias, and all too often echoed in the media. My call today is for you to take off your blinkers, read the research that shows that continuity of care in the community is a very powerful intervention for reducing premature morbidity and mortality, and recognise that getting the brightest and best medical students into General Practice (and Public Health) is the best way to reduce health inequalities and the health of the nation.

Grit and resilience. It seems they are NOT supposed to come easy. In fact, it seems grit and resilience are learned due to adversity. I’ve had my fair share of adversity. It was never fun, but boy do I enjoy the feeling now that no matter who or what tries to knock me down, I’m confident I can get back up again. What are your thoughts on #medicaleducation ? What are the best ways to foster grit and resilience in learners?

Diversity is a crucial aspect of medicine that cannot be overlooked. It is essential to acknowledge and recognize differences among varying populations to provide the best possible care for all patients and help minimize racial disparities. The medical field has a long way to go in terms of diversity, but many physicians already recognize that a commitment to diversity is critical. To learn more about diversity in health care from the inside out, take a look at what some physicians have to say on the topic 1. I would like to thank Good Morning America 3 for featuring our Mentoring In Medicine faculty and I. It was an honor to be part of the show and share our mission for change with the audience. Mentoring In Medicine is committed to promoting diversity in medicine and providing opportunities for underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in healthcare. We believe that diversity in the workforce limits the capabilities of medicine, containing it within a single ethnic lens and a particular set of values. The medical workforce should instead reflect the variety of patients for which they provide care. #diversityinmedicine #mentoringinmedicine #healthcare #medicine #goodmorningamerica3 https://lnkd.in/exCxyYPh

Navigating through the ups and downs of the workplace is a common challenge for all of us, even for those just starting their journey, like medical students transitioning into the workforce. Researchers from Duke-NUS have conceptualised a one-page Professional Identity Formation framework in medicine, published in the Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, for medical educators and mentors. This framework acts as a guide to provide valuable support to medical students at every step of their journey in the field of medicine. Read more about it from the link in the comments. #DukeNUS #MedicalEducation #MedicalStudents #professionalidentity Suzanne Goh Academic Medicine Journal

Check this out!❤️ The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio announced its second READI Themed Pilot focusing on increasing diversity in clinical trials. #DiversityMatters #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #healthequity #healthdisparities #diversityinclinicalresearch

Today, I was invited for an interview by my residency program to share insights on my experience thus far as a resident doctor. I was asked to “Describe a particularly memorable or impactful experience you've had during your time in the residency program?” My response: Becoming a new mom during my residency has been a life-changing experience that has not only shaped me as a person but also as a resident physician. Balancing the demands of motherhood with the rigors of residency has taught me invaluable lessons in time management, prioritization, and resilience. I have been fortunate to have a supportive program and colleagues who have encouraged me to embrace this new chapter in my life, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to model for my child the values of hard work, dedication, and compassion that define our profession." My advice to prospective applicants considering the Brown Internal Medicine residency program? 1. Be prepared to be challenged and supported in equal measure. 2. ⁠ Cultivate a growth mindset, and don't be afraid to ask questions or seek help when needed. 3. ⁠ Prioritize self-care and wellness, and lean on your colleagues and mentors for support.