At a recent conference for medical educators by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Wanda Filer, a past president of the American Academy of Family Physicians asked how many of us in the room had been told we were “too smart for Family Medicine”? At a conference of close to 600 people, a little … More Nature vs Nurture: What matters more for student interest in Family Medicine?
This story was shared with us by Maddy’s aunt, who works in the Division of Family Medicine. It can be found in it’s entirety at: http://www.primarychildrenshospitalblog.org/teen-fights-keep-beating-heart/ Written by Sarah, Maddy’s Mom It was supposed to be just another swim practice. The next thing we knew, Maddy was rushed to Primary Children’s Hospital in an ambulance. … More Excellent Care, Kind Words, & Loving Support . . . ” Teen Fights to Keep Her Beating Heart
By Kara Frame, MD I don’t remember the exact lecture or rotation, but somewhere along the course of my medical school education, I was taught this powerful lesson: a person is capable of changing how she thinks. Of course, people have natural tendencies- leaning more positive or tending toward a more pessimistic outlook- but to … More Choosing Gratitude
By Jake Whetzel, MD Recently our residency program has wrapped up another interview season, meeting to review our applicants (and potential future friends and colleagues) to complete our rank list to submit for the Match in March. It is nearly impossible to meet and get to know each applicant as a resident due to … More How Did I Get Here?
By Paul Grundy, MD, MPH, FACOEM, FACPM Making health care smarter The current health system transformation has been referred to as health care’s “moon shot” – that defining moment when a grand vision is fulfilled and the world changes. Cognitive computing systems play a major role in achieving this moon shot. Cognitive computing systems learn … More On the Edge of the Future: Imperatives to Succeed in Health care’s Grand Transformation
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