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Exciting news to share! I am proud to announce that I have recently obtained a new certification in pediatric medicine after attending the 4th International Pediatric Conference. Over the course of four days, I learned some enlightening discoveries about the latest management techniques in this field. Looking forward to putting this knowledge into practice! #pediatricmedicine #professionaldevelopment #continuingeducation

Given the changing ACGME requirements surrounding non-clinical administrative time allocation for family medicine residency core faculty, we explored Program Directors' and Department Chairs' perceptions of non-clinical administrative time allocation and utilization. https://lnkd.in/gy36TS3c?

For the most stressful medical job in 2022, the highest percentages of burnout occurred among six physician specialties. They are: Emergency medicine: 62%. Hospital medicine: 59%. Family medicine: 58%. Pediatrics: 55%. Obstetrics and gynecology: 54%. Internal medicine: 52%. Meanwhile, just 52% of pediatrician respondents reported feeling valued by their organization. Sadly this trend is only getting exacerbated in 2023. If you do not have a game plan to battle burn out as a physician please start to draft one! If you don’t know where to start check out https://lnkd.in/gau6SYy8

One of my favorite parts of #ASHP23 was serving as a Resident Poster Mentor! I attended several research posters and gave feedback on project design, significance, and overall clarity/organization of the presentation. Items that I routinely noted: 💡 The primary objective is the most important part of your poster. It should represent a question with a clear answer (e.g. % incidence, length of stay, yes/no). If your objective isn’t clear enough to create that specific outcome, dig more! There were many examples of objectives that were as broad as “describe a group of characteristics” when the main study goal was to assess one concrete outcome. 🗣 Your presentation should highlight and add to the understanding of your work! Several instances of just talking through the background (too little) or reading straight off the poster (too much) 🤓 Know your audience: I introduced myself as a pediatric clinical specialist, so no need to review the clinical differences between pediatrics and adults 🌶 Hot take: avoid using p values for your demographic data and adjust your inclusion/exclusion criteria instead to ensure balanced study groups(https://lnkd.in/eY7Yb3-f; https://lnkd.in/eEFxwndP) It is inspiring to see the experience in scientific study design and medical writing provided to post-doctoral pharmacy practice residents. We are cheering for you, keep up the great work!

Our Co-Founder, Stephen Gradwohl, recently had the honor of participating as a panelist at the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine Spring Virtual Education Session, where he showcased Clintuition, a pioneering AI-driven patient simulator that's reshaping medical education. For those who couldn’t attend, Clintuition is revolutionizing medical education by facilitating realistic, virtual patient encounters. This innovative platform transcends traditional educational methods, offering scalable, accessible, and economically viable learning opportunities. Through detailed, real-time interactions, learners can practice and refine their diagnostic, management, and communication skills, preparing them for real-world challenges. I invite you to watch the full panel discussion, "Practical Applications Using AI in Pediatric Emergency Medicine," to see firsthand how Clintuition is making exceptional medical education accessible to healthcare professionals globally. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/ebtycFc9 To learn more about Clintuition and our vision for the future of medical education, visit Clintuition.ai. #MedicalEducation #AIinHealthcare #PatientSimulation #FutureOfMedicine

Reboot Communications Let’s examine the physician pipeline: Our 17 (soon to be 20) Canadian medical schools graduate approximately 3,000 new doctors each year, but they all require further training and select around 30 “entry-level” specialties. Most specialize further, but only about 45 percent are choosing to engage in family medicine as a career, and just 50 percent of those are opting to provide the continuing and comprehensive care that would address the needs of unattached patients. Simple arithmetic tells us that the current pipeline will result in no more than about 700 additional family doctors each year. #hcs

Today, I'm honored to share that Child Life On Call is joining forces with the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) and Boston Children's Hospital for The Playbook: Pediatric Digital Medicine project. Here's why we're thrilled to join this initiative: 1. The Playbook: Pediatric Digital Medicine will offer a detailed roadmap for developing digital solutions that are financially sustainable and aimed at enhancing the well-being of children everywhere. 2. Setting Standards: This collaboration is set to define market opportunities and best practices for pediatric digital medicine. It's about ensuring that every innovation not only reaches its potential but does so ethically and effectively. 3. A Trauma-Informed Approach: At Child Life On Call, we view every initiative through a trauma-informed, family-centered lens. Joining The Playbook project amplifies our ability to influence digital health in a way that truly considers the well-being of children and their families. This is more than building a roadmap. It's getting Child Life Services at the table with global healthcare leaders. It's a commitment to advancing digital health from the perspective of the mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of children and families. I'm excited to see how the combined efforts of the Playbook's partners will pave the way for a future where digital medicine is an integral part of every child's healthcare journey. #digitalhealth #childlifeservices #pediatrics

Physician researchers like Manish N. Shah are the future of academic medical centers -- please read his insights on the future of his field and the newest UW School of Medicine and Public Health department, University of Wisconsin Department of Emergency Medicine!

Tada!! The newest National Medical Fellowships, Inc.alumni feature is out!!! Learn more about Dr. Ericka Scott Change Agent by reading below, “You Cannot Be What You Cannot See”. Dr. Ericka Scott shares why she believes mentorship is most important to moving the needle of diversity in medicine.