Best Practices for Teaching in Medical Education: Breaking Bad News
Guest Author: Megha Shah Fitzpatrick, MD, pediatric intensivist, MGUH Breaking bad news is a core competency in clinical communication and a skill physicians must repeatedly employ throughout their careers. This task carries a significant emotional burden, with clinicians often feeling anxious, fearing negative judgment, worrying about saying the wrong thing, and feeling a strong sense […]
Shout out! to our residents who took to the Hill for Tuberculosis advocacy!
Your efforts extend well beyond our hospital walls. Thanks for making a difference in so many ways – we couldn’t be prouder to have you representing MedStar Health!
Q&A With Kanchana Bali
Title/Role: MD, Internal Medicine Resident Physician PGY: PGY-3 Program/Location: Internal Medicine at MedStar Health Georgetown University, Baltimore What inspired you to pursue a career in healthcare? As a child, I loved challenges. My childhood was shaped by the awareness that there were very few healthcare professionals in my family, which naturally drew me toward the […]
Shout out! to Edwin Mayah
Shout out! Edwin Mayah on his appointment to the ACGME Coordinator Advisory Group! We’re proud to see Edwin selected for this important role, where he will help advise ACGME administration on coordinator issues, the graduate medical education learning environment, and accreditation matters. This appointment reflects Edwin’s expertise and commitment to strengthening GME.
Best Practices for Teaching in Medical Education: Bedside Teaching
Authors: Sarah T. Deutsch, MD; Elizabeth Chawla, MD Teaching in the clinical environment, also referred to as “bedside teaching”, centers around education in clinical settings focused on patients and their problems. Becoming an excellent clinical teacher requires professional development, feedback and reflection, and an understanding of learning theories and teaching models. Clinician educators face numerous […]
Q&A With Dr. TC Schneider
Title/Role: TC Schneider, MD, Emergency Medicine Resident Physician PGY: PGY-2 Program/Location: Emergency Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center / Georgetown University Hospital Describe what your daily life is like as a resident. My typical day is spent working shifts in the Emergency Room, most frequently on Blue side at Washington Hospital Center. My work involves […]
Q&A With Dr. Michelle Regal Ludowieg
Title/Role: Michelle Regal Ludowieg, MD, OB/GYN Resident Physician PGY: PGY-3 Program/Location: Obstetrics & Gynecology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center / Georgetown University Hospital What inspired you to pursue a career in healthcare? I didn’t grow up with a dramatic origin story—I was just always fascinated by how the human body works and drawn to work […]
Shout out! to our residents celebrating their fellowship matches!
This month marks a significant milestone for our residents as they find out their fellowship matches. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have brought you to this exciting point. We are proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing the incredible impact you’ll make in your chosen specialties. Keep striving for greatness; […]
Best Practices for Teaching in Medical Education: Just-in-Time Simulation
Authors: Elizabeth Chawla, MD, and Sarah T. Deutsch, MD In a previous Medical Educator Minute, we discussed the benefits of using simulation in medical education to allow trainees to practice important clinical and procedural skills in a low-stakes environment. One innovative use of simulation referred to as “just-in-time simulation” combines in situ simulation with just-in-time […]
Best Practices for Teaching in Medical Education: Using Standardized Patients
Authors: Elizabeth Chawla, MD, and Sarah T. Deutsch, MD In a previous Medical Educator Minutes, we discussed the benefits of using simulation in medical education to allow trainees to practice essential clinical and procedural skills in a low-stakes environment. The use of actors as standardized patients (SPs) has been a core element of simulation in […]
