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The Science Of Learning: Why Learning Theories Matter In Graduate Medical Education, Jacklyn C. Fuller, Melissa E. Woods Aug 2021

The Science Of Learning: Why Learning Theories Matter In Graduate Medical Education, Jacklyn C. Fuller, Melissa E. Woods

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Learning theories are necessary to help inform teaching strategies and promote successful educational outcomes. Having an in-depth knowledge about learning theories and their applicability to teaching and educating healthcare professionals will help support and promote excellence in medical education. Demonstrating an understanding of effective learning theories in the classroom will benefit both educators and trainees, while supporting a collaborative mentor-mentee relationship.


An Acknowledgement To The Hca Healthcare Journal Of Medicine’S Reviewers And Editors For The 1st Half Of 2021, Bruce Deighton, Hossein Akhondi, David Scott Lind, Graig Donini Aug 2021

An Acknowledgement To The Hca Healthcare Journal Of Medicine’S Reviewers And Editors For The 1st Half Of 2021, Bruce Deighton, Hossein Akhondi, David Scott Lind, Graig Donini

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

As we reach the midway point of 2021, the HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine would like to thank those behind the scenes that make this publication possible. Our journal would not have been possible without the assistance of our reviewers, authors and board members.


Competency-Based Medical Education And Breast Disease, David Scott Lind, Bharti Jasra Jun 2021

Competency-Based Medical Education And Breast Disease, David Scott Lind, Bharti Jasra

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

The future delivery of high quality, patient-centered breast care is fundamentally dependent on how we train the next generation of breast care providers. As medical educators, we have a tremendous opportunity to transform how clinical skills related to breast care are taught and assessed and thereby, improve breast patient outcomes. This article reviews the current state of education and ideas for implementing a learner-specific, competency-based curriculum to teach breast care skills.


Physicians’ Emotional Intelligence: Improving Performance While Reducing Burnout, Miriam Zylgerblait Lisigurski, Umair Shaikh, Brian Toston Feb 2021

Physicians’ Emotional Intelligence: Improving Performance While Reducing Burnout, Miriam Zylgerblait Lisigurski, Umair Shaikh, Brian Toston

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Today’s physicians are being confronted with an increasing number of challenges and opportunities as our evolving healthcare system progresses into the future. The expectation is not only to provide the best clinical care, but also to satisfy metrics, fulfill budgets, achieve high patient satisfaction levels and accomplish institutional requirements in order to be considered good providers. All these additional demands seem to be affecting not only the clinical performance of physicians but also their wellness, increasing the risk of burnout, depression and suicide.


Leadership, Anthony Pearson-Shaver, Evan Layton Feb 2021

Leadership, Anthony Pearson-Shaver, Evan Layton

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Though they become responsible for leading teams and supervising more junior learners early in their career, physicians receive little formal leadership training. The “see one, do one, teach one” approach to behavioral modeling and mentorship does not serve the modern young physician well. The complex nature of modern healthcare demands that physicians learn to work within the teams they will often come to lead. Within these teams, members often look to physicians to fill leadership roles. This review will examine effective leadership as defined by the business community, review attempts to incorporate leadership training into graduate medical education programs and …


An Acknowledgement To The Hca Healthcare Journal Of Medicine’S Reviewers And Editors For The 2nd Half Of 2020, Bruce Deighton, Hossein Akhondi, D. Scott Lind, Graig Donini Feb 2021

An Acknowledgement To The Hca Healthcare Journal Of Medicine’S Reviewers And Editors For The 2nd Half Of 2020, Bruce Deighton, Hossein Akhondi, D. Scott Lind, Graig Donini

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

As the HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine reaches the end of our first year in publication, we want to thank those who have provided invaluable support for the journal from July to December 2020. Our journal would not have been possible without the assistance of our reviewers, authors and board members.