Voices in #MedEd
Building a Sense of Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Whether it be discussing a novel therapy, a challenging diagnosis, grief over a patient’s death, or simply the best way to accomplish one’s career goals, being a part of a well-developed community is essential for every trainee. Fellowship (and really all medical...
Identifying Mentors for New Trainees
Mentorship is defined as a support to the individuals to establish their own learning goals. Mentors empower mentees to envision their learning path, develop necessary skillsets, maximize their potential, and enrich performance. The fundamental goal of fellowship...
Social Media for Physicians: Seven Tips for Success
Engaging in social media allows us to connect with junior and senior colleagues, exchange clinical and research experiences, and attract potential collaborators. It also allows us to teach and educate, free of charge, to an audience that would not be within reach if...
Making an Infographic in Six Steps
What’s an Infographic? Infographics are graphical summaries of a topic or a concept. Based on elements of design thinking and adult learning, infographics distill complicated topics into easily digestible components. The impact of these bite-sized offerings is...
Tips for Medical Education Leaders If Your Trainee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed both undergraduate and graduate medical education, with a pivot to virtual and remote learning and reimagined clinical rotations. Although there have been discussions about best practices for educators during the era of...
Pearls of Fellowship Orientation: A Perspective From Two Programs
July…the start of a new cycle. Thinking about it can bring up feelings of angst and trepidation for both PDs and incoming fellows, especially this year with fellows whose only experience with the program may have been on their virtual interview day. How can we best...
Time for an Update: What Changes Can You Expect with ACGME Milestones 2.0?
This has been an incredibly challenging year for physicians, particularly in Pulmonary and Critical Care, as well as educators and program leaders. Now, with the new academic year right around the corner, the ACGME Milestones 2.0 loom before you. What changes can you...
Using the Ambulatory Care Curriculum in Your Fellowship Program
At the end of my first year of fellowship, I felt like I had completed a whirlwind tour of pulmonary and critical care medicine (PCCM). After twelve intense months spent mostly on inpatient rotations, I felt well prepared to continue to hone my skills as an inpatient...
Virtually the Same? A Fellow’s Reflections on a Transition to Virtual Learning
“Can everyone see my screen?” I wait for someone to politely reply to the faceless voice coming through the speakers while I sorted through some e-mails that accumulated during the morning. After several seconds of long silence a hesitant “yes” echoes back to the...
So You Want to be an Ally? The ABC’s of Allyship, BIPOC, Conscious Bias and More
As a PCCM educator and leader, we have a responsibility to stand up for our colleagues, our trainees, our patients, and ourselves. First, we need to understand the terms involved to know that we are all speaking the same language. In our workshop at the APCCMPD 2021...
