Geriatric Program Celebrates 10 Years of Scholarship
Kellie Flood, MD (Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care) and Emily Simmons, MSN, RN, CNL, FGNLA (NICHE Coordinator) led the 10th Annual UAB Geriatric Quality Symposium on Friday, September 6, celebrating the collaboration of 30 interprofessional Geriatric Scholars in 6 quality improvement projects and 14 Patient Support Geriatric Scholars in 5 educational projects. The formal presentation included outcomes reports, recognition of scholars and community partners, and awards for outstanding geriatric care. Congratulations to everyone for their commitment to substantially improve our care of older adult patients at UAB!
Read moreDepartment of Medicine Premieres MedEdMoments: Giving Feedback
One of the most important skills of a clinician-educator is giving timely feedback on specific behaviors in an appropriate setting. That's why we have developed this second installment of MedEd Moments, a practical way for teaching faculty to enhance their proficiency. Hats off to Drs. Lisa Willett, Jason Morris, and J.R. Hartig for their creative turn in screenwriting, acting and video production!
Read moreDepartment of Medicine Runs 5k for EAB
As we wrap up August as #NationalWellnessMonth, Dr. Well-Be is delighted to report that the DOM had a terrific turnout at the annual Equal Access Birmingham 5K . We had plenty of residents, faculty and friends who ran in support of EAB as an indispensable community wellness initiative. And high fives to speedsters Daniel Scullin and Mack Brown for finishing in the Top 10!Read more
#NationalWellnessMonth Meets the EHR
The UAB Medicine Clinical Informatics Team is over 20 people strong, with an aim to continually improve the efficiency and user experience in our electronic health record. Led by Wendy Tissier and Adam Burgess, the team collaborates with providers and administrators across the enterprise, including our DOM Senior Advisor and Director for Wellness John Kennedy, MD. Together, everyone is working to strengthen the Department's connection to this team as a vital resource for improving wellness.
Read moreClinician-Educators Explore Ways to Improve Clinical Skills Training
The Residency Program, Office of Standardized Patient Education, and faculty from Johns Hopkins partnered for an innovative graduate medical training program led by Drs. Shawn Galin, KeAndrea Titer and Stephen Russell early this month. The training paired patient volunteers with residents to simulate a clinical exam while faculty observed the process and provided real-time feedback. Not only will the trainees who participated benefit, but the process will inform the “Reimagining Residency” grant funded by the American Medical Association. Hats off to all who collaborated to advance medical education!
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