Category Archives: medical education

How much credit do you get for teaching?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

I feel fortunate.  I work at a Medical School where the educators are superior.  Excellence in Medical Education is rewarded. However I cannot help but feel that we are far from equality in Academic Medicine.  The Clinician has the RVU; … Continue reading →

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Medical Education vs Medical Journalism

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

Medical educators (sometimes called clinician educators or academic clinicians) often think of their* jobs as teaching our own students…those who are in medical school, residency, fellowship…as well as those who attend lectures and conferences…etc. Sometimes the best educators are not … Continue reading →

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When the Doctor Becomes a Patient

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

Today I became a patient.  If you follow me on Twitter, then by now you know what happened.  Yes, I am embarrassed by what happened, but I’ll relinquish my HIPAA right to privacy for this moment. This afternoon I swam … Continue reading →

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What Has Happened to Gastroenterology Training?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

The state of gastroenterology training and education in the United States today can be summarized in one word: endoscopy. Gone are the days of the cognitive gastroenterologist, discussing the character, smell, texture, and color of a patient’s stool in an … Continue reading →

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Doctor as Teacher: A Life Lesson to Future Doctors

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

I do a lot of teaching.  Truth be told, it is what drew me to stay in academic medicine.  As a subspecialist, I am fortunate enough to have multiple opportunities to lecture, train, and educate in a number of venues.  … Continue reading →

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