Opinion
Acquiring a REDcap data entry skill set
September 15, 2017
A medical student acquires new skills while collecting data for a research project.
Opinion
Identifying clinical pathways for injection drug–related infectious sequelae
September 15, 2017
To achieve the best patient outcome and the most rewarding physician-patient relationship, physicians need the ability to empower an interdisciplinary team, engage in quality improvement, and strive for institutional excellence.
Opinion
Student Hospitalist Scholars: The importance of shared mental models
September 15, 2017
It can be difficult to maintain quality patient care in a large health system with both increased census and increased handoffs.
Opinion
Letter: Working together to empower our next generation of leaders
September 13, 2017
Hospitalist training programs should develop strategies to teach leadership and create forums for trainees to practice their skills, say physicians at the University of Colorado.
Opinion
Sneak Peek: The Hospital Leader blog – Aug. 2017 “A Conversation with Dr. Eric Howell”
August 28, 2017
Leadership is an integral part of quality improvement work as it’s hard to get people to change if you can’t lead them through that change.
News
Student Hospitalist Scholars: First experiences with clinical research
August 15, 2017
SHM Student Hospitalist Scholar Farah Hussain continues to work on her project studying clinical deterioration events and unplanned transfers to the PICU at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
News
A passion for education: Lonika Sood, MD
August 15, 2017
Inspired by a family of teachers and physicians, Dr. Lonika Sood recently joined the editorial advisory board of The Hospitalist.
News
Patrick Conway leaves CMS for Blue Cross and Blue Shield
August 10, 2017
CMS Deputy Administrator Patrick Conway will start as president and CEO of Blue Cross NC on Oct. 1.
News
Focused on value-based care: Harry Cho, MD
August 8, 2017
Education and service have always been important for Harry Cho, MD, who recently joined the editorial advisory board of The Hospitalist.
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PHM17 session summary: Tools for engaging learners of all levels
August 3, 2017
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Various instructional tools and techniques, such as multilevel teaching and cognitive apprenticeship, can help hospitalists teach medical learners at a variety of levels.