John R Martinelli MD OD FAAO’s Post

An academic take on the identity crises in general medicine - and I believe strongly obvious in our world of primary eyecare. Part 1. For high-yield cases and more discussion like this, join my sponsor-free and ad-free private FB group "Ophthalmic Physician" here: www.cme4od.com #stopandthink #pxinyourchair #ophthalmicphysician #privatepractice #optometry #optometrystudent #optometrist #optometrylife #medicalstudent #medicine #familymedicine #primarycare #physician #education

The journey to medicine is rarely one-size-fits-all. For internal medicine residents like Dr. Kira Grush and Dr. Erin McArthur, life experiences outside of traditional paths have become powerful assets in their medical training. Dr. Grush’s background in education shaped her passion for equity and patient communication, while Dr. McArthur’s engineering expertise drives her focus on innovative diagnostic tools. Their stories highlight the value of diverse experiences in shaping a medical career. Discover more about their journeys and advice for others considering medicine as a second career. 🌟 https://bit.ly/3B0QWXe #CUMedicine #InternalMedicine #DiversityInMedicine #NontraditionalPath

From the “Changes in healthcare” file.

It was not the weekend I expected moving my daughter into college. She sadly developed some very concerning symptoms, which I agreed needed emergency evaluation. When we got to the ER, she was asked her pronouns and her mental health status but nobody bothered to ask about her past medical/surgical history or current meds. Not the nurse (3 different RNs during the course of the day) Not the doctor (MD, who wanted to order many tests including lumbar puncture and CT scans exposing her to unnecessary radiation), Noone from start to discharge. Luckily, I was able to put my hippocratic oath abiding neurologist hat on and advocate for her needs as an individual human being - not some hospital algorithm used for allcomers. I explained why none of that very expensive work up was necessary given empiric treatment of the most obvious explanation (based on initial labs) was already showing signs of significant improvement. We sat all day in disbelief at how horrible "Healthcare" has become since I completed my training in Medicine 15 years ago. At a world renowned academic medical institution, I certainly expected better. No wonder so many are needlessly harmed and bankrupted as soon as they need to enter today's medical industrial complex. I used to think it was all about profits and the corporatization of my once sacred profession (especially after the ACA got passed), but now I realize it's much worse than that. We are producing inept physicians who stereotype patients based on immutable characteristics, and worst of all, they are apparently taught to do this in medical school. Patients Beware! https://lnkd.in/gyCt6q43

Did you know MedicalCareers.ie can help you choose your medical specialty? In this video, Dr Lenin Patrick Ekpotu, National Lead NCHD explores how MedicalCareers.ie can help you figure out what medical specialty you may be interested in pursuing. Dr Ekpotu shares how you can use this section to: -     View the different specialties available in Ireland -     See at a glance the typical time it would take to train in a chosen specialty -     Learn more about various specialties and what you may learn -     Find out what Postgraduate Medical Training Bodies offer what specialty Follow our social media channels as Dr Ekpotu shares more information about the Medical Careers website and how it can help you. College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Irish College of GPs Irish College of Ophthalmologists Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Royal College of Physicians of Ireland #NCHDIreland #DoctorsinTraining #MedicalCareers #MedicalCareersIreland

#SundayReads: “Compassionate care lies at the foundation of good patient care and is a quality that patients and providers continue to value in the fast-paced setting of contemporary medicine. Compassion is often discussed superficially in medical school curricula, but the practical aspect of learning this skill is often not taught using a formal framework. In the present work, the authors present an 8-session curriculum with a mindfulness-based approach to compassion that addresses this need. It is hypothesized that students in this curriculum will improve in their levels of compassion based on validated scales.” Read the research in BMC Medical Education (Springer Nature Group) by Krisha Mehta, Shafkat Salam, MD, MA, Austin Hake, Rebecca Jennings, Afra Rahman & Stephen G. Post: https://lnkd.in/enf2QTak. #SelfCareSunday #compassionateleadership #compassionatehealthcare #compassionmatters #compassioninsideout #compassionateworkplace          

How to soften red flags on your ERAS application Applying for residency can be a daunting prospect, especially for students who worry about potential red flags on their applications. For those medical students who are concerned about aspects of their application that might make them appear “less competitive” on paper, such as low or failed licensing exams, remediations or gaps/extended time in education, the process of applying is that much more stressful. https://lnkd.in/ewTudnQs

Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training of Undergraduate Medical Students Regarding the Management of Eclampsia: A Randomized Controlled Educational Trial Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7MFufMu #HealthcareSimulation #ClinicalSimulation #MedicalSimulation

#ICYMI: Center for Empathy and Technology seed grant awardee Dr. Matthew Herbert and his research team recently published findings from their study "A New mHealth Tool to Evaluate Changes over Time in Empathy and Compassion" in the Journal of Clinical #Psychology in Medical Settings. This project measured the impacts of empathy and compassion training within UC San Diego School of Medicine (#UCSDSOM). In doing so, it examined a micro-ecological momentary assessment (or, micro-EMA) approach for measuring the temporal dynamics of compassion in medical students during the #COVID19 pandemic. Medical students completed demographic information and self-report questionnaires assessing empathy and compassion for self and others. The results suggest it is feasible to use micro-EMA to assess daily levels of compassion among students. Additionally, there was wide variability in day-to-day fluctuations in compassion levels among medical students, with some showing substantial increases in daily compassion across the training year and others showing decreases. Learn more about this study at the jump ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gGP8QC8f

Forget about learning how to formulate a differential diagnosis or comprehensive treatment plan for these future "doctors" - just like we saw in Nazi Germany, physicians in the US today are no longer prioritizing learning to become healers, rather they must denounce medical ethical principles, which prioritize the sanctity of individual human life, and instead they must pledge alegience to racist dogma, dutifuly embrace critical social ideology and by all means necessary, justify the desecration of the hippocratic oath to dehumanize the patient for the sake of their "progressive" collective goals. ... "Stanford Medical School sprinkles lessons on "microaggressions," "structural racism," and "privilege" throughout its curriculum. Residents at Yale Medical School must complete an "Advocacy and Equity" sequence focused on "becoming physician advocates for health justice," while those in the infectious disease program must complete additional lessons on "Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism." Columbia Medical School promotes an "Anti-bias and Inclusive" curriculum by encouraging educators to use "precise, accurate language." Instead of "women," guidelines for the curriculum state, faculty should refer to "people with uteruses." https://lnkd.in/gxstNgJq