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The evolution of the hospitalist
March 30, 2022
Dr. Ramanathan Dr. Chmelik The term hospitalist was coined in 1996 in a New England Journal of Medicine article written by Dr. Robert Wachter—often considered the father of the field. The need...
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Top 10 leadership tips from Dr. Eric Howell
March 1, 2022
Dr. Howell While preparing for National Hospitalist Day, I began reflecting on how fortunate I am to be a hospitalist and on the aspects of leadership that have allowed me to successfully...
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It’s time for a change
March 1, 2022
Much has been written about the challenges frontline health care workers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Long hours, excessive death, and fear for one’s own safety and the welfare of...
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Must-attend Converge sessions
March 1, 2022
SHM editorial board members share their picks Each year, hospitalists, clinicians, and frontline workers come together for SHM’s annual conference—Converge. They come for education, engagement,...
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Helping others find their joy
January 7, 2022
Dr. Weijen Chang My last editor’s column focused on crisis leadership, specifically the example of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s doomed attempt to cross the Antarctic, which nonetheless proved to...
What I wish I knew before becoming a hospitalist
January 7, 2022
Finishing residency and beginning a career in hospital medicine is an exhilarating time of autonomy, unlike any time during residency. Now you can finally flex independent clinical skills. However,...
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Opinion
A case-based framework for de-escalating conflict
December 14, 2021
De-escalation of a conflict is a critical and evolving skill and practice.
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Opinion
Reflecting on 2021, looking forward to 2022
December 10, 2021
Throughout the pandemic, SHM has continued to provide hospitalists with vital tools.
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Opinion
The top pediatric hospital medicine articles of 2020
December 8, 2021
Here are the top 10 PHM articles of 2020, as presented at the Pediatric Update during SHM Converge 2021.
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Opinion
The importance of self-compassion for hospitalists
December 7, 2021
Mindful self-compassion is a positive practice that opens a pathway for healing and personal growth.
