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The Leadership Course Perfect for Hospitalists
September 3, 2024
Dr. Kennedy About 10 years ago, I’d just landed a new leadership position as director of quality and, whether external or self-induced, I was feeling the pressure. I wanted to succeed in the...
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Hospitalist Leaders Reflect on the Importance of Mentorship
September 3, 2024
With hospital medicine a newer specialty, mentorship has an extra special role, say several hospitalist leaders who have spent much of their careers serving as mentors for others. Mentoring helps...
Dr. Pizanis Enjoys Training Future Hospitalists and Leaders
August 15, 2024
Q & A with Charles Pizanis, MD, FHM, associate professor and co-director of the University of New Mexico’s hospitalist training track, division of hospital medicine, department of internal...
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Connecting, Learning, Engaging at Converge and Throughout the Year
July 1, 2024
Converge may only last a few days, but SHM’s CEO, Dr. Eric Howell, explains how members can stay involved all year. It’s hard to believe that it has been three months since we connected in...
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Leading Within an Environment of Work-Life Balance: From Burnout to Wellness
July 1, 2024
Few topics echo in the doctors’ lounge across the country more often than physician burnout. It’s the hot topic of our time. In this talk, the presenters did an excellent job exploring this issue...
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The Art and Science of Hospitalist Workloads: Designing and Implementing Evidence-Informed Strategies for Optimal Patient, Workforce, and Organizational Outcomes
July 1, 2024
This engaging strategy session was led by two passionate speakers committed to optimizing hospital operations while prioritizing the well-being of hospitalists. They delved into various challenges,...
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Dr. Shi Revels in the Diversity of Experiences and Opportunities in HM
May 3, 2024
Q & A with Lucy Shi, MD, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, Calif. Dr. Shi felt she had too many interests and not much direction when she first started as a hospitalist. Reflecting, growing,...
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Hospitalists as Disruptors in Healthcare
May 1, 2024
Dr. Kisuule We are living in disruptive times. We are amidst national and global conflict, we survived a pandemic that changed many aspects of our lives permanently, and many of our health...
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4 Things Hospitalists Can Do to Reduce Nursing Turnover
May 1, 2024
Hospitalists and hospital administrators know the greatest challenge to providing safe, high-quality healthcare day in and day out in the U.S. is adequate nurse staff. Already a problem before the...
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Shared Experiences Make Us Stronger Together
April 1, 2024
Dr. Kris Rehm, outgoing SHM president, and Dr. Rachel Thompson, immediate past president, continued The Prez Room series of discussions with members. As I reflect on our time this year, I want to...