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Competencies for Those Who Coach Physicians: A Modified Delphi Study
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Clinical question: What competencies are essential for coaching physicians effectively? Background: Physician coaching is founded on a supportive approach that empowers individuals and organizations...
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Celebrating Women Working to Improve Women’s Healthcare and Careers
September 3, 2025
Women hospitalists have seen advances in the care of female patients, but also in their careers within hospital medicine. However, there are still some bridges to cross to ensure that female patients...
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Charting a Legacy: The Origins of the SHM Leadership Academy
August 12, 2025
The Genesis of a Vision The SHM Leadership Academy may be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, but the origin story began much earlier. The narrative is not just one of organizational growth,...
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CAN Framework: Leadership Essentials for Early Career Hospitalists
July 31, 2025
Hospital medicine leaders drive change, inspire teams, and shape the future of medicine. Early career hospitalists—those out of residency for five years or less—often face unique challenges in...
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SHM’s Leadership Academy Turns 20: Leaders Reflect on Its Impact and Evolution
July 16, 2025
Dr. Howell Early in his career, Eric Howell, MD, MHM—now the chief executive officer of the Society of Hospital Medicine—was a “prototypical hospitalist,” as he put it. He was young, and...
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Bright Lights and Big Stages: Winning Strategies to Elevate Your Presentation Skills and Unlock Your Star Potential
July 2, 2025
Who hasn’t dealt with sweaty palms and a racing heart right before a public speaking event? This session aimed to give participants the confidence to tackle their next big presentation. The...
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We’re All In: How to Run an Effective Meeting
July 1, 2025
“How many of you have been a part of or have run crappy meetings?” Brad Sharpe, MD, hospitalist and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, asked the audience during...
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Academic Leadership Summit
July 1, 2025
This half-day pre-course during SHM Converge 2025 was organized by the Academic Program Committee and incorporated three distinct learning opportunities for hospitalists looking to expand their...
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Welcome to the Jungle: Navigating Your New Leadership Role with Confidence While Stepping into the Unknown
July 1, 2025
Starting strong in a new leadership role is essential for success. While hospitalists are often well-prepared for leadership positions, they typically lack training in managing effective transitions....
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How to Give Great Presentations that Stick
July 1, 2025
Christopher Moriates, MD, chief of hospital medicine at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, and professor of clinical medicine at the University of California, both in Los Angeles,...