Background: Medical simulation has been shown to be beneficial to long-term learning (1). A recent systematic review of 21 simulation studies also illuminated its potential role in preventing medical errors (2). Our institution has a robust simulation center with high-fidelity mannequins that all internal medicine residents rotate through on a yearly basis. Each session has […]

Background: The inpatient ward provides a unique opportunity for innovative educational approaches. Hospitalists can champion novel educational applications and address millennial’s learning preferences. Many faculty lack adequate training in teaching skills, yet clinician educators must be knowledgeable and confident in their teaching abilities. COVID-19 clarified that in-person faculty development (FD) events are questionable as future […]

Background: Time spent on electronic medical record (EMR) documentation is one of the top dissatisfiers for providers. With burnout at an all-time high, reducing provider burden while maintaining high quality care is essential to moving healthcare forward in a sustainable way. “While electronic documentation provides a number of benefits as compared to paper-based documentation, including […]