Background: Communication is recognized by the LCME and ACGME as an essential competency with significant patient safety implications; the Joint Commission cites communication errors as a major cause of sentinel events. Consultation is a near-universal method of communication between physicians of all disciplines. However, formal education in requesting a consultation is inconsistent in undergraduate medical education [...]

Background: There has been relatively little published regarding the transition from residency to faculty appointments. The learning curve during this transition is steep given the sudden increase in responsibility and is fraught with anxiety and trepidation. Given the high burnout and attrition rates within Hospital Medicine divisions, we sought to combat this through a structured [...]

Background: PechaKucha, Japanese for “chit chat”, is a presentation format with twenty slides auto advancing after twenty seconds each. The total presentation time is 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Slides rely on pictures and may be modified to include few words summarizing expansive topics. Feedback from our learners has been overall positive, with higher engagement [...]

Background: The use of advanced practice providers (APPs) is increasingly prevalent throughout all levels of healthcare. However, there is no standard of practice regarding onboarding these providers to their new positions. This is in part due to the vast range of roles and responsibilities that APPs can contribute to the workforce. Although methods for initiating [...]