Charles Saltzman, chair of orthopaedics, believes that academic practice is about passion, not just intelligence. He tells Accelerate about what he’s learned while training and leading some of the most talented physicians in the country. There’s a common thread among the greats: They are drawn to academic work because they feel they can make a difference.
We jumped at the opportunity to interview best-selling author Greg McKeown when he visited U of U Health last November. We were even more excited when professor and chair of the department of surgery Sam Finlayson agreed to lead the conversation. Listen (or read) the interview to learn the why, how and what of Essentialism.
In the new series Book Club for Busy People, Accelerate shares highlights of books we’re hearing about from the community. First up: how thinking about others’ needs strengthens teams and increases civility in The Outward Mindset.
We’ve all done it: attended an amazing lecture or conference and gleaned some great ideas, only to return to work and forget about it entirely a couple weeks later. This common conundrum prompted Lawrence Marsco to ask the U of U Health LDI curriculum committee, “How do we know if anyone’s using this content?”
In this podcast, Utah's chief medical quality officer Bob Pendleton interviews family practice physician Susan Pohl about family medicine's model for progressive leadership training in value. The result? Physicians equipped with in-demand skills and a publication in NEJM Catalyst.
How can physicians move toward an alternative mode of scholarship — one that’s still scientifically rigorous and peer reviewed but communicated in a more accessible manner? Cardiothoracic surgeon Tom Varghese is building this kind of non-traditional path.
At academic medical centers like the University of Utah, clinicians are expected to teach — but aren’t necessarily taught how to teach. Karen Gunning and Joanne Rolls come from divergent backgrounds — Gunning is a lifelong pharmacist, Rolls a physician assistant — but both are passionate about the principles of instructional design. Turns out, it’s the power of story that supports comprehension for both students and patients.
The Effective Communicator returns this week to remedy the bane of our existences: endless, often pointless, meetings. Yes, you can run them better.
Ever had an idea everyone agrees with but still takes a year to implement? Nutrition Services Director Carissa Christensen faced a dilemma as she developed a weight management program for patients struggling with obesity: even after you’ve defined your vision, how do you engage an entire system in an ambitious improvement project?
Three years ago, an internal study found that Huntsman Cancer Institute employees experienced significant compassion fatigue. Director of Nursing Services Sue Childress teamed up with HCI executives, providers, and managers to combat burnout by promoting conscientious leadership and a culture of civility.
Leaders embody U of U Health’s focus on patient-centered care, respect for people, and continued improvement. Recently, Jessica Rivera, Carissa Christensen, Sue Childress, and Tracy Farley described their efforts to deliver a better health care experience for patients by taking care of their teams. In advance of individual articles from each leader, below are four big takeaways that can be put into action today.
Best-selling author, teacher, and speaker Greg McKeown published Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less three years ago, but the book still resonates powerfully today. In the spirit of sharing ideas worth spreading, Accelerate managing editor Nick McGregor digs in to Essentialism’s “Less is better” ethos.
