THE MEDICAL DOCTOR AS A LEARNER

Authoring the identity of learner before doctor in the figured world of medical school

INTRODUCTION Students enter the 'figured world' of medical school with preconceptions of what it means to be a doctor. The meeting of these early preconceptions and their newly developing identities can create emotional tensions. The aim of this study was to advance our understanding of how such tensions were experienced and managed. Using figured worlds as a theoretical framework we explored s...

Reflections on having a ‘calling’ as a medical doctor

Throughout time, plentiful narratives have originated on individuals achieving astonishing things after receiving a ‘calling’ to a certain vocation. Examples range from the biblical calling of Moses in the desert to liberate the people of Israel from their oppression and slavery in Egypt [1] to Frodo Baggins being called to the quest aimed at destroying the ring of Sauron [2]. More recently and...

Physicians as Fundraisers: Medical Philanthropy and the Doctor-Patient Relationship

American medical institutions commonly solicit donations from wealthy individuals who receive care [1,2]. Physicians are often encouraged to assist in these programs because their existing relationships afford them insights into each patient’s clinical history, personality, and financial situation; experience has shown that physician involvement can increase the frequency and size of donations ...

The doctor-centered medical home.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last decade, you probably have heard of the patient-centered medical home. But like many physicians, you may not feel as though you understand what it really means. The definitions can vary among payers and accrediting organizations, and they often include buzz words such as team-based care, shared decision making, or risk-stratified care managem...

Continuing medical education and the physician as a learner: guide to the evidence.