Teamcast S5 Ep9 Better Humans, Better Doctors
Jul 28, 2025
Dr. Sean Griffiths, an emergency physician and educator with experience in both military and civilian settings, shares his insights on leadership in emergency medicine. He discusses the stark differences in care environments and the vital role of character in medical training. Highlighting the importance of effective feedback, he emphasizes fostering a positive team culture. Sean also addresses challenges in access to team training, advocating for system-level solutions to improve patient outcomes. His call to action encourages everyone to embrace leadership responsibilities.
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Resource Density Changes The Job
- Level-one centers give more resources and people, making resuscitation easier despite higher acuity.
- Smaller or freestanding ERs force physicians to perform the same care with fewer teammates and tools.
Deployment Taught Different Motivations
- Early in deployments Sean expected everyone to step up and was frustrated when some medics resisted training exercises.
- He learned that people respond to different motivations and that harsh push isn't universally effective.
Promise And Deliver Daily Feedback
- Tell new teammates you will give honest feedback every shift and follow through with specific teaching.
- Praise character and human-centered acts, not only technical skills, to accelerate growth.
