The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #103: Train Your Brain: Mapping out your road to expertise
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Jul 9, 2018 Dr. Gurpreet Dhaliwal, a Professor at UCSF and an expert in clinical education, shares his insights on mastering medical expertise. He discusses the essentials of brain training and the significance of feedback, simulation, and mentorship in honing clinical skills. Dr. Dhaliwal emphasizes active learning through challenging cases and practical strategies for improving knowledge retention. He highlights how structured practice can enhance decision-making and ultimately lead to better patient care, making this a valuable listen for any medical professional.
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Training Regimen Overview
- Track patient outcomes and read around the margins of your knowledge, even with routine cases.
- Learn from colleagues by extracting knowledge through discussion.
Keeping a Patient Log
- Keep a patient log and track their outcomes, even if it's only a small percentage of cases.
- This helps identify unexpected learning opportunities and improve future practice.
Abscess Drainage Anecdote
- Dr. Dhaliwal shares an anecdote about tracking a routine abscess drainage case.
- He discovered unexpected complications, highlighting the value of tracking even seemingly simple cases.
