The Pharm So Hard Emergency Medicine & Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
Episode 116. Writing and Living InteGREAT with Andrea Sikora, Anthony Hawkins, and Susan Smith
Jul 15, 2024
Andrea Sikora, a clinical associate professor at the University of Georgia, Anthony Hawkins, also a clinical associate professor, and Susan Smith, a faculty member at the same institution, discuss their collaborative journey of writing the book 'InteGREAT'. They share insights on team development and building relationships in healthcare. The trio highlights the importance of leveraging strengths and achieving alignment within clinical teams. They also reflect on the emotional challenges of collaboration and the impact their work has on optimizing healthcare practices.
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- The authors emphasize the importance of collaboration and mentorship in achieving collective successes within healthcare teams.
- Their book provides practical guidance on maintaining effective team dynamics, focusing on relationship building and conflict management strategies.
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Inspiration Behind the Book
The authors were motivated to write their book after reflecting on the collective accomplishments and camaraderie within their critical care pharmacy group, C3. They recognized that their journey contained valuable insights and stories worth sharing, particularly for those navigating their careers. The initial spark came during a retreat where they celebrated individual successes, which emphasized the joy of collaboration and mentorship. This realization led them to believe that their experiences could serve as a model to inspire others in similar professional paths.
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