Interpersonal & Communication Skills

EFM Case Study Series #18: Hypertensive Crisis & Stroke

Hypertensive crisis and stroke are on the rise in the pregnant population. Over the past 20 years, the incidence of preeclampsia has increased by approximately 25% in the US and is the leading cause of maternal and infant illness and…

VIP Syndrome: A Moral Dilemma

Managing the care of an influential or famous person can be challenging and may introduce a moral dilemma. Think about the healthcare situations involving celebrities that have been in the news recently. When a “very important person/patient” shows up for…

EFM Case Study #17: Oxytocin Truths and Myths

Exogenous oxytocin (Pitocin) may be the most commonly used drug in obstetrics but it is not benign. Its use in clinical practice is riddled with myths, unsubstantiated by science, that perpetuate poor practice habits. Misuse, overuse, and sometimes abuse in…

Malpractice Litigation: Managing the Stress

Receiving notice of a medical malpractice claim often comes as a shock to physicians. It ushers them into an adversarial and hostile legal environment. The stress can impair the physician’s health, family relationships, and ability to meet the professional obligations…

The Medical Professionalism Project

The Medical Professionalism Project is an innovative course that explores the complex expectations, challenges, and responsibilities of being a healthcare professional. While often we like to divide people and their choices into “good” and “bad,” the truth is that in…

Presentation Skills for Physician Leaders

Physician leaders looking to command a room and influence others through presentations can enroll in Present Like a Pro. The course explores presentation secrets and audience engagement techniques. Physician leaders will study the art of audience-focused presentation, whether it be…

Practical Principles of Change Management Organization

Physician leaders looking for consistent change management strategies can enroll in Practical Principles of Change Management. The curriculum consists of real case studies that demonstrate change creation. Physician leaders will closely examine those case studies and use actionable findings to…

Foundations of Financial Accounting

Register for Foundations of Financial Accounting, and explore the language of accounting. The course offers insights on how to record business activities and interpret financial statements. Physician leaders who enroll can gain an understanding as to why financial accounting is…

Online Interactive High Value Care Cases – High Value Quality Improvement

Practice high value care by reviewing ACP’s online collection of clinical cases, answering the associated knowledge checks, and reading through the critiques. ACP’s five module program offers highly practical guidance and curated resources to help you incorporate effective HVC principles…