Medical Knowledge

How COVID-19 Changed the Medical Student Experience

COVID-19 changed ways of life for most people, including those who were enrolled in medical school or in medical residencies and fellowships in March 2020. In this episode, we speak with Dr Joshua Leu, who was a fourth-year medical student…

Measuring BP in Real-World Settings: Student Edition

Accurate and reliable blood pressure (BP) measurement is critical for the proper diagnosis and management of hypertension. Many factors can contribute to inaccurate BP readings, and these include the patient themselves, the equipment that’s available to you, procedural factors, and…

Protecting Health Care Professionals From Ebola and Other Special Pathogens

The Ebola virus is characterized in part by its profound impact on health care professionals in the countries where it spreads. During past Ebola outbreaks, a significant number of doctors, nurses, and other staff have contracted the disease in the…

The Physician’s Role in Promoting Firearm Safety

In the United States, more than 38,000 persons die from firearm-related injuries each year. Screening and counseling to increase safety is performed by a minority of physicians despite the clinically accepted need. This module explores common barriers to communicating with…

Identifying and Responding to Suicide Risk

This online module will help physicians recognize warning signs and know the right steps to help prevent suicide in their physician colleagues, patients, and other members of the care team.

Electronic Prior Authorization: A Better Way

Prior authorization (PA) is a growing administrative burden for physicians and their staff. Moreover, PA can lead to care delays, treatment abandonment, and negative clinical outcomes for patients. Current manual submission processes are time consuming and present an opportunity for…