Transformational Times
Words of Hope, Character & Resilience from our Virtual Community
Friday, August 20, 2021
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In This Special Summer Reading Issue: |
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Guest Director's Corner
Summer Book Reviews
2021 MCW Common Read
2021 Medical College of Wisconsin White Coat Ceremony
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Poetry Corner
- Dylan Thomas: Notes on the Art of Poetry
Your Turn
Announcements & Resources
- Submit a speaker proposal to the Kern Institute Event Advisory Committee
- Cultures & Community Festival
- Kern Institute Collaboration for Scholarship Journal Club
- Kern Institute Grand Rounds: Caring and Trusting Relationships in Medicine
- Med Moth Fall Event
- Kern Grand Rounds - Value-Added Medical Education: Reimagining Learner Roles
- Kern National Network News & Events
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Guest Director's Corner
Reading Out Loud Offers Unexpected Connections
By Kathlyn Fletcher, MD
Dr. Fletcher introduces our “Summer Reads” newsletter by writing about her very special experiences of listening to and sharing stories aloud …
I remember my grandmother reading to me when I was a child. Even after I could read independently, I loved sitting with her and having her read out loud to me. She started with Thornton W. Burgess and his books filled with animal characters from the Old Mother West Wind series. As I got older, we moved on to other books from my grandmother’s childhood in the 1910-1920’s. The clearest memory I have of these moments is sitting in the cockpit of my grandparents’ sailboat in the Georgian Bay with my grandfather sailing and my grandmother snuggled alongside me reading, the sun on our backs, the wind in our hair. These memories overflow with feelings of being loved, protected, nurtured; feelings that I would have in her presence for the rest of her life. I imagine those feelings stem from being immersed in stories from another time, seeing the characters, feeling their struggles, witnessing their triumphs, together with my grandmother.
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Trevor deSibour, M2, recommends The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead and describes the tension between idealism and cynicism as a prominent theme in the book.
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Nabil Attlassy, M3, recently read The Martian, by Andy Weir. He identifies unity as the book’s main theme.
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Dr. Michael Frank, Internal Medicine faculty member, writes about the resilience message in All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr.
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I Know This Much is True, by Wally Lamb, is a book that emphasizes self-forgiveness and is M2 Anna Visser’s book of choice for late summer reading.
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Kern Institute staff member, Michael Braun, recommends My Brilliant Friend, by Elena Ferrante. This book emphasizes perseverance.
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MCW M3 Rohan Patnaik reviews George Orwell’s book Down and Out in Paris and London, a story that emphasizes the character trait of resilience.
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Emergency Medicine resident Madeline Kenzie notes courage and resilience in her book choice, What the Eyes Don’t See, by Mona Hanna-Attisha.
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Levity is the theme that comes through when reading David Sedaris’ book Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, according to Internal Medicine staff member, Tracy Stasinopoulos.
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The Paris Library, by Janet Skeslien Charles is a book of historical fiction recommended by Tammy Hosch, a staff member in Pediatrics. Ms. Hosch describes many prominent threads but settles on determination as the most important.
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The House in the Cerulean Sea is recommended by MCW M2 Lauren Stippich. She identifies several themes in this book, but especially appreciates curiosity and withholding judgment.
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Haley Mertens, Medicine-Pediatrics resident, recommends Grumpy Monkey as a children’s book about authenticity and being true to yourself.
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Andrew Farkas, Emergency Medicine faculty, notes both cowardice and heroism in his book choice, In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larson.
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Kathy Lauer, Anesthesia faculty, recommends The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett. This novel emphasizes overcoming adversity.
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How to Decide, by Annie Duke is recommended by Internal Medicine resident Carson Castellani as an interesting book about making decisions wisely.
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Dr. Castellani also reviews The Cider House Rules, by John Irving and emphasizes the moral dilemmas we sometimes face.
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Internal Medicine resident Emily Adochio recommends The Silent Patient, a book with love and relationships as central themes.
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High school sophomore Mara Acosta recommends The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomans as a book that emphasizes courage.
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2021-2022 MCW Common Read
Announcing the 2021-2022 MCW Common Read Selection
By Spenser Marting, M2; and Nina Punyamurthy, M2
Spenser Marting and Nina Punyamurthy share that the MCW Common Read Committee has selected a powerful book, Know My Name by Chanel Miller, as the 2021-2022 Common Read book. Spenser and Nina also include their own mini-reviews of the book...
We are delighted to share that the Common Read Book Selection Committee has selected Know My Name, by Chanel Miller as the 2021-2022 Common Read.
Know My Name is the first-person account of Chanel Miller, a victim of sexual assault. She brilliantly describes the coping and aftermath of this life-altering experience — inviting the reader deep into the psyche of a recovering victim. For many members of the Common Read committee, this book has ignited a powerful response. It is bold and unapologetic, important, and incredibly timely. We believe Know My Name will start a conversation that is very much needed, not only at MCW but in the medical community as a whole.
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2021 Medical College of Wisconsin White Coat Ceremony
Compassion and the Science and Art of Medicine
By Judy E. Kim, MD
Dr. Kim gave the White Coat Ceremony speech to the incoming Medical College of Wisconsin Class of 2025. After congratulating the new students and reminding them to remember their families, she shared these words of wisdom …
Medicine is one of those few career fields that has inspired an entire television genre dedicated to it. Since City Hospital first aired in 1951, it has been followed by countless other medical dramas. Not only in the United States but also around the world – including S. Korea where I was born – medical dramas are immensely popular. The enduring appeal of the medical-themed shows is a testament to the exciting, thrilling, and gripping world of human drama, of which you are about to become a part.
During my medical career, I tried to follow these words from Dr. William Osler from my alma mater. He said, “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” I am sure that all of you will be great physicians. As you embark on your road to becoming a physician, I thought long and hard about what words I could impart to you.
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2021 Medical College of Wisconsin White Coat Ceremony
Highlights From the Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony
By Eileen Peterson, M3
Ms. Peterson reports on the highlights of this year’s first-ever hybrid White Coat Ceremony …
On Friday, August 13, MCW-Milwaukee formally welcomed the incoming MD Class of 2025 into the “household of medicine” with a White Coat Ceremony. This year, the White Coat Ceremony was held in a hybrid format which allowed students the choice to either attend in-person or virtually. Each student was offered two in-person tickets for their loved ones. Other family, friends, and non-related-but-still-proud supporters such as myself were able to tune in virtually via a YouTube livestream of the event. This ceremony always promises much excitement, with inspiring speeches, the first official donning of the white coats, and a recitation of the Medical School Oath. As far as I could observe, from the comfort of my couch, this year’s ceremony lived up to the hype.
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By Dylan Thomas
I could never have dreamt that there were such goings-on
in the world between the covers of books,
such sandstorms and ice blasts of words,
such staggering peace, such enormous laughter,
such and so many blinding bright lights,
splashing all over the pages
in a million bits and pieces
all of which were words, words, words,
and each of which were alive forever
in its own delight and glory and oddity and light.
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Boswell Books
– Leo Fernandino, PhD, Faculty
– Laura Kerecman, Staff
– Lisa Lauren, Staff
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The Little Read Book Store in Wauwatosa
– Jennifer Tyrrell, Staff
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I have always loved used bookstores. Being from NYC The Strand has been my gold standard, but Renaissance Books at the General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee has captured my heart. It has the usual used book store sloppy stacks feeling, with so many interesting sections and you can't beat the location. It is what keeps me arriving at the airport early for flights and is a great antidote to the cookie-cutter bestseller shelf in airport shops. My second-best favorite bookstore is abebooks.com which is the anti-Amazon, it is the source of the large pile of books I have on my night table.
– Adina Kalet, MD, MPH, Faculty
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Books & Company in Oconomowoc. They always give great recommendations, are super helpful and bring in authors very often! And it's not overwhelming to browse their shelves.
– Mandy Kastner, Staff
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Lion's Tooth in Bay View
– Charlotte Ball, MD, Resident
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Boswell on Downer. During the pandemic, they delivered books and had curbside pick-up available. Love them.
– Kathlyn Fletcher, MD, Faculty
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It's a toss-up between Boswell Books in Milwaukee or Little Read Book in Wauwatosa – seems I never leave either one empty-handed. During the pandemic, I split my purchases between the two. I'm a huge supporter of local bookstores!
– Tammy Hosch, Staff
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A Special T. Times Issue
Remembering 9/11: Share Your Thoughts and Stories
Saturday, September 11 will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. For that week's issue, we are asking for your 100-word reflections (either signed or anonymous) to one of these prompts:
Choose one:
- What do you remember most about 9/11 and the days that followed?
- How have the events of that day affected you or those around you?
- What will people remember about 9/11 in 25, 50, or 100 years?
We will open a submission portal next week and hope to publish many of the responses. Thank you for helping us all remember.
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The Kern Institute Event Advisory Committee invites you to
Submit a Speaker Proposal
The Kern Institute is working to transform medical education to better align with the needs of the public on the basis of character, competence, and caring.
Please complete the form below if you have a speaker you would like to propose.
The Event Advisory Committee will review all proposals based on the following criteria:
- The speaker's qualifications
- Timeliness of the topic
- Relevance to the mission
If chosen, a committee member will extend the invitation to the speaker and open the line of communication.
*Please Note: While we greatly appreciate your enthusiasm, please do not initiate correspondence with the speaker directly. This will ensure that expectations are clear and confusion or misunderstandings are averted.
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Cultures & Communities Festival
Formerly known as the Minority Health Film Festival, Cultures & Communities Festival (C&C Fest) is a week of screenings and events focused on traditionally marginalized communities, creating transformative experiences for all who attend.
Taking place September 6-12, 2021, C&C Fest is a hybrid event featuring 20+ films, several workshops, panels, and Q&A’s in-person at the re-opened Oriental Theatre, virtually and at event venues around the city.
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Kern Institute Collaboration for Scholarship Journal Club
Interested individuals can join the meeting via Zoom using the link below, or email Michael Braun to be added to the meeting invite.
The KICS Journal Club for Medical Education meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom, 12:15–1:00 PM Central.
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Please Join Us on September 15
Kern Institute Grand Rounds:
Caring and Trusting Relationships in Medicine
Please Join the Kern Institute for a special opportunity to share a discussion with Kimberly Manning, MD around caring and trusting relationships in medicine.
Dr. Manning is Associate Professor, General Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. You can also learn more about her via her Twitter account.
Register now and stay tuned for more information about this session. You won't want to miss it!
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September 15, 2021
Live via Zoom
9:00 - 10:00 am CT
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Save the Date for the Next Med Moth Event
Med Moth is designed to create a space for people to share their stories about their experiences in medicine and reflect on their purpose and meaning in pursuing this profession.
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Interested in participating as a storyteller? The first workshop led by Dr. Bruce Campbell will be held
September 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM CT
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Save The Date to Attend the Event
October 14, 2021
More Info Coming Soon
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2021 Professionalism Week
Kern Institute Grand Rounds
Value-Added Medical Education: Reimagining Learner Roles
While traditional clinical teaching activities such as taking a history, performing a physical exam, writing notes, and giving oral case presentations are clearly effective educational tools, they often lead to inefficiency and duplication of work. Meanwhile, gaps persist between current state and optimal state for patient care and learning outcomes.
This session will include a panel discussion of opportunities to creatively reimagine student roles on patient care teams and participant reflection on how key concepts might be implemented in their sphere of influence.
Panelists include:
Marty Muntz, MD (Lead)
Erica Chou, MD
Christopher Davis, MD
Catherine Ferguson, MD
John Hayes, DO
Lana Minshew, PhD
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October 20, 2021
Live Virtual Panel Presentation
12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
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The Transformational Times publishes weekly, delivering stories of hope, character and resilience to our virtual community. |
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Editorial Board: Kathlyn Fletcher, MD, Adina Kalet, MD, Wendy Peltier, MD, Erin Weileder, Scott Lamm, Eileen Peterson, Sarah Torres, & Anna Visser
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