Transformational Times
Words of Hope, Character & Resilience from our Virtual Community
Friday, January 28, 2022
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Editor's Corner
Perspective/Opinion
Take 3
Conversations
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Curriculum Phase 1 & 2 Leadership Positions Filled
Poetry Corner
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Your Turn
Upcoming Events/Announcements
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Editor's Corner
Using our Hands for Medicine and Wellness
By Bruce H. Campbell, MD, FACS
Dr. Campbell, a surgeon, writes about how our hands can bring healing to our patients and to ourselves …
One day during my residency many years ago, an older man arrived in clinic with a large neck mass that had been growing for months. The mass, which by then was the size of half a baseball, wasn’t bothering him much, so he hadn’t rushed in. He finally made an appointment to see if anything should be done. “I only came because my family has been bugging me,” he said.
One of my fellow residents evaluated him. Standing behind the man as he sat in the examination chair, the resident cupped his hand over the mass and moved it side-to-side and up-and-down. It wasn’t painful and did not seem to be extending deeply into the tissues—those were good things. As the resident continued the examination, I am certain he was asking his fingers to tell him more. Maybe he was wondering, What does this mass represent? What scans and biopsies will I need to order? What’s going on here?
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Perspective/Opinion
Caring for Others and Ourselves: Well-Being Resources at MCW
By Christina Runge, PhD
Dr. Runge who, as Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs advocates for faculty development and wellness, shares several resources that are available to the MCW community to help everyone remain resilient, even in these challenging times …
Caring – this is central to all we do in our lives at work, at home, and in our community. It is the core of what brings us together, from providing healthcare, educating and learning for the future, discovering scientific breakthroughs, and so much more. Over the last two years, incredible strains have impacted us in ways both personal and professional, with lingering questions as to when, or whether, we can relax our seemingly constant vigilance. While we typically prioritize caring for others, caring for ourselves is also needed, now more than ever.
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Perspective/Opinion
Hot Lights, Cold Paint
By Paul Beinhoff - 3rd year medical student
Mr. Beinhoff offers this brief reflection on the pursuit of wellness, sharing how the painting of miniature figurines became a favorite pastime ...
Painting miniatures has been a part of my life since grade school. I wasn’t someone who excelled in sports, academics, or socially. Regardless of my abilities, it allowed me to express myself creatively without having to reach someone else’s standards. We often find ourselves with similar interests as our parents and I was no exception. My father grew up in the golden age of Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, and Warhammer. While these pastimes often attracted followers due to lore, I was particularly drawn to the artistic representations of the fantasy world. I hope to eventually progress to reach a level worthy of competition, but I am gifted with a chance to make mistakes and try new techniques at my own pace. As medical students, we are often held to an unrealistic standard that we can’t make mistakes and our merit is decided by others-sometimes within our control, often without.
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Perspective/Opinion
Echo November Tango: Taking Flight in Residency
By Kaleigh A. Stabenau, MD
I’m not a flight surgeon. But I am a surgeon who flies…
“I’m going on an adventure!”
These are the words uttered by Bilbo Baggins as he enthusiastically departs from the Shire into the great unknown. While he had the advantage of being accosted by a surly swarm of dwarves enticing him on an epic quest, adventure rarely just knocks on your door, raids your pantry, and drinks your spirits. In real life, adventure doesn’t come looking for you. You must seek out adventure.
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Take 3 with Ashley Huren-Johnson
Baking for Wellness
Transformational Times editor Erin Weileder interviews Ashley Huren-Johnson, MBA, about how her love for macarons became a hobby and business that she enjoys and uses as a way to contribute to her wellness…
Ms. Huren-Johnson answers the following questions:
- What is a unique or interesting hobby or activity that you do for wellness?
- How did you get started?
- How does this activity contribute to well-being?
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Conversations
What it Has Been Like to be a COVID-19 ICU Nurse for the Past Two Years
Christin Lissmann, MSN
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a roller coaster, especially for health care workers. From the inception of the pandemic, then through surges due to variants, health care providers have exposed themselves to risk and mental and physical exhaustion. WUWM's Maayan Silver talked to Froedtert ICU nurse Christin Lissmann about how she’s been getting through it all. When the pandemic began, Lissmann said caring for COVID-19 patients was a big task, but it came naturally …
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
Doctors were complicit in Holocaust atrocities. Current and future health care workers need to know that
By Hedy S. Wald, Herwig Czech and Shmuel P. Reis
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and in preparation for the AAMC Virtual seminar: Legacy of Medicine During the Holocaust and its Contemporary Relevance, the Transformational Times editors share this article. We will share the recording of the virtual seminar when it is available.
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Curriculum Phase 1 & 2 Leadership Positions Filled
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The Curriculum Innovation team is thrilled to announce that three key leadership roles for phases one and two of the new SOM curriculum have been filled:
- Phase 1 Director of Integration: Theresa Maatman, MD
- Phase 1 Director of Integration: Melinda Dwinell, PhD
- Phase 2 Director: John Hayes, DO
We received applications from several highly qualified medical educators following an open call to Medical College of Wisconsin faculty. The selected leaders have demonstrated leadership in medical education at MCW and have a clear understanding of the vision for the new curriculum. Please join us in congratulating our colleagues – we are excited to welcome them to the Curriculum Innovation team!
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Resilience
By: Alex Elle
Author and wellness consultant Alex Elle often shares her words of wisdom through social media, owning a rare insight into the true nature of the human spirit. In this poem, Alex is in awe of how resilient we can be, despite the experiences we may endure.
look at you.
still standing
after being
knocked down
and thrown out.
look at you.
still growing
after being
picked and plucked
and prodded out of
your home.
look at you.
still dancing
and singing
after being
defeated and disassembled.
look at you, love.
still here and hopeful
after it all.
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Yoga
– Julia Schmitt, Staff
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Meditation
– M. Chris Decker, MD, Faculty
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I love to run and knit. I find the repetitive nature of both activities soothing and enjoy seeing my skills progress in tangible ways.
– Kelly, Staff
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I really enjoy taking part in Yoga pop-up events, MKE Yoga Social is a business that creates these kinds of events. They are hosted at different locations parks, the lakefront, breweries, distilleries, etc. After yoga, there is usually a drink included in your ticket or another event along with it.
I also enjoy going on nature walks with my dogs, the Mequon Nature Preserve is very dog friendly. Can't wait for the weather to warm up to at least 40 degrees so we can go back.
– Angela Parish, staff
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Getting my nails done!
– British Fields, Student
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My favorite wellness hobby is walking. Being outside in the fresh air is invigorating!
– Caroline, Staff
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For this week's reflection prompt, please answer the following question:
Where would you like to go on vacation this year?
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Call for Ideas Open
Transformational Ideas Initiative Program
Ideas should be focused on innovating medical education, including ideas for MCW’s School of Medicine Curriculum Redesign Project or ideas that would improve the learning environment at MCW.
All faculty, students, staff, residents and fellows are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
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Save the Date
MedMoth Rescheduled: Save the Date!
Please join us on March 2, 2022, at 6:30 pm in person and virtually for MedMoth: Storytelling Reflections on Medicine.
We will be holding a workshop on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm led by Dr. Bruce Campbell.
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Join us for the February Kern Grand Rounds
Compassionate Caring: One Physician's Journey From Water Therapy to Green Hair
In medicine, caring and compassion can be expressed in many ways. As a resident, Dr. Margolis was exposed to the concept of "letting kids be kids" by one of his mentors who carried a squirt gun with him on rounds. This simple act of caring showed him that there are so many ways for a physician to incorporate compassionate care as a fabric of practicing medicine.
Dr. Dave will share examples of how he has utilized his interests and network to "let kids be kids" and provide insight from the point of view of patients and families on why caring and compassion matter.
February 24, 2022
Zoom Presentation
9:00 - 10:00 am CT
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Submit Abstracts for Ottowa 2022
Ottawa 2022 is to be held at the Lyon Congress Centre, Lyon, France, from 26-28 August, immediately preceding AMEE 2022 as a hybrid, in person and virtual Conference. Plenaries and symposia will be live-streamed for online participants, who will have the opportunity to present in some formats remotely from their own time zone.
This international event provides the opportunity for all involved in the assessment of competence in medicine and the healthcare professions across the continuum of education, to come together to discuss the current status and future direction of assessment and evaluation. Never has there been a more challenging time, or a greater need for such discussions.
Submit by March 1, 2022 for Oral presentations, Conference workshops and ePosters.
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Center for the AWSM- Women's History Month Symposium
Join us on March 1, 2022 for the following sessions:
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12:00 pm: AWSM’s opening plenary: Reimagining Gender Equity: Accelerating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Women in Medicine with Julie Silver, MD
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1:30 pm: Being an Active Participant in Change: A Conversation on Intersectionality with Nikotris Perkins
- 3:00 pm – Panel: Mentoring Women Toward Careers in Research with Virtual Poster Presentation and Awards to Follow
March 1, 2022
Zoom Presentation
12:00 pm CT
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Join us on March 31, 2022 for the following sessions:
- 12:00 pm: Administrative Professionals – Past, Present, & Future
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2:00 pm: Strategies to Increase Your Publishing Success & Accelerate Promotion in Academic Medicine with Julie Silver, MD
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4:00 pm: How to Make Science More Exciting and Accessible: Creating Compelling Scientific Figures and Graphs with Laura Flores, MD-PhD candidate
March 31, 2022
Zoom Presentation
12:00 pm CT
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Save the Date
March Kern Grand Rounds with Reggie Jackson, BS
Reggie Jackson is a nationally heralded independent scholar and much sought-after speaker, researcher, writer, and consultant to the media on race relations.
As a Milwaukee native, he will bring a unique perspective on not only the national, but more importantly, the local impact of how race relations shape the health of our city, and in turn how it impacts the patients we care for and the communities we serve.
Please save the date and watch for more information to come.
March 17, 20221
Zoom Presentation
9:00 - 10:00 am CT
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Save the Date
2022 Well-Being Summit
Proudly Sponsored by the Kern Institute
Save the date and plan to join us for the 2022 Well-Being Summit!
This event is open to all and anyone interested is welcome and encouraged to attend. Be on the lookout for details to come!
April 5, 2022
Virtual via Zoom
9:00 am - 12:00 pm CT
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Save the Date
2022 Summit on Equity in the Learning Environment
Proudly Sponsored by the Kern Institute
Please join us to explore, discuss and align our efforts in equity-focused initiatives in the learning environment! The summit will highlight how MCW incorporates equity into the learning environment while examining four areas: (1) Curriculum (2) Equitable Assessment and Mitigating Bias (3) Learning Environment Culture and (4) Equity in Research Education.
April 28, 2022
Virtual via Zoom
9:00 am - 12:00 pm CT
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Editorial Board: Kathlyn Fletcher, MD, Adina Kalet, MD, Wendy Peltier, MD, Erin Weileder, Nabil Attlassy, Julia Bosco, Ana Istrate, Scott Lamm, Sophia Neman, Wolf Pulsiano, Eileen Peterson, Neehal Shukla, Sarah Torres, Anna Visser, James Wu, Serena Zacharias & Emelyn Zaworski
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