Mindful Medical Practice
Course Overview
Dr. Schwab introduces Marie to Gail Gazelle, MD, a practicing hospice physician and health professional coach, and they review multiple working definitions of mindfulness. She stresses the need for compassion, both for one’s patients as well as for oneself. Dr. Gazelle also emphasizes the importance of being in the present moment, staying focused on the reality in front of us. Marie comes to understand that focusing on the here and now allows one to put a distance between oneself and the downward spiral of negative thoughts that sometimes distract and preoccupy individuals who work in high stress professions. A benefit of practicing mindfulness and other related meditative techniques is that they enable us to effectively focus our attention where it belongs and to tune out the distractions. Another beneficial aspect of mindfulness is critical curiosity about one's own thought processes. By learning to focus on the task at hand, we are able to conserve energy that might otherwise be lost in negative thoughts. Drs. Gazelle and Schwab talk to Marie about incorporating a simple mindfulness practice into the course of her busy days in the office, and Marie agrees to give it a “college try.”
Learning Objectives
- Define mindfulness and acknowledge the need for both self-compassion and compassion for others as integral to effective medical practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective meditative techniques and ways of being and staying ‘present’ in the face of complex and competing responsibilities.
Faculty
Gail Gazelle, MD
I am passionate about helping physicians run the marathon of their careers. As a Master Certified Coach and certified mindfulness meditation teacher who has coached over 500 physicians and physician leaders, I bring cutting-edge advances in neuroscience, mindfulness, and social psychology research to help physicians overcome difficulty in managing conflict, leadership, efficiency, and burnout, so they can truly thrive in their work. In a non-judgmental and supportive fashion, I help physicians mobilize their strengths, and build their emotional intelligence and a growth mindset, which allows them to succeed in their careers and lives.
I am a part-time Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a founding fellow in the Harvard Institute of Coaching. I’m in the Division of General Medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital where I teach resilience to the Internal Medicine residents. A longstanding mindfulness practitioner and certified mindfulness teacher, I also lead retreats, workshops, and courses on mindfulness and resilience.
I am the proud author of Everyday Resilience. A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life’s Challenges that came out in August 2020. You can download a free chapter and learn more about my coaching and mindfulness series for physicians, The Daily Dose of Calm, at www.gailgazelle.com.
Course Fees
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Member: Free
Non-MMS Member: Free
Allied Health Professionals: Free
Format
Audio
CME Credit
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Massachusetts Medical Society and Physician Health Services, Inc. The
Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria for the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Exam/Assessment: Please respond to the reflective statement at the end of the course to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™
MOC Approval Statement
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties ("ABMS") ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Maintenance of Certification ("MOC") Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory , this activity has met the requirements as an MOC Part II CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) for the following ABMS Member Boards:
Allergy and Immunology
Anesthesiology
Family Medicine
Medical Genetics and Genomics
Nuclear Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic Surgery
Preventive Medicine
Psychiatry & Neurology
Radiology
Thoracic Surgery
Urology
Activity Term
Original Release Date: January 4, 2019
Review Date: December 28, 2021
Termination Date: January 24, 2025
System Requirements
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Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.6 higher
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Mobile/Tablet
iOS devices beginning with OS version 10 or higher (includes, iPhone, ipad and iTouch devices)
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