WGEA 2024 Spring Conference

Presenters:
Kimara Ellefson, Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine
Marissa Kalkman, Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine
Rosemary Tyrrell, University of California, Riverside
Deepthiman Gowda, Kaiser Permanente, Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Topic: Faculty Development

Rationale
Research suggests only 17% of people are flourishing. Concerns regarding a focus on efficiency/value has deemphasized the “care” in healthcare, contributing to high rates of burnout (approaching half of physicians), depression, substance abuse, and a lack of fulfillment reported by healthcare learners and residents.

In response, a national network of medical schools developed a framework integrating character, caring, and practical wisdom to promote human  flourishing at individual, organizational and societal levels. These schools have successfully used this framework in addressing diverse medical education challenges.5 In this workshop, participants will learn about—and then apply—this framework to rethink personal narratives, identify strengths, and develop ideas for promoting and supporting resiliency, creativity and innovation in medical education grounded in the flourishing of learners, faculty, staff, patients, and communities.