Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
The CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — join Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP and Kate Callaghan, MD, as they discuss the critical role of compassion in medicine. Drawing from personal stories, scientific research, and practical applications, they explore how compassion impacts patient care, mitigates physician burnout, and fosters a sense of connection in medical teams. Dr. Callaghan shares insights from her work in Street Medicine and at Notre Dame’s Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine, emphasizing the neurological benefits of compassion for both patients and physicians. With actionable strategies for integrating compassion into daily practice, this episode equips family physicians with tools to enrich their professional and personal lives.
Dr. Marker is an associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in South Bend, IN; and Dr. Callaghan, also an associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, is lead faculty for the Street Medicine program, and an adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine.
Whether you’re navigating patient queries or seeking to enhance your clinical knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for family physicians. Tune in now and earn CME credit!
Learning Objectives
- Define compassion from a neuroscientific perspective and its impact on patient care
- Explore strategies to enhance compassion and empathy and examine their effects on physician well-being
- Learn effective methods for promoting compassionate care within medical teams to encourage growth and development.
Claiming Credit
After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 American Academy of Family Physicians continuing medical education credits.
