Today was filled with so many rich and important learning topics. I have continued to enjoy all of the videos we get to watch. Particularly, the Please See Me video was incredibly moving and a beautiful way to start the day. The healthcare IT lecture was such an engaging and interesting topic to include in this experience. I learned so much about the socio-political landscape surrounding EMRs from Dr. Classen and found a genuine interest in this very important intersection of healthcare, politics, and technology. The closing talk from John Nance ended with a story that I almost wish was recorded. Mr. Nance’s immersive recounting of his personal experience as a flight commander with and his teamwork coaching towards the loader felt so applicable to medicine. Dr. Mayer’s example of the 18-22 year old traffic controllers on the aircraft carrier was similarly inspiring. Overall, I truly enjoyed today’s programming that… Continue reading →

I’m currently on the plane ride to Colorado for the wonderful week to come! I just finished reading Why Hospitals Should Fly, and it seemed fitting to have finished the book on an airplane when aviation is so often looked towards as a model for healthcare process improvement and patient safety. I chose to apply for the Marseille Experience for many reasons. I am very excited to learn from and work with health science students, nursing students, residents, and physicians. So far in medical school, I have had limited opportunity to truly collaborate with anyone other than my peers. I know I will learn so much from the diverse and rich experiences from all the students and practitioners that will be in Breckenridge. I am also eager to hear from the organizers and other attendees about the path to leadership in patient safety. I know that their paths will… Continue reading →