What doctors aren ’t learning in medical school, and what needs to be done about it

I came across the most wonderful article today on ForbesBrandVoice by athenahealth contributor, Dr. Stephen Klasko. The article, What Doctors Aren’t Learning In Medical School And Why It Matters, touches on a theme that has been near and dear to me over the course of my own medical career–the importance of communication and collaboration in healthcare. Dr. Klasko has intimate knowledge about education, doctors and medical students. He is the President and CEO of the highly regarded Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. In the article, he cites some of the findings from athenahealth’s ninth “Epocrates Future Physicians of America Survey“. The annual survey seeks opinions from more than 1400 medical students about topics impacting the medical profession. Probably to no ones surprise, only ten percent of the students plan to seek solo or partnership practice after graduation and residency. It seems even these young doctors-to-be are savvy enough to realize the sands have sifted in medical economics. However, what I absolutely loved about what these students had to say in the survey is summarized by Dr. Klasko in the following points: An impressive 96 percent of students believe that to deliver high quality care, it is important to collaborate effectively with extended care teams, including registered nurses, physician assistants, specialists, and medical staff (a stance not often s...
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