Talent alone is not enough: lessons learned in a decade as chief

Purpose of review In this review, we explore the change in what is required for outstanding and successful clinical practice and the challenges of putting our teams in positions to succeed. Recent findings We review the benefits of sleep in the training of physicians, acknowledge the science and practice of quality, safety, professionalism and communication in clinical practice. Summary The talented physician has more than scientific knowledge and technical expertise; they must incorporate a commitment to patient safety, personal and colleague well being and a culture that is built on values of professional behavior.
Source: Current Opinion in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: PEDIATRICS: Edited by Mitchell I. Cohen Source Type: research