Accepted Type
Workshop
Code
WD1-1
Acceptance Declaration
Accept
Additional Information
I declare I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.
Was this work accepted for CCME 2020?
no
Category
General Call (Workshop, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation)
Type
Workshop
Sub Type
Affiliation
Title
Beyond Nice: using the science of happiness to improve medical education
Length of Presentation
Rationale/Background
Medicine is struggling with a perceived lack of empathy among physicians and worries around wellness. While common techniques to tackle these challenges include wellness or resilience programs, there is more to be done regarding how we structure the everyday learning environment. As medical educators, there is an opportunity to examine how our field can champion changes that will lead to greater happiness among our trainees and ourselves. By using evidence-based techniques from positive psychology and neuroscience we can model a culture where not only are we producing intelligent and efficient physicians, we are also supporting the development of empathy, optimism, and gratitude in an effort to improve lifelong enjoyment of our careers in medicine.
Instructional Methods
This session will alternate between presentations of evidence and small groups activities to explore concepts as they relate to the learning environment. Illustrated examples and guided questions will help participants consider how to integrate techniques. Emphasis will be placed cognitive errors that impede positive learning environments. This session will provide opportunities for larger group discussions around challenges that exist in changing the current learning cultures in medicine.
Target audience
This session is designed for any conference participants. It will be designed at a beginner level.
Learning Objective
1. outline the evidence for positive psychology as it relates to the learning environment
2. describe how perspectives of success, purpose, and productive struggle impact happiness
3. develop practical strategies to bring kindness, empathy, gratitude, and civility into medical culture
Optional Literature References
Herschberger PJ. Prescribing happiness: Positive psychology and family medicine. Family Medicine. 37(9) Pg 630-634
Keyword 1
Learning Environment
Keyword 2
Happiness
Keyword 3
Wellness
Level of Training
General
Abstract Themes
Physician & Medical Student Health and Well-being
Additional Theme (First choice)
Additional Theme (Second Choice)
Additional Theme (Third Choice)
Authors
Presenter
Julie Johnstone
Kevin Weingarten
Term 1
Yes
Term 2
Yes
Term 3
Yes
Term 4
Yes
Term 5
Yes
Virtual Presentation Option
yes
