We all know medical school is known for its demanding coursework, long hours, intense studying and steep learning curve. Students quickly become immersed in anatomy, physiology and clinical skills as they prepare to care for future patients.
But some of the most important lessons in medicine are harder to teach.
They happen in moments of uncertainty like during hard conversations with patients and families. It’s the kind of experiences that shape not only how students practice medicine but also who they become as physicians.
For Faria Abdullah, MD, assistant dean of Clinical Skills Training and assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine, those moments deserved a permanent place in the curriculum.
She found one in an unexpected format: a podcast.
Read more on the UT Health Sciences News website.