Compassionate & Resilient Trainee: Strategies for Thriving in GME Programs

Compassionate and Resilient Trainee

Strategies for Thriving in PgME Programs

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Ready to become a compassionate and resilient trainee?

Are you ready to level up as a resilient healthcare professional, using mindfulness, intelligence, and adaptability? If so, this course is made just for you! Start an exciting journey that sharpens your mind, builds your resilience, and helps you beat stress. Boost your emotional smarts, become a communication pro, and find that work-life balance you've been seeking.

Dive into the value of community, reshape your diet, ramp up your fitness, and master your sleep. You'll also learn how to manage chronic illnesses and digital distractions and secure your cyber well-being.

Course curriculum

1. Welcome to the course!
2. Meet Your Course Faculty
3. How to use this course
4. Pre- Course Survey
5. Let's get to know each other!
1. Chapter 1: Mindfulness & Meditation
2. 1.1 Defining Mindfulness: A Journey Towards Wellbeing
3. 1.2 Meditation in Practice: Traditional vs. Activity Meditation
4. It's Activity Time!
5. 1.3 Mental Health Protection for Trainees: Mindfulness and Meditation
6. 1.4 Demonstrating Mindfulness Techniques: An Introduction
7. 1.4(a) Unwind Your Mind and Body: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Demo
8. 1.4(b) The Body Scan: Cultivating Mindfulness and Relaxation
9. 1.4(c) 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique for Healthcare Professionals
10. 1.4(d) Passing Through a Door: A Mindfulness Exercise for Healthcare Professionals
11. 1.4(e) Exploring Self-Awareness: The Johari Window Exercise Demonstration
12. 1.5 In Conversation with Future Healers: Exploring Mindfulness, Meditation, Positivity, and Resilience
13. 1.6 Mindfulness & Meditation: Journey's End and a New Beginning
14. Knowledge Checkpoint
15. First Leap Forward, 21 Exciting Stops Ahead!
16. Chapter 2: Cultivating Positivity & Resiliency
17. 2.1 What makes us Positive and Resilient Individuals?
18. 2.2 Is Positive Thinking Possible?
19. 2.3 Can we Practice Positivity in our Daily Lives?
20. It's Activity Time!
21. 2.4 Are Healthy Boundaries related to Positivity?
22. 2.5 How can I be a Positive Leader?
23. 2.6 How can we nurture our resiliency as health care professionals?
24. It's Activity Time!
25. Knowledge Checkpoint
26. On a Roll Now! 20 Chapters of Adventure Await!
1. Chapter 3: Nutrition and healthy eating habits
2. 3.1 The Wellness Connection: Understanding How Nutrition and Wellbeing Go Hand in Hand
3. 3.2 From Tense to Tranquil: Discovering Foods That Reduce Stress
4. 3.3 Tips for Improving Eating Behaviors in Healthcare Trainees
5. It's Activity Time!
6. 3.4 Practicing Mindful Eating: A Path to Healthier and Happier Living
7. 3.5 Healthy Dining Out Guidelines
8. 3.6 Diet and Weight Control Tips
9. It's Activity Time!
10. Knowledge Checkpoint
11. Riding the Momentum, 19 Chapters to Dive Into!
12. Chapter 4: Exercise and physical fitness during PgME years
13. 4.1 Fit in Training: The Power of Physical Activity and Practical Exercises for Healthcare Trainees
14. 4.2 Health in a Hurry: Balancing Busy Schedules with Physical Fitness
15. A Weekly Exercise Plan
16. Knowledge Checkpoint
17. Making Waves! 18 Captivating Chapters Remain!
18. Chapter 5: Sleep hygiene, sleep disorders & Fatigue mitigation
19. 5.1 The Power of Sleep: Unlocking Success for Medical Trainees
20. 5.2 Spot Diagnosis of Common Sleep Disorders: Identifying Key Clues and Symptoms
21. 5.3 Mitigating Fatigue Risks: Strategies for Medical Trainees to Optimize Health and Wellbeing
22. It's Activity Time!
23. Knowledge Checkpoint
24. Halfway to Ten! 17 More Thrilling Chapters to Go!
25. Chapter 6: Chronic illnesses and disabilities: The impact on wellbeing
26. 6.1 Chronic & Physical Illnesses: The Impact on Wellbeing
27. 6.2 Beyond Symptoms: An Insightful Journey into the Psychological Impact of Chronic Illnesses
28. It's Activity Time!
29. 6.3 Toolkit of Strategies to Enhance Trainees' Wellbeing in the Face of Chronic or Physical Illnesses
30. 6.4 Summary of Key Points - Physical and Mental Health in Chronic & Physical Illnesses
31. It's Activity Time!
32. Knowledge Checkpoint
33. Picking up Steam, 16 More Chapters of Discovery!
1. Chapter 7: Emotional Intelligence
2. 7.1 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence for Healthcare Professional
3. 7.2 Key Concepts & Facts about Emotional Intelligence
4. 7.3 Exploring the Five Categories of Emotional Intelligence
5. It's Activity Time!
6. 7.4 Mastering Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare with Dr. Habib
7. 7.5 Quick Recap
8. Knowledge Checkpoint
9. Lucky Number Seven Done, 15 More to Revel In!
10. Chapter 8: Building Core Values & the Professional Self
11. 8.1 Foundation of Healthcare Excellence: Core Values and the Professional Self
12. 8.2 Four Cornerstones of Healthcare: Mastering Self-awareness, Self-management, Self-development, and Integrity
13. 8.3 Healthcare Virtues: Applying Core Values in Real-world Settings
14. 8.4 Leadership Skills for Healthcare Professionals
15. 8.5 Understanding MBTI: A Guide to Personality Types
16. It's Activity Time!
17. Knowledge Checkpoint
18. Eight is Great! 14 Exciting Chapters Await!
1. Chapter 9: Risk Factors of impairment & substance abuse in clinical practice
2. 9.1 Mapping the Terrain: An Introduction to Risk, Impairment, and Substance Abuse in Healthcare Practice
3. 9.2 Understanding Risk and Protective Factors
4. 9.3 Defining Impairment and Substance Abuse
5. 9.4 Strategies to Manage and Reduce Risks
6. 9.5 Promoting Self-care and Peer Support for Mental Wellbeing
7. It's Activity Time!
8. 9.6 Understanding and Identifying Risk and Protective Factors
9. Knowledge Checkpoint
10. Cruising Through, 13 Chapters of Exploration Left!
11. Chapter 10: Navigating Grief & Loss
12. 10.1 Introduction to Navigating Grief and Loss: The Impact on Healthcare Professionals
13. 10.2 Mapping the Landscape of Loss: Understanding the Many Faces of Grief
14. 10.3 Unpacking the Emotional Journey: Recognizing Common Reactions to Grief and Loss
15. It's Activity Time!
16. 10.4 Navigating Grief and Loss: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals with Senior Psychologist Caroline
17. Knowledge Checkpoint
18. Double Digits Achieved! 12 More Adventures to Dive Into!
1. Chapter 11: Growing healthy joyful relationships
2. 11.1 The Importance of Personal and Professional Relationships in Healthcare
3. 11.2 Managing Personal Relationships as a Healthcare Trainee
4. It's Activity Time!
5. 11.3 Fostering Professional Relationships: Communication, Empathy, and Respect
6. 11.4 Building Strong Mentor-Mentee Relationships: A Deep Dive with Dr. Ivone
7. It's Activity Time!
8. 11.5 Fostering Interdisciplinary Relationships in Healthcare
9. It's Activity Time!
10. Knowledge Checkpoint
11. Marching Onward, 11 More Fascinating Chapters Await!
12. Chapter 12: Effective Communication skills
13. 12.1 Effective Communication: The Key to Trainee Wellbeing and A Better Healthcare Environment
14. 12.2 Active Listening: A Key Skill for Effective Communication
15. 12.3 Sound Minds: “Harnessing the Power of Active Listening for Stress Reduction with Naila El Abiary
16. It's Activity Time!
17. 12.4 Nonverbal Communication: Building a Respectful Work Environment
18. It's Activity Time!
19. 12.5 Empathy – The Foundation of Supportive Professional Relationships
20. It's Activity Time!
21. 12.6 Empathy in the Workplace and Its Impact On Wellbeing
22. 12.7 Improving Teamwork and Job Satisfaction Through Clear Communication
23. 12.8 The Power of Clear Expression in Healthcare
24. It's Activity Time!
25. 12.9 Quick Recap
26. Knowledge Checkpoint
27. Halfway There! 10 More Chapters of Wonder to Go!
28. Chapter 13: Conflict resolution and Problem Solving
29. 13.1 Introduction to Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving in HealthCare Settings
30. 13.2 Techniques to Manage Stress and Emotional Responses During Conflict in Healthcare Settings
31. 13.3 Identifying Sources of Conflict in a Healthcare Setting
32. 13.4 Conflict Resolution Strategies in Healthcare
33. 13.5 Expert Interview on Conflict Resolution Strategies in Medical Settings
34. It's Activity Time!
35. 13.6 Implementing Problem-Solving Skills Effectively in Healthcare Settings
36. 13.7 Problem-Solving Models in Healthcare
37. 13.8 Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution in Healthcare: Reflections and Insights
38. It's Activity Time!
39. Knowledge Checkpoint
40. Lucky Thirteen Done, Single Digits Await – 9 to Go!
41. Chapter 14: Team Building
42. 14.1 importance of teamwork in healthcare
43. 14.2 Building Collaborative Skills for Effective Healthcare Teams
44. 14.3 Team Building Activities for Healthcare Professionals
45. It's Activity Time!
46. 14.4 Team Dynamics in Healthcare: Real Stories of Collaboration
47. It's Activity Time!
48. Knowledge Checkpoint
49. Climbing the Ladder, 8 More Steps to the Top!
50. Chapter 15: Work-Life Balance
51. 15.1 Finding Equilibrium: Mastering Work-Life Balance in Healthcare
52. It's Activity Time!
53. 15.2 Achieving Work-Life Balance through SMART Goals
54. It's Activity Time!
55. Knowledge Checkpoint
56. On the Homestretch, 7 More Thrills Await!
57. Chapter 16: Difficult Conversations with Colleagues & Patients
58. 16.1 Understanding Difficult Conversations in Healthcare
59. 16.2 Guiding Principles of Difficult Conversations
60. It's Activity Time!
61. 16.3 Emotional and Psychological Impacts of Difficult Conversations
62. 16.4 Common Barriers to Effective Communication During Difficult Conversations
63. 16.5 Stages of a Difficult Conversation
64. It's Activity Time!
65. 16.6 Mastering Difficult Conversations in Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Zeinab
66. 16.7 Models to Break Bad News
67. 16.8 Mastering Difficult Conversations: A Series Recap and Next Steps
68. It's Activity Time!
69. Knowledge Checkpoint
70. Sweet Sixteen Done, Only 6 More Chapters of Delight!
1. Chapter 17: Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness
2. 17.1 Culturally Sensitive Care: A Cornerstone of Health
3. 17.2 Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare
4. 17.3 Navigating and Overcoming Cultural Sensitivity Barriers in the Healthcare Environment
5. 17.4 Embracing Cultural Diversity in Patient Care: Insights from Dr. Azhar
6. It's Activity Time!
7. 17.5 Principles of Patient-Centered Care: Insights from Tsuyuki and Krass (2013)
8. 17.6 Models of Culturally Sensitive Patient-Centered Communication
9. It's Activity Time!
10. 17.7 Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity Awareness in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Wrap-Up
11. Knowledge Checkpoint
12. Pushing Forward, 5 Engaging Chapters Left!
13. Chapter 18: Volunteerism & Social Responsibility
14. 18.1 Fostering Volunteerism and Social Responsibility Among Healthcare Trainees
15. It's Activity Time!
16. 18.2 Understanding the connection between volunteerism, social responsibility, and mental health promotion
17. It's Activity Time!
18. Knowledge Checkpoint
19. Almost to the Finish Line, Just 4 Chapters to Go!
1. Chapter 19: Stress Reduction, Self-Care, & Coping
2. 19.1 Introduction to Stress Management and Self-Care
3. 19.2 Understanding the Different Types of Stress and its Impact on Wellbeing
4. 19.3 Mastering the Art of Coping: A Deep Dive into Problem-focused and Emotion-focused Strategies
5. It's Activity Time!
6. 19.4 Embracing the Positive: Understanding and Harnessing Eustress in Our Lives
7. 19.5 Mastering Self-Care: Practical Strategies for Stress Reduction and Coping in Medical Training
8. 19.6 Effective Strategies for Stress Reduction & Self-Care
9. It's Activity Time!
10. 19.7 The Journey of Stress Management and Self-Care for Healthcare Trainees
11. Knowledge Checkpoint
12. Nearing the End, 3 More Riveting Chapters Await!
13. Chapter 20: Understanding Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Trauma
14. 20.1 Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals: Recognition, Prevention, and Self-care
15. 20.2 Unmasking Compassion Fatigue: The Silent Stalker of Healthcare
16. It's Activity Time!
17. 20.3 The Healthy Mind Platter: A Comprehensive Model for Well-being
18. It's Activity Time!
19. 20.4 Embracing Trauma-Informed Healthcare: A Journey Towards Holistic Healing and Wellness
20. 20.5 Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary Trauma: A Wrap-up for Future Healthcare Leaders
21. Knowledge Checkpoint
22. Penultimate Plus One! 2 More Steps to Victory!
1. Chapter 21: Managing digital distractions and promoting mindful technology use
2. 21.1 Digital Distractions: Understanding Its Impact on Healthcare Professionals
3. 21.2 Rosen's Approach to Managing Digital Distractions
4. 21.3 Samuel's Approach to Managing Digital Distractions
5. It's Activity Time!
6. 21.4 Tips for Managing Digital Distractions
7. Knowledge Checkpoint
8. On the Cusp of Completion, Just 1 More to Go!
9. Chapter 22: Cyber Wellness
10. 22.1 Cyber Wellness: Navigating the Digital World with Confidence and Responsibility
11. 22.2 Mastering Digital Professionalism: Ethics and Responsibility for Healthcare Trainees
12. 22.3 Key Principles of Digital Professionalism
13. 22.4 Cultivating a Powerful Online Presence: A Guide for Medical Trainees
14. 22.5 Online Presence Tips
15. 22.6 Establishing Privacy Settings and Professional Boundaries
16. 22.7 Responsible Posting
17. It's Activity Time!
18. 22.8 Safeguarding Data: A Comprehensive Guide to Malware and Data Security for Medical Trainees
19. 22.9 Malware Prevention in Healthcare Settings
20. 22.10 Nurturing Cyber Wellbeing: Striking a Balance Between Online Engagement and Mental Wellness
21. 22.11 Fostering Cyber Wellness: Trainees' Journey to Digital Mindfulness and Professionalism
22. 22.12 Mindfulness Practices for Trainees
23. Knowledge Checkpoint
1. Congratulations, It's Time to Turn Knowledge into Action
2. Your Next Steps: Further Resources
3. Before You Go...

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Special Thanks

Leigh Powell - Senior Learning Designer - Institute of Learning, MBRU | Mahra Almansoori - Digital Content Developer - Institute of Learning, MBRU | Moza Alzaabi - Learning Technologist - Institute of Learning, MBRU | TriciaLee Tieleman - Manager - Center for Learning and Teaching - Institute of Learning, MBRU | Nabil Zary - Senior Director - Institute of Learning, MBRU