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The 14 best movies for doctors to watch

When you don't mind mixing work and play, these films won't let you down.
31st Aug 2021 • 5m read

Practicing cognitive reframing in clinical practice

In this video, from our Burnout Prevention Masterclass: Your Path to Resilience course, we will walk you through a cognitive technique that will immediately shift your perspective on work and mark the beginning of a healthier relationship with your daily practise.
24th Aug 2021 • 4m read

Practicing mindfulness in clinical practice

There's been a lot of talk over the years about the value of integrating mindfulness into medicine.
24th Aug 2021 • 3m read

Recognizing imposter syndrome in doctors and other healthcare professionals

Do you sometimes worry that other doctors know more than you? Do you worry about consulting with colleagues about your toughest cases because they might discover you're not as good as them? If so, there's a good chance you're dealing with imposter syndrome. In this video, you'll learn about this insidious syndrome, why it's very common amongst doctors, and how it contributes to the development of burnout.
24th Aug 2021 • 3m read

Defining burnout in medicine (physician burnout)

In this video, from our Burnout Prevention Masterclass: Your Path to Resilience course, we look at the complex definition of burnout, how it hides in plain sight, and why this common piece of doctor wisdom is actually a surprising sign of burnout.
24th Aug 2021 • 3m read

The findings on chest CT that could indicate lung cancer

Chest CT can be used both for screening and diagnostic purposes in the context of lung cancer, but the findings will be approached differently depending on why you're ordering the scan. In this video, you'll find out what to look for, why a chest CT can completely miss cancer, and the 4 clues to look out for when evaluating non-specific lesions.
9th Aug 2021 • 5m read

Pulmonary embolism: answer these three key questions with chest CT

In this video, you'll learn how to use CT findings to answer three critical questions that determine the next clinical steps for a patient suspected of having PE.
9th Aug 2021 • 3m read

How to recognize different pleural effusions on chest CT

In this video, we describe the differences between transudative, exudative, hemorrhagic, and chylous effusions on CT, and how knowing the difference can radically shift your management options.
6th Aug 2021 • 3m read

How to identify normal lung anatomy on chest CT

In this video, we'll cover lung anatomy inside-out, key things to look out for that indicate disease, and how a sharp pencil can help you figure out if the bronchial wall is compromised.
6th Aug 2021 • 3m read

When to use intravenous contrast for chest CT

In this video, we'll explore the three scenarios where IV contrast is necessary, the three phases of scanning with contrast, and the one thing you should never do when scanning.
6th Aug 2021 • 3m read