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Your monthly digest of empathy and compassion research and news at UC San Diego. Proudly delivered by the Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion, and its six supporting centers — securing a kinder, more compassionate health system for all.
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Pictured from left to right: Nicholas Wu, Alec Terrana, Raneem Mokatrin, Lisa Eyler, PhD, Kiley Rucker, Heidi Banh
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UC San Diego School of Medicine Ushers in the Next Generation of Empathic and Compassionate Doctors
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The Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion is thrilled to announce eight Sanford Scholars graduated with honors from UC San Diego School of Medicine this month. They were part of the largest graduating class yet, which included 142 new doctors celebrated at the Epstein Amphitheatre on June 2.
These students doctors overcame many challenges during their schooling, including disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the rigorous demands of medical education. Through it all, this 2024 cohort of graduates remained steadfast in their endeavors to enhance empathy and compassion not only in their areas of study, but in their own lives. Each of them display an indomitable spirit and serve as a beacon of hope for a brighter, more compassionate future in patient care, healthcare systems change, and beyond. We are so proud.
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Photo Credit: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Communications
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We invite you to join us in celebrating our compassionate graduates ⤵️
• Nicholas Wu, awarded the American Academy of Neurology Student Award;
• Jessica Della Ripa, awarded the Foundation Achievement Award in Surgery;
• Heidi Banh, awarded the Ruth Covel Award in Geriatrics;
• Kiley Rucker, awarded the Tyler Pardee MD Memorial Award;
• Alec Terrana, awarded the Lola Romanucci Ross and John Ross Jr. Award in Medical Anthropology;
• Patrick Loehr, awarded the Merck Award for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments from the Kiwanis Club of San Diego Foundation and Walter Zitlau Memorial Award;
• Raneem Mokatrin, awarded the Edwin Reithmayer MD Memorial Scholarship Award by the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians; and,
• Shelby Marie Warren, awarded the Roderick K. Calverley Humanitarian Service Award and served as an esteemed speaker during Commencement.
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Dr. Gary Buckholz and Dr. Rabia Atayee Receive 2024 AAHPM Visionary Awards
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This month, Center for Compassionate Communication Fellowship Co-Director Gary Buckholz, MD, HMDC, FAAHPM, and Affiliate Faculty Member Rabia Atayee, MD, PharmD, were named among the most influential leaders in hospice and palliative care by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). These two visionaries were chosen to receive this distinction from their peers, and represent thousands of clinicians, educators, and researchers who continue to innovate and lead the palliative field to provide the highest quality care to patients and providers alike. Dr. Buckholz recently sat down with AAHPM to share insights into his life's work, his inspirations in compassionate palliative care, and what this Visionary award means to him. His words moved our team — and we hope they move you, too.
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Lead With Compassion Healthcare Communication Workshop, Jan. 6 - 9, 2025
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Join the Center for Compassionate Communication for a 2.5-day Healthcare Communication workshop on January 6 - 9, 2025. This immersive, skills-building workshop is intended for medical educators, physicians, nurses, and teaching artists, external to UC San Diego. Through a curriculum based in the arts and humanities, participants will participate in discussions, innovative exercises, reflections, and build community to increase wellness. The overarching goal: to rewire the way healthcare providers think about communication in medicine, and address the importance of awareness, self-healing, and self-compassion. It can serve as a standalone learning opportunity or a first step in becoming a trainer/facilitator. Take advantage of early-bird registration now, before it's too late!
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Register Now for the Compassion in Medical Education (C-MEd) Forum
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Join empathy and compassion leaders from across the world at the Compassion in Medical Education (C-MEd) Forum, taking place July 8 - 9 in La Jolla, CA. This two-day event teaches attendees how to systematically integrate empathy and compassion curricula and programs into their schools of medicine or teaching hospitals. It is intended for medical educators, deans/academic leadership, anatomy lab directors, and healthcare practitioners.
C-MEd attendees can expect to:
• Hear from UC San Diego leaders on how they've successfully implemented empathy and compassion programming at our institution. Speakers include: CEO of UC San Diego Health Patty Maysent, MPH, MBA, Vice Chancellor for UC San Diego Health Sciences John M. Carethers, MD, and CEO of UC San Diego Health Physician Group Christopher J. Kane, MD, amongst others.
• Unite with medical educators, leaders, and providers in the pursuit of enhanced compassion and well-being in medical education and healthcare.
• Experience innovative empathy and compassion learning activities aimed at learners ranging from pre-med to practicing clinicians.
There are only a few spots left — register now to make sure you can attend this highly anticipated medical education event! Registration closes on July 2, 2024.
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Sipping on: With the summer heat in full swing, I've been turning to coconut water and fresh-squeezed lemonade, which somehow manage to evoke a "tropical sunshine" vibe while giving me temporary fortitude against the swelter. I'm also embarrassed to admit that I'm an artisanal still water enthusiast.
Listening to: Recently I’ve been gravitating back to the instrumental work of A. Kanyakumari, Habib Koité, and Mark Knopfler, as well as new music from Natalie Merchant and Indosoul.
Reading: Currently, The Ministry of Time (fiction), Emergent Strategy (non-fiction), and The Empathy Exams (non-fiction)
Excited about: Fulfilling my mid-year resolution to try to explore at least one new park or hiking spot in/around San Diego every month this summer.
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