Coming from a medical student, the question was innocent enough. For us three clinical
clerks, it was day one of the surgical rotation. Keen and eager, we had just met our preceptor …

Many surgical departments across the nation are investing in wellness programs. 1–4 Data
show how active education and engagement of residents cultivates a healthy work …

The intern rattled off the fruits of her prerounding labors. The senior supervisor listened
closely, unsurprised that the intern had not missed a single detail. She was rounding the …

phrase used by Major John P. Pryor at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania as a
mechanism for teaching from his own repertoire of experiences. Dr Pryor was killed on …

My father used to say that a surgeon could shave his face in cold water. As I stand on the
brink of staffdom, I realize that for years I've turned a blind eye to my own suffering. I would …

forward to the 1-hour grand rounds lecture and anticipate learning something new to share
with my colleagues and residents. Halfway into the lecture, a pager goes off. A few minutes …

Because one of the themes of this issue is the role of clinical teachers and the ways they are
perceived by clerks and residents, CMAJ asked general surgeon Robert Patterson to reflect …

Dr G is a good, wise man with too many years as an academician. Even though he is a
strong man, I could hear his voice trembling. I could see his tearful eyes as he struggled to …

In a 1978 article entitled ''Taking Care of the Hateful Patient''James Groves1 identified 4
types of patients who induce ''hateful''feelings in medical providers. The 4 types overlap …

AMONG THE MORE ANXIETY-LADEN EXPERIENCES that virtually all students must
endure are final examinations. For the emerging surgeon, the acme of such emotional …