Transformational Times
Words of Hope, Character & Resilience from our Virtual Community
Friday, June 18, 2021
In This Issue:
Director's Corner

Perspectives/Opinions
"Juneteenth Art Quilt," by Renee Alle,
depicting Union General Gordon Granger reading the decree enforcing emancipation at Galveston.
From the Bullock Texas State History Museum collection.
Take 3


Juneteeth Recognition

Poetry Corner
  • Shel Silverstein: How Many, How Much


Your Turn



Announcements & Resources
  • Essay Contest
  • Call for Transformational Times Editorial Board Members
  • Residents and Fellows: Join the Kern Institute GME Pillar
  • RFP for GME Connectedness/Wellbeing Program
  • Kern National Network News & Events

Director's Corner
From Medical Student to Trusted Physician: Growing With a Confident Humility


by Adina Kalet, MD, MS
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Dr. Kalet shares one of the “hidden” tasks that each new resident is facing: the need to develop competence without risking becoming overconfident. She shares some of the pitfalls and invites our newest house staff to be part of the journey...


This is the time of year when thousands and thousands of newly minted physicians move somewhere to begin residency training. At MCW, we welcome all our new residents, many of whom are moving to Milwaukee for the first time. This is a poignant, anxiety-provoking, and exciting time, a new beginning, and a critical transition on the journey of becoming a seasoned and caring physician.

Questions for John R. Raymond, Sr., MD
Maintaining Your Principles While Moving From One Institution to Another


John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, is the President and CEO of MCW. He was born and raised in northeastern Ohio and received his medical degree from The Ohio State University. He completed his residency training and nephrology fellowship at Duke University before joining Duke’s faculty. In 1996, he moved to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), performing research, caring for patients, and serving as chief of nephrology at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, eventually rising to become Associate Provost for Research and, finally, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. He was recruited in 2010 to became MCW’s sixth President. 

Dr. Raymond has changed institutions during his celebrated career. He recently spoke to Transformational Times editor, Bruce Campbell, about the process of moving and starting fresh. 



Dr. Raymond answers the following questions:
  • What was it like for you to move from South Carolina to MCW?
  • In what ways is MCW unique and/or different from other institutions where you have worked?
  • What have you learned about effectively acclimating to a new institution?
  • Talk about your work with the state's government.
  • What core principles have you worked most diligently to retain with each move?
  • What has surprised you?

Perspective/Opinion
Reflections on New Beginnings


By Olivia Davies, MD; and Brieana Rodriquez, MD

Drs. Olivia Davies and Brieana Rodriquez reflect on moving cross country to begin their new journeys for residency...


I have lived in Wisconsin for most of my life. I did undergrad at Madison and medical school at MCW, when I shut the door on my 20 foot U-Haul and locked it for the long drive out to Boston I couldn’t believe I had fit my whole life in there. But the truth is, I hadn’t. 

Three Questions for Deepthiman Gowda, MD, MPH, MS
If You Had a Blank Slate, How Would You Integrate Narrative Into Medical Education?



Deepthiman Gowda, MD, MPH, MS, is a nationally recognized expert on Narrative Medicine and the founding Assistant Dean for Medical Education at the newly opened Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Pasadena CA. He spoke to Transformational Times editor, Bruce Campbell …


Dr. Gowda answers the following questions:
  • In what ways is narrative integrated into the curriculum at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine?
  • How have the students taken to this emphasis on narrative in the curriculum?
  • What barriers are there to incorporating narrative meaningfully into the curriculum?
By Shel Silverstein

How many slams in an old screen door? 
Depends how loud you shut it. 
How many slices in a bread? 
Depends how thin you cut it. 
How much good inside a day? 
Depends how good you live 'em. 
How much love inside a friend? 
Depends how much you give 'em.



A penguin. They can swim fast, walk long distances and are always dressed for success!
- Anonymous

Respond to next week's reflection prompt:


What TV show or movie would you recommend as a "must watch"?
  



Transformational Times Essay Contest
Imagining the Future of Medical Education






Transformational Times is holding an essay contest and we want to hear from you.

Create an essay (no more than 250 words) that helps the reader imagine the possible future of medical education.

Choose one of the following prompts:

  • Imagine you are in a medical school or residency program that does not yet exist. Describe a perfect day where you learn an important patient care lesson that would not be possible today.

  • Describe an amazing learning or teaching moment you have experienced at some point in your life. What lesson did you take away that, if incorporated into medical education, would improve medical school or residency? 

  • If you were to imagine a medical school or residency program in 2030, what three things would you be most likely to include? And why?

Winners will be awarded a gift card and will be published in an upcoming issue of Transformational Times. Several winners may be selected. Essays are due by July 30, 2021.
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Call for Transformational Times Editorial Board Members

The Transformational Times is seeking MCW students (from all colleges), residents, and fellows to serve as associate editors on the 2021 - 2022 editorial board.

Associate editors take charge of specific sections, including poetry, visuals, or other areas of personal interest. They help with identifying issues of concern to students and trainees and help recruit people to write essays on these topics. Associate editors are also expected to contribute at least one written piece during the course of the year.

The editorial board meets weekly (usually on Tuesday afternoons) and holds occasional retreats; associate editors attend when available. Persons from underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and other voices deserving amplification are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Residents and Fellows:

Kern is inviting applications from residents and fellows to join our GME Pillar as a team member.

Develop your leadership skills by participating in the planning and executing of programs for residents and fellows, and participate in innovative scholarly projects along with us.

RFP for GME Connectedness/Wellbeing Program

The Kern Institute’s GME Pillar and MCWAH are happy to announce a program to increase connectedness and well-being across MCWAH’s GME programs. 

Residency and fellowship programs are invited to submit proposals for programming/activities that would enhance connectedness and well-being among GME programs.

Proposals should include at least TWO programs and up to $500 can be requested. A post-activity report is required. Please see the Request for Proposal (RFP) below for details and submit your proposals before August 2, 2021, below.  

If you need more information, please email [email protected]. 
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