KNN Connection | June 2021
Spotlight
KNN Student Session
June 15, 5–6 pm CT
Shape the Movement Toward Human Flourishing
Aimed at helping individuals "listen, extend grace and discover common interests," the fourth annual National Week of Conversation will be held by the #ListenFirst Coalition from June 14–20.

In a similar spirit, the KNN is holding small-group conversations that week to obtain feedback on its integrated framework and inform future activities.

Help shape the direction of the KNN by sharing how you think the work of caring and character within the medical profession is supporting—and can better support—human flourishing.
KNN Faculty/Staff Session
June 17, 4–5 pm CT
KNN News
Updates From Partner Schools
CLE Character Strengths Videos Now Available
What character strengths are important for creating a clinical learning environment that fosters well-being, psychological safety and flourishing? Members of the KNN Clinical Learning Environment Initiative tackle this question through a series of videos.

In it, KNN colleagues reflect on key traits, their significance and how they can be demonstrated by members of the healthcare team.

Use these videos to prompt reflection and discussion—or even to support CLE quality improvement efforts. Preview the video on compassion at right, or click the button to access the complete set.
Working on a KNN-Related Manuscript or Project?
Please Let the KNN Accelerator Group Know
As a reminder, the KNN accelerator group aims to track all manuscripts/project ideas as well as those already in progress.

Visit the KNN website to submit your project/manuscript concept or share information about work underway.
KNN Program Office Updates
KNN Program Office Welcomes New Team Member
The KNN welcomes Darryl Covington, MSM, who started as the KNN's business operations coordinator on May 24.

Most recently, he served as the Senior Area Director of Operations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Darryl brings years of experience managing budgets, supporting logistics for multiple locations and overseeing grant-funded programs.

In his role with the KNN, Darryl will coordinate across partners and departments on functions related to KNN subcontracts, service agreements and budgets, among other items.
Darryl Covington, MSM
Business Operations Coordinator
Noteworthy Events & Resources
A Flash of Inspiration: The "Education as Regenerative Space" Thought Leadership Webinar
On May 25, the Harvard Human Flourishing Program's Community of Practice brought together educational leaders from across sectors and geographies in its first ever annual thought leadership webinar.

In five-minute "flash talks," leaders—including the KNN's Drs. Maurana and Miller—explored how educational systems can serve as regenerative spaces and support flourishing.

Access the playback for thought-provoking perspectives on topics ranging from "whole school" education to example educational standards on flourishing and beyond.
Harvard Macy Institute Course: A Systems Approach to Assessment in Health Professions Education (Virtual)
The Harvard Macy Institute is offering a one-week program focused on applying systems thinking to assessment design.

Described as highly interactive, the program will involve case discussions, journal clubs, workshops and more. Upon completing the program, participants will have a "customized assessment/evaluation design to immediately implement at their home institution."

Application Deadline:
June 30, 2021

Course Dates:
October 17–22, 2021
Noteworthy Resources

Lisa S. Rotenstein, MD, MBA; Joan Y. Reede, MD, MPH, MBA; and Anupam B. Jena, MD, PhD |
New England Journal of Medicine Perspective

Association of American Medical Colleges

Joseph A. Jackson, Jr, MD, Duke School of Medicine | Virtues & Vocations Medicine Roundtable

Dani Blum | The New York Times

Clara Bosco | MCW Kern Institute Transformational Times

Dr. Vivian Pinn | NASEM's The Science of Mentorship Podcast
Transformational Times Newsletter
MCW's Kern Institute publishes the Transformational Times e-newsletter weekly to deliver stories of hope, character and resilience from its virtual community.
Kern National Network | sarwilliams@mcw.edu | website