Reflecting on "Human Flourishing, Caring and Character in the Medical Profession: To What End?" |
What does “human flourishing” really look like or mean, especially in these uniquely challenging times? And how do caring and character contribute in practice? These questions served as the foundation of the first session in the KNN’s discussion series “The Medical Profession Through the Lens of Human Flourishing,” held on January 26, 2021.
Read on for key takeaways and a look at the reach of this inaugural event.
Once again, thank you to our presenters, breakout room hosts and attendees for making the first session in the KNN discussion series a success.
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Updates From Partner Schools |
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Inspiring Stories: Medical Students in Their Communities
Save the Date – February 18, 2021, at 1 pm CT
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Medical students from KNN partner schools are slated to present at a virtual meeting of the Philanthropy Roundtable on February 18, 2021, at 1 pm CT.
Session Description:
How does civil society work? By having the strong communities that are critical for a flourishing, free society. One group that is quietly contributing to the overall flourishing of their communities is medical students. Medical students are providing many effective and essential services while they learn their profession. Hear from these talented and hardworking students themselves.
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View School Highlights in KNN Progress Report |
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Which KNN partner school saw its medical student coaching program complete its first year? Which program gave students a "concrete reason—and permission—to stop, take a break from [their] routine and breathe"?
Find out in the KNN Progress Report, now available online. This report documents progress and lessons learned for the period of January to October 2020. Among many other updates, school highlight pages (13–19) showcase each school's work in the caring and character space.
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Click below to learn about the latest KNN Board discussions and highlights from January. |
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Collaborative Initiatives |
Click below to learn more about what is happening across the KNN Collaborative Initiatives. |
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Working on a KNN-Related Manuscript or Project?
Please Let the KNN Accelerator Group Know
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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.
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Please check your Outlook calendar for meeting details. |
Week of February 1
Faculty Development Collaborative Project Meeting
Friday, February 5 | 1–2 pm CT
Week of February 8
Character Meeting
Tuesday, February 9 | 1–2 pm CT
Clinical Learning Environment Meeting
Wednesday, February 10 | 12–1 pm CT
KNN Panel Discussion Series Meeting
Friday, February 12 | 8–9 am CT
Week of February 15
Faculty Development Collaborative Project Meeting
Friday, February 19 | 12:30–1:30 pm CT
Week of February 22
Caring Meeting
Monday, February 22 | 9:30–10:30 am CT
KNN Panel Discussion Series Meeting
Friday, February 26 | 8–9 am CT
Week of March 1
Clinical Learning Environment Meeting
Monday, March 1 | 2–3 pm CT
Accelerator Writing Group Meeting
Wednesday, March 3 | 12–1 pm CT
Faculty Development Collaborative Project Meeting
Friday, March 5 | 12:30–1:30 pm CT
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For more information on KNN meetings and initiatives, please contact Tara Fikejs at tfikejs@mcw.edu.
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KNN Program Office Welcomes New Team Member |
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Michelle Morris began her full-time role in the KNN Program Office on February 1, 2021. Michelle joins us from the Medical College of Wisconsin where she originally started in April 2015. Prior to moving to the KNN, she worked closely with the MCW general surgery chief, resident director and clerkship director managing both administrative and clinical initiatives.
As project coordinator, Michelle will work to advance the KNN's strategic priorities, particularly within the healthcare ecosystem and broader society as reflected on the KNN's map of influence. Her passion lies in discovering new alternatives and ideas while being able to bring those to life.
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Michelle Morris, MBA
Project Coordinator
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Follow the KNN
Twitter Account
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The KNN has refreshed its legacy account and is now @KernNetwork on Twitter. Follow us for program and school updates, health professions resources and more. |
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Noteworthy Events & Resources |
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An Introduction to Music Therapy |
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As part of its "Arts and Humanities: Creating Well-Being" series, Dell Medical School will present an interactive session led by the Department of Medical Education's Renee Drew on Monday, February 15, 2021, at 4–5 pm CT.
In this session, participants will gain a basic understanding of music therapy, learn about different interventions used in music therapy sessions and try out a few music therapy–based activities.
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Harvard Macy Institute Accepting Applications for
Art Museum–Based Health Professions Education Fellowship
The Harvard Macy Institute is now accepting applications for the third cohort of its unique experiential fellowship, which uses methods from art museum–based education to further health professions goals and skills.
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Fellowship Dates (Both Required):
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October 15–17, 2021
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April 8–10, 2022
Application Deadline:
- Applications due March 1, 2021
- Notification by April 30, 2021
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Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes a Difference |
MCW's Kern Institute will present a Grand Rounds presentation featuring Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH, on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 9–10 am CT.
In this talk, Dr. Trzeciak will tell the story of his two-year journey through the data in the biomedical literature to test the hypothesis that compassion matters—for patients, for patient care and for those who care for patients.
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Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH |
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Noteworthy Resources
Association of American Medical Colleges E-Book
Christina Amutah, BA, Kaliya Greenidge, Adjoa Mante, AB, Michelle Munyikwa, PhD, Sanjna L. Surya, BA, Eve Higginbotham, MD, David S. Jones, MD, PhD, et al.
Tyler J. VanderWeele, PhD
Vivek H. Murthy, MD, excerpt from Virtues & Vocations event "Character, Community, and Public Health"
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Transformational Times Newsletter |
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MCW's Kern Institute publishes the Transformational Times e-newsletter weekly to deliver stories of hope, character and resilience from its virtual community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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