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E18: The Art of Not Knowing- Embracing Uncertainty in Healthcare(w/Dr.Galina Gheihman)
In this episode, Dr. Galina Gheihman discusses with host Dr. Saba Fatima the pervasive issue of medical uncertainty, its impact on healthcare providers, and strategies for navigating this challenge. The conversation explores the emotional toll of uncertainty, the importance of communication with patients, and the role of mentorship and teamwork in managing uncertainty. Dr. Gheihman introduces frameworks for recognizing and addressing uncertainty, emphasizing the need for courage and a growth mindset in the medical field.
Galina Gheihman, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and an attending physician in General Neurology at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Gheihman attended the University of Toronto for her undergraduate studies. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her residency at MGB, where she served as Chief Resident in 2023-2024. Galina helps run a monthly acute neurology simulation program for medical students, founded the BRAINS program supporting near-peer teaching of medicine residents, and is co-director of a CME course on neurology for the non-neurologist. She is also co-founder of the NeuEJM monthly medical education journal club and co-leader of the MGB neurology residency med ed certificate program. Galina has wide research interests including resilience, leadership, navigating uncertainty, and mentorship and career development for clinician educators.
Her work on medical uncertainty referenced in the podcast include the following articles
12 Tips for Thriving in the Face of Uncertainty: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30912...
Navigating Clinical Uncertainty: The RAPS Framework (Recognize, Acknowledge, Partner, & Seek Support): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38286...
Impact of clinical uncertainty on trainees in GME: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35666...
HMS Magazine article on navigating uncertainty in Medicine:
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