Maximizing Medical Practice Series
A Series by Alumni, for Alumni
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About the Series
Maximizing Medical Practice is an engagement series for alumni developed by the Alumni Engagement & Events Committee of the Medical School Alumni Board. Events in the series are designed to empower physicians to become change agents in the environments in which they are trained, interact with other members of the health care team, adapt to emerging technology, maneuver the bureaucratic and administrative challenges, and most importantly, take care of patients.
PAST PRESENTATIONS
Continuing the Conversation: An Alumni Peer-to-Peer Interactive Discussion
Continuing the Conversation: An Alumni Peer-to-Peer Interactive Discussion
Moderated by Sachin B. Patel, MD '05
Saturday, October 25, 2025
In this alumni peer-to-peer interactive discussion, alumni gathered to transition from insight to action following Dr. Arthur Caplan’s analysis of the "Rocky State of Healthcare." This essential forum focused on collaboratively addressing the most urgent challenges facing medicine, including how these issues affect daily practice, strategies for supporting the next generation of physicians, and effective ways for servant leaders to advocate for scientific integrity and build necessary alliances.
Rocky State of Health Care and Biomedical Sciences in America: Ethical and Policy Challenges
Rocky State of Health Care and Biomedical Sciences in America: Ethical and Policy Challenges
Presented by Dr. Art Caplan
Moderated by Amy Sehnert, MD '92
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
A timely and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Arthur Caplan, world-renowned bioethicist, as he explores the deepening challenges facing healthcare delivery, biomedical research and public trust in science. Presented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School Alumni Board, the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, and the Minnesota Medical Association.
*Note: CME credit is not available for asynchronous viewing of past presentations.
Artificial Intelligence in the Medical School Curriculum: Implications for Alumni in Practice and into the Future
Artificial Intelligence in the Medical School Curriculum: Implications for Alumni in Practice and into the Future
Presented by Kevin Peterson, MD, MPH and Claudio Violato, PhD
Moderated by Amy Sehnert, MD '92
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Medicine is always changing and lifelong learning is key. AI is shaping how new doctors are trained and how care is delivered. This webinar will provide insights into new instructional methods implemented at the U of MN Medical School and help alumni stay informed on these advances and better connected to the future of their field.
*Note: CME credit was not offered for this presentation.
Direct Primary Care and Concierge Primary Care: Pros, Cons, and Ethical Considerations
Direct Primary Care and Concierge Primary Care: Pros, Cons, and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Lawrence T. Mollo, MD, FACP, FAAP
Moderated by Matthew Norman, MD '82, M.Ed., FACS
Physician burnout is at an all-time high. Dr. Lawrence T. Mollo, a distinguished provider of concierge primary care at Park Nicollet Clinic's Compass Health and Executive Health, will discuss two innovative alternatives to traditional “fee for service” medicine. Join us to explore the possible paradigm shift from high volume “disease-oriented medicine” to “preventive-personalized care” where the doctor-patient relationship is enhanced for optimal care.
Balancing the Scales: Physician Well-Being, Clinical Practice, and AI Integration
Balancing the Scales: Physician Well-Being, Clinical Practice, and AI Integration
An Alumni Fireside Chat with Genevieve Melton-Meaux, MD, PhD '15
Moderated by Yeng Yang, MD '96, MBA, FAAP
Thursday, January 23, 2025 | Campus Club, Coffman Memorial Union
Discover how technology is reshaping healthcare while addressing the critical balance between professional excellence and personal well-being. This engaging conversation brings together diverse voices to explore AI’s potential to ease workloads, improve workflows, and support physician resilience. Hear expert insights, share your perspective, and gain practical strategies for thriving in today’s demanding clinical environment.
This event was held in person only.
AI in Modern Medicine: How AI Will Augment and Assist Clinicians
AI in Modern Medicine: How AI Will Augment and Assist Clinicians
Presented by Rohan Khera, MD, MS
Moderated by Amy Sehnert, MD '92
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Dr. Khera’s webinar will discuss how AI is transforming modern medicine by assisting clinicians in their daily practice while also offering novel avenues to augment their capacity. The talk will showcase groundbreaking advances in technology to tackle healthcare challenges using advanced data science and AI. It will explore how emerging research is harnessing commonly available data streams from smartwatches, ECGs, cardiac imaging, and the electronic health record to identify undiagnosed diseases and enable precision care. Furthermore, it will showcase the growing role of natural language processing in the electronic health record to extract meaningful clinical information from unstructured text to support decision-making. Finally, the talk will bring forth considerations around scaling such innovations responsibly and equitably across all care settings.
*Note: CME credit is not available for asynchronous viewing of past presentations.
Revitalizing Physicians: Navigating Burnout and Enhancing Sleep for Sustainable Well-being in Healthcare
Revitalizing Physicians: Navigating Burnout and Enhancing Sleep for Sustainable Well-being in Healthcare
Presented by Natalia Dorf-Biderman, MD, Res. '10 & Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD
Moderated by Adannia Enyioha, MD '12, FAAP
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
In this webinar, we will delve into the crucial theme of revitalizing physicians, addressing the issues of burnout and sleep on well-being. We’ll explore strategies to navigate burnout, emphasizing the importance of self-care and fostering a sustainable work-life balance. Understanding the profound implications of sleep on cognitive function and overall health, we will provide practical insights into enhancing sleep quality. Participants can expect a comprehensive exploration of these challenges, coupled with actionable solutions, aiming to empower them with tools for sustainable well-being in the demanding field of healthcare.
*Note: CME credit is not available for asynchronous viewing of past presentations.
AI in Modern Medicine: The Promise and Potential Pitfalls of Integrating AI into Patient Care
AI in Modern Medicine: The Promise and Potential Pitfalls of Integrating AI into Patient Care
Presented by Christopher Tignanelli, MD & Ju Sun, PhD
Moderated by Yeng Yang, MD '96, MBA, FAAP
Monday, October 16, 2023
*Note: CME credit is not available for asynchronous viewing of past presentations.
Exploring the Culture(s) of Medicine
Exploring the Culture(s) of Medicine
Presented by Kathie Culhane-Pera, MD, Res. '88
Moderated by Jane Loitman, MD '92, MBA, MS, FAAHPM
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The practice of medicine has and continues to change. To lay a foundation for the new Maximizing Medical Practice series, this inaugural webinar will examine two questions: Where have we been? Where are we going? In this interactive session, we will explore multiple aspects about the culture(s) of biomedicine and discuss how they influence our work.
*Note: CME credit is not available for asynchronous viewing of past presentations.