A Series by Alumni, for Alumni

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UPCOMING EVENTS

This spring, we will host a virtual fireside chat and another webinar. This fall, we will hold the inaugural Maximizing Medical Practice Conference in person in Minneapolis.  Check this page or watch your email for details!

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*

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PAST PRESENTATIONS*

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. 

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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.  

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*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.  

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*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

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*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.  

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*Note: CME credit is not available for asynchronous viewing of past presentations.