Friday, February 27, 2009

DHLPMR Retreat

Today is the second day of the LPMR retreat. We are discussing the future of the residency, ways to connect alumni of the program, and current challenges. The discussion has been very fruitful and exciting.

One of the issues we have spent a lot of time discussing is how to keep the LPMR alumni connected. We are exploring the idea of using new social media such as Facebook, Google groups or other means to assist with the goal of creating a network of improvement minded colleagues in the begining of their career. I have started a facebook group as part of this experiment and would appreciate any thoughts or feedback on this effort.

Right now the discussion is centered on how to support residents in their home departments where they may be viewed as taking a TDI "vacation." I know it has taken 5 years for Family Medicine to realize that we add value. I hope that we keep spreading the message of the importance of improvement and stay connected both with LPMR and our home department.

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