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Coaching for the pediatric anesthesiologist: Becoming our best selves
Author(s) -
Schwartz Jamie McElrath,
Wittkugel Eric,
Markowitz Scott D.,
Lee Jennifer K.,
Deutsch Nina
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1111/pan.14041
Subject(s) - coaching , mentorship , medicine , medical education , professional development , career development , adult learning , faculty development , leadership development , personal development , graduate medical education , nursing , psychology , pedagogy , adult education , accreditation , management , economics , psychotherapist
Abstract Anesthesiologists must balance demanding clinical workloads with career development goals. Leadership, conflict management, and other skills can improve medical outcomes, reduce stress at work, and increase career satisfaction. However, Medicine in general and Anesthesiology in particular have not traditionally emphasized physician growth in these areas. Coaching utilizes concepts from psychology, adult learning, and adult development theory to support an individual in personal and professional growth through inquiry, reflection, and shared discovery. This manuscript reviews the history and evidence basis for coaching, differentiates coaching from traditional mentorship, and presents some constructs of coaching and working with a coach. An example of a successful pilot program to disseminate coaching skills and support leadership growth among anesthesiologists, the Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative within the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, is described.