2023
Turning Down the Flame on Medical Gaslighting
Durbhakula S, Fortin A. Turning Down the Flame on Medical Gaslighting. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2023, 38: 3426-3427. PMID: 37407765, PMCID: PMC10682300, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08302-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
“For Me, This Has Been Transforming”: A Qualitative Analysis of Interprofessional Relationship-Centered Communication Skills Training
Hirschmann K, Rosler G, Fortin A. “For Me, This Has Been Transforming”: A Qualitative Analysis of Interprofessional Relationship-Centered Communication Skills Training. Journal Of Patient Experience 2020, 7: 1007-1014. PMID: 33457539, PMCID: PMC7786664, DOI: 10.1177/2374373520962921.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunication skillsCommunication skills trainingPositive regardSkills trainingIntrapersonal levelPersonal growthInterpersonal levelAcademic multispecialty practiceWork experienceIndividual interviewsTrainingRelationship-centered careSkillsTrainer programTrainer trainingOrganizational efficiencyProfessional relationshipsOrganizational impactInterprofessional relationshipsYale New Haven Health SystemTrainersAssessing Advanced Communication Skills via Objective Structured Clinical Examination: A Comparison of Faculty Versus Self, Peer, and Standardized Patient Assessors
Talwalkar JS, Murtha TD, Prozora S, Fortin AH, Morrison LJ, Ellman MS. Assessing Advanced Communication Skills via Objective Structured Clinical Examination: A Comparison of Faculty Versus Self, Peer, and Standardized Patient Assessors. Teaching And Learning In Medicine 2020, 32: 294-307. PMID: 32141335, DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2019.1704763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConnecting With Patients—The Missing Links
Sanders L, Fortin AH, Schiff GD. Connecting With Patients—The Missing Links. JAMA 2020, 323: 33-34. PMID: 31910264, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2019.20153.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Twelve tips for running an effective session with standardized patients
Talwalkar JS, Cyrus KD, Fortin AH. Twelve tips for running an effective session with standardized patients. Medical Teacher 2019, 42: 622-627. PMID: 31033363, DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2019.1607969.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsStandardized patientsSummative objective structured clinical examinationObjective Structured Clinical ExaminationStructured Clinical ExaminationAssessment of competenceEducational innovationEducational experienceInstructional methodsOnly opportunityMedical educatorsMedical educationEffective sessionsSimulated encounterTip piecesRange of topicsDynamic skillsParticular clinical scenarioEducatorsTeachingStudentsEducationInstructionSkillsCompetenceWorkshop
2017
Patient-centric medical notes: Identifying areas for improvement in the age of open medical records
Lee EH, Patel JP, Fortin AH. Patient-centric medical notes: Identifying areas for improvement in the age of open medical records. Patient Education And Counseling 2017, 100: 1608-1611. PMID: 28242141, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.02.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral internal medicine serviceTertiary care centerInternal medicine serviceCross-sectional reviewPatient-physician relationshipInpatient historyCare centerMedical recordsMedical notesMedicine serviceModifiable areasMedical jargonPatientsPersonal healthMedical acronymsSubjective descriptorsSensitive historyFacilitated accessPrevalent characteristicsAdmissionGreater numberHospitalistsPrevalenceHouse Staff Communication Training and Patient Experience Scores
Oladeru OA, Hamadu M, Cleary PD, Hittelman AB, Bulsara KR, Laurans M, DiCapua DB, Marcolini EG, Moeller JJ, Khokhar B, Hodge JW, Fortin AH, Hafler JP, Bennick MC, Hwang DY. House Staff Communication Training and Patient Experience Scores. Journal Of Patient Experience 2017, 0: 237437351769453. PMID: 28393108, PMCID: PMC5381927, DOI: 10.1177/2374373517694533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPatient experience scoresPatient experience surveysPre-post studyTop-box scoresExperience scoresPost-intervention resultsPatient-centered interviewPost-intervention surveysClinic visitsCommunication trainingPatient surveyPhysician communicationResident clinicPatient responsePost-training questionnairesHospital departmentsClinicCommunication coachingHousestaffScoresRole-playing exercisesExerciseMonthsExperiences SurveyPatients
2016
Implementing and Evaluating a Four-Year Integrated End-of-Life Care Curriculum for Medical Students
Ellman MS, Fortin AH, Putnam A, Bia M. Implementing and Evaluating a Four-Year Integrated End-of-Life Care Curriculum for Medical Students. Teaching And Learning In Medicine 2016, 28: 229-239. PMID: 27064725, DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2016.1146601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObserved structured clinical examinationSelf-reported preparednessTeaching strategiesMedical studentsCare educationStudents' self-reported preparednessBlended learning strategyInterprofessional learning opportunitiesReviews of studentsLife care curriculaInteractive online modulesEOL care educationLife care educationStructured Clinical ExaminationSkill-building activitiesCurriculum purposesInterprofessional learningStudent competenciesStudents' skillsCurricular componentsCurricular structureLearning opportunitiesStudent surveysBasic competenciesFaculty resourcesTraining primary care physicians in cognitive behavioral therapy: A review of the literature
Dorflinger LM, Fortin AH, Foran-Tuller KA. Training primary care physicians in cognitive behavioral therapy: A review of the literature. Patient Education And Counseling 2016, 99: 1285-1292. PMID: 26979474, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.02.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral therapyCBT training programCommon mental health concernsPrimary care physiciansTraining contentMental health concernsMental health treatmentSkills-based approachCBT trainingHealth treatmentCare physiciansTraining programLearning outcomesMedical settingsMultiple levelsAssessment of outcomesFull-text articlesPrimary careRoutine practiceSubstantial variabilityHealth concernStudy designAdditional studiesFuture studies
2014
The Impact of a Faculty Learning Community on Professional and Personal Development
Chou CL, Hirschmann K, Fortin AH, Lichstein PR. The Impact of a Faculty Learning Community on Professional and Personal Development. Academic Medicine 2014, 89: 1051-1056. PMID: 24979175, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000000268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFacilitator training programLearning communityPersonal awarenessDistance learning modalitiesFaculty Learning CommunityRelationship-centered careTraining programFaculty development programGroup facilitation skillsDramatistic pentadLearning modalitiesLearning processFacilitation skillsPersonal developmentParticipants' learningBurke's dramatistic pentadSkillsGroup facilitationDevelopment programsLearningInterrelated themesMutual successEssential actQuantitative dataGraduates
2013
Addressing mental health issues in primary care: An initial curriculum for medical residents
Smith RC, Laird-Fick H, D’Mello D, Dwamena FC, Romain A, Olson J, Kent K, Blackman K, Solomon D, Spoolstra M, Fortin AH, Frey J, Ferenchick G, Freilich L, Meerschaert C, Frankel R. Addressing mental health issues in primary care: An initial curriculum for medical residents. Patient Education And Counseling 2013, 94: 33-42. PMID: 24139540, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2013.09.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health careMental health issuesMental healthHealth issuesPrimary care populationPrimary care providersHealth careMedical residentsMental health trainingEffective mental healthCare populationPrimary careImproved carePsychosocial careCare providersMedical problemsHealth trainingCareYears of trainingResidency graduatesIntensive curriculumTraining residentsEducational systemInitial curriculumSpecific curriculumPassing the torch: A proposed amendment to “A Physician Charter”
Angoff NR, Fortin AH. Passing the torch: A proposed amendment to “A Physician Charter”. Medical Teacher 2013, 35: 328-329. PMID: 23427830, DOI: 10.3109/0142159x.2013.759648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn evidence-based patient-centered method makes the biopsychosocial model scientific
Smith RC, Fortin AH, Dwamena F, Frankel RM. An evidence-based patient-centered method makes the biopsychosocial model scientific. Patient Education And Counseling 2013, 91: 265-270. PMID: 23352913, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2012.12.010.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Teaching brief motivational interviewing to Year three medical students
Martino S, Haeseler F, Belitsky R, Pantalon M, Fortin AH. Teaching brief motivational interviewing to Year three medical students. Medical Education 2007, 41: 160-167. PMID: 17269949, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2929.2006.02673.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical studentsYear 3 medical studentsFuture medical practiceUniversity medical studentsStudent learningStudentsPositive attitudesBrief motivational interviewingSkillsCurriculumBusy medical practiceLearningMedical practiceCounselling approachAttitudesBrief motivationalTime constraintsKnowledgePracticeStudy limitationsInstructorsMotivational interviewingFuture directionsPretestAuthors
2006
Not the Same Everywhere
Haidet P, Kelly PA, Bentley S, Blatt B, Chou CL, Fortin AH, Gordon G, Gracey C, Harrell H, Hatem DS, Helmer D, Paterniti DA, Wagner D, Inui TS, for the Communication C. Not the Same Everywhere. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2006, 21: 405-409. PMID: 16704378, PMCID: PMC1484792, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00417.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContent areasMedical schoolsFourth-year medical studentsDifferent learning environmentsSingle medical schoolU.S. medical schoolsHidden curriculumLearning environmentOwn schoolsPatient-centered characteristicsMedical studentsC3 scoresSchoolsFurther multiinstitutional studiesPattern of characteristicsC3 instrumentCurriculumField of inquiryEthnographic methodsSurvey methodPatient-centered valuesPatient-centered carePattern of scoresCross-sectional Internet-based surveyAttitudinal informationSpirituality and Medicine
Barnett KG, Fortin AH. Spirituality and Medicine. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2006, 21: 481-485. PMID: 16704392, PMCID: PMC1484787, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00431.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical studentsSecond-year medical studentsPrimary care internal medicine residency programPreclinical medical studentsMultiple educational strategiesPrivate medical schoolsInternal medicine residency programsEducational objectivesEducational strategiesMedical educationMedical schoolsInternal medicine residentsAnonymous preMedicine residency programsStudentsPilot workshopLearnersResidency programsMedicine residentsWorkshopCompetenceMedicine house staffInternal medicine house staffSpiritual historyHouse staff
2005
Characterizing the “patient-centeredness” of hidden curricula in medical schools: development and validation of a new measure
Haidet P, Kelly A, Chou C, Fortin AH 6th, et al. Characterizing the “patient-centeredness” of hidden curricula in medical schools: development and validation of a new measure. Acad Med. 2005;80:44-50.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Case Study: Worsening Tourette's Disorder or Withdrawal Dystonia?
MENNESSON M, KLINK B, FORTIN A. Case Study: Worsening Tourette's Disorder or Withdrawal Dystonia? Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1998, 37: 785-788. PMID: 9666635, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-199807000-00019.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
National Survey of Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine on the Competencies That Should Be Addressed in the Medicine Core Clerkship
MD M, Fortin A, Morrison G, MPH S, Mumford L, Goroll A. National Survey of Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine on the Competencies That Should Be Addressed in the Medicine Core Clerkship. The American Journal Of Medicine 1997, 102: 564-571. PMID: 9217672, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(97)00054-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMean priority scoreInternal medicineIntensive careAmbulatory careChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseAcute chest painObstructive pulmonary diseaseClerkship timeClinical competencyNational surveyMedicine core clerkshipChest painAdult patientsCoronary diseaseDiabetes mellitusElectrolyte disordersHeart failurePulmonary diseasePriority scoreOutpatient careCase presentation skillsEmergency settingGeneral internistsCore clerkshipsAssess factors