Do you know the HOW of making decisions? This is for everyone, as we all make decisions every day. Additionally, diagnosis is a decision, and it is one of the most treasured skills of physicians. To optimize decision-making and diagnosis, we must know about dual process theory and JDM bias. If you are not sure what those terms mean, listen in! We made every effort to break these complex topics down to a simple 15 minutes. Dr. Pat Croskerry, MD PhD, is a professor in emergency medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. For the past 10 years, he has been Director, Critical Thinking Program, Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, at that same institution. Trained as an experimental psychologist, Dr. Croskerry went on to become an emergency medicine physician and found himself surprised by the relatively scant amount of attention given to cognitive errors. He is one of the world's foremost experts in safety in emergency medicine and in diagnostic errors. He is humble, honest, and thoughtful; read this interview for more insight into his background and work in the emergency department (https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withpat-croskerry-md-phd). Other recent key links to his work include https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-068044/rr-1 and The Cognitive Autopsy (https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Autopsy-Analysis-Medical-Decision/dp/0190088745/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UQIRFBZTX6JH&keywords=croskerry+cognitive+autopsy&qid=1648025342&sprefix=%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1). 

Phillip McKee, MD, FRCP is an internationally recognized pathologist and dermatopathologist. Learn about his three loves, teaching in the US vs the UK, how he handled burnout, and two tips on work-home balance. Link to his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/people/Phillip-McKee/100009523280630/ and McKee’s Pathology of the Skin https://www.amazon.com/McKees-Pathology-Eduardo-Calonje-DipRCPath/dp/0702069833/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mckee%27s+pathology+of+the+skin&qid=1646970817&sprefix=mckee%27s+pathol%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1

Kamran Mirza, MD, PhD is an academician and social media guru who affirms the importance of emotional intelligence for pathologists, who often are not directly patient-facing. He speaks on being aware of your emotions, sharing, and taking a moment to reset. Hear more about Dr. Mirza on https://anchor.fm/medicus/episodes/Ep24--Dr--Kamran-Mirza---twitterhomework--103--pathology--and-more-e52ia9; Twitter handle: @KMirza

Dr. Jonhan Ho, MD MS is the founder of KiKo https://kikoxp.com/feed, a place where doctors can connect, form a tribe, and retake medicine. Discover what emotion drives him (the one Christine forgets), what not to ask his kids, and how we can better connect.

Jerad Gardner, MD is a dermatopathologist and bone/soft tissue pathologist who has trailblazed educational efforts for pathologists and dermatopathologists with his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/JeradGardnerMD/about. Listen to how he uses emotional intelligence by being aware, taking time to respond, and choosing what to say yes to. Twitter handle: @JMGardnerMD. 

Dr. David Caruso, PhD, explains what it means to have a true, “How are you?” partner as well as other compensatory strategies to manage emotions and avoid compassion fatigue. Link to his book, A Leader’s Guide to Solving Challenges with Emotional Intelligence. Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Solving-Challenges-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/1945028203/ref=sr_1_4?crid=137JHN792RQBB&keywords=david+caruso+emotional+intelligence&qid=1646623318&sprefix=david+caruso+emotional+intelligence%2Caps%2C56&sr=8-4

Hear from Dr. David Caruso, PhD, a management psychologist who is one of the pioneers of the ability model of emotional intelligence. Tune in to find out how a college dropout eventually ended up at Yale as an emotional intelligence researcher. Link to his book, A Leader’s Guide to Solving Challenges with Emotional Intelligence. Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Solving-Challenges-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/1945028203/ref=sr_1_4?crid=137JHN792RQBB&keywords=david+caruso+emotional+intelligence&qid=1646623318&sprefix=david+caruso+emotional+intelligence%2Caps%2C56&sr=8-4

Why this podcast? I see, hear, and feel a lot of overwhelm in myself and those around me, in my patients and healthcare, in my community and beyond. Observing, listening, and managing emotions can help. Learn from experts who have studied these topics for years, augmenting what the experts say with real-world application by doctors and others.