#56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson from The Curbsiders Teach

#56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson

1 hour 5 minutes Posted Jul 30, 2025 at 7:00 am.

Reflecting on mistakes in medicine

Background on M&M conferences

: Case from Kashlack Memorial

Benefits of M&M conferences

Creating a culture of psychological safety

Planning M&M conferences, coaching residents on planning M&M conferences

M&M curriculum for residents

Quality improvement tools and frameworks

Navigating difficult conversations

Structure of M&M

Turning M&M learning points into systemic change

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Get ready to transform how you think about Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences! In this episode, Drs. John Erickson and Matthew Clark from Maine Medical Center share their powerful approach to coaching residents, fostering psychological safety, and using M&Ms as a springboard for growth—not shame. Whether you’re planning your first M&M or rethinking your program’s approach, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube [email protected]

Producer CME: Molly Heublein MD

Hosts, editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD

Script, show notes, infographics: Karishma Patel MD

Technical Support: Podpaste

Guest: John Erickson MD, Matthew Clark DO

Theme Music: MorsyMusic

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Intro, guest bio

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