Building Your "Educational Peloton:" Cycling Together for Success During Uncertain Times. Issue 1 (8th January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berkowitz, Lori R.; Dzara, Kristina; Simpkin, Arabella L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of continuing education in the health professions. Volume 41:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2021-01-08
• Subjects: Medical Education -- Learning Environment -- Faculty Development -- Wellbeing; Medicine -- Study and teaching (Continuing education) -- Periodicals; Paramedical education -- Periodicals; Medical education -- Periodicals; 610.7
• DOI: 10.1097/CEH.0000000000000325
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-1912

Abstract

Abstract: Burnout is a pervasive concern that negatively impacts physicians, patients, and healthcare organizations. Stress, uncertainty, clinical demands, and rapidly changing teams threaten the learning environment, where connection is key to resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic amplifies these challenges. Building an "educational peloton" to provide a safe and protective educational community may help optimize learning and team performance. Easily implementable strategies include: (1) Maximize learning opportunities, particularly small ones; (2) Ensure quality feedback; and (3) Facilitate collegiality. Intentionally nurturing an "educational peloton"—especially during times of uncertainty and change—can help drive engagement and work satisfaction, which can improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes, as well as boost human connection and promote community.