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What is the SPIKES model? Delivering bad news is one of the toughest challenges in healthcare. The SPIKES model offers a step-by-step framework that helps clinicians approach these conversations with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Whether you’re a seasoned physician or a medical student, understanding and practicing SPIKES breaking bad news techniques can significantly improve patient […]

At the AMEE conference this year, I had the opportunity to interview several of the respected speakers.    This blog will give a small introduction on each speaker and the main insights taken from each interview. Giving you all the information compact together.    I also interviewed Keynote speaker Jamiu Busari prior to the AMEE

Peer Feedback in Medical Education for Clinical Training Peer feedback in medical education helps students and trainees learn from each other’s clinical communication, consultation structure, teamwork, and professional behavior. Instead of relying only on faculty comments, learners review specific moments and discuss what worked, what was missed, and what could improve next time. However, peer

Last week I had the opportunity to interview Jamiu Busari, a leading figure of the healthcare education scene today, and a keynote speaker at AMEE.    In this interview, we discussed Jamiu’s career, achievements and some insights on the upcoming keynote talk at AMEE. Jamiu shared insights on the evolution of medical practice, the impact

Does your doctor’s consultation room feel cold and impersonal? It might be affecting your communication! This blog post explores how the design of a consultation room can influence patient-doctor interaction, privacy, and even medical student training. I will provide tips to create a space that fosters trust and open communication, leading to a better healthcare

In the setting of healthcare, the emphasis has traditionally been on technical expertise and clinical knowledge. However, in recent years, the importance of soft skills in medical practice has gained recognition. These skills, encompassing communication, empathy, teamwork, and professionalism among others, are pivotal not only for fostering positive patient outcomes but also for shaping a

Nonverbal communication is a very broad term used to describe any communication that is not related to the spoken word such as facial expressions, gestures, body language and many more. Humans are always communicating even when we don’t speak, the saying “silence can be louder than words” is very much true. This blog will discuss

Today’s dynamic medical setting is more complex than ever, and the evolution of medical recording software and simulation recording systems are reshaping the way medical students learn and grow. With greater access to innovative tools and knowledge, the teaching of medicine undergoes a significant transformation. In this blog, we will explore the benefits that recording