Coaching in Medicine

In the big picture, there’s a lot to do. The field of coaching in healthcare leadership training is still in its infancy. It is so new that there are not even terms for it in the major research search engines like PubMed, which is one of the “go-to” resources for physicians looking for reliable answers. Enter “coaching” and nothing comes up. The closest MeSH® term it maps onto is “leadership.”

As with most areas in medicine “More research is needed” in physician coaching. For now, show them the evidence we have.

  • Posted by Bill Bergquist
  • On November 21, 2014
  • 5 Comments

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5 Comments

Gautam Gulati
Well said, Maggie! This is a very important field that needs even greater attention. Medical professionals are prized resources that are often overlooked by the system. They need to be further nurtured to help 'lead' us in a dynamic and rapidly changing health environment. To prevent burnout and dis-satisfaction among physicians, we need to coach our greatest thinkers to also become the greatest leaders. Glad folks like you are on the case.
Joe Bormel
Margaret, Fantastic article, in style (the story), substance (recommended paths with clear outcomes and references), and a rallying call (for leadership and management.)Based on my prior experience, especially with the wonderful works of Michael Watkins you referenced, I'm further persuaded by the validity of your recommendations. If I were to add one note, it would be on the critical need for weekly one-on-ones between executives and their subordinates. This goes a long way in achieving effectiveness. Failing to do this, often through a failure of self-management (with a component of time managment) is "the noise before defeat."Again, great article. Thank you.-Joe
Diane Scott
Margaret, Well stated. When speaking of the value of coaching, physicians and healthcare organizations may be reluctant to buy-in to the measurable outcomes that come about with increasing the capacity of physician to team build and develop superior relations. You spoke well of the data: demonstrating the data to physicians who were raised to assess data, then implement results speak to the process by which they were schooled. It meets them where they are at and helps advance their practice for their own well being and the patients they care for- Well done! Diane Scott iOpener Institute
George Anderson
This is an excellent article. I coach physicians who are often mandated to coaching for impulse control/anger management. I find the use of stories both positive and negative from healthcare to be effective in getting buy in for reluctant participants.I also use Pre and Post EI Assessments along with client workbooks focused on skill enhancement in emotional intelligence.
George Anderson
This is an excellent article. I coach physicians who are often mandated to coaching for impulse control/anger management. I find the use of stories both positive and negative from healthcare to be effective in getting buy in for reluctant participants.I also use Pre and Post EI Assessments along with client workbooks focused on skill enhancement in emotional intelligence.

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