Goodhart's Law: “When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.” A famous historical example is the 'cobra effect': in India during British rule, the government, concerned about the number of venomous cobras, offered a bounty for every dead cobra. Initially,…

We hope you enjoyed last week's 'Hip Hop Hour: Celebrating Women in Hip Hop' event! Check out the upcoming Hip Hop Hour: The Emergence of Hip Hop in Japan, happening Wednesday, April 3rd at 2:30 p.m. in the Hill Student Center, Room 318. Register today! buff.ly/3viyuXo

best english language summary thus far bmj.com/content/384/bm…

Avoiding burnout in medicine is simple, all you need is staff to handle billing/coding, someone to coordinate referrals/prior auths, an IT person, a scribe, a practice manager, a personal chef, a sleep coach, & somebody to whisper in your ear how amazing you are every couple hrs.

Congratulations to Dr Lorenzo Madrazo, the CAME Rising Star Certificate of Excellence Award winner from University of Ottawa! / Félicitations au Dr Lorenzo Madrazo, lauréat du Certificat d’excellence « Étoile montante » de l’ACÉM de l’Université d’Ottawa! #MedEd #EdMed Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Once a doctor leaves #familymedicine , they do not come back.

Having watched so many young doctors quit this beautiful career, what ⁦DocSilvy, ⁦Dr. Sohail Gandhi, MD⁩ and I say is:

Do NOT start an office practice in Ontario — not yet. Read why below. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

Registration is now open for the 4th World Summit in Competency-Based Education in the Health Professions. Join us in beautiful #Basel in August. It will sell out, so register today to avoid disappointment. This conference will showcase research & programs from around the world…

Thrilled to announce the official launch of the 4th World Summit in Competency-Based Education in the Health Professions. Join us in beautiful #Basel in August. It will sell out, so register today to avoid disappointment.
This conference will showcase research & programs from…

A 'cognitive bias' is a systematic error in thinking that ruins decision-making.

The 12 most powerful cognitive biases I've found:

EM ICU docs how do you approach the airway in a comatose acutely poisoned patient? 🧵

A word on the NICO Trial Freund et al JAMA 2023- IMO a practice changing article every EM/ICU/prehospital practitioner should read
jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

Are you ready to delve into thought-provoking discussions that challenge perspectives and drive change?
Uncover the power of collective action in our upcoming Critical Discussion Forum. Let your voice be heard as we explore 'The Case for Collectivism' and its impact on society.

The worst acronym in medicine?
I know it when I see it.

Dr. Glaucomflecken, is this real?

3. The best definition of high agency comes from Eric Weinstein

It's one of those ideas that once you see it, you can't unsee it.

Me: Ok I’ll see the patient. Do you have a slit lamp?

Emergency physician: Yeah

The slit lamp:

SHARPEN YOUR SKATES! 🙌🎉 
 
We’re putting the final touches on the ice, and the long-awaited green flag is going up on a 1.9 km section between the Pretoria Bridge and Bank Street at 9:00am tomorrow, Jan 21. 
 
Details: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/rideau-… | #OttNews

Announcing the EM Ottawa #meded fellowship, now open for applications. This 1-year immersive program is designed to prepare EM physicians for a career as a clinician-educator. Train with senior EM #meded scholars. Curriculum designed to prepare for practice-eligible…