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ForwardMotivated by Impact: A Discussion with Dr. Atul Gawande
In this episode, Dr. Atul Gawande joins Dr. Patrick Georgoff to share his experiences as a surgeon, writer, and global health leader. From his innovative work at Ariadne Labs and Lifebox to his current role as Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID, Dr. Gawande discusses the challenges and rewards of creating large-scale impact. He reflects on balancing creativity in writing with precision in surgery, lessons learned from managing teams, and the critical importance of strengthening global health systems. Enjoy
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
Learning Objectives
Understanding the Importance of Primary Health Care and Global Health Systems
Learning how strengthening primary health care systems, including community health outreach, can significantly reduce premature mortality and improve public health outcomes globally.
Evaluating the Role of Public Health Interventions in Managing Epidemics
Examining how the "global immune system" approach, such as the 7-1-7 strategy, can identify and contain outbreaks quickly, with examples like Ebola and Marburg virus responses.
Analyzing Leadership and Team Management in Healthcare Innovations
Exploring lessons from Dr. Atul Gawande's experiences in leadership roles across public, private, and global health sectors, focusing on teamwork, coaching, and implementing scalable solutions for systemic health improvements.
- Patrick Georgoff
- Atul Gawande
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 0.75 ANCC
- 0.75 Attendance
- 0.75 JA Credit - AH
- 0.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™