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What We Do
Mindful Practice in Medicine at the University of Rochester offers educational programs to develop and inspire health professionals and organizations to thrive, restore joy in medicine, build community, and promote excellence in healthcare.
We teach health professionals the skills to be present, attentive, and curious, and to adopt a “beginner’s mind” with the goal of developing self-awareness and deep listening skills that are keys to navigating stressful and demanding situations in health care.
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Getting back to basics
Frequently I am asked to describe how practicing mindfully is integral to good medical practice, yet it is sometimes difficult to put it into just a few words… yet through distractions and daydreaming, putting things off and writing and rewriting, I came to a new clarity. I might not have put it all this way had I been provided the same opportunity even a few years ago. Like all important ideas, it grows and evolves and has a life of their own, and we only catch glimpses of its truth. So, here is mindful practice, with a date stamp, May 2, 2022:
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What workshop participants are saying
“I found a renewed focus on the value of being authentic in my interactions with patients and colleagues, and how mindfulness practice makes this possible.”
“I learned that there is a whole toolbag of skills that I can utilize… to deal with difficulty, suffering, errors, depression, and anxiety.”
“I have an increased recognition of the importance that my formal mindful practice brings in helping me connect with patients.”
“Connecting with others who are interested in this and having the opportunity to reflect and experience the group meditations was helpful. I hope that I can share these practices widely with my colleagues.”
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