MedEdge by Medtrics

The University of Southern California (USC) Pharmacy Residency Program has joined the Medtrics family to streamline its scheduling, document management, and operational efficiency. Medtrics provided a tailored solution to automate shift scheduling, securely manage documents, and reduce administrative burdens. This collaboration positions USC to lead in pharmacy education by leveraging advanced technology to improve the overall educational experience for faculty and residents.

Medtrics' new Assignment Audit feature helps administrators easily track and fix any missed evaluations for trainees. It saves time by automatically spotting errors and making sure everyone gets their evaluations. This tool keeps the process organized and ensures no trainee is overlooked.

Dr. Hardeep Phull, a leading oncologist and licensed pilot, combines his love for flying with his medical practice, offering a unique perspective on treating cancer patients. His journey highlights the importance of empathy, reframing challenges, and addressing systemic issues like moral injury in healthcare. By balancing leadership, clinical practice, and personal passions, Dr. Phull demonstrates how focusing on resilience and innovation can transform both patient care and the physician's experience.

We are excited to welcome four talented new members to the Medtrics team: Shruti Rangnekar, Chief of Staff; Silvana Monjardin, Sales Development Representative; Ken Sparks, QA Analyst; and Karen Le, Senior Frontend Developer. Each brings unique skills and experiences, from strategic healthcare planning to creative web development, that will enhance our company’s growth and success. Join us in welcoming them and wishing them all the best in their new roles!

Healthcare leadership today requires both clinical expertise and organizational insight. Dr. Lee Scheinbart stresses the importance of mentorship and diverse perspectives for growth. His journey from physician to leader was driven by the need to navigate complex systems, especially during crises like COVID-19. He advocates for forming a "personal board of directors," developing leadership skills, and understanding healthcare finances to build resilient teams.

Match Day marks a pivotal moment in a medical student's career as they discover where they will undertake their residency. For Richard Lisi III, MD, MBA, this journey began with a premature birth in the very hospital where he would later match for his residency. Richard's path to medicine was inspired by the NICU nurses who saved his life and was fueled by his family's background and his diverse skills. His story highlights the importance of perseverance, strategic decision-making, and mentorship in achieving a fulfilling medical career.

We are excited to announce that Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) has partnered with Medtrics to modernize their Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) process, transitioning from manual to digital methods to improve efficiency and accuracy. This collaboration features structured onboarding, AI-enhanced comment revisions, accurate data management, and efficient group management.

In the evolving world of medical education, collaboration is key, especially in neonatal-perinatal medicine. A recent MedEdge podcast episode featured Meredith Feldman and Amy Vezzetti, who discussed the formation of the Organization of Neonatal Training Program Coordinators (ONTPC). Launched during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, ONTPC has grown rapidly, now supporting over half of the neonatal-perinatal programs in the country.

Welcome Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC) School of Medicine to the Medtrics family! UCC has licensed the Medtrics platform to manage their Internal Medicine residency and Addiction Medicine Fellowship programs, transitioning from traditional methods to fully digital schedules, evaluations, and case logs. This shift will streamline academic processes and improve the experience for residents and faculty.

Medical students often struggle with the transition from undergraduate to graduate medical education, feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. Dr. Gretchen Holmes emphasizes the importance of empathy and communication in bridging this gap. Her approach focuses on integrating these skills into residency programs to ensure doctors are equipped for compassionate patient care.

How can personal adversity inspire healthcare innovation? Dr. Daniel Paull, founder and CEO of Easy Orthopedics, transformed a life-changing skiing accident into a revolutionary direct care orthopedic practice in Colorado Springs. Frustrated with the traditional healthcare model, Dr. Paull emphasizes direct patient-physician interactions, allowing more valuable time with patients

How crucial is it for healthcare professionals to speak Spanish? Dr. Alexandra Lopez-Vera, Ph.D., director of the Vida Medical Spanish Program at the California University of Science and Medicine, highlights this pressing need. With Spanish speakers making up over 60% of the population in her community, Dr. Lopez-Vera integrates medical Spanish into medical education to ensure culturally sensitive, high-quality care.