Wellness Skills for Medical Learners and Teachers: Perspective Taking and Cognitive Flexibility

• Main Authors: Melissa Marotta Houser (Author), Gabrielle Worzella (Author), Shelley Burchsted (Author), Crystal Marquez (Author), Teresa Domack (Author), Yadira Acevedo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Association of American Medical Colleges, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Wellness insufficiency is a widespread problem in medical training programs. Recent evidence reveals that one factor contributing to physician wellness is cognitive flexibility, defined as being able to hold multiple views or to reframe a thought, situation, or perspective. While cognit...