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He needed help to find a way forward that would not be a "band-aid" but would help bring transformative and meaningful change to both individuals and the healthcare team. This is what came out of that search....

International Phronesis Institute
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To Be, Rather Than To Seem
I’m a medical student at Duke University, nestled in the woods of central North Carolina. So I thought it would be fitting to open with our state motto: Esse quam videri. Or in English, "To be, rather than to seem". It’s a beautiful sentiment, but when I started medical school in 2023, I felt like I was doing the exact opposite. I had a textbook case of imposter syndrome. The Trap of Seeming In those early months, I looked around the lecture hall and saw classmates who were b

Michael Zhu
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Personal Reflections of experiencing "Practical" in Healthcare
Singapore from Cloud Forest Today I am in Singapore. It is a place I never even thought about traveling to, but I got to come as Faculty with the International Phronesis Institute (IPI), I am joined by my husband Barry- who has worked in medicine his entire career, Walter Lee - Founder and CEO of the IPI and a physician at Duke University, and Michael Zhu - a Duke medical student. We have come this week to hold focus group meetings for a future program called Healthcare Exc
Vivian Doublestein
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Professionalism Intelligence Model
Summary of the Professionalism Intelligence Model

International Phronesis Institute
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Ask Dr. Walter Lee: How are you able to cope with caring for cancer patients?
I didn't originally think I would go into a field that focuses on caring for cancer patients. But during my residency training, the days...

Dr. Walter Lee
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Managing Time: A constant aspect of Leadership
How time flies! I just ran across this lecture on managing time I gave in 2020 during COVID to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery...

Dr. Walter Lee
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Holistic Fulfillment: The Key to Successful Medical Careers
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, the pursuit of success in medical careers goes beyond just academic achievements and technical...

International Phronesis Institute
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Leadership Development: Empowering the Next Medical Generation
Leadership development is a crucial aspect of preparing the next generation of medical professionals for success in their careers. The...

International Phronesis Institute
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Virtue-Based Professionalism: Transforming Medical Leaders Worldwide
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, the demand for strong, ethical leadership is more pronounced than ever before. The...

International Phronesis Institute
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