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Implementing Coaching into Medical Education

International Coach Academy

Coaching in medicine has emerged over recent years and ranges from coaching medical students to doctors and patients. As a medical doctor and lecturer at various medical schools, I have observed that many students encounter similar challenges during their educational journey.

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Using ethnography to translate behavior to value in medical devices

McKinsey

Medical-device innovators need a better way to understand the unmet needs along a patient’s health journey to ensure better clinical outcomes. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

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Holographic Patients To Help Train The Next Generation Of Medics

Forbes Careers

Traditionally medical education takes place in physical simulation environments. A new project from Cambridge University offers to take such simulations into the metaverse. Careers /careers Leadership /leadership Careers /careers Education /education leadership careers

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A vision for medical affairs in 2025

McKinsey

Four core areas of medical-affairs activity combine to maximize patient experiences and outcomes. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

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Diversity Grows Among Medical School Applicants As Desire To Become A Doctor Remains High

Forbes Careers

medical schools, the Association of American Medical Colleges said in a new report. The pool of young people wanting to become physicians continues to diversify with record shares of Black, Hispanic, and women applicants to U.S.

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Understanding the Science of Coaching: Harvard Medical School Maps Science to Co-Active Coaching

Co-Active Training Institute

Science has revealed that when the brain is influenced by the chemicals associated with stress, it is less creative and less able to think of long-term solutions.

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Is medical school worth it for women?

Penelope Trunk

Women who are really good at school think a great way to celebrate that is to go to medical school. And that spouse cannot work full-time because full-time professional jobs — including full-time medical jobs — require full-time support at home. Surgical Ceramics by Beccy Ridsdel.

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Designing a healthy future for medical devices

McKinsey

What benefits might a focus on medical-device design bring, and how can companies get started? Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical ProductsDesign is increasingly a business imperative, but medtech companies have been slow to embrace it.

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Transforming Medical Affairs: Tapping the alchemy of storytellers and digital start-ups

McKinsey

The Head of Digital Strategy and Medical Innovation, US Clinical Development and Medical Affairs at Novartis discusses how disruptive technologies and digital innovation are inspiring a start-up mind-set within the organization. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

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Medical Professions That Let You Be Your Own Boss

She Owns Success

In the healthcare industry, numerous medical professions let you be your own boss. In our list, we break down some of the most popular medical jobs where you can open your own practice. . Being a medical professional doesn’t require you to work in a hospital and answer to a boss.

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Responding to the demand: An interview with Vyaire Medical CEO Gaurav Agarwal

McKinsey

“What I love about medical devices is this enormous capability to deliver a better way of healthcare to so many people across the world.”. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

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Patients struggle with unmet basic needs: Medical providers can help

McKinsey

Addressing unmet basic needs can have a positive impact on health access and outcomes. Here are some best practices for providers. Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services Hospitals North and Central America

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Meditation vs. Medication

Penelope Trunk

So I’m trying to decide how to manage my problems best: Meditation or medication? I have tried a wide range of medication, but I miss having a mind that races. It’s hard to give that up to be a medicated, normal, kind, accommodating, person. So I am choosing mediation over medication. Sometimes people ask me how I get ideas for blog posts. Really, the question is how do I find enough time to let everyone know about everything that bugs me?

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Delivering growth: M&A in medical technology

McKinsey

Medical-technology companies continue to rely on M&A for growth. How solid is your approach? Our Insights

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How to Start a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Business (2019)

crowdspring

For entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, cut through a decent chunk of bureaucratic tape, and hand over some cash upfront, opening a medical dispensary is a great opportunity. Here’s the ultimate 9 step guide on how to start a medical c…. Small business dispensary how to start a dispensary business marijuana dispensary medical marijuana

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The rapid evolution of the payer Chief Medical Officer

McKinsey

The payer CMO has moved from a physician executive to strategic business partner. Organizations that embrace this expanded and diversified role for the CMO can create sustained competitive advantage and unlock significant value for the enterprise and its stakeholders.

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Solutions and services in medical devices: White space or white elephants?

McKinsey

Medical-device players are venturing into adjacent value pools through solutions and services. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical ProductsWhat do they require to capitalize on the opportunity and deliver on their profitable growth aspirations?

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Employers look to expand health benefits while managing medical costs

McKinsey

A survey of US employers reveals their strategies and approaches for designing appealing health benefits packages and managing costs. Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services Health care payors

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Adapting healthcare to COVID-19: An interview with the CEO of Boston Medical Center

McKinsey

Kate Walsh shares how Boston Medical Center, New England’s largest safety-net hospital, has had to adapt to the pandemic—and why there’s no going back.

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How pharma manufacturers can enhance their medical information teams

McKinsey

Medical information teams can be a source of differentiation if used strategically. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical ProductsBut the evolving environment means pharma manufacturers will need to make organizational enhancements to get ahead.

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What is a Medical Leave of Absence and How Does it Work?

BetterUp

What is a medical leave of absence? Which events qualify for a medical leave of absence? Who is eligible for a medical leave of absence? Can employees take a medical leave of absence for their mental health? Jump to section.

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Medical affairs: Key imperatives for engaging and educating physicians in a digital world

McKinsey

Five strategic efforts can help medical affairs teams master customer engagement in the digital age. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

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The growth imperative for medical-device companies

McKinsey

Recent valuations have been driven by high expectations of growth. Can your company deliver? Our Insights

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The rise of the chief medical officer in consumer-facing companies

McKinsey

This role expanded during the pandemic to encompass many facets of health and well-being. Now companies must clearly define its responsibilities to support business strategy. Insights on Consumer Packaged Goods Consumer packaged goods

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How medical-device CEOs can navigate digital disruption in healthcare

McKinsey

Medical-device companies will need to reinvent themselves to stay competitive. Now’s the time to craft a strategy and scale a transformation. Our Insights

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Sleep on it: Addressing the sleep-loss epidemic through technology

McKinsey

Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Medical productsSleep deprivation has become a global problem. Can the burgeoning sleep-tech industry provide solutions?

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The evolving role of medical affairs in Asia?Pacific: Three imperatives for pharmacos

McKinsey

Medical affairs is poised for a broader, more strategic role. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical ProductsHowever, leaders will need to ramp up new types of capabilities and talent to achieve this ambition.

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How the medtech industry can capture value from digital health

McKinsey

Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Medical productsMedtech companies could play a major role in the digital transformation of healthcare that is under way, but they will have to make some big changes to the way they operate—and fast.

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Capturing the value of good quality in medical devices

McKinsey

Improving quality can bring costs down significantly. New analysis and industry examples suggest a way forward for device makers. Our Insights

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Elevating the impact of medical affairs in Japan

McKinsey

Recent research sheds light on the value of the medical channel and what it takes to have a high-performing medical-affairs organization. Our Insights

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Omnichannel engagement in medtech: The time is now

McKinsey

Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Health care services Medical products Health care providers

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Virtual, equitable, and precise: The dean of Stanford’s medical school talks about what healthcare could be

McKinsey

Lloyd Minor discusses how genomics, data science, and technology—and a better understanding of behavioral and social factors—can help doctors predict and prevent disease, not just treat it. Social Sector Insights

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Africa needs vaccines. What would it take to make them here?

McKinsey

Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Pharmaceuticals Medical products Public & Social Sector AfricaFor decades, private companies, investors, and public-health leaders have taken a pass on domestic vaccine manufacturing.

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Upgrading medtech commercial operations in China

McKinsey

Insights on Life Sciences Pharmaceuticals Medical productsGrowth in China’s buoyant medtech market is tapering as policy uncertainties persist. Five approaches to refocus commercial operations can help navigate these challenges.

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Accelerating customer-centric innovation in medtech

McKinsey

Insights on Life Sciences Medical products Biotechnology InnovationInvesting in understanding the needs of customers and the healthcare ecosystem in the early stages of innovation can boost performance and reduce the risk of failure.

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The rise of digital marketing in medtech

McKinsey

Insights on Life Sciences Medical products Digital marketing AnalyticsDigital marketing offers medtech companies powerful ways to personalize engagement with healthcare professionals and respond to their changing needs.

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Using digital tech to support employees’ mental health and resilience

McKinsey

Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Medical products Health Care Public healthPoor mental health takes a heavy toll on individuals and businesses. New digital solutions can help employers provide personalized support and make well-being a strategic focus for their organization.

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AI for medtech commercial growth: Five missteps to avoid

McKinsey

Insights on Life Sciences Medical products AnalyticsMedtech companies are looking to AI and advanced analytics to help retool their commercial models to meet customers’ evolving expectations—but common misunderstandings can delay progress.

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Getting to work: Employers’ role in COVID-19 vaccination

McKinsey

Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Public health Pharmaceuticals Health care services Healthcare Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products Public and Social SectorsEmployers can consider a set of actions that supports COVID-19-vaccine adoption among employees by building conviction and making vaccination as convenient and “costless” as possible.

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Moving digital health forward: Lessons on business building

McKinsey

Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical ProductsBuilding a successful digital health business involves several strategic steps, as illustrated through the lens of six digital health start-ups.

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COVID-19 exposes a critical shortage of oxygen in developing countries

McKinsey

The COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating what is considered a critical vulnerability in the health infrastructure of many developing countries—a severe shortage of medical oxygen. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

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The next wave of innovation in photonics

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Medical products Machinery & industrial goodsMore end products are integrating lasers with sensors and optics, opening new opportunities for photonics manufacturers.

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Recalculating the future of drug development with quantum computing

McKinsey

Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical ProductsTwo experts discuss how quantum computing can help solve intractable problems in drug discovery and development.