Foreign Medical Graduates Course Collection

Motivating Patients Overcome patient ambivalence, discuss the issue of change with patients, and improve patient experience. This course shows how to identify when a patient is ready for change, uncover personal drivers for lifestyle changes, gain patient commitment, and improve treatment adherence through motivational interviewing. We know that passing the USMLE validates your medical education and skills globally. It is a stepping stone to a promising medical career based in the United States of America. It allows you to contribute your unique perspectives and expertise to the diverse and multicultural healthcare landscape in the United States. Your ultimate goal is to enhance your knowledge, gain practical experience, and, most importantly, provide exceptional patient care while increasing overall patient satisfaction through exemplary communication skills and medical expertise. This interactive learning courses offers practical, evidence-based recommendations, case studies, and audio narration to provide you with a suite of interpersonal skills you can implement immediately to increase your impact as a US-based clinician. This course has been designed in a step-wise approach to offer you core patient communication skills that will optimize efficiency and improve outcomes in patient encounters.  This course is arranged into chapters for effective and flexible learning on our online platform. Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience, and we congratulate you on your journey to build skills that increase your impact as a US-based clinician. Read more

BUILDING STRONG PATIENT RELATIONSHIPS   The ability to connect well and build strong patient relationships are core skills for all physicians. Eliciting diagnostic patient information depends on effective communication and trust, and we know that valuable outcomes for both doctors and patients flow from productive doctor-patient interactions.   Achieve breakthroughs in patient understanding and acceptance with this engaging and interactive 1-hour online course for physicians who want to make the most of every patient encounter.   By applying the skills in this engaging online course, you will facilitate open and productive dialogue, gain your patient’s respect, and improve patient satisfaction with every visit. In this course, you will explore how to...   Build strong rapport with patients Lead patient interactions Facilitate open, productive dialogue Use effective communication techniques Avoid relationship-stopping gaffes Structure patient interactions effectively Achieve breakthroughs in patient understanding   We know that busy physicians expect learning opportunities to be efficient and effective. 'Building Strong Patient Relationships' is organized into four bite-sized chapters delivered in a flexible learning format.   Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview Chapter 2: Techniques for building rapport Chapter 3: Delivering a good encounter every time Chapter 4: Providing structure to the encounter   Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience, and we congratulate you on your journey to build skills that increase your impact as a US-based clinician. Read more

Continue your journey to Residency in the USA with the e-book "Bridging Borders, Excelling in Patient Communication as a Foreign Medical Graduate" by Astute Doctor Education, Inc. Within these pages, we delve into essential topics that form the backbone of effective communication in the U.S. healthcare system. Discover the crucial significance of cultural competence, unravel the intricacies of language proficiency, and explore the dynamics of effective team communication. In this e-book you will dive into the pillars of patient engagement, master the art of delivering difficult news with empathy, and learn the delicate skill of conflict resolution. Navigate the evolving landscape of telemedicine and grasp the pivotal role of communication skills in then United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) and Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification. This e-book is not just a guide; it's an invitation to continuous growth. Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, we encourage you to evaluate and enhance your communication skills throughout your journey. As you explore the rich content within, consider extending your learning experience by exploring Astute Doctor's Communication Skills courses tailored specifically for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs).  Read more

ELICITING PATIENT CONCERNS   Eliciting all of a patient’s concerns improves visit satisfaction and overall health outcomes. However, the challenge for physicians is to balance the need to capture vital patient information with optimal management of encounter time.   Encourage early disclosure of patient concerns and improve patient experience with this 1.25-hour interactive online course that is ideal for physicians who want to prioritize effectively at every patient visit.   This interactive online course will hone your ability to build trust and identify opportunities for empathy to enhance collaboration.  In this course, you will explore how to... Encourage early disclosure of patient concerns Prioritize patient concerns Improve encounter efficiency Identify opportunities for empathy Use attentive listening and reflective statements Structure the encounter to maximize disclosure   We know that busy physicians expect learning opportunities to be efficient and effective. 'Eliciting Patient Concerns' is organized into three bite-sized chapters delivered in a flexible learning format. Chapter 1: The importance of eliciting patient concerns Chapter 2: The important role of empathy Chapter 3: Structuring the encounter to elicit your patient’s concerns   Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience, and we congratulate you on your journey to build skills that increase your impact as a US-based clinician. Read more

Maximizing Patient Understanding & Recall Maximizing patient understanding and recall is a critical part of the physician’s role. Patients who fully understand shared information show increased adherence to treatment recommendations, greater satisfaction and achievement of health outcomes. Deliver simple explanations and memorable instructions to your patients with this 1-hour interactive online course for strategically minded physicians who want to maximize patient understanding at every encounter. This engaging and interactive online course details techniques to simplify your explanations and build confidence that your treatment instructions are clear and memorable. In this course, you will explore how to... Assess the patient’s information needs Deliver explanations that patients understand Build patient acceptance and understanding Improve treatment adherence Facilitate patient information recall at the right time Help patients meet their health goals   We know that passing the USMLE validates your medical education and skills globally. It is a stepping stone to a promising medical career based in the United States of America. It allows you to contribute your unique perspectives and expertise to the diverse and multicultural healthcare landscape in the United States. Your ultimate goal is to enhance your knowledge, gain practical experience, and, most importantly, provide exceptional patient care while increasing overall patient satisfaction through exemplary communication skills and medical expertise. This interactive learning courses offers practical, evidence-based recommendations, case studies, and audio narration to provide you with a suite of interpersonal skills you can implement immediately to increase your impact as a US-based clinician. This course has been designed in a step-wise approach to offer you core patient communication skills that will optimize efficiency and improve outcomes in patient encounters.  This course is arranged into chapters for effective and flexible learning on our online platform. Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience, and we congratulate you on your journey to build skills that increase your impact as a US-based clinician.   Read more

Small changes in communication can have a significant impact on the patient experience. You can use this reference guide to focus on small steps and incorporate small changes in your communication until it starts to feel natural. This guide contains key phrases you can use to build trust and increase patient satisfaction at different stages of your patient interactions. As you seek to improve your communication skills, we hope that your patients will be happier and have better outcomes and that you will experience higher satisfaction. Read more