Find links here to content in the School of Medicine's Academic Societies Masters' Colloquium I & II course curriculum.
Understanding Medical Professionalism by
Understanding Medical Professionalism places the issue of physician professionalism within the context of the healthcare system. Once we accept that professionalism is a competency that can be learned, we open up the possibility of focused interventions and systemic solutions.
ABC of Clinical Professionalism by
Considers recent evidence on how healthcare practitioners maintain professionalism including how values are developed and affected by the working environment, the challenges of maintaining personal and organisational resilience and the ethical and regulatory framework in which practice is conducted.
Gomella and Haist's Clinician's Pocket Reference, 12th Edition by
Chapter 2 addresses Professionalism in Health Care
Understanding Telehealth by
Understanding Telehealth was written for a broad range of stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, both in practice and in training; health care executives; public health advocates; hospitals; clinics; payors; telecommunications and technology providers; health care advocates; researchers; and entrepreneurs.
LGBTQ Cultures: What Health Care Professionals Need to Know About Sexual and Gender Diversity by
Provides a thorough and accurate education about human variations and differences, without labeling them as disorders
Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care: the Fenway Guide by 
Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Eighth Edition by 
CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, 5th Edition by 
Integrated Care: Creating Effective Mental and Primary Health Care Teams by
This book provides a roadmap for transitioning from traditional methods of health care to the new integrated model.
From Reading to Healing by
Learning how to behave and engage professionally can be one of the most challenging parts of embarking on a career in the medical field. But using the "power of stories" can teach, heal, and enlighten; encourage the development of empathy; and help healthcare providers "be with suffering" and appreciate who their patients are, not just what disease they have. The humanities offer knowledge and skills that may move students toward becoming better physicians. The incorporation of the humanities into the traditional medical education curriculum can truly make a difference.
Clinical Ethics: a Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine, Ninth Edition by 
The Diversity Promise: Success in Academic Surgery and Medicine Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by
Emerging concepts from social science research are presented that explore the evolution of team science and interdisciplinary care as well as the effects of unconscious bias on healthcare disparities.
Ethics of Health Care by
The text teaches you the language of the legal system and biomedical ethics while emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving and professional behavior.
Medical Ethics, Law and Communication at a Glance by
Divided into two sections; the first examines the ethical and legal principles underpinning each medical topic; while the second focuses on communication skills and the importance of good communication. Medical Ethics, Law and Communication at a Glance offers an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of good medical practice, and will provide indispensable support for undergraduate medical students and nurses, as well as newly qualified healthcare professionals.
Forensic Social Work, Second Edition by
Practitioners who read this book will learn and apply a human rights legal framework and social justice and empowerment theories to guide multilevel prevention, assessment, and interventions with historically underserved individuals, families, and communities. They also are exposed to innovative practice, research, and advocacy solutions that address the psychosocial determinants of health, well-being, and justice. After reading this book, individuals will increase their knowledge, values, and skills for collaborative and integrated forensic practice with diverse populations in diverse practice settings, such as health care, social service, and legal settings, including protective services, the courts, and corrections.
The Integrity of Science by
Fostering Integrity in Research identifies best practices in research and recommends practical options for discouraging and addressing research misconduct and detrimental research practices.
Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition by 
Empathy: Real Stories to Inspire and Enlighten Busy Clinicians by 
Without Compassion, There Is No Healthcare by
Without Compassion, There Is No Healthcare argues that compassion must be upheld as the bedrock and guiding purpose of healthcare work. Emerging technologies have the potential to subvert this purpose but also to enable and expand it, creating new conduits for compassionate care. Cultivating these benefits and guarding against potential threats will require vigilance and determination from healthcare providers, educators, leaders, patients, and advocates.
Medical Ethics, Law and Communication at a Glance by 
Field Guide to the Business of Medicine by
From the basics of government and private insurance, to reimbursement methods, payment models, practice paradigms and new industry trends this indispensable guide provides much-needed information for medical students and residents, emerging health care professionals, and anyone who wants a clear perspective on the requisites, protocols, and regulations of today's health care system.
Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals: Improving Patient Safety, Patient Flow and the Bottom Line, Second Edition by 
The U. S. Healthcare Ecosystem: Payers, Providers, Producers by 
Communication the Cleveland Clinic Way: How to Drive a Relationship-Centered Strategy for Exceptional Patient Experience by
In this book, authors challenge doctors to develop skills that would help them establish more effective, functional, and satisfying relationships with patients, relationships in which both the patient’s and the clinician’s experience mattered. "We believe that relationships are therapeutic and that relationships function best when all parties to the relationship matter."
Empathy: Real Stories to Inspire and Enlighten Busy Clinicians by
The stories in this collection depict many common challenges, such as when patients and families harbor unrealistic prognostic expectations and are therefore considered to be “in denial” or when patients display nonmedical opiate use. However, not all chapters focus on challenging scenarios. Instead, some chapters focus primarily on how clinicians connect with patients by weaving empathy into the fabric of every encounter, not just difficult ones.
Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing: an Evidence-Based Method, Fourth Edition by
Our goal in this text is to present in a logical, step-by-step fashion the behaviors that are necessary to conduct an effective and efficient patient-centered interview. Interviewing is the most important and most difficult skill learners must master in their clinical careers. The book is designed for learners in medicine, advanced-practice nursing, physician assistant, and other health-related disciplines where communication and relational skills are central. Includes links to a companion teaching supplement and teaching videos.
Understanding Clinical Negotiation by
This book is about identifying, understanding, and responding to patients’ wants, needs, desires and expectations in ways that leads to better outcomes for patients and more satisfying health care relationships for everyone. The primary purpose is to equip front-line generalist medical practitioners—primary care physicians, hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or those training for these roles—to recognize the contours of clinical negotiation and how to reach a satisfactory resolution as quickly and efficiently as possible.
