Medtrics Insights

Healthcare leadership today requires both clinical expertise and organizational insight. Dr. Lee Scheinbart stresses the importance of mentorship and diverse perspectives for growth. His journey from physician to leader was driven by the need to navigate complex systems, especially during crises like COVID-19. He advocates for forming a "personal board of directors," developing leadership skills, and understanding healthcare finances to build resilient teams.

Match Day marks a pivotal moment in a medical student's career as they discover where they will undertake their residency. For Richard Lisi III, MD, MBA, this journey began with a premature birth in the very hospital where he would later match for his residency. Richard's path to medicine was inspired by the NICU nurses who saved his life and was fueled by his family's background and his diverse skills. His story highlights the importance of perseverance, strategic decision-making, and mentorship in achieving a fulfilling medical career.

We are excited to announce that Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) has partnered with Medtrics to modernize their Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) process, transitioning from manual to digital methods to improve efficiency and accuracy. This collaboration features structured onboarding, AI-enhanced comment revisions, accurate data management, and efficient group management.

In the evolving world of medical education, collaboration is key, especially in neonatal-perinatal medicine. A recent MedEdge podcast episode featured Meredith Feldman and Amy Vezzetti, who discussed the formation of the Organization of Neonatal Training Program Coordinators (ONTPC). Launched during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, ONTPC has grown rapidly, now supporting over half of the neonatal-perinatal programs in the country.

Welcome Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC) School of Medicine to the Medtrics family! UCC has licensed the Medtrics platform to manage their Internal Medicine residency and Addiction Medicine Fellowship programs, transitioning from traditional methods to fully digital schedules, evaluations, and case logs. This shift will streamline academic processes and improve the experience for residents and faculty.

Medical students often struggle with the transition from undergraduate to graduate medical education, feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. Dr. Gretchen Holmes emphasizes the importance of empathy and communication in bridging this gap. Her approach focuses on integrating these skills into residency programs to ensure doctors are equipped for compassionate patient care.

How can personal adversity inspire healthcare innovation? Dr. Daniel Paull, founder and CEO of Easy Orthopedics, transformed a life-changing skiing accident into a revolutionary direct care orthopedic practice in Colorado Springs. Frustrated with the traditional healthcare model, Dr. Paull emphasizes direct patient-physician interactions, allowing more valuable time with patients

How crucial is it for healthcare professionals to speak Spanish? Dr. Alexandra Lopez-Vera, Ph.D., director of the Vida Medical Spanish Program at the California University of Science and Medicine, highlights this pressing need. With Spanish speakers making up over 60% of the population in her community, Dr. Lopez-Vera integrates medical Spanish into medical education to ensure culturally sensitive, high-quality care.

What drives a lawyer to become a pioneering nurse? Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL, shifted her career from law to healthcare, inspired by her mother. As the founder of SONSIEL and co-founder of the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement, she advocates for better opportunities for nurses. Love emphasizes the critical role of nurses in healthcare innovation and addresses systemic challenges.

Discover how Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB) is revolutionizing curriculum data management with AI technology! Led by Robin Rivest and Noah Pollock, OUWB is streamlining curriculum mapping and enhancing data integrity. Learn how their innovative approach balances AI's power with the essential human touch, ensuring data security and quality.

Come celebrate with us and explore the amazing progress and service Medtrics has been able to achieve throughout our 11 years of practice!

We are thrilled to announce that Katie Garrity has joined the Medtrics team as our new Institutional Onboarding Specialist. With over 12 years of experience in higher education, Katie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help our clients implement Medtrics at their institutions.