Co-Directors
The Shapiro Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking applications for Performance Mindset in Medicine. This faculty development course is designed to provide participants with the a deeper understanding of the psychology that underlies performance and how it can be applied in medicine and, in particular, medical training. It is targeted at early career faculty as well as experienced physicians who are looking to understand the psychology that underlies decision-making and how that impacts physician performance and related outcomes in medicine, with the goal to then teach and use these skills with their learners.
Ritika Parris, MD
James Naples, MD
This 9-session course will be offered during the 2025-2026 academic year from October 2025-June 2026. Sessions will take place in person on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:00pm at BIDMC; the goal is to engage participants in a dynamic and interactive small group discussion as we immerse ourselves in the philosophy and strategies underlying the Performance Mindset. Participants will gain an understanding of key principles of performance and positive psychology including:
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meta-cognition,
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self-determination theory and motivation,
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preparation and mental rehearsal,
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focus and attention,
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stress and uncertainty management, and
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mental recovery.
The course will emphasize applications of these concepts and practical ways in which educators can be explicit in teaching these concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to design projects that offer specialty-specific performance tools and resources to bring back to their trainees and faculty. Faculty will also have the opportunity to network and collaborate with educators across multiple specialties at the medical center.
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Who Should Apply
Faculty at BIDMC with rank of Clinical Instructor or higher with the ability to make the scheduled meeting times.
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Deadline
Applications are due no later than July 1.
Please submit a letter of interest including a commitment to make the scheduled meetings and CV no later than July 1 to Kelly Anastasio at kanasta2@bidmc.harvard.edu. In the letter of interest, please include a brief description of how you intend to use these skills in your work as a medical educator.
Please contact course director James Naples, MD (jnaples@bidmc.harvard.edu ) or Ritika Parris, MD (rparris@bidmc.harvard.edu) if you have any specific questions about this opportunity.