2024 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | September 2024-Endo-Efficiency: Boosting Your Procedural Prowess

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The video emphasizes the importance of time management and efficiency in endoscopic practice, particularly for attendings. Time is equated to money, making it crucial for attendings to work closely with nurse managers to ensure smooth operations. Efficiency is key, as delays can negatively impact patient satisfaction, staff overtime, and even hospital resources. The speaker recommends watching Randy Pouch's video on time management for insights on effective time utilization.<br /><br />For new attendings, the transition from fellowship may be abrupt as they are expected to perform efficiently from day one. The video also discusses varying anesthetic practices and the necessity of good communication with anesthesiology providers. It highlights the pros and cons of working with a fellow, noting that while it can reduce the physical burden, it can also slow down the process and adds responsibility. Overall, the video underscores the critical balance of safety, efficiency, and teamwork in endoscopic practice.

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Douglas Adler, MD, FASGE

Keywords

time management

endoscopic practice

efficiency

anesthetic practices

teamwork

Randy Pouch