Progress Notes is PCP’s mostly guest-written blog. It’s a place to find positive, inspiring stories about primary care and leadership we might not see anywhere else. Interested in contributing? Contact us.
Progress Notes Blog
PCP Statement on Georgia Shootings and Anti-Asian Violence
The continued rise of racial harassment, hate crimes, and discrimination against the Asian and Pacific Islander community is despicable. Xenophobic rhetoric and actions only further divide us during a time when we should be connecting with one another to unearth the values that unite us.
Introducing The Relational Link: Leadership in Healthcare Series
By incorporating a variety of concepts, theories, data, and perspectives from relational leaders in the field, Relational Link will bring context and circumstance to the Relational Leadership skills we teach. The series will demonstrate the “how” and “why” these moments of connection matter, and how transformative safe, authentic, and trusting relationships can be.
A Conversation with Optum’s Chief of the Office for Provider Advancement Dr. Amy Nguyen Howell
Optum’s Dr. Amy Nguyen Howell shares how she sets out to achieve her overarching mission: to help physicians and providers have joy and fulfillment in their career.
A New Dimension of Partnership: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Telehealth During COVID-19
A Physical Therapist shares what she’s learned from providing care and treatment using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Insights on Facilitation: Closeness and Intimacy Through Virtual Facilitation
A third-year resident and PCP Team/Lead Coach reflects on developing meaningful connections through virtual interactions during COVID-19.
Insights on Identity: Overcoming My Biases During COVID-19
A fourth-year medical student and PCP Team Co-Leader reflects on the impact of biases among health care providers during COVID-19.
Insights on Identity: How I Use My Power as a Doctor to Advocate for Others
A physician and PCP Lead Coach shares his journey towards more fully engaging in advocacy and leveraging his power as a doctor.
Understanding the Intersection of Our Work and Racial Justice
Relational Leadership demands that we take the time to generate that awareness, to understand how we both shape and are shaped by our culture, experiences, and social identities. The PCP mission does not directly address racial and restorative justice — but we can cultivate more awareness and identify actionable steps to take.
A Message Addressing Injustice and Collective Action Against It
While PCP is not equipped to properly address racial and restorative justice, our programs provide healthcare professionals and students with the foundational skills to build the agency, leadership, and teamwork needed to address societal inequities.
The Power of One: Using Power and Influence to Create Change
Leadership is more than the title or position that one holds. Through power and influence, each of us can find ways to inspire and enact change.