Teaching Judgment

In this presentation, Dr. William C. Pederson discusses the concept of judgement and its importance in the context of surgical training and practice.
This Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Grand Rounds session took place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. and has been approved for CME and Ethics credit.

Activity Information

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Needs Statement

Surgeons, advanced practice providers, fellows, residents, and medical students in various surgical specialties and subspecialties need to receive regular updates on advances in surgical care and clinical practices. Novel technologies and procedures will be examined as means to improve the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions requiring surgical intervention. The series aims to expand the knowledge of learners, enhance surgical skills, increase surgical efficiency, disseminate surgical best practices, and improve surgical outcomes.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Define what judgment means.
  • Interpret the barriers healthcare professionals may face while trying to teach and the importance of making good judgment calls.
  • List ways that we can enhance the teaching of judgment to surgical residents.

Target Audience

Professional Categories

  • Physicians
  • Medical Students
  • Fellows
  • Residents
  • Other Health Professionals

Specialties

  • Surgery

Interest Groups

  • Ethics
  • Professional Development and Leadership

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Activity Directors

  1. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine
  2. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

Term of Approval

November 1, 2023 through November 30, 2025. Original release date: November 1, 2023.

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Disclosures

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Presenter

  1. William C. Pederson, M.D., FACS, FAAP

    William C. Pederson, M.D., FACS, FAAP

    Chief and Endowed Chair, Division of Plastic Surgery; Professor of Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Pediatrics
    Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Activity Directors

  1. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Research Support: Abbvie
    • Consultancy: Vicarious Surgical
  2. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Consultancy: Ascendis Pharmaceuticals
    • Intellectual Property (patent rights, royalty payments): Mass Spec Pen Technologies
    • Board Membership: Mass Spec Pen Technologies; Inspectra Diagnostics

Planning Committee Members

  1. William E Fisher, M.D., FACS

    William E Fisher, M.D., FACS

    Professor, Clinical Vice-Chair and Chief, Division of General Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Scott A. LeMaire, MD, FACS, FAHA, FCCP

    Scott A. LeMaire, MD, FACS, FAHA, FCCP

    Professor and Vice-Chair for Research
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Research Support: Terumo Aortic; CytoSorbents, Inc.
    • Advisory Committee Membership: Cerus
  3. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Research Support: Abbvie
    • Consultancy: Vicarious Surgical
  4. Todd Rosengart, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    Todd Rosengart, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    DeBakey-Bard Chair of Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Consultancy: XyloCor
    • Board Membership: XyloCor; Geoclin
    • Ownership Interests (stock, stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds): XyloCor; Geoclin
  5. Jeffrey Alan Ross, D.P.M, M.D.

    Jeffrey Alan Ross, D.P.M, M.D.

    Associate Professor of Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Consultancy: Smith & Nephew; Lifenet Health
    • Honorarium Recipient: Smith & Nephew; Lifenet Health
  6. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Consultancy: Ascendis Pharmaceuticals
    • Intellectual Property (patent rights, royalty payments): Mass Spec Pen Technologies
    • Board Membership: Mass Spec Pen Technologies; Inspectra Diagnostics

Presenter:

William C. Pederson, M.D., FACS, FAAP

William C. Pederson, M.D., FACS, FAAP

Chief and Endowed Chair, Division of Plastic Surgery; Professor of Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital

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