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WELCOME TO THE LIFE CURRICULUM PROGRAM I
The LIFE Curriculum is a collaborative effort of Duke University Hospital, the UNC Hospitals, the NC AHEC, and the NC Physician's Health Program to assist
graduate medical education programs, their residents, and faculty to prevent, identify, and manage resident fatigue and impairment. The project is funded
in part by a grant from the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation.


LIFE CURRICULUM Learning Modules are now available for purchase. If interested, please contact us at info@medicalcrossfire.com.
 

The LIFE Curriculum is designed to help residency program directors prevent, identify, and manage fatigue and impairment in their residents and fellows. Although intended as a tool for graduate medical education, the curriculum has themes
that are pertinent for medical students, practicing physicians, and others in the health professions. This case-based curriculum, derived from a literature review and needs assessments by North Carolina program directors, includes seven vignettes of typical situations to demonstrate impaired performance and inappropriate behavior. Because all the vignettes involve providing clear, timely feedback, an eighth case addresses the facilitation of instructive feedback.


Click on a program title to the right to view a program.

 
 

Introduction
Medical Crossfire, Residents Apr 2009


Fatigue
Medical Crossfire, Residents Apr 2009


Stress and Depression
Medical Crossfire, Residents Apr 2009


Disruptive Behavior
Medical Crossfire, Residents Apr 2009


Substance Abuse
Medical Crossfire, Residents Apr 2009


Burnout
Medical Crossfire, Residents Apr 2009


Boundaries Violation
Medical Crossfire, Residents Apr 2009


Conclusion
Medical Crossfire, Residents Apr 2009


Trigger - Tapes
Launch the Trigger Tapes application
to experience typical conversations
you might hear in a "Resident lounge"..or
working with residents in a typical day.


Key Articles
Additional references and links to assist graduate medical education programs, their residents, and faculty to prevent, identify, and manage resident fatigue and impairment.


Teacher's Guide
This case-based program is an educational tool to help PDs recognize and prevent problems before they occur; the program also teaches PDs how to identify, evaluate, and refer distressed residents to appropriate resources before their problems become intractable.


Teacher's Guide II
This module introduces the participants to many of the legal issues that are inherent to residency programs. The module also suggests strategies for avoiding litigation when taking action against residents, while at the same time presenting important information about the legal process.