AOHC Encore 2023-216 TED 7: The Cutting Edges of OEM

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In this video, Dr. Kent Peterson introduces the AECOM version of TED Talks, explaining that the AECOM Teaching Academy was founded to help speakers give effective presentations. Over the past several years, young leaders have volunteered to be trained as TED speakers, going through a rigorous process of mentorship and coaching. The process involves picking a topic, refining ideas, preparing materials, and focusing on delivery and audience engagement. Dr. Peterson emphasizes the importance of communication in occupational environmental medicine and the need for all professionals in the field to develop their speaking skills. He mentions that the Academy has created short videos on becoming an outstanding presenter, covering topics such as planning and organizing a presentation, creating effective materials, speaking effectively, and connecting with the audience. Following Dr. Peterson's introduction, Dr. Constantine Jean introduces the first two speakers, Jayant Eldukar and Dr. Jerry Strowkorb. Eldukar shares a personal story about a patient who experienced a tragic loss and how it led him to become a more empathetic physician. Strowkorb talks about the importance of close, effective friendships and how they can positively impact health and well-being. Nicolette A. Hayes, a physician assistant, discusses the importance of teamwork in occupational medicine and the need to leverage the skills of advanced practice professionals (APPs) alongside physicians to address the shortage of healthcare providers in the field. Lastly, Melanie Hayes addresses misconceptions about NPs and PAs in occupational medicine, emphasizing that they are not a threat to physicians but rather a part of the solution to address the shortage of healthcare providers. She calls for collaboration and teamwork among all professionals in the field.

Keywords

AECOM Teaching Academy

TED Talks

effective presentations

mentorship

occupational environmental medicine

speaking skills

teamwork in occupational medicine

shortage of healthcare providers

collaboration

misconceptions about NPs and PAs