#56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson

Episode 52,   Jul 30, 07:00 AM

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Get ready to transform how you think about Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences! In this episode, Drs. John Erickson and Matthew Clark from Maine Medical Center share their powerful approach to coaching residents, fostering psychological safety, and using M&Ms as a springboard for growth—not shame. Whether you’re planning your first M&M or rethinking your program’s approach, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!


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Credits

  • Producer CME: Molly Heublein MD
  • Hosts, editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
  • Script, show notes, infographics: Karishma Patel MD
  • Technical Support: Podpaste
  • Guest: John Erickson MD, Matthew Clark DO
  • Theme Music: MorsyMusic 
Show Segments

  • Intro, guest bio
  • 7:23 Reflecting on mistakes in medicine
  • 12:50 Background on M&M conferences
  • 13:24: Case from Kashlack Memorial
  • 14:19 Benefits of M&M conferences 
  • 20:18 Creating a culture of psychological safety
  • 25:23 Planning M&M conferences, coaching residents on planning M&M conferences
  • 31:40 M&M curriculum for residents
  • 41:17 Quality improvement tools and frameworks 
  • 45:05 Navigating difficult conversations
  • 48:30 Structure of M&M
  • 52:23 Turning M&M learning points into systemic change
  • 57:43 Takeaways
  • Outros