Welcome to LIFE Curriculum
Kathryn M. Andolsek MD, MPH (Duke)
Robert C. Cefalo, MD, PhD (UNC)

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.

Kathryn M. Andolsek, MD, MPH
M 139 Davison
Box 3190 DUMC
Durham, NC 27710
TEL: 919 668-3883
FAX: 919 684-8565
kathryn.andolsek@duke.edu
Robert C. Cefalo, MD, PhD
Office of Graduate Medical Education
UNC Hospitals
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514



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Testimonials
" The Teacher's Guide... is the single most useful document I've ever read. Although all of the chapters are superb, the Disruptive Behavior, Boundary, Impairment and Feedback chapters in particular were brilliant in their organization and content. As an experienced DIO, I wish I had had this Guide 15 years ago! ... I presented several of the components to our GMEC ... We adopted a number of sections as new institutional standards. Particularly high praise was noted for the professional code of conduct and disciplinary measures "

Ann Harwood-Nuss, M.D. D.I.O.
Associate Dean for Education
University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville

"A 'must' for all in graduate medical education who are committed to training tomorrow's physicians in an environment that is the safest for both patients and trainees. Timely and very necessary, this program makes a terrific contribution to addressing a major issue for today's busy and complex world of teaching hospital healthcare."

John R. Musich, MD
Beaumont Hospital, Michigan

" I have used the materials as part of a lecture to residency directors on discipline and termination of residents. I utilized the scenarios to build a vivid picture of the many areas they need to address when considering termination and how to respond or help the resident. Worked very well and a picture is worth a thousand words. It reviewed many areas that they were simply unaware that a resident could get into so much trouble and how to respond to the situation. "

Victoria Green, MD, MBA, JD
Emory

"You've created a marvelous and critical resource for the GME world. We're looking forward to the upcoming releases!"

Linda C. Youmans, MA, LPC
Residency Programs Educator
Rapids Medical Education & Research Center for Health Professions, Grand Rapids, MI

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