Healthcare works best when #empathy leads. 💙💛

We think you'd enjoy this free virtual lecture 💡 from Distinguished Professor of #Neurosciences @ucsandiego.bsky.social, Dr. William Mobley #MedSky #PsychSciSky #Neuroskyence @medsky.social #Healthcare #MedEd #Empathy

This Wed. 3/11 at 4pm (PT), join a Zoom presentation w/ @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Founding Director William Mobley, MD, PhD, on advancing empathy & compassion in #PatientCare ➡️ tinyurl.com/MCCMobleyZoom This is part of the @ucsdhealth.bsky.social Distinguished Scientist Director's Lecture Series.

Medical and Pharmacy Students Showcase Research with Real-World Impact Each summer between the first and second years of medical school, students at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine are encouraged to participate in a research project driven by th...

We asked our medical students at the annual @ucsandiego.bsky.social School of Medicine Summer Research Symposium how they'd explain their research to a 5-year-old! 🖍️

Read more about the research at this year's Summer Research Symposium at go.ucsd.edu/4rHopuP

Six reasons to study emotional support from conversational artificial intelligence - Nature Human Behaviour We discuss six reasons why we need to study the emotional support of human–artificial intelligence (AI) interactions, and offer suggestions on future avenues for evidence-based research and policies r...

The @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Center for Empathy and Technology Director Cinnamon Bloss & Associate Director of Measures & Methods Melissa Karnaze were recently published in Nature Human Behavior for a study on emotional support from #ConversationalAI ➡️ www.nature.com/articles/s41... #AcademicSky

Register for Lead With Compassion, a virtual leadership workshop for #clinicians & #medicaleducators focused on leading with clarity, care, & courage. Full workshop access: $150pp, incl. 4 days of programming w/ @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social empathy & compassion experts. lwconline.eventbrite.com

At UC San Diego School of Medicine, mentorship is core to medical education. This photo shows Chris Cannavino, director of the Mentor Clinician Program at UC San Diego, working with UC San Diego medical students Miranda Robinson and Anna Northrop at a workstation at Rady Children’s Hospital. Photos by: Kyle Dykes/UC San Diego Health Sciences

Over the last decade, the Mentor Clinician Program at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social has paired students with experienced physicians to provide individualized guidance on clinical skills and compassionate patient-centered care. That model is now expanding beyond campus. 🥼 🩺 https://bit.ly/3NjXjux

This Thurs. 1/22 at 12pm (PST), join a FREE webinar with our partner @compassioninst.bsky.social exploring the science + practice of compassion cultivation. Ideal for members of @medsky.social, @iamse.bsky.social. Secure your spot ➡️ tinyurl.com/CompassionCultivationWebinar #mindfulness #meditation

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What we're watching this a.m.: Killer High: The future of #addiction medicine via @abc30.bsky.social, featuring @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Endowed Professor Dr. Eric Garland ➡️ abc30.com/videoClip/18... #UCSDSanfordCompassion #Opioids #Fentanyl #Mindfulness

On 1/22, join us for an engaging webinar led by @compassioninst.bsky.social to explore the science & practice of compassion cultivation. This event is free; it is specially designed for #meded & #clinicians. Secure your free spot! ➡️ uchealth.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #MedSky #PsychSciSky

3/3: To learn more about Seq2CareSD and apply to be part of the inaugural cohort, visit: empathyandcompassion.ucsd.edu/centers/cent... #MedEd #MedSky #PrecisionHealth #Genomics #AcademicSky

2/3: What to expect: experiential learning w/ most costs covered, explore your #genetic profile, enhance your resume, expand network. You must be currently enrolled in an MD-granting program to apply - MS 1-4 welcome!

1/3: Calling all #MedStudents! 📣 Be among the first to join Seq2CareSD, an immersive summer program that builds foundational skills in precision health. This new program is a mix of synchronous & asynchronous learning, culminating in a 2.5-day workshop in #SanDiego in Summer 2026!

If you're a #healthcare leader or #researcher who runs for cover when you hear the words "media interview," this is for you ➡️ Free webinar on 10/14 at 8am PST, ft. veteran @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy exec Marcy McGinnis. Learn how to effectively interview ➡️ cccfallworkshopseries.eventbrite.com

Why compassion and connection are critical to healthcare YouTube video by CBS Mornings

Fantastic to hear CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr Jon LaPook & NYU Langone's Dr Jennifer Adams join CBS Mornings Plus discussing efforts to bring human connection back to medicine at last week's Global Empathy in Healthcare Network Symposium 🙌

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Bedside Manners, by Rachel Pearson Can empathy be taught in medicine?

“You can’t get too emotionally involved with patients.”
“Why not?”
“You’ll burn out.”

#CurrentlyReading: @harpers.bsky.social's "Bedside Manners" by Rachel Pearson, who shares how this common interaction hinders provider wellbeing + why #empathy is critical: tinyurl.com/BedsideMannersHarpers

Willett illustration shows a healthcare worker opening their locker, looking towards a distressed colleague.

“Two of the simplest yet most effective things you can do are to listen and to demonstrate empathy."

I think my colleague is struggling, what can I do? @emahase.bsky.social
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Our team is in Leicester, England, this week for @empathy-centre.bsky.social's Global Empathy in Healthcare Network Symposium. This event convenes #healthcare leaders from across the globe to rethink care in an era of tech advancements & societal complexities. The goal: restore empathy in care. 🩺❤️

FREE Mediation Workshop: Tues. 9/16 @ 8 a.m. PT (Next week!)
Learn the fundamentals of mediation with Dr. Rosezetta Bobo & Dr. Lisa McBride. Build skills to navigate difficult conversations and resolve conflict. Register ➡️ cccfallworkshopseries.eventbrite.com #Mediation #ConflictResolution

Congratulations, Dr. Doshi, Dr. Bui, and Dr. Baxter!! 💙💛 Well deserved!

We are thrilled to see Dr. Ami Doshi, @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Wellness Leader Academy Director, be recognized as a 2025 Health Sciences Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Honoree! This award is a testament to Dr. Doshi's commitment to guiding and uplifting others with empathy and compassion. 🎉

Tune in this Sun. 9/7, at 9pm ET: @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Endowed Professor @drericgarland.bsky.social will be on @cnn.com 'Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: It Doesn’t Have to Hurt.’ In the segment, Gupta explores #meditation practices that reduce pain—incl. those in Dr. Garland’s novel MORE therapy.

Healthcare orgs can teach compassionate communication--deep listening, clarity & understanding patient perspectives. Read the latest by #HealthLeaders, highlighting @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social's innovative Fellowship program for @ucsdhealth.bsky.social clinicians ➡️ tinyurl.com/HealthLeadersEvonne

Registration is OPEN for the @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Lead With Compassion Workshop in April 2026! This #leadership training is designed for #healthcare professionals + medical educators interested in amplifying empathy & compassion in their work. Learn more ➡️ lwc2026.eventbrite.com #MedSky

Compassionate Communication Training Rebuilds Connection in a High-Stress Health Care Culture The Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship at UC San Diego Health addresses the compassion crisis in health care through the arts, helping clinicians build trust and reduce burnout.

The ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Communication Academy Fellowship at @ucsdhealth.bsky.social addresses the compassion crisis in health care through the arts, helping clinicians build trust and reduce #burnout.

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Should You ‘Lean Into’ Your Chronic Pain to Relieve It? Chasing Life · Episode

New Podcast 🎧: Should You 'Lean Into' Your #ChronicPain to Relieve It? Tune into @cnn.com Dr. Sanjay Gupta's new episode of #ChasingLife to hear @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social Endowed Professor @drericgarland.bsky.social explain how #meditation can be as effective as #opioids in treating #chronicpain.

Compassionate Communication Training Rebuilds Connection in a High-Stress Health Care Culture The Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship at UC San Diego Health addresses the compassion crisis in health care through the arts, helping clinicians build trust and reduce burnout.

See how @ucsdcompassion.bsky.social compassionate communication training, developed by Center for Compassionate Communication leaders Evonne Kaplan-Liss MD, MPH, and Val Lantz-Gefroh, MFA, rebuilds connection in a high-stress #healthcare culture ⤵️ #AcademicSky #ScienceCommunication #MedSky

The Neuroscience of Compassion: Tools to Tap Into Its Power for Good YouTube video by The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare

Did you miss our latest webinar with @schwartzcenter.bsky.social? Don't fret — it's streaming on-demand now! ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=86q0... #NeuroSky #AcademicSky #PatientExperience

School-Based Online Surveillance of Youth: Systematic Search and Content Analysis of Surveillance Company Websites Background: School-based online surveillance of students has been adopted widely by middle and high school administrators over the past decade. Little is known about the technology companies that prov...

3/3: Findings suggest the tech is heavy handed, and students who only have school-provided devices are more heavily surveilled. Plus, historically marginalized students may be at a higher risk 📈 of being flagged due to algorithmic bias. Learn more: www.jmir.org/2025/1/e71998/ #AcademicSky #Privacy