The pursuit of excellence starts with time and commitment for self-assessment. What blind spots or weaknesses to you have (we all have some)? What strengths do you have (we all have some)? What specific room for improvement exists? Can your strengths promote improvement in other areas? Start with self-assessment.
Examples might include
- Time management and prioritization
- Current knowledge of health topics
- Skilled and organized approach to patient care
- Technology –telehealth, HER, software/AI
- Writing for publication, speaking before groups, other communication skills
- Mentoring or precepting others
- Outcome measurement and reporting
ANY facet in which you have interest and aspirations
GOAL: Continued, overall improvement. The journey doesn’t end.