Physician leadership
Learn more about our advocacy work and hear Permanente physicians speaking and writing in their own voice. #PermMedLeads
All physicians should work toward preventing child abuse
April 1, 2019
Permanente pediatrician Kate Land, MD, writes that because of the health effects of adverse childhood experiences, child abuse is an issue not just for pediatricians but all doctors.
Lifelong learning improves patient care, invigorates physicians
March 4, 2019
Sean Powell, MD, director of Medical Education at The Permanente Federation, shares why physicians should always be in search of “clinical pearls.”
The price is wrong
February 19, 2019
Sameer Awsare, MD, associate executive director at The Permanente Medical Group, addresses the need to curb prices on biologics to protect patients.
Innovative approach to reducing opiate use in children, teens
February 4, 2019
Imelda Dacones, MD, shares how Northwest Permanente head and neck surgeons reduced pediatric opioid use after tonsillectomies.
Podcast: Passion in life and medicine – A conversation with Edward Ellison, MD
November 8, 2018
Podcast host Chris Grant sits down with physician leader Edward Ellison, MD, in this two-part conversation on leadership, what makes a good physician, and the future of medical education.