Beyond the Bedside: How Cleveland Clinic Trains Residents in Safety and Systems Thinking

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Jessica Donato, Graduate Medical Education Liaison for Safety, Quality, and Patient Experience at Cleveland Clinic, who shares how the institution is training the next generation of physicians to lead with safety, quality and compassion. Dr. Donato explores the essential role of psychological safety, systems-based thinking and interprofessional collaboration in shaping a culture where trainees feel empowered to speak up and improve care. She discusses the evolution of morbidity and mortality conferences, the importance of role modeling and how data-driven insights and team-based quality improvement projects are transforming medical education. Tune in to learn how Cleveland Clinic is preparing residents to become safety champions and change agents in healthcare.