EP53: Dr. Michael Dewsnap on reflection, the lived experience, and emotional intelligence

Dr. Michael Dewsnap lends his insights as a medical educator in leadership on the role of reflection in integrating the lived experience and emotional intelligence. He addressed the hidden curriculum, and given that physician time is valuable and limited, channeling the lived experience is likely key in developing the skill of emotional intelligence. Dr. Michael Dewsnap, PhD, MSEd is the Executive Director of the Learning Environment Engagement Program in the central Office for Diversity at Texas A&M University. He is as an Instructional Assistant Professor in Humanities in Medicine in the School of Medicine. Dr. Dewsnap earned his M.S.Ed. in Educational Administration from Baylor University and his Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies with a specialization in Higher Education from Colorado State University. He teaches and is engaged in scholarly activity around leadership in medicine, especially as related to the lived experience of physicians. Dr. Dewsnap has a recent article on the lived experience of medical training and emotional intelligence.