Leading Medicine with Houston Methodist

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Leading Medicine with Houston Methodist is for physicians and researchers. Each episode, our hosts are joined by experts to explore a topic, trend or innovation in healthcare. Quality Time with Dr. Shlomit Schaal focuses on quality and safety within healthcare systems. At Houston Methodist, our commitment is to develop and move the best, most innovative science and technology from the bench to the bedside through translational research, interdisciplinary programs and continued education. We are proud to be a top hospital in Texas and the nation. For more on our latest research, check out our Leading Medicine blog at https://www.houstonmethodist.org/leading-medicine-blog/

  1. 1d ago

    Investing in Physician Leadership Development | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    On this episode of Quality Time, Drs. Carla C. Braxton, Lara Colton and Jonathan Rogg discuss why and how Houston Methodist is investing in physician leadership through innovative professional development, graduate medical education and the new Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Management (HALM) fellowship.    They share how Houston Methodist’s structured leadership training equips physicians with skills in strategy, finance, quality and change management while strengthening patient care and organizational excellence.    Guests:  Carla C. Braxton MD, MBA, FACS, FACHE, associate professor of Clinical Surgery, Houston Methodist Academic Institute; Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer, surgical intensivist, Houston Methodist West and Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospitals; director, Physician Professional Development, Houston Methodist Physician Organization   Lara Colton, MD, MEd, FACP, associate professor of Clinical Medicine, Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Graduate Medical Education, Houston Methodist Hospital   Jonathan Rogg, MD, MBA, assistant professor of Clinical Medicine, Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Charles W. Duncan Jr. Department of Medicine; vice president of Operations and Chief Quality Officer, Houston Methodist Hospital; program director, Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Management (HALM) Fellowship, Weill Cornell Medical College   Notable Topics Covered: ·      Building the Physician Leadership Pipeline  ·      Physician Leadership Development Program ·      Graduate Medical Education Expansion Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Management (HALM) Fellowship

    26 min
  2. Building Resilient Healthcare Organizations | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    Jun 11

    Building Resilient Healthcare Organizations | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    On this episode of Quality Time, Dr. Tom Lee, chief medical officer at Press Ganey, practicing physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and editor-in-chief of NEJM Catalyst,  discusses how healthcare organizations can build resilient systems in a world defined by uncertainty. Dr. Lee emphasizes that success requires becoming comfortable operating in environments that are constantly changing. To illustrate this complexity, Dr. Lee introduces the concept of BANI, a framework that captures the realities healthcare organizations face: Brittle systems that can breakWidespread anxiety among staff and patientsNonlinear disruptions, from policy shifts to crisesAn increasingly incomprehensible world of constant changeHe emphasizes that organizations with a strong culture and earned social capital are better equipped to build resilient systems to withstand BANI and navigate through challenges and change. Notable topics covered: ·      Press Ganey ·      NEJM CatalystJournal ·      BANI framework of uncertainty ·      Social capital and organizational culture

    35 min
  3. Delivering Measurable, Nationally Recognized Quality in the Department of Surgery

    May 14

    Delivering Measurable, Nationally Recognized Quality in the Department of Surgery

    On this episode of Quality Time, Dr. A. Osama Gaber shares how Houston Methodist’s Department of Surgery maintains its high standards and innovative drive by focusing on safety, quality management, and programmatic development. By pairing talented faculty with strong institutional quality frameworks, the department continuously improves patient safety and results. He also shares how out of the devastating loss of his daughter came Nora’s Gift Foundation and Nora’s Home—a hospitality home in the Texas Medical Center that provides affordable, supportive housing for transplant patients and their families. Built with support from Houston Methodist, Nora’s Home includes 32 rooms and community spaces and has served thousands of families over the past 13 years.  Expert: Dr. A. Osama Gaber, John F. Jr. and Carolyn Bookout Presidential Distinguished Chair in Surgery, chair of the Department of Surgery at Houston Methodist, and the Founding Director of the J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center   Notable topics covered: The evolution of transplantation and robotic surgery Houston Methodist’s performance on national quality metricsProgrammatic growth and curriculum development Nora’s Home

    26 min
  4. How Professionalism Shapes Patient Safety | Dr. William Cooper

    Apr 9

    How Professionalism Shapes Patient Safety | Dr. William Cooper

    In this episode of Quality Time, Dr. William Cooper, president of the Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy discusses how professionalism, teamwork, and communication shape everything—from malpractice risk to patient outcomes, workplace culture, and long‑term career performance.  Just 2% of physicians account for 50% of all malpractice claims.Peer‑delivered feedback—"Cup of Coffee” conversations—can reduce future malpractice risk by up to 80%.Ninety-seven percent of clinicians who receive early, informal feedback modify their behavior. These interventions decrease complaints, strengthen workplace culture, and ultimately save lives.Expert: Dr. William Cooper, president of the Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy Notable topics covered: Professionalism’s effect on quality careWho is responsible for the majority of malpractice claims Ways to reduce claims and increase professionalism

    31 min
  5. Improving Care Outcomes Through Simulation‑Based Education | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    Mar 12

    Improving Care Outcomes Through Simulation‑Based Education | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    In this episode, Dr. Randy Steadman, chair of anesthesiology and critical care at Houston Methodist and associate director of Houston Methodist's MITIE at the Bookout Center, shares how creating realistic, immersive environments in simulation based education leads to better surgical and clinical outcomes. Dr. Steadman has developed simulation instructor training programs for: Clinical emergency response teamsCode blue teamsObstetrical critical event teams Expert: Dr. Randy Steadman, chair of anesthesiology and critical care at Houston Methodist and associate director of Houston Methodist's MITIE at the Bookout Center Notable topics covered: Evolutions in simulation educationBenefits of using simulation education for critical incident trainingOverview of MITIE simulation training and debriefingLinks: Dr. Randy Steadman (Faculty Profile, LinkedIn)Houston Methodist Department of Anesthesiology and Critical CareHouston Methodist's MITIE at the Bookout Center

    35 min
  6. Leading with Kindness | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    Feb 12

    Leading with Kindness | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    In this episode, Dr. Stephen Swensen discusses his work at Mayo Clinic to create thriving, ideal work environments. His most recent book, Mayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout - 12 Actions to Create the Ideal Workplace, outlines four evidence based elements of an ideal workplace: agency, belonging, collective effervescence and positivity. Dr. Swensen is a recognized expert, speaker and inter-disciplinary researcher in wellbeing, leadership and organizational development. For 35 years, he served patients at Mayo Clinic as a clinician, scientist, educator and leader. He serves as a senior fellow of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and a transformational fellow at The NARBHA Institute. Expert: Dr. Stephen Swensen, senior fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement; transformational fellow, NARBHA Institute; professor emeritus, Mayo Clinic Notable topics covered: The role leadership plays in creating healthy, thriving work environmentsThe elements of an ideal workplace: agency, belonging, collective effervescence and positivityHow People-Centered Kind Leaders cultivate work communities that allow people to optimize their positive life assessment and healthspanLinks: Steve Swensen (LinkedIn)Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout - 12 Actions to Create the Ideal WorkplaceInstitute for Healthcare ImprovementThe NARBHA InstituteLeading with Kindness

    43 min
  7. Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    Jan 8

    Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    In this episode, Chris Siebenaler shares how his nearly 25-year Houston Methodist career has shaped his perspective on how to drive continuous improvement. As executive vice president of network hospitals, Siebenaler shares how incorporating lean management principals and daily management systems have empowered physicians and staff to identify issues, track performance and implement solutions. Expert: Chris Siebenaler, executive vice president of network hospitals, Houston Methodist Notable topics covered: Fostering continuous improvement and frontline engagement through lean managementCreating a culture of excellence through transparency and staff empowermentQuality is not just metrics — it’s about meaningful experiences for patients and caregivers Links:                                                                        Chris Siebenaler LinkedInDr. Eric Dickson: How Lean Management Transformed a Health Care System | Quality Time PodcastExamining the Relationship Between the Lean Management System and Quality Improvement Care Management ProcessesLean Management — The Journey from Toyota to Healthcare

    41 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    A Bite-Sized Approach to Well-being | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

    In this episode, Dr. Bryan Sexton, discusses how emotional exhaustion and burnout impact clinical outcomes—and how measuring and improving well-being through bite-sized interventions can lead to better teamwork, leadership and patient care. Expert: J. Bryan Sexton, Ph.D., chief wellness officer of Duke Health Integrated Practice and director of the Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science.  Notable Topics Covered: Measuring clinician well-being to predict and improve quality outcomesAddressing well-being through bite-sized InterventionsLinks: Bryan Sexton (LinkedIn)Dr. J. Bryan Sexton (Duke Profile)Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science Bite-Sized Resources

    47 min
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Leading Medicine with Houston Methodist is for physicians and researchers. Each episode, our hosts are joined by experts to explore a topic, trend or innovation in healthcare. Quality Time with Dr. Shlomit Schaal focuses on quality and safety within healthcare systems. At Houston Methodist, our commitment is to develop and move the best, most innovative science and technology from the bench to the bedside through translational research, interdisciplinary programs and continued education. We are proud to be a top hospital in Texas and the nation. For more on our latest research, check out our Leading Medicine blog at https://www.houstonmethodist.org/leading-medicine-blog/

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