5th Train the Trainer program in Communication Skills to improve the Patient-Provider Relationship

In early February 2024, DrossmanCare, in collaboration with the Rome Foundation, completed their 5th Train the Trainer program in Communication Skills to improve the Patient-Provider Relationship. The 1 ½ day program identifies key opinion leaders in DGBI who are committed to enhancing their skills in the care of their patients and teaching other providers. The program involves lectures, small group video discussions, role-play sessions, and a Balint group where the group discusses difficulties in patient management. Participants are certified to become future facilitators.

Train the Trainer 2.2024

Seated from L to R are the facilitators: Johannah Ruddy MEd, Douglas Drossman MD, and Lin Chang MD. Standing from L to R are the participants:  Tisha Lunsford MD, Mayo Clinic; Leila Neshatian MD, Stanford; Arnab Ray MD, Ochsner Clinic; Katja Korrento MD, Wisconsin; Elizabeth Smith, Drossman Gastroenterology; Elyse Thaker PhD, Atrium Health; Julie Snyder PsyD, Boston Children’s; Jordan Shapiro MD, Gastro Health and Nutrition.

For further information on the Drossmancare-Rome Foundation Communication Skills programs, click here.