How do you get physician feedback to advance your career?

3 Listen and respond positively

When you receive feedback from a physician, whether it is positive or negative, listen carefully and attentively, and avoid interrupting, arguing, or getting defensive. Thank them for their feedback, and acknowledge their perspective and experience. If you have any questions or clarifications, ask them politely and respectfully, and avoid challenging or contradicting them. If you agree with their feedback, express your appreciation and commitment to act on it. If you disagree with their feedback, try to understand their point of view, and explain your reasoning and evidence calmly and professionally.

4 Follow up and implement feedback

Getting feedback is not enough; you also need to follow up and implement it to show that you respect and value it. Depending on the nature and scope of the feedback, you may need to create a plan, set goals, track progress, or seek additional resources or support. You should also communicate with the physician who gave you the feedback, and update them on your actions and outcomes. This will help you build trust and rapport with them, and demonstrate your initiative and accountability.

5 Seek feedback from multiple sources

While getting feedback from physicians is important, it is not the only source of information and insight that can help you advance your career. You should also seek feedback from other healthcare workers, such as nurses, pharmacists, therapists, or administrators, who can provide you with different perspectives and experiences. You can also use other methods of self-assessment, such as peer review, reflection, or feedback surveys, to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and to compare and contrast your performance with others.

6 Use feedback to grow and excel

Finally, you should use feedback as an opportunity to grow and excel in your career, rather than as a threat or a criticism. Feedback can help you identify your areas of improvement, as well as your areas of excellence, and guide you to achieve your professional goals and aspirations. Feedback can also help you improve your communication and collaboration skills, and enhance your relationships and reputation with physicians and other healthcare workers. By getting and using feedback effectively, you can become a more competent, confident, and successful healthcare professional.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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