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Do Doctors Need More 'Sacred Moments' in Medicine?
June 6, 2025
MedPage Today features research on 'sacred moments' in medicine and their role in reducing physician burnout. The article highlights findings from a JAMA Network Open study by Jessica Ameling, MPH, and colleagues showing that doctors who experience and discuss meaningful patient interactions have lower rates of burnout.
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Experiencing Sacred Moments Is Common for Internal Medicine Doctors
June 5, 2025
HealthDay covers University of Michigan research by Jessica Ameling, M.P.H., on 'sacred moments' in medicine, reporting that while most internal medicine doctors experience meaningful patient connections, discussing them with colleagues could help reduce burnout.
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Sacred Moments: Transforming Chaplaincy Through Human Connection
March 25, 2025
Dr. Sanjay Saint and Dr. Kenneth Pargament dive into the science and soul of sacred moments — revealing how deep connections in hospital care can renew purpose and transform chaplaincy.
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Mentorship in a Time of Uncertainty: Building Resilience Through Connection
March 11, 2025
The article highlights the power of mentorship in University of Michigan research, showing how meaningful connections build resilience, confidence, and success amid uncertainty.
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Designing for Sacred Moments: Nursing, Architecture, and the Healing Power of Space
Through an innovative collaboration at the University of Michigan, faculty explore how virtual reality and interdisciplinary design can create hospital environments that foster Sacred Moments — deeply human, healing experiences between patients and caregivers.