The Art of Effective Meeting Management and Communication

Watch Cristiana Baloescu, MD, MPH and Basmah Safdar, MD as they provide a foundational overview of leadership and management skills essential for early-career medical professionals. The session emphasizes the importance of communication in leadership and management and introduces key tools such as frame setting, feedback, the flashlight technique, and I-language. Participants learned to structure meetings effectively, deliver and receive feedback constructively, ensure inclusive participation, and resolve respectfully. The session also addresses delegation's intricacies, outlining its benefits and processes to enhance team efficiency and individual growth.

Authors

  • Cristiana Baloescu, MD, MPH

    Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine

    Yale School of Medicine

    Dr. Cristiana Baloescu is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, with academic interests in point-of-care ultrasound and research. She graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, the Emergency Medicine Residency at Yale New-Haven Hospital, and the Advanced Professional Master of Public Health at Yale School of Public Health. She has chaired the Ultrasound in Global Health Community of Practice within the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and is an active member of SAEM. Dr. Baloescu has an interest in faculty development and strategies to improve communication and boost productivity and well-being.

  • Basmah Safdar, MD

    Professor, Emergency Medicine

    Yale University

    Basmah Safdar, M.D., is a Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs & Development in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. With two decades of experience at Yale, Dr. Safdar has held multiple leadership roles, currently overseeing a large faculty affairs and research portfolio. She is a 2024 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellow, a testament to her vision, skills, and dedication.

    Dr. Safdar is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in sex and gender differences in microvascular dysfunction. Her research has transformed emergency care practices, notably through Yale’s integration of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) and myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary artery (MINOCA) assessment into routine clinical care. She leads a large research team and has built a significant portfolio from federal, foundation, and industry grants, extending her research into precision medicine.

    Her leadership in faculty development is equally notable. As Past President of the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM), Dr. Safdar advanced gender equity in the field and established the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Faculty Equity Task Force. This task force developed actionable solutions to reduce disparities in mentorship, recruitment, and faculty advancement. Her passion for data-driven advocacy has led to new insights into gender and racial gaps in academic emergency medicine, which she uses to effect change both nationally and within her institution.

    Dr. Safdar thrives in collaborative environments and leads with authenticity, integrity, and a constant pursuit of excellence. She brings a deep passion for problem-solving and a rich background in systems thinking to new opportunities. She has formed exciting partnerships with industry partners, foundations, entrepreneurs, and bioinformatics partners to bring innovative solutions for advancing equity in healthcare.

    Dr. Safdar finished residency and Chief Residency in Emergency Medicine at the Yale and Master of Science from Harvard.

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