Inability to Reverse Aspirin and Clopidogrel-induced Platelet Dysfunction with Platelet Infusion.

Background Platelets are commonly administered to trauma patients to reverse the effects of pre-injury anti-platelet drugs if these individuals are judged to be at risk for ongoing bleeding (i.e., traumatic brain injury).

How To Be a Leader: A Course for Residents.

Background: Physicians are required to assume a leadership role as part of their career. For most, this is not an innate characteristic and must be developed throughout their medical training. There are few residency courses designed to assist in the enhancement of these leadership skills.

Improving Oratory Skills: An "American Idol" Presentation Competition for Residents.

Background It is essential for physicians to master the ability to deliver high-quality oral presentations. Despite this, little time is dedicated throughout residency for training and refining this important skill. In order to solve this issue, we set out to design and implement a course which will improve the oratory skills of the resident physicians.