Denise Davis, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
I serve as an Associate Director for Faculty Development in the Center of Excellence in Primary Care Education at the San Francisco VA where I teach workshops on health professions education including feedback conversations, mentoring, establishing a positive learning climate, clinical and teamwork communication.
My local and national education practice includes teaching and coaching health professions students, trainees, clinicians and educators in communication skills that increase quality, safety and improve patient experience. Additionally, I facilitate many team and departmental retreats that are interactive, engaging and community building.
Major presentations include:
"Navigating the Storm: Anger in Clinical Encounters"
"Being Seen, Heard and Respected in Dental Education"
"Culture Change: Feedback"
"Feedback and Professional Identity Formation"
"Reimaging Communication as a Procedure in Orthopedic Surgery"