OpenAnesthesia Multimedia Professional Development -- Pediatric Anesthesiology Internet-Based Non-Technical Skills (PAINTS)
Mar 23, 2026
Stephanie A. Black, MD, EdM, pediatric anesthesiologist and medical educator focused on lifelong learning. She outlines a Five P's framework for growth and contrasts fast vs slow thinking in learning. She highlights growth mindset, practical external and self-directed development opportunities, career-stage strategies, and ways to measure and overcome barriers to professional growth.
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Professional Development As A PDSA Cycle
- Professional development is ongoing, independent learning that improves performance and prepares for future opportunities.
- Treat it like a PDSA cycle: engage, reflect, iterate, and reap long-term professional growth benefits.
Why Fast Thinking Undermines Medical Progress
- Kahneman's System 1 vs System 2 explains why clinicians default to habit and why deliberate learning is hard but necessary.
- Slow, effortful System 2 work yields higher-quality problem solving and protects patient safety amid rapid medical change.
Growth Mindset Drives Professional Gains
- A growth mindset (learning orientation) leads to greater motivation, persistence, and workplace innovation.
- Embrace challenge, view effort as path to mastery, and learn from mistakes to enhance resilience and team performance.