Pamela Rowland, PhD

Behavioral Change Scientist| Physician Remediation Consultant | Risk Management |The Surgery CE Review Course| Wellness|

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

Yes, virtual communication through Voice‑over‑Internet‑Protocol (VoIP) platforms has become integral to clinical care, education, and professional collaboration. Yet, the skills required for effective virtual presence are not fully reflected in current communication or professionalism competencies. Technological limitations—direct eye contact is impossible, images are restricted to a single coronal‑plane, and reduced activation of social brain systems—affect connection and engagement. Many clinicians are unaware that their own tile often differs from what others see and hear, and factors including lighting, sound quality, latency, and background can significantly alter message delivery and perceived professionalism. Historically, medical training emphasized face‑to‑face communication supported by real‑time visual feedback. In contrast, virtual interactions require clinicians to engage with a camera lens, manage technical variables, and compensate for diminished nonverbal cues—skills not envisioned in earlier competency frameworks. As virtual communication becomes permanent in healthcare, virtual presence should be formally recognized and taught as a core professional competency.

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

UVM & Dartmouth welcome New Zealand & Australian members of ACS to Clinical Congress 2025 #ACSCC25 @uvmvermont

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

APDS 2025 celebration with friends

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

Recharging through great conversation & reviews of the day: 👍👍👍#SEW2024 #ASE2024 @surg_Education

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

Great opportunity to chat Boston-style with rising leader in oncology, Dr. Sangeetha Prabhakaran from NM. @AmCollSurgeons #ACSCC23

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

Important numbers - that may change!

[Nell Maloney Patel @MaloneyNell]

The reality of @WomenSurgeons today. Still work to do.

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

@MaloneyNell Well done!

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

LIVE The Surgery Oral CE Review Course STOWE, VT individual attention-focused feedback Sept. 22-24 @TraumaDocSF @APDS

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

The Surgery Certifying Examination Course LIVE Stowe, VT Sept. 22-24th. https://t.co/Yf8OOlo9XL Multiple practice sessions with experienced Surgeon & PhD faculty. Focus on content and the science of professionalism! #SurgicalResidents Don’t settle for average Zoom skills! #MedEd

[Dr. Tiffany Ruan, DO @ortho_tiffany]

Until I am corrected, I always refer to every resident by the title "Dr." It's the title they earned whether an intern or a chief resident.

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

So many reasons for health system changes: ⬆ physician suicides; ⬆ burnout; ⬆ divorce rates; ⬇ MD health @WomenSurgeons @AmCollSurgeons @AmBdSurg #PhysicianWellness https://t.co/tqK4IkVFBo

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

Smiles, Researchers & Awards at VT ACS chapter meeting. @AmCollSurgeons @msutherlandmd
What a great day! @UVMLarnerMed
Amazing energy...

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

He’s focused on his audience, prepared, confident - he reeks of professionalism!!

[Nell Maloney Patel @MaloneyNell]

#sleeplesstilSeattle @ASCRS_1 preview of NJ residents presentations at the NJ ASCRS Resident Research Night. @nings_14

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

NEW format & pricing! Share with those who aim for success. @Surg_Education @APDSurgery #MEDEd #surgtwitter #APDS https://t.co/jeROgZMf83

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

It is time - we need to follow the rules of pilots

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

Surveillez de près notre ami, Kevin Pei, il sait bourrer ses valises avec beaucoup de balancement avant de traverser la frontière.

[Nell Maloney Patel @MaloneyNell]

Excited to be on my way to Montreal for @SAGES_Updates! Looking forward to seeing my education friends for a panel on teaching tips. @kipsDS2010 @WomenSurgeons

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

Sounds great for practicing content for the QE, but not there yet for surgeon-to-surgeon conversation & virtual skills needed in the CE...

[Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS @pturnermd]

Interesting thread about Chat GPT-4 and surgery oral boards.

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

Another for the KISS (keep it simple surgeon) Book!

[Keith Siau @drkeithsiau]

For patients with reflux, sleeping on the left side can be as effective as a PPI 💡

[Pamela Rowland, PhD @PRowlandPhD]

What will your others say is your trademark? https://t.co/4FTFEdafOY