The right communication tools change clinical care. This Cancer Nursing Today roundtable spotlights VitalTalk frameworks & SPIKES for high-stakes patient conversations. www.cancernursingtoday.com/post/evidenc...
20.02.2026 18:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The right communication tools change clinical care. This Cancer Nursing Today roundtable spotlights VitalTalk frameworks & SPIKES for high-stakes patient conversations. www.cancernursingtoday.com/post/evidenc...
20.02.2026 18:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
R1 in Washington with our Neuropalliative Care Faculty Development cohort! So much wisdom, curiosity, and commitment in one room. We’re excited to see the ripple effect as this team integrates VitalTalk skills into their programs.
11.02.2026 19:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our Faculty Development courses are coming to New England and Chicago for the first time, offering immersive practice, expert facilitation, and meaningful connection with fellow clinician educators in your region.
Spots are limited—enroll now! vitaltalk.org/faculty-deve...
Two weeks to go! 🎉
We’re excited to be back at #ACGME2026 for our second year, joining GME professionals from around the world focused on meaning, connection, and growth in medical education.
Come say hello at Booth 139 — see you in San Diego!
New VitalTalk courses are here!
We’ve added new ways to learn — virtual and in person — including Australia/New Zealand–friendly time zones, new faculty development locations, and the return of EMTalk and PedsTalk.
Explore what’s new and find the course that fits your goals - www.vitaltalk.org
Hard conversations don’t wait for the “right moment.”
If you’re looking to feel more prepared, more grounded, and more confident when the stakes are high, our Mastering Tough Conversations course is a powerful way to start the year.
Winter/Spring courses now enrolling: vitaltalk.org/mastering-to...
Now available for enrollment - Informed Conversations: Skills for Clinical Trial Discussions, developed in partnership with Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Designed for clinicians who want to lead clear, compassionate conversations about clinical trial participation.
vitaltalk.org/informed-con...
We’re excited to be back at ACGME this year!
Join us February 19–21 to connect, learn more about what we offer, and chat about advancing communication education.
#ACGME2026
VitalTalk recently announced the launch of a new course to help clinicians strengthen communication around substance use amid the opioid crisis. Read the full press release here.
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
More new content on the way! Informed Conversations: Skills for Clinical Trial Discussions is coming very soon — offering clinicians practical skills to guide patients through clinical trial decisions with clarity and compassion.
Learn more ➝ vitaltalk.org/informed-con...
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the incredible clinicians and educators who make every conversation count. As a seasonal thank-you, enjoy 25% off all our asynchronous courses through December 31st with code Thanks25.
Shop online courses → www.vitaltalk.org
This Hospice & Palliative Care Month, we’re honoring the palliative care and hospice clinicians in our VitalTalk faculty community. The signatures on this poster reflect the remarkable educators whose contributions helped VitalTalk receive an AAHPM Presidential Citation Award.
24.11.2025 16:34 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Our new course on engaging patients around pain & substance use is now live! Learn practical tools to navigate these conversations with clarity and compassion—in a fully self-paced format.
Enroll now → vitaltalk.org/conversations-that-matter-engaging-patients-around-pain-and-substance-use/
New 2026 enrollment dates are open for our Mastering Tough Conversations and Faculty Development courses!
Whether you’re joining for the first time or returning to build on your experience, we can’t wait to learn and grow together in 2026.
Enroll today www.vitaltalk.org
One last seat is waiting for you! Join us for this powerful learning experience, where you’ll connect with fellow pediatric clinicians, practice key communication skills, and grow your confidence in navigating tough conversations.
Register now before it’s too late: vitaltalk.org/pedstalk/
Every step forward matters – Even small wins can build confidence and connection.
Let’s keep celebrating progress, one conversation at a time.
We’re still feeling energized from our EMTalk pilot last month!
Huge thanks to the clinicians and VitalTalk faculty who helped make this first-of-its-kind course a success — bringing practical communication skills to emergency medicine teams.
Something new is coming!
Conversations That Matter: Engaging Patients Around Pain and Substance Use is a new course designed to help clinicians lead compassionate, effective conversations about substance use and pain management.
Learn more: vitaltalk.org/conversation...
We had a wonderful experience at the Chief Nursing Officer Summit in Portland! It was inspiring to connect with nursing leaders as we expand our work in the field. We’re excited to continue collaborating and creating new ways to strengthen communication in nursing practice.
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We’re proud to congratulate Dr. Gretchen Schwarze on her election to the National Academy of Medicine — honoring her pioneering Best Case/Worst Case framework, which has transformed how surgeons communicate with patients about complex treatment decisions.
nam.edu/news-and-ins...
A new study finds that for Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients, belonging and community—symbolized by the metaphor of home—shape how palliative care is viewed. Messaging that centers home and belonging may help build trust and inclusivity.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41027663/
A big milestone—our Faculty Development course is finally back in person, and for the very first time, in California! Join us in Palo Alto to grow as a facilitator and join a community shaping the future of healthcare communication: courses.vitaltalk.org/courses/cour...
25.09.2025 16:48 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1When families are asked to make decisions in the ICU, the experience can be stressful and isolating. Research highlights that better communication leads to more patient- & family-centered care—and shorter ICU stays. www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
19.09.2025 16:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Helping families and patients stay on the same page starts with an invitation to talk together. #VitalTalk #VitalTips
12.09.2025 17:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Coming soon: Informed Conversations: Skills for Clinical Trial Discussions—our new course with Fox Chase Cancer Center to help clinicians lead clear, compassionate discussions about clinical trial participation.
vitaltalk.org/informed-con...
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your clinical communication skills with VitalTalk’s signature training—at a special September rate. Space is limited, so secure your spot today! Discounts are pre-applied at checkout. vitaltalk.org/mastering-to...
02.09.2025 21:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Training physicians in communication and relational skills not only improves patient outcomes but also combats burnout and strengthens teamwork. It’s time we see these as core competencies, not optional extras - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
25.08.2025 20:15 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We’re excited to announce that in-person Faculty Development Training is back in 2026!
Our first stop: Palo Alto, California: Feb 3–4 & Sept 2–3, 2026.
And that’s just the beginning—more in-person trainings across the country will be announced soon to reach even more learners.
Our new website is live! ✨
Clear, intuitive, and designed to connect you more easily with the training and tools you need. Come explore and see what’s new: www.vitaltalk.org
We are so excited to continue our momentum with specialized training and bring you PedsTalk! This course equips pediatric clinicians with a structured framework and practical skills to navigate emotionally charged conversations with families. Learn more & enroll today: vitaltalk.org/pedstalk/
14.08.2025 20:59 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0