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Mind the Gap: Intergenerational Differences

Motivation and communication are essential for the development of relationships, whether that be the patient: physician, learner: educator, or leader: worker relationship. Generational differences in communication and motivation come from specialized characteristics developed during an individual's early life from events both within and outside of their control. This discussion will focus on the main areas of motivation, the understanding of the characteristics that make up each generation, and the general characteristics of those generations. It will also discuss key ways to improve patient communication and leadership skills.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore motivational forces that push/pull individuals to accomplish their goals.
  • Describe the communication and motivational tendencies of each generation.
  • Investigate how to build a strong intergenerational workforce.
  • Evaluate how generational differences affect the patient/doctor relationship
This program is provided by ACOFP for educational purposes only. The material presented is not intended to represent the sole or best medical interventions for the discussed diagnoses, but rather is intended to present the opinions of the authors or presenters that may be helpful to other practitioners. Participants engaging in this medical education program do so with the full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against ACOFP for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities.

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report continuing medical education (CME) credits commensurate with the physician’s participation in this program.

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ACOFP designates this enduring activity for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.