Dennis Novack
Professor
Internal Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Novack is professor of medicine and associate dean of medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is a general internist who completed a two-year fellowship with George Engel's Medical-Psychiatric Liaison group in Rochester, N.Y., from 1976-1978. Since 1978, Dr. Novack has been in academic medical centers, dedicated to improving education in physician-patient communication and psychosocial aspects of care. First at the University of Virginia and then for 12 years at Brown University, he directed psychosocial education in primary care internal medicine residency programs. He also co-directed the first-year medical student course in medical interviewing and psychosocial aspects of care at Brown University Medical School. At Drexel, he directs clinical skills teaching and assessment. He also directs the first-year course at Drexel on physician/patient communication, psychosocial aspects of care, and physician personal awareness and well-being. Throughout, he has remained active in clinical practice in general internal medicine.
Research Interest
Primary care, Internal medicine, Psychotherapy
Publications
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Efficacy of an Internet-Based Learning Module and Small-Group Debriefing on Trainees' Attitudes and Communication Skills Toward Patients
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Preserving third year medical students' empathy and enhancing self-reflection using small group "virtual hangout" technology
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How Do Medical Schools Identify and Remediate Professionalism Lapses in Medical Students? A Study of U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools