Join us as we delve into the paradigm-shifting ethos of trauma-informed care with renowned expert Dr. Megan Gerber. Dr. Gerber is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and serves as Medical Director of Women’s Health for VA Boston where she directs the Women’s Health Fellowship. Dr. Gerber edited the textbook, “Trauma-informed Health Care Approaches: A Guide for Primary Care.”  We discuss the framework for trauma-informed universal precautions, as well as basics about the prevalence of trauma, strategies for integrating a trauma-sensitive approach into primary care, practical changes for the office environment,  modifications for physical exam methods, and more.   We recognize this topic may bring up upsetting thoughts or memories for some of our listeners. We will provide some self-care and trauma-informed resources in our show notes. The practice of medicine, especially during times of national crisis, can increase our exposure to traumatic events and reactivate difficult memories, predisoposing folks to depression and suicide risk. We just want to reiterate that you are not alone. If you are struggling with thoughts of harming yourself, the national suicide prevention lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255.    Listeners can claim Free CE credit through VCU Health at http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/ (CME goes live at 0900 ET on the episode’s release date).    Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME!   Credits Producer/Writer/Graphics: Beth Garbitelli Co-Producer: Paul Williams MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli  Editor: Molly Heublein MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Megan Gerber MD, MPH, FACP   Sponsors Join the ACP Community! Join the American College of P