In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., engages in a compelling conversation with Lindsey Randall, a third-year medical student, as they discuss her experiences and insights in the role of a teaching assistant.

00:00 Introduction
01:05 Why did you decide to get involved in teaching in the first place?
02:07 You’ve been teaching in this course, but how has your learning been from this experience of teaching?
05:45 Do you have any thoughts about what you’ve learned about chunking information and sequencing information?
08:01 Could you elaborate on your approach for writing those questions?
10:25 You don’t shy away from questions where there is clearly a “best answer.” Could you talk on why you’ve included those questions intentionally?
13:14 How do you handle those moments when you don’t know an answer?
15:45 What advice do you have for those listening who may be interested in developing their teaching skills?

Perspectives of a Teaching Assistant