The Curbsiders Teach #55 Make your (Educational) Dreams Come True with Goals and Objectives With Dr. Noriko Anderson
Jul 16, 2025
Dr. Noriko Anderson, an adult general neurologist and co-director of the Physician Identity Weeks at UCSF, shares her expertise on transforming educational aspirations into achievable goals. She discusses frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy and Miller’s Pyramid, emphasizing their role in structuring curriculum development. The conversation touches on the importance of self-care for educators and reflects on the personal growth challenges faced by medical professionals. Dr. Anderson encourages listeners to engage in collaborative efforts to refine educational objectives, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
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Balancing Motherhood and Medical School
- Dr. Noriko Anderson shared her experience of not passing Step 1 initially due to fatigue from balancing medical school and motherhood.
- She learned the importance of self-care, like taking naps, to improve learning and performance.
Goals as Dreams, Objectives as Steps
- Goals are your dreams or ideal outcomes you hope to achieve in education.
- Objectives are smaller, specific, measurable steps that help you reach those goals.
Create Tangible, Progressive Objectives
- Break down your goal into simpler, achievable objectives starting with defining basics.
- Tailor objectives to be tangible, progressive, and aligned with learners' needs and stage.
