Sweat The Technique Ep 57 | How Doctors Teach and Learn (with Lindsay Dow and Bob Arnold)
May 20, 2025
Join medical educators Bob Arnold, known for his leadership in palliative care at Mount Sinai, and Lindsay Dow, a passionate medical educator at Mass General, as they dive into the intricacies of medical teaching. They discuss the urgent need for improved training methods in healthcare, the power of preparation and reflection, and the transformative role of cold calling to enhance student engagement. They also explore the delicate art of communication in patient care and the impact of AI on skill development, highlighting an evolving landscape in medical education.
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Lack of Educator Training in Medicine
- Medical educators aren't trained how to teach or understand learning theory.
- Both teachers and students struggle with admitting gaps due to perfectionism and fear of looking incompetent.
Lindsay's Early Teaching Challenges
- Lindsay Dow shared how she struggled teaching large groups and realized she had no idea how to make sessions interactive.
- She noticed only two students answered questions repeatedly and felt the pressure of perfectionism from learners.
Creating Psychological Safety
- Build psychological safety by explicitly saying it's okay to try and get answers wrong.
- Frame feedback by focusing first on what learners did well before discussing improvements.
