Start early and often in medical education, pushing oneself to gain experience in teaching techniques.
Say 'yes' to opportunities in medical education, building a reputation as a future educator.
Deep dives
Interest in Medical Education
The speaker shares their journey and interest in medical education, starting from college where they were inspired by professors who could engage with large lecture halls effectively. This appreciation continued in medical school, where they encountered both effective professors in larger groups and flexible small group leaders. The speaker's interest in pursuing a career in medical education solidified during their clerkship year, where they observed a senior resident who ran a team, provided high-level patient care, and found time to teach. This experience influenced the speaker's teaching style, focusing on being high-yield and having clear objectives.
Tips for Students Interested in Med Ed
The speaker offers tips for students interested in medical education. The first tip is to start early and seek opportunities to teach whenever possible, even if it feels challenging to teach above your level. The speaker emphasizes the importance of pushing oneself and gaining experience in effective teaching techniques. The second tip is to say 'yes' to opportunities, as they help build a reputation as a future educator. The speaker emphasizes the value of saying 'yes' to formal roles within the medical school curriculum, as it can lead to more leadership opportunities in the future. The third tip is to practice teaching skills regularly, both informally during clinical rotations and formally by dedicating time for teaching rounds at the beginning of the day.
Innovating as a Student
The speaker encourages students to innovate in medical education, highlighting the importance of identifying gaps in the curriculum and seeking ways to fill them. The speaker shares a student's success story of identifying a gap in global health education and developing a longitudinal curriculum to address it. The student conducted a needs assessment, presented their idea to educational leadership, implemented the curriculum, collected data, and ultimately published their work. The speaker emphasizes the benefits of seeking mentorship, demonstrating the value of researching and publishing innovative educational initiatives.
Dr. Navin Kumar, an attending gastroenterologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, medical educator at Harvard Medical School, and co-founder of Run the List podcast talks with RTL host Blake Smith in a two-part series focused on Med Ed. This first episode caters to early trainees and Navin takes listeners through his journey with medical education from his early days as a medical student. The episode walks through Navin's many pearls on becoming involved in Med Ed, including: 1) start early & often, 2) say yes, and 3) practice your skills (informally & formally). Stay tuned for part 2, which will focus on later trainees!
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