The Curbsiders Teach

Ben Kinnear, a MedPeds hospitalist and PhD candidate, dives into the crucial theme of learner autonomy in medical education. He shares practical tips for fostering independence while addressing the challenges of bias and disparities in supervision. Kinnear emphasizes the importance of allowing controlled failures as a means of growth. He also explores the psychological factors behind motivation, detailing how trust and support can enhance clinical learning experiences. Listeners will gain insights on balancing autonomy with adequate supervision and supporting diverse learners.

Join Dr. Allison DeKosky, a hospitalist educator and medical director, and Dr. Dana Sall, a program director passionate about medical education, as they tackle the art of receiving tough feedback. They discuss emotional valence in feedback scenarios and the importance of radical transparency in leadership. The conversation covers extreme ownership, maintaining a growth mindset, and fostering psychological safety within teams. With practical tips for handling complaints and creating a constructive environment, this dialogue is a treasure trove for educational leaders.

Be inspired by Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Leader, Lisa Willett MD, as we discuss her leadership journey, tips for early career leaders in health professions education, and wisdom to live by as a leader.  Push yourself to speak up confidently without arrogance, focus on your mission, and be humble while supporting your team. This is part of a special 4 episode series we have this season on leadership in academic medicine supported by AAIM! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Youtube  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Lisa Willett, MD is a Professor of Medicine at University of Alabama, Birmingham where she works as a hospitalist and serves as Vice Chair for Education and Faculty Development in the Department of Medicine.  She was the past Program Director for 12 years of Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine program at UAB and has served as past president of APDIM. Show Segments 0:00 Intro, get to know our guest 7:30 Dr Willett’s Leadership Journey 10:47: Leading through Disruptive Changes 13:56 Values-based Leadership 17:38 Humility and Excellence without Ego 20:26 Tips for Building your Leadership Skills 22:24 Mentorship and observation 26:22 Formal Leadership Training 28:55 There’s never one way to do something 35:23 Getting through difficulty as a Leader 36:33 More Tips for Early-mid Career Leaders 43:46 Take home points 47:46 Outro Credits Producer: Molly Heublein MD Script: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Show notes/infographics/cover art: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD ; Molly Heublein MD    Guest: Lisa Willett MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic 

In this session, Dr. Dylan Fortman, an expert in health professions education, alongside Dr. Adam Rodman and Dr. Laurah Turner, dive deep into the transformative role of AI in medical training. They discuss the fundamentals of AI technologies and their applications in educational contexts. The conversation highlights both the promises and pitfalls of AI, including concerns about bias and the need for human oversight. They also explore innovative strategies for integrating AI while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a human touch in healthcare education.

Join us as we get to sit down in person with guests Carolyn Chan MD MHS, Shelly-Ann Fluker MD FACP, and Jen Olenik MD to discuss pearls from this amazing conference.  Listen in as we highlight innovative educational techniques, including gamification and other strategies to engage learners.  Pick up some juicy pearls from our favorite workshops on feedback literacy, reducing bias in didactics and assessment, remediation in clinical reasoning, and addressing professionalism with a growth mindset!

Join us as we learn a practical approach to teaching the basics of evidence based medicine on the wards or in clinic with Nicholas Maldonado MD, FACEP.   He talks us through the 5As framework, with a deeper dive into how to help our learners ask clinical questions and acquire the answers they are seeking in the medical literature using the 5S pyramid.    Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Credit Producer/ Script: Charlotte Chaiklin MD Show notes/CME/Graphics: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Charlotte Chaiklin, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD,  Molly Heublein MD    Peer Reviewer: Zoe Kopp MD and Keith Dickerson MD Guest: Nicholas Maldonado MD, FACEP Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic 

Guests Dr. Sue Farrell, Harvard University and Dr. Caroline Okorie, Stanford University, discuss careers  as clinician educators.  They share their own roadmap for advancement in academic medicine while reflecting on the concept of ikigai.  We review tips for success for academic clinicians across the spectrum- how to create your strategic plan, think about advancement, and integrate scholarship into your work.   Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice Case #1 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital Learning from senior faculty vs mid-level Ce vs cE Tips to building your early career Ikigai/ Roadmap to becoming a CE What our guests wish they knew from the beginning You don’t always have to say yes Mid-Career Educator ACGME CE Milestones Strategic Plan Dr Okorie’s Personal Path What she has learned through this process Advancement/Promotion Bias and Equity in Promotion Scholarship Take Home Points Outro Credits Script, Guest Selection: Frances Ue MD MPH Infographic, Cover Art: Megan Connor MD Hosts: Frances Ue MD MPH, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD    Show Notes/CME: Molly Heublein MD Editor: (audio materials) Podpaste; Frances Ue MD MPH, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD (written materials)  Guests: Sue Farrell MD EdM, Caroline Okorie MD MPH

Dr Travis Crook (Vanderbilt) shares his passion for teaching on this special Cribsiders-Teach Collab on the learner as educator.   We cover the continuum of health professions learners from undergraduate to graduate, including both direct teaching skills along with educational theory important for a career as a clinician educator.   Whether you are looking for practical tips to get started with one on one teaching opportunities with your learners or want to create a formal “learner as educator” program at your institution, you’ll get valuable pearls. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube Show Segments  Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Best Piece of Advice Picks of the Week Case from Kashlak Children’s Academy of Resident Educators Continuum of Professional Pathway from Medical Student to Attending Medical Students Building Excitement/Enthusiasm Barriers to Teaching as a Learner Resources to Build a Learner as Teacher Program Interprofessionalism Identifying Goals More resources to build a Program Case Continued Supporting a Learner directly to Teach Teaching with Intention Peer Mentorship What is the Evidence? Adult Learners Teaching Skills (vs Knowledge)- Simpson’s Taxonomy Supporting Learner-Teacher via Feedback Take home points Outro Credits Script: Cleo Rochat Show Notes/CME: Molly Heublein MD Infographic & Cover Art: Paige Spata Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD ; Chris Chiu MD; Cleo Rochat Editor:  (audio materials) PodPaste; Cleo Rochat (written materials) Guest: Travis Crook MD

Listen as we discuss the Science of Learning with our guest expert Cindy Nebel, PhD from Vanderbilt University.  In this episode, we review the process of learning and highlight six tips educators can use to improve retention and understanding.  Whether you’re an educator looking for new ways to elevate your instructional strategies or you're a student seeking to maximize learning, this episode brings a wealth of knowledge that you won't regret (or forget)! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/book recommendation Kashlak Case  Origin of the Science of Learning  How we Learn Six Techniques to Improve Learning Concrete Examples Spaced Practice Elaboration Interleaving Dual Coding Retrieval Practice Practical Approaches to using these Tips Self Efficacy Transfer of Knowledge Take Home Points Outro Credits Hosts/show notes: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD ; Molly Heublein MD ; Andrew DeLaat DO Script/Producer: Molly Heublein MD; Andrew DeLaat DO Infographic/Cover Art: Andrew DeLaat DO CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Editor: Molly Heublein MD (written materials); Podpaste (audio editing) Guest: Cindy Nebel PhD

Michelle Kittleson, MD (@MKittlesonMD) drops pearls from her new book, Mastering the Art of Patient Care, around how to be a leader and navigate transitions in health profession education.  She shares relatable anecdotes and valuable tips on how to prepare for leadership, navigate uncertainty, and build your mentor cabinet.  Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube Dr Michelle Kittleson is Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai and Director of Education in Heart Failure and Transplantation at the Smidt Heart Institute. Dr. Kittleson is Deputy Editor of the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, on writing committees for the 2020 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Guidelines and the 2022 HF Guidelines, and on the Board of Directors for the Heart Failure Society of America. Her essays have appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, and JAMA Cardiology and poems in JAMA and Annals of Internal Medicine. Her book, Mastering the Art of Patient Care, is available from Springer publishing. Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice Picks of the Week Case from Kashlak Leadership development in medicine Senior Resident Transition Kittleson’s Rounds Encouraging Healthy Debate Kindness as a Leader Mentor Support Dealing with Uncertainty Tips to reduce micromanaging Take home Points Outro Credits Writer: John Ong, DO CME: John Ong, DO Infographic: Charlotte Chaiklin, MD Cover Art: Charlotte Chaiklin, MD Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD; Molly Heublein MD; John Ong DO   Show Notes: John Ong DO; Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Editor: (audio) podpaste (written materials) Molly Heublein MD Guest: Michelle Kittleson MD