The Curbsiders Teach

Join us as Dr Ray Bignall (@DrRayMD) delves into the transformative power of mentorship in career development.  Learn to cultivate diverse mentor relationships, the importance of genuine connections, and navigating feedback across different identities. Whether you're a mentor or a mentee, this episode is packed with invaluable insights to help you thrive in your professional journey. Forgive us for taking the opportunity to be mentored by Dr Bignall for the first 20 minutes, if you really want to jump ahead to the case, it starts at 21:33. Sorry, no CME for this one! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Advice- slowing down, taking time during training and beyond, saying “not right now” 14:33 Picks of the Week 21:33 Case from Kashlak 22:05 Dr Bignall’s Mentors 29:00 How Dr Bignall Approaches Mentorship/Coaching Trees 36:00 Mentoring across Identify Differences 48:15 Mentoring across Generational Differences 58:01 Helping Mentees Process Feedback 01:03:55 Continuous Improvement for Mentors 01:07:00 Take Home Points Credits Producer, show notes: Molly Heublein MD Infographic, Cover Art: Paige Spata MD Hosts, Script, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD    Guest: O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic 

Dr. Sarah Vick, a medical expert in teaching clinical reasoning, joins the conversation to share her insights. She discusses practical strategies for diagnosing and addressing clinical reasoning gaps among healthcare learners. Key topics include the Pyramid Framework for assessment, differences between System 1 and System 2 thinking, and the pitfalls of premature closure in diagnosis. Dr. Vick also introduces the React and IDEA Frameworks, emphasizing the importance of structured teaching to enhance clinical decision-making skills in medical education.

Join us for a live-recorded episode with the one and only Dr. Kimberly Manning. We cover Dr. Manning’s leadership journey, share practical tips for budding leaders in health professions education with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and cover how to stay grounded and vulnerable in the process of being a humanistic leader.  Sorry, no CME for this episode! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Youtube  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Credits Producers/Hosts/Script: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD; Molly Heublein MD Show Notes/Infographics: Charlotte Chaiklin MD  Peer Reviewer: Zoe Kopp MD Guest:  Kimberly Manning MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic  Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio The start of Dr. Manning’s leadership journey Humanistic Leadership Tips  Amplification of DEI principles in leadership Audience Q&A Take-home points

Listen as our esteemed guest Dr. Stefanie Brown @Dr_B_UMJMHIM (University of Miami) discusses how to successfully lead a residency program through change.  Whether you’re looking to gain specific tips on how to navigate the transition to a new scheduling model or development of residency pathways, or just be inspired in your leadership journey, Dr. Brown will leave you with practical tips and ideas. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Picks of the week  Case from Kashlack Memorial Hospital  Dr. Brown’s leadership journey  Residency schedule types  Creating residency pathways  Take-home points Outro Credits Producer/Writer/Show notes/Infographic/Cover Art: Charlotte Chaiklin MD  Hosts, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD    Peer Reviewer: Zoe Kopp MD  Guest: Stefanie Brown MD  Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic 

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