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Description Adam and guest co-host Charlotte Alexander speak with physician and applied anthropologist, Dr. Eve Purdy about the nuances of team stress management in simulation training. The conversation highlights the importance of getting stress management training right during high-pressure simulations. Adam, Charlotte and Eve explore how teams can better manage stress through well-designed authentic scenarios that avoid trickery as well as the importance of recognizing and naming stress in both professional and personal contexts so that we can perform at our best. Length of Episode: 38:04 Paper discussed: Brazil V, Orr R, Canetti EFD, Isaacson W, Stevenson N, Purdy E. Exploring participant experience to optimize the design and delivery of stress exposure simulations in emergency medicine. AEM Educ Train. 2023 Mar 30;7(2):e10852 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37008650/ @char.alexander93 @purdy_eve Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam (along with co-host Dr. Victor Do) delve into the critical role of feedback and coaching in medical education with guest Dr. Adelle Atkinson. They explore the distinctions between feedback and coaching, the significance of low-stakes assessment, and the impact of the learning environment on learner outcomes. The conversation emphasizes the need for strong relationships between supervisors and learners, the idea of psychological safety, and the importance of providing actionable feedback to foster growth and competence in medical training. Length of Episode: 43:03 Resources to check out: Atkinson A, Watling CJ, Brand PLP. Feedback and coaching. Eur J Pediatr. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34021400/ Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam and resident guest co-host Dr. Kim Vella, chat with Dr. Sarah Blissett about her recent paper on cognitive load theory in medical education. The conversation explores the development of the Workplace Cognitive Load Tool, which measures how various workplace characteristics impact cognitive load and learning for medical trainees. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding cognitive load in the chaotic environment of medical training, the factors that enhance or impede learning, and practical strategies for educators to optimize the learning experience in complex clinical settings. Length of episode: 41:13 Article discussed: Blissett S, Rodriguez S, Qasim A, O'Sullivan P. Beyond the Task: Developing a Tool to Measure Workplace Characteristics That Affect Cognitive Load and Learning. Acad Med. 2024 May 9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38722251/ Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam and resident guest co-host Adom Bondzi-Simpson engage in a thoughtful discussion with Dr. Chris Watling about the nuances of public advocacy in the fields of medicine and law. They explore the differences in how physicians and lawyers approach advocacy, the challenges faced by physicians in public advocacy, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The conversation highlights the evolving role of advocacy in medical education and the professional identity of physicians, emphasizing the need for a collective professional responsibility in addressing some of these issues. They also talk about the idea of courage and the risks associated with advocacy work, including professional and public backlash, and emphasize the importance of mentorship and advocacy skill development. Length of Episode: 46:26 Resources to check out: Watling C, Sandomierski D, Poinar S, Shaw J, LaDonna K. The courage to advocate: How two professions approach public advocacy work. Med Educ. 2024 Nov;58(11):1361-1368. doi: 10.1111/medu.15430. Epub 2024 May 15. PMID: 38749669. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38749669/ Dobson article - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22836842/ Resistance article - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34232150/#full-view-affiliation-1 Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

In this episode, Adam discusses the complexities of growth mindset in medical education with guests Milad Memari and Katie Gavinski. They explore the differences between growth and fixed mindsets, the dangers of misapplying mindset theory, and the trap of false growth mindset. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for educators to promote a growth mindset among learners, the challenges of assessment in medical training, and the need for systemic changes informed by mindset theory to support learner development. Length of Episode: 45:09 Resources to check out : Memari M, Gavinski K, Norman MK. Beware False Growth Mindset: Building Growth Mindset in Medical Education Is Essential but Complicated. Acad Med. 2024 Mar 1;99(3):261-265. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37643577/ PISA 2018 Results (Volume I): https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/pisa-2018-results-volume-i_5f07c754-en/full-report.html A national experiment reveals where a growth mindset improves achievement: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31391586/ Yeager DS, Dweck CS. What can be learned from growth mindset controversies? Am Psychol. 2020 Dec;75(9):1269-1284. doi: 10.1037/amp0000794. PMID: 33382294; PMCID: PMC8299535. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8299535/ @MemariMD @katiegavinski Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

In this episode of KeyLIME+, host Adam Szulewski and guest resident co-host Brij Karmur speak with Dr. Mary Ott to explore the complexities around both the theory and the implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) in Canada. They discuss the disconnects between the intended and enacted curriculum, the assessment burden on residents, and the need for adaptive responses to improve learner development. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities for CBME 2.0. Mary also shares some of the struggles she's experienced getting work published that challenges the status quo. Length of Episode: 45:30 Resources to check out: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39105665/ Ott MC, Dengler L, Hibbert K, Ott M. Fixing disconnects: Exploring the emergence of principled adaptations in a competency-based curriculum. Med Educ. 2024 Aug 6. doi: 10.1111/medu.15475. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39105665. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36274774/ Ott MC, Pack R, Cristancho S, Chin M, Van Koughnett JA, Ott M. "The Most Crushing Thing": Understanding Resident Assessment Burden in a Competency-Based Curriculum. J Grad Med Educ. 2022 Oct;14(5):583-592. doi: 10.4300/JGME-D-22-00050.1. PMID: 36274774; PMCID: PMC9580312. Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

In this episode, Dr. Tom Hurst, Medical Director of London HEMS and consultant in critical care at King's College Hospital, joins Adam to discuss the unique challenges and operations of London HEMS—a leading helicopter EMS service known for its rapid, high-acuity trauma response in London, England. Their conversation highlights the real-world application of medical education principles in a high-pressure clinical environment, exploring how lessons from this setting can inform more traditional medical education contexts. Tom emphasizes the pivotal role of teamwork, particularly the integration of paramedics and physicians in delivering emergency interventions right at the scene. They also delve into the complexities of continuous training for a diverse group of practitioners, including paramedics, fellows, and senior physicians, all working together to enhance the speed and quality of trauma care at one of the world's busiest air ambulance services. Length of Episode: 35:10 minutes Resources to check out: https://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/ Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

In this episode, Adam and Dr. Paul Kirschner discuss some of the biggest myths in education—like multitasking, learning styles, and the belief that Googling can replace knowledge. They dive into what sets experts apart from novices and explore how certain 'desirable difficulties'—those useful challenges in learning —actually improve long-term retention, even if they're tough to stomach. Length of Episode: 52:41 Resources to check out: The Ten Deadly Sins of Education by Dr. Paul Kirschner Bjork, R. A., & Bjork, E. L. (2020). Desirable difficulties in theory and practice. Journal of Applied research in Memory and Cognition, 9 (4), 475-479. Bjork, E. L., & Bjork, R. A. (2011). Making things hard on yourself, but in a good way: Creating desirable difficulties to enhance learning. Brown, Peter C. (2014). Make it stick : the science of successful learning. Cambridge, Massachusetts :The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press Paul's 3 recent books: How Learning Happens: Seminal Works in Educational Psychology and What They Mean in Practice How Teaching Happens: Seminal Works in Teaching and Teacher Effectiveness and What They Mean in Practice Ten Steps to Complex Learning Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

In this episode we discuss the new admissions policy at the school of medicine at Queen's University, which now features a lottery system as part of its process. Adam speaks to the assistant dean of admissions, Dr. Peggy DeJong, about this change, which represents a first for Canadian medical schools. Length of Episode 28:33 Resources to check out : https://meds.queensu.ca/academics/mdprogram/admissions/methods-selection Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

Adam's guest today is Dr. Akshay Rajaram, a community emergency physician and AI expert. Our conversation about the impact of AI on medical education is inspired by a recent paper that Akshay wrote in the Canadian Medical Education Journal titled "Large Language models in medical education: new tools for experimentation and discovery". We are also joined by a resident co-host, Dr. Henry Li, who is a PGY4 pediatric emergency medicine resident from the University of Alberta who also has a special interest in the field. We cover some AI and LLM model basics as well as some of the implications of AI for both medical learners and educators. Length of Episode: 44:01 Article discussed: Rajaram A. Large language models in medical education: new tools for experimentation and discovery. Can Med Educ J. 2024 Jul. For more information, check out these resources that we mentioned during our conversation with Akshay: 1. Rajaram – LLMs in Medical Education: new tools for experimentation and discovery: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/78879 2. Different versions of ChatGPT: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-free-version-of-chatgpt-just-got-a-big-upgrade/ 3. IBM Research Retrieval Augmented Generation: https://youtu.be/T-D1OfcDW1M?si=OznZlMpG_Rb-nifS 4. Retrieval Augmented Generation: https://bea.stollnitz.com/blog/rag/ 5. Gao et al: Comparing scientific abstracts generated by ChatGPT to real abstracts with detectors and blinded human reviewers: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-023-00819-6 6. https://openai-openai-detector.hf.space 7. NEJM Grand Rounds – Google's Exploration of LLMs in Medicine https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hweI4jXl64vfNJ7Wnn6pr?si=a5d5fa751ca94860