Join us as Dr. Erica Johnson, Program Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, shares her experiences and best practices for recruitment and retention of a diverse medical workforce. Following the residency’s mission to reflect and serve the broader community guided her to build a residency program that stresses the importance of understanding the history of Baltimore and building trust within that community. You’ll hear tips to help diverse trainees thrive in a ``training program and be inspired to reflect on how to improve recruitment and retention practices in medical education. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Show Segments Intro, disclaimer 01:08 Guest bio 02:10 Getting to Know Dr. Erica Johnson 05:50 Picks of the Week 08:23 Case from Kashlak 09:50 Recruitment to Reflect Community 12:40 Steward of the Mission: Dr. Johnson’s Approach to Recruitment at Bayview Hopkins 15:33 Defining Diversity 17:29 Opportunities for Improvement in Recruitment 21:05 Leadership team’s approach to highlighting mission and training setting 23:09 Resident Thriving 26:07 Individualized Mentorship 30:09 Holistic Review 32:45 Recruitment and Retention of Faculty 35:23 Importance and Examples of Pathway Programs 38:40 Selfless Service and Aligning Work with Mission 40:20 Importance of Program Director Community 42:48 Take Home Points 44:29 Outro Credits Producer, Show Notes, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Infographic, Cover Art: Paige Spata MD Reviewer: Keith Dickerson, MD Hosts, Script, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Guest: Erica Johnson, MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic
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
Join us as Dr Sarah Vick @SVickMD shares practical techniques and frameworks from her workshop at AIMW24 on helping diagnose and treat clinical reasoning gaps in your learners. We break down clinical reasoning into actionable steps; you’ll come away with helpful tips you can take back to clinic or wards next time you are teaching! Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Show Segments 0:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio, Picks of the Week 6:48 Case from Kashlack, Defining clinical reasoning 10:42 Pyramid Framework for assessing clinical reasoning skills 16:13 Systems 1 vs system 2 thinking 18:21 Problems with hypothesis generation- diagnosis and treatment 26:16 Problems with premature closure- diagnosis and treatment 28:31 React Framework 29:50 Problem Representation 31:50 IDEA Framework 35:52 Synthesis/Illness Scripts 40:36 Teaching clinical reasoning explicitly 42:54 When to escalate or pass on to next attending Credits Script: Era Kryzhanovska MD Show Notes/CME/Infographic/Cover Art: Molly Heublein MD Hosts/Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Peer Reviewer: Amit Pahwa, MD Guest: Sarah Vick MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic
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
Join us as we discuss all things learner autonomy with returning guest Dr Ben Kinnear. We cover the value of supporting learner autonomy, practical tips for doing this in practice, challenges related to bias in health care and education, and when to let your learners fail to help them grow. 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 Updates and Introductions Picks of the Week Case From Kashlak Understanding Autonomy and Supervision Self-Determination Theory and Autonomy Reflecting on Personal Experiences Balancing Autonomy with Different Levels of Learners Autonomy and Risk in Medical Education Benefits of Learner Autonomy Challenges in Promoting Autonomy Promoting Autonomy in the Clinical Setting Addressing Disparities in Autonomy Allowing Failure and Reflecting on Autonomy Framing Autonomy as an Educator Milestone Promoting Autonomy in Supervisors Take-home points Credits Producers/Hosts: Molly Heublein MD/ Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Writer/Infographic: Molly Heublein MD Reviewer: Ashwini Niranjan-Azadi MD Guest: Ben Kinnear MD MEd Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Join us as we discuss responding as a leader when you receive hard to hear feedback with two new guests: Drs. Sall and DeKosky. We cover key points from their respective AIMW24 workshops: “Maintaining PD Wellness: What to Do When the Residents or Faculty are Mad at You,” and “From Whining to Winning: Transforming the Chronic Complainer into a Constructive Champion.” We specifically highlight the emotional valence related to receiving constructive feedback, extreme ownership and radical transparency, tips for chief residents regarding complaints received, and how to maintain a growth mindset when things get spicy in feedback conversations. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Updates and Introductions Dr. Sall and Dr. DeKosky’s workshops Emotional Valence Growth Mindset Psychological Safety Systems Thinker Complaint Triage Framework Seasons of Change Extreme Ownership Radical Transparency Take-home points Things to Plug Outro Credits Producer/Writer/Infographics/CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Hosts: Molly Heublein MD/ Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Reviewer: Ben Kinnear MD, MEd Guests: Dana Sall, MD MEd; Allison DeKosky, MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic
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
Learn from the experts about the fundamentals of using AI in health professions education! Drs. Dylan Fortman, Adam Rodman, and Laurah Turner sit down with us to discuss what these models are, concerns to look out for when using these models, and how to integrate them into your teaching. Challenge yourself to explore where AI can take health professions education in the near future! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Show Segments Intro, Disclaimer, Guest Bio Basic definitions of large language models/artificial intelligence Using AI in Morning Report Challenges to using AI in teaching Bias in AI Prompting Precision Education What’s the future? Take home points/outro Credits Producer/Script: Molly Heublein MD Infographic/Cover Art/Show Notes: Megan Connor MD CME Questions: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Hosts/Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Peer Reviewer: Michael Caputo DO Guests: Dylan Fortman MD, Adam Rodman MD, and Laurah Turner PhD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic
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
Dr Calvin Chou (UCSF) returns to talk with us about remediation in health professions education. We outline an easy framework to approach remediation: Identification, Clarification, Intervention, and Assessment. Dr Chou shares specific tips to define the underlying problem when a learner is struggling, how to address bias, and pointers on creating an effective intervention. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Introduction Picks of the Week Case from Kashlak Definition of Remediation 4 Phases: Identification, Clarification, Intervention, and Assessment Role Play of the Conversation with the Learner: Clarification Tips for Interventions Documentation Feeding it Forward Assessment and Follow up Addressing Bias in Remediation Take Home Points Outro Credits Infographic/Cover Art: Andrew DeLaat DO Script, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Show notes: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD / Molly Heublein MD Editor: (audio) Podpaste, (written materials) Charlotte Chaiklin MD Guest: Calvin Chou, MD PhD
Join us as we talk with Andi Marmor, MD (UCSF) as we dive deep into professionalism in health professions education. We define professionalism, discuss assessment, and review concrete methods for approaching a professionalism conversation. Learn to use the SOAP framework you are already familiar with from your clinical work to help address a professionalism concern in a learner! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Picks of the Week Case from Kashlak Memorial Defining Professionalism Assessing Professionalism Domains of Professionalism SOAP Approach to Professionalism Conversations GROWS framework Challenges Bias in Professionalism Assessment Take Home Points Outro Credits Hosts/Producers: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD; Molly Heublein MD Script: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Cover Art, Infographic, Show Notes: Paige Spata CME: Molly Heublein, MD Editor: (audio) Podpaste; written materials Molly Heublein MD Guest: Andi Marmor, MD
Join us for an exclusive discussion at the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine #AIM23 with Dr. Tony Dao, WashU, Dr. Chelsea Chang, UT Rio Grande Valley, and Dr. Sonny Lee, Loma Linda, on best practices for inclusive interviewing. We review ways to prepare your program well before the interview season, how to conduct interviews on the day of to reduce bias, and how to choose the best candidates for your institution with an inclusion mindset. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Credits Producer/Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Cover Art: Megan Connor Show notes/Infographics: Megan Connor, Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Audio Editor and podcast support: PodPaste Guest: Chelsea Chang MD, Sonny Lee MD, Tony Dao MD Show Segments Introductions: Dr Tony Dao, Dr Chelsea Chang, Dr Sonny Lee Case #1 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital Before interview day- defining diversity goals for your program Showcasing diversity to applicants Internal Medical Graduates as a Source of Diversity Training faculty before the interview day- implicit bias training Scripted interviews Blinded interviews Post-interview evaluations Take home points Outro
Join in as Dr. Ryan Nelson, @RyanNelsonMD, teaches us how to create effective, engaging whiteboard mini lectures (WMLs). He provides tips and tricks for incorporating cognitive multimedia learning theory into WMLs as well as common pitfalls and how to overcome them. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon| thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice Picks of the Week Case #1 from Kashlack Memorial Hospital Designing a WML Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning Engaging Learners Common Pitfalls Case #2 from Kashlack Memorial Hospital Tips for creating your WML library Outro Credits Written and Produced, CME: Charlotte Chaiklin MD Show notes, Cover Art, and Infographic: Megan Connor Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD, Charlotte Chaiklin MD Editor (audio materials): podpaste Guest: Ryan Nelson MD Full transcript available HERE
Special bonus episode: we have the privilege of sitting down with Dr Shobhina Chheda, Chair of the Alliance of Academic Internal Medicine, to talk about the work of the Alliance, how to get involved, and how to leverage conferences and professional society engagement to advance your career as a clinician educator. She updates us on the major focus of the Alliance’s work, specifically around DEI, transitions in education, and professional development. Special thanks to the Alliance for welcoming Curbsiders Teach to cover #AIMW23! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Credits Producer/Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Cover Art: Paige Spata Editor (audio): Podpaste Guest: Shobhina Chheda, MD Full transcript available HERE