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Faculty Feed
by HSC Office of Professional & Educational Development, University of Louisville
Welcome to Faculty Feed - a podcast for health professions faculty from the Health Sciences Center Office of Professional & Educational Development at the University of Louisville. This podcast exists to engage, equip, and inspire health professions faculty to be learner-focused and to excel in teaching and academic leadership. If you want to up your game as a professional educator or to enhance your leadership skills in the academic setting, Faculty Feed is the place to be.
Episodes
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Building Kentucky’s Healthcare Workforce: Simulation, Connection, and Creating Pathways with Bruce Williams
Ashley Shelton, PhD, talks with Bruce Williams, CEO of Health Force Kentucky, about strengthening Kentucky’s healthcare workforce through early career exposure, hands-on learning, simulation, interprofessional education, and community partnerships. Drawing on more than 30 years in nursing and 20...
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Building High-Functioning Teams: Teaching, Mentorship & Growth Part 2 with Dr. Mohamed Hegazi
Dr. Ashley Shelton talks with Dr. Mohamed Hegazi about whatit takes to build and lead a high-functioning blood cancer, cellular therapy, and transplant program. They explore how interprofessional teams communicate, navigate conflict, and keep patient care at the center, before turning to the role...
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Leading High-Performing Healthcare Teams: Lessons in Interprofessional Collaboration with Dr. Mohamed Hegazi
In this episode of Faculty Feed, Dr. Ashley Shelton sits down with Dr. Mohamed Hegazi, Associate Professor of Medicine and Section Chief of Blood Cancer, Cellular Therapy, and Transplant at the Brown Cancer Center, to discuss what it takes to build and lead high-performing interprofessional...
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Planning Your Next Chapter: Dr. Jerry Rabalais' Farewell and the Future of Faculty Feed
How do you prepare for one of the biggest transitions ofyour career? In this special episode of Faculty Feed, Dr. Jerry Rabalais reflects on research exploring how advanced career faculty prepare for retirement and professional transition. He shares insights from interviews with facultymembers,...
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Learning Through Simulation: Building Safer Healthcare Education with Jarrod Young
In this episode of Faculty Feed, Dr. Russ Farmer sits down with Jarrod Young, Executive Director of Academic Simulation at the University of Louisville, to explore how simulation-based education is transforming healthcare training, patient safety, and quality improvement. Jarrod discusses the...
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Trauma-Informed Teaching: Creating Safer Learning Environments in Healthcare Education with Dr. Samantha Morris
Dr. Staci Saner and Dr. Ashley Shelton sit down with Dr. Samantha Morris to explore the critical role of trauma-informed care in education—especially within healthcare and adult learning environments. They explore how trauma affects the brain and can keep learners in a “fight, flight, or freeze”...
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Understanding Palliative Care: Beyond End-of-Life Support with Dr. Ashley Iles
What if palliative care isn’t just about end-of-life—but about living better, longer? In this episode featuring Dr. Ashley Iles, we break down what palliative care really means, howit differs from hospice, and why it should be part of care much earlier than most people think. From improving…
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Leading with Purpose: Mentorship, Research, and Psychological Safety in Nursing with Dr. Amanda Jo LeBlanc
What does effective leadership look like in academic nursingtoday? In this episode of Faculty Feed, Amanda Jo LeBlanc,PhD, Professor, Associate Dean of Research in the School of Nursing explores the dynamic intersection of nursing research, leadership, and mentorship. The conversation dives into...
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Understanding ADA Title II Regulations and Accessibility in Higher Education with Dr. Beth Case
Dr. Beth Case—Senior Manager for Accessibility andMultimedia Development at UofL’s Delphi Center—demystifies the newest ADA TitleII regulations and what they really mean for digital content in highereducation. Beth shares practical, actionable strategies for faculty, highlightsthe most common...
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Psychological Safety: Creating a Safe Space for Learning, Leadership, and Healthcare
In this episode Dr. Staci Saner, Dr. Ashley Shelton and Dr. Laura Weingartner from the Office of Professional & Educational Development discuss the concept of psychological safety and its essential role in learning, leadership, and healthcare. It unpacks what psychological safety truly means, why...
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Exploring Educator Identity in Health Professions Education with Dr. Ashley Shelton & Hannah Turner
In this episode of Faculty Feed, we’re joined by Dr. Ashley Shelton, Senior Instructional Designer for Continuing Education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and Hannah Turner, a third-year UofL medical student. Together, they explore their research on educator…
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From Faculty to Leaders – Insights from LIAM Graduates with Dr. Forest Arnold and Dr. Russ Farmer
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Forrest Arnold and Dr.Russ Farmer to explore how the LIAM Program at UofL transforms mid-career faculty into impactful, compassionate leaders. They share how LIAM shaped their careers, strengthened their mentorship skills, and prepared them for challenges…
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Building Confidence Through Simulation: Advancing Interprofessional Education at UofL with Dr. Whitney Nash
In this episode, Dr. Whitney Nash, Dean and Professor at theUniversity of Louisville School of Nursing, discusses the growing role of interprofessional education and simulation in healthcare training. The conversation explores the new simulation building at UofL, the integration of simulation...
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The Power of Interprofessional Care in Sports Medicine with Dr. Jen Daily & Tague Davis
This conversation explores the importance of interprofessional care in sports medicine, highlighting the collaborative efforts between healthcare providers and student athletes. Dr. Jen Daley and student athlete, Tague Davis discuss the roles of various support staff, the significance...
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Unlocking Mental Toughness: A Path to Employee Engagement with Dr. Andreas Stamatis & Dr. Spencer Cavan
Dr. Andreas Stamatis and Dr. Spencer Cavan explore the concepts of mental toughness and employee engagement, focusing on their definitions, applications, and the research conducted at UofL Health. The discussion highlights the importance of mental toughness in overcoming adversity and achieving...
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Making MCQs Matter: Crafting Assessments That Go Beyond Recall
Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are everywhere ineducation—but are we really using them to their full potential? In this conversation, we unpack what makes MCQs powerful assessment tools (and what makes them fall flat). You’ll hear about: Whether you’re crafting exams, teaching in the...
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Beyond the Numbers: Mastering Narrative Feedback in Medical Education with Dr. Russ Farmer
In this episode featuring Dr. Russ Farmer, the conversation centers on the value of narrative feedback in medical education as a more effective alternative to traditional numeric evaluations. Dr. Farmer discusses the distinction between formative and summative feedback, stressing that clear,...
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Begin with the End in Mind with the Office of Professional & Educational Development
Start with the end in mind—every great journey, recipe, or presentation begins by knowing where you're headed. Whether you're planning a road trip or designing a medical curriculum, defining your desired outcome is key. In this episode of Faculty Feed, Drs. Saner, Rabalais, and Weingartner…
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Preventing Empathy Drop in Medical Trainees with Dr. Bill Crump
We are re-airing this episode from 2024. Listen in as Dr. BillCrump, Associate Dean for UofL’s principal satellite campus in Madisonville, describes how the unique longitudinal association with learners allows the faculty at that campus to track professional identity formation and the...
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Embrace Writing Learning Objectives with Dr. Staci Saner
We are re-airing this episode from 2023. If you have struggled with the chore of writing learning objectives for a presentation, a course, a workshop, this episode is the answer for you to lift the veil of mystery and reveal just why and how to do this well. Rise module on writing learning...
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Disability & Developmental Medicine with Drs. Priya Chandan and Emily Noonan
We are re-airing this episode from 2023. Is our healthcare systemaccessible for people with disabilities or just compliant? This week we talkwith Dr. Priya Chandan, MD, MPH, who is Vice President of Healthcare Qualityand Analytics at Kramer Davis and Clinical Associate Professor in the Divisionof...
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Repost: Embracing Good Stress: Unlocking Growth and Wellness with Dr. Martin Huecker
We are sharing this popular episode from last fall with Dr. Martin Huecker. Discover thetransformative power of stress in this enlightening episode featuring Dr.Martin Huecker from the University of Louisville’s Department of EmergencyMedicine. As a full professor, Wellness Director, and...
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Teaching in the AI Era: Combating the Illusion of Fluency with Dr. Ashley Shelton
Dr. Ashley Shelton,Senior Instructional Designer, discusses the concept of "AI and theillusion of fluency" in education, especially in medical and adultlearning contexts. She explains how fluency—defined by accuracy, speed, andexpression—does not necessarily equate to comprehension, and how...
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Mentoring Academy with Dr. Michelle Rodems
Dr. Michelle Rodems, Assistant Dean for Student Success at the University of Louisville Graduate School, discusses the importance of effective, intentional mentoring in graduate education. She highlights how mentoring—while a long-standing concept—still suffers from structural and communication...
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Radical Candor in Medical Education: Balancing Care and Challenge
This podcastexplores the concept of Radical Candor, based on Kim Scott’s 2017 book RadicalCandor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. Drs. Rabalais, Saner& Weingartner discuss how the framework, which balances caring personallyand challenging directly, is essential for effective...
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Beyond the Prompt: Rethinking Clinical Education in the Age of AI with Dr. Josh Kurtz
Dr. Josh Kurtz,Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Pediatric CardiologyFellowship at the University of Louisville, shares his insights on theintegration of generative AI in clinical education. Drawing from both hisclinical experience and educational leadership, Dr. Kurtz discusses…
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Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI: Challenges, Risks, and the Future of Learning with the HSC Office of Professional & Educational Development
In this episode of Faculty Feed, the hosts tackle the complex challenges and implications of generative AI in education, especially in how faculty assess learner understanding. With AI tools becoming widely accessible and highly capable—even able to mimic student voices and synthesize…
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Leading with Purpose: Innovation, Wellness, and the Future of Nursing at UofL with Dr. Whitney Nash
Dr. Whitney Nash, Dean of the University of LouisvilleSchool of Nursing, shares her inspiring journey in nursing education andleadership. A two-time alumna of UofL, Nash reflects on her early career, herreturn to the university, and her path to becoming Dean, driven by a passionfor innovation and...
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Advancing Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Recovery: Research, Coordination, and Family Support with Dr. Andrea Behrman & Molly King Brooks
In this podcast episode, Dr. Andrea Behrman and Molly King Brooks from the University of Louisville discuss their work in pediatric neuro recovery, focusing on clinical research coordination. Dr. Behrman explains the mission of the Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery, which is...
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Saving Lives Through Living Kidney Donation: Insights from Dr. Dylan Adamson
Dr. Dylan Adamson, an assistant professor of surgery at theUniversity of Louisville, discusses the importance of living kidney donation intransplant medicine. He highlights the critical need for living donors, askidney transplant waiting lists are long, and only a small percentage oftransplants...
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Overcoming Obstacles: Cole Wyatt’s Journey to Medical School
Cole Wyatt, thefirst legally blind student admitted to the University of Louisville School ofMedicine, shares his inspiring journey to medical school. Raised in a smalltown in Kentucky, Cole has been visually impaired since birth due to opticnerve atrophy, but he hasn’t let this hinder his…
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Leading with Purpose: Dr. Kathryn Cardarelli on Health Equity, Research, and Community Impact
Dr. Kathryn Cardarelli, the new Dean of the School of Public Health and Information Sciences atthe University of Louisville, shares her background and experiences leading upto her current role. Originally from Texas, Dr. Cardarelli has held various academic leadership roles,including at the...
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Advancing Team-Based Learning: Dr. Ashley Shelton on Interprofessional Continuing Education at UofL
Dr. Ashley Shelton, a senior instructional designer, discusses her role in overseeing continuing education (CE) programs and advancing interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) at the University of Louisville. She explains the importance of joint accreditation, a collaborative effort among...
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Thriving Beyond 50: Finding Purpose, Success, and Happiness in Life’s Second Half with Dr. Jerry Rabalais
In this episode of Faculty Feed, Dr. Jerry Rabalais discusses finding success, happiness, and deep purpose in the second half of life. Drawing from Arthur Brooks’ book From Strength to Strength and insights from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Dr. Rabalais emphasizes the importance of...
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From Engineering to Emergency Medicine: Dr. Hugh Shoff on Building a Culture of Patient Safety
Dr. Hugh Shoff, an emergency medicine physician with expertise in healthcare quality and patient safety discusses his unique career path from chemical engineering to medicine and his passion for process improvement and cultural change in patient safety. He highlights the importance of engaging…
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Dr. Vicki Montgomery: Advancing Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Healthcare
This podcast episode features Dr. Vicki Montgomery, a seasoned professor of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, discussing her journey into patient safety and quality improvement. Dr. Montgomery shares how her experiences in the ICU sparked her passion for reducing…
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Bridging Communities and Careers: Dr. Kelli Bullard Dunn on Transforming Healthcare Education with Kentucky AHEC
In this episode of Faculty Feed, Dr. Kelli Bullard Dunn, Vice Dean of Community Engagement and Diversity at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, delves into the impactful work of Kentucky's Area Health Education Centers (AHEC). Dr. Bullard Dunn explains how AHEC supports healthcare...
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Advancing Clinical Research and Community Collaboration: Dr. Jon Klein on UofL’s Transformative Grant Initiative
In this episode of Faculty Feed, Dr. Jon Klein, Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville (U of L), discusses a new institutional grant received by U of L for clinical and translational research. Dr. Klein shares his background and evolution within UofL’s faculty, eventually leading…
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Charting Growth: How Clinician Educator Milestones Elevate Teaching and Self-Reflection
In this discussion, Dr. Jerry Rabalais, Dr. Staci Saner, and Dr. Laura Weingartner from the HSC Office of Professional & Educational Development explore the clinician educator milestones—a competency-based framework introduced in 2022 by accrediting bodies like ACGME, AAMC, ACCME, and AACOM for...
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Embracing Good Stress: Unlocking Growth and Wellness with Dr. Martin Huecker
Discover the transformative power of stress in this enlightening episode featuring Dr. Martin Huecker from the University of Louisville’s Department of Emergency Medicine. As a full professor, Wellness Director, and board-certified expert in Integrative Health Medicine, Dr. Huecker delves into…
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Mastering Life Balance in Just 5 Minutes a Day: Dr. Abbie Beacham's Secrets to Staying Grounded
Discover how to reclaim your balance—one wobble at a time! Join Dr. Abbie Beacham, Director of Behavioral Science and Well-being Programs at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, as she shares her unique approach to achieving life balance in just five-minute increments. In this…
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Mastering Academic Integrity: Authorship, AI, and the Future of Publishing with Dr. Allison Ratterman
In this episode, Dr. Allison Ratterman, Director of the Office of Research Integrity at the University of Louisville, delves into the complexities of authorship and scholarly publishing in academia. With over 20 years of experience, she discusses the importance of maintaining research integrity,...
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Transforming Developmental Care: Insights from Dr. Scott Tomchek and Dr. Serena Wheeler on Early Intervention and Family Support
Join us in this insightful episode of Faculty Feed as we sit down with Dr. Scott Tomchek and Dr. Serena Wheeler, from the Department of Pediatrics at U of L. These experts lead an innovative early intervention program that is transforming developmental care across Kentucky. With over two decades…
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Navigating the AI Revolution: Insights for Educators with Jason and Robin Zahrndt
In this engaging episode, we're joined by Jason and Robin Zahrndt from the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Louisville. Together, they dive into the transformative impact of AI on education. As AI reshapes every industry, this discussion highlights how educators can...
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Empowering Faculty: Dr. Michelle Stevenson on Promotion, Development, and Mentorship at U of L School of Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Stevenson from the Office of Faculty Affairs and Advancement at the University of Louisville School of Medicine discusses the crucial role her office plays in promoting faculty success. She highlights the support offered in understanding promotion, appointment, and...
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Fostering Future Medical Educators: The Impact of the Distinction in Medical Education Program with Dr. Jennifer Brueckner Collins & Dr. Adam Patterson
Today we are discussing the DIME program at the University of Louisville with co-directors Dr. Jennifer Brueckner Collins and Dr. Adam Patterson. They explore how the program, designed for medical students, fosters professional identity and teaching skills through a structured, competitive...
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Unlocking Success: Inside the UofL Nurse Anesthesia Program with Cheryl Parker, DNP, CRNA, RNC-O
Listen to the director of the UofL School of Nursing’s Anesthesia training program describe the benefits of becoming a nurse anesthetist and what qualifications it takes to be admitted into this highly competitive program. Dr. Cheryl Parker has two decades of experience as a practicing…
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From Tennessee to Calcutta to Kentucky: Dr. Jackson Williams' Global Health Journey
Dr. Jackson Williams, University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics shares his two-decade long journey and experience in global health, tracing back to his volunteer work in rural Kentucky and his transformative service trips to Calcutta, India, and Liberia, Africa. This episode is part of a...
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Championing Child Abuse Prevention and Education with Dr. Melissa Currie
Join Dr. Melissa Currie, a pediatric forensics expert at the University of Louisville, and Kosair for Kids Endowed Chair in Pediatric Forensic Medicine occupant, as she tells the story of the creation of this unit 17 years ago and the impact it has had on educating the community and all who...
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Supporting Research Compliance and Education at U of L with Cathy Carter & Christina LaDuke
The Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) Office at the University of Louisville supports researchers and provides educational resources and compliance reviews to ensure research meets federal and university policies. Unlike the IRB, which approves research to ensure ethical standards, the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Faculty Feed - a podcast for health professions faculty from the Health Sciences Center Office of Professional & Educational Development at the University of Louisville. This podcast exists to engage, equip, and inspire health professions faculty to be learner-focused and to excel in teaching and academic leadership. If you want to up your game as a professional educator or to enhance your leadership skills in the academic setting, Faculty Feed is the place to be.
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