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The Curbsiders Teach

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Curbsiders Teach is THE internal medicine podcast for all things medical education. We use expert interviews to inspire the next generation of medical educators by providing listeners with teaching pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and a learning objective-based dosing of Edutainment (medical education, made entertaining). Season 3 of this weekly mini-series will air every Tuesday starting April 4, 2023 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts!We are so excited to bring you this new series in the Curbsiders Family focusing on medical education. Molly Heublein, MD and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD are your hosts for the Curbsiders Teach- they are Clinician Educators with a passion for teaching. Whether you precept students, teach small groups, are involved in curricular design, or give CME lectures, we think you’ll find valuable skills. We have the pleasure of interviewing a variety of amazing experts in topics ranging from bedside teaching, feedback conversations, learner mental h

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Episodes

  1. #63 AIMW26 Recap #2: Pearls and (Educational) Knowledge from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Conference

    with guests Drs. Reeni Abraham, Bryan Brown, Stefanie R Brown, and Matthew A Clark Come on the adventure with Drs. Reeni Abraham, Bryan Brown, Stefanie R Brown, and Matthew A Clark as we discuss the highlights from the AIMW26 Conference, including the Opening Plenary, and the mesmerizing...

  2. #62 Planning for Longevity and Meaning: Early Career Planning for Clinician Educators from AIMW26 with guests Drs. Tina Phan and Elisa Sottile

    Transitioning from residency to academic medicine can feel exciting, overwhelming, and full of hidden expectations. In this episode, our esteemed guest Drs. Tina Phan and Elisa Sottile share practical strategies for building sustainable careers as clinician educators. They discuss using Ikigai to...

  3. #61 AIMW26 Recap #1: Pearls and (Educational) Practice Changing Knowledge from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Conference - With Guests Drs. Ray Bignall and Lauren Phinney

    Come on the adventure with Drs. Ray Bignall and Lauren Phinney as we discuss the highlights from the first day of the AIMW26 Conference, the Opening Plenary, and the mesmerizing educational sessions. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Youtube [email protected]…

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  4. #60 Teaching in the AI Era: Updates from AIMW26 - With Drs Eric Burnett and Alexander Glaser

    Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming medical education with insights from Drs. Eric Burnett (Columbia) and Alexander Glaser (Pennsylvania Hospital, UPenn), recorded live at AIMW26. This episode breaks down practical ways educators are using AI- from feedback tools and clinical...

  5. #59 Connecting on a Human Level: teaching and working with Gen Z learners

    Join us as we journey through how to best improve our teaching and learning environments for Gen Z learners with guests from 3 different workshops at AIMW26 related to the topic. You will walk away with practical tips to enhance teaching, learning, and mentoring with Mrs. Deena Segal and Drs.…

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  6. #58 To Theory or Not to Theory: that is the (educational) question with Drs. Erick Hung and Jimmy Beck

    Join us as we take a journey through the land of educational theory, conceptual frameworks, and how to apply both of them in classroom and clinical teaching as health professions educators. You will walk away with practical tips and tricks about the use of theory to enhance your teaching with…

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  7. #57 Clinician Educator Essentials: Practical Tips to Jumpstart your Teaching

    Feeling overwhelmed by clinical teaching? In this episode of The Curbsiders Teach, we dive into the essentials every new educator should know—from setting expectations and building a positive learning climate to dropping high-value teaching pearls on the fly. Our expert guest Elizabeth Gatewood...

  8. #56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson

    Get ready to transform how you think about Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences! In this episode, Drs. John Erickson and Matthew Clark from Maine Medical Center share their powerful approach to coaching residents, fostering psychological safety, and using M&Ms as a springboard for growth—not...

  9. #55 Make your (Educational) Dreams Come True with Goals and Objectives With Dr. Noriko Anderson

    Dream big, teach smarter! In this episode, Dr. Noriko Anderson breaks down how to turn educational dreams into reality using clear goals and purposeful objectives. Learn how frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy and Miller’s Pyramid can bring structure, clarity, and joy to your curriculum development...

  10. #54 Negotiation Skills from AIMW25 Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli

    Join esteemed guests Dr. Thomas Ciesielski (Washington University in St. Louis) and Dr. Gopal Yadavalli (@BMC_ID, Boston University) as they break down the art and science of negotiation, straight from AIMW25! From mastering the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument to navigating real-world…

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  11. #53 Adjusting During Crucial Conversations Based on Personality and Psychological Safety with guests: Julie Byington, C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson, C-TAGME, and Samatha Ankireddy, MD and Laura Thompson, MD

    Come share insights from AIMW25 with Julie Byington C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson C-TAGME, Samatha Ankireddy MD, and Laura Thompson MD on effective communication and navigating difficult conversations. Understanding our own emotions and personality traits—while being attentive to others’ verbal and...

  12. #52: Glass Half Full: Best Practices for Teaching with an Anti-Deficit Framework with Dr. Chavon M. Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chavon Onumah to explore the anti-deficit approach in medical education, emphasizing the importance of recognizing strengths in our learners rather than focusing on perceived shortcomings. We discuss the importance of emotional well-being in healthcare and...

  13. #51 From Bored to Board Ready: Reimagining Conference Didactics to Engage Learners from AIMW25 with Dr Rebecca Garber and Dr Beth Ward

    Ready to revive your learner conferences? This powerhouse episode of Curbsiders Teach brings together Dr. Rebecca Garber and Dr. Beth Ward at AIMW25 to share high-yield, practical strategies for transforming didactic sessions into dynamic, must-attend learning experiences. Tune in for inspiring...

  14. #50 From Words to Wisdom: Teaching Communication with Real-time Feedback and Frameworks with Dr. Rene Claxton and Dr. Robert Arnold

    In this episode, Dr. Claxton and Dr. Arnold from “Vital Talk” and share their expertise around providing feedback on communication, best practices for preparing learners for difficult conversations, how to best support trainees as the conversation is unfolding, and strategies for debriefing. We...

  15. #49 AIMW25 Recap: Pearls and (Educational) Practice Changing Knowledge from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine with guests Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick

    Get inspired by this high-energy recap of AIMW25, where Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick share the most practice-changing pearls from Academic Internal Medicine Week. From rethinking feedback to boosting board pass rates and advancing ambulatory education, this…

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  16. #48 Channeling the Afterglow, not the Aftermath: Tips from AIMW25 for Navigating during and after Feedback Conversations with Drs. Reeni Abraham and Liz Petersen

    Join us as we discuss best practices for the feedback conversation and the post-feedback period, with Dr. Liz Petersen and Dr. Reeni Abraham that we had the opportunity to sit down with in person at the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine’s AIMW25. REMAP your feedback conversation by using...

  17. #47 Leveraging Mission to Recruit and Retain a Diverse Workforce With Erica N. Johnson, MD, FACP, FIDSA

    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...

  18. #46 Mentoring 2.0: Best Practices for Mentoring across Differences With O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN

    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...

  19. #45 Clinical Reasoning Remediation With Sarah Vick, MD

    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…

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  20. #44 How to make the 3-point shot: Humanistic Leadership With Kimberly Manning, MD

    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…

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  21. #43 How to be a Change Agent: Leadership with Stefanie Brown, MD

    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,...

  22. #42 Learner Autonomy With Ben Kinnear, MD MEd

    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...

  23. #41 Navigating Tough-to-Metabolize Feedback: Strategies and Key Concepts for Educational Leaders With Dana Sall MD, MeD and Allison DeKosky MD

    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...

  24. #40 Values Driven Leadership with Alliance Leader Dr Lisa Willett

    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…

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  25. #39 Live from AIMW24: Artificial Intelligence in Health Professions Education With Dylan Fortman MD, Adam Rodman MD, and Laurah Turner PhD

    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.…

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  26. #38 Pearls from AIMW24 With guests Carolyn Chan MD MHS, Shelly-Ann Fluker MD FACP, and Jen Olenik MD With the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine

    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…

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  27. #37 Teaching Evidence Based Medicine With Dr. Nicholas Maldonado

    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...

  28. #36 Launching a Clinician Educator Career With Drs. Sue Farrell and Caroline Okorie

    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…

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  29. #35 Learner As Educator With Dr Travis Crook

    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…

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  30. #34: Science of Learning with Dr. Cindy Nebel

    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...

  31. #33 Leading the Way: Navigating Transitions in Medical Education with Dr. Michelle Kittleson

    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...

  32. #32 From Struggle to Success: Remediation With Dr Calvin Chou

    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...

  33. #31 Taking a fresh, SOAP-y Approach to Professionalism With Dr. Andi Marmor

    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...

  34. #30 Best Practices for Inclusive Interviewing With Drs Chelsea Chang, Tony Dao, and Sonny Lee

    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…

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  35. #29 Elevate Your Whiteboard Mini Lecture (aka Chalk Talk) With Dr. Ryan Nelson

    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…

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  36. Bonus Short: Interview with Dr Shobhina Chheda, Chair of the Alliance at #AIMW23

    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...

  37. #28 Networking 101 - How to work a Meeting, a Mixer, or the Moment With Dr Utibe Essien

    Enjoy an excellent conversation on Networking 101 with our guest Dr. Utibe Essien during the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Conference AIMW23 in Austin, TX April 2023. We cover ways to become a networking pro and the skills needed to both grow and maintain your professional community.…

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  38. #27 Pearls from the Alliance of Academic Internal Medicine AIMW23: Escape Rooms, Racism in MedEd, Coaching, & More - Part 2 with Drs. Josh Onyango and Noble Maleque

    We get to sit down in person with Drs. Josh Onyango and Noble Maleque to share our favorite pearls from the AIMW23 conference in Austin, Texas. We discuss Dr. Utibe Essien’s Plenary on race in medicine, escape rooms in medical education, the role of coaching, how to support learners who take…

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  39. #26 Pearls from the Alliance of Academic Internal Medicine AIMW23: Feedback, Failure, and Clinic Transformation - Part 1 with Drs. Kate Cahill, Shobhina Chheda, Anne Montgomery, and Abby Spencer

    Join us as we sit down in person with Drs. Cahill, Chheda, Montgomery, and Spencer to talk about our favorite parts of Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine AIMW23 in Austin, TX April 2023. We cover the importance of setting boundaries, improving continuity clinic experiences, using radical...

  40. #25 Turning Indirect Patient Care Activities into Teachable Moments with Danielle O'Toole, MD and Meredith Vanstone, PhD

    Drs. Danielle O’Toole and Meredith Vanstone of McMaster University join us this week to talk about their recent publication Optimizing the Educational Value of Indirect Patient Care. Indirect patient care activities (IPCAs) have been highlighted as a component of the hidden curriculum in medical...

  41. #24 Make Virtual Learning Fun (again?) Best practices for teaching remotely with Dr. Malathi Srinivasan

    Listen as our esteemed guest Dr. Malathi Srinivasan (Stanford University) discusses how to make teaching engaging on any virtual platform. We cover how to turn your in person lectures into digestible, entertaining virtual content, while reminding yourself of the reason you are teaching in the…

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  42. #23 Supporting Learners with Disabilities With Dr Lisa Meeks

    Lisa Meeks, PhD (UMICH) @meekslisa of Docs with Disabilities Initiative and Podcast shares her expertise around supporting learners with disabilities. In this episode, we challenge our ableist approach in medicine and focus on including the rich diversity of disabled learners in medical training....

  43. #22 Assessment in Medical Education With Arianne Teherani, PhD

    Join us as we discuss assessment in medical education with Dr Arianne Teherani @arianneteherani. We review the overall goals of assessment, the history of how assessment has evolved to reflect the needs of our society, and best practices for optimal and equitable assessment. Website | Instagram |...

  44. #21 Pedagogy on Rounds: How Backward Design Creates Effective Teaching With Dr. Kendra Van Kirk

    Listen as our esteemed guest and education guru Dr. Kendra Van Kirk (University of Miami) discusses how to utilize backward design to ensure effective learning on the wards! We cover the three stages of backward design, how to identify specific learning objectives for each learner, and how to...

  45. #20 Tips for Teaching as the Consultant: Sharing Pearls Left & Right with Drs. Jen Babik and Varun Phadke

    Join us as Drs. Jen Babik (@jen_babik) & Varun Phadke (@VarunPhadke2) discuss pearls on how to teach as a consultant. We cover how to identify your learner’s level of knowledge and interest, where to teach effectively, and how to communicate with the primary team. We dive into how to support...

  46. #19 Check Your Pulse First: Teaching Strategies When Emotions Run High With Dr. Rachel Hathaway and Sara Bailey

    Listen as our esteemed guests Dr. Rachel Hathaway (@rhathaw) and Sara Bailey discuss teaching strategies for when emotions run high in the learning environment. We discuss the pyramid of behaviors and emotions, ‘differential diagnoses’ for what may be occurring for learners, and how to approach...

  47. #18 How to flex your MedEd Scholarship Muscles With Dr. Benice Ruo

    Listen as our esteemed guest Bernice Ruo MD FACP (University of California San Diego, SGIM Teach Faculty) discusses the tips and tricks to becoming an effective MedEd scholar! Dr. Ruo provides practical tips to getting started and gaining momentum as a MedEd scholar as well as ways to promote…

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  48. #17 Addressing the Broader Landscape of Physician Mental Health: Building a Culture of Wellness with Dr. Elisabeth Poorman

    We’re joined by Dr. Elisabeth Poorman (@DrPoorman) to discuss the impactful and very important topic of mental health in health professionals. Dr. Poorman reviews the current data regarding prevalence of burnout and mental health conditions, as well as specific and actionable ways we can create a...

  49. #16 Community Engagement: How the Community Teaches Tomorrow's Health Professionals With Aisha Queen-Johnson, MSW

    Aisha Queen-Johnson, MSW of @UCSF_CCE highlights the power of community engagement (CE) in health professions education to allow for bidirectional opportunities to understand the lived experience of individuals and communities to reduce health inequities. We cover how to partner with community...

  50. #15 Promoting the Power of Interprofessional Teaching With Dr. Maria Wamsley

    Listen as our esteemed guest Dr. Maria Wamsley @MariaWamsley discusses the tips and tricks of successful interprofessional teaching! We talk through values and challenges of interprofessional teaching, and Dr Wamsley provides practical details for getting an interprofessional teaching experience...

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Curbsiders Teach is THE internal medicine podcast for all things medical education. We use expert interviews to inspire the next generation of medical educators by providing listeners with teaching pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and a learning objective-based dosing of Edutainment (medical education, made entertaining). Season 3 of this weekly mini-series will air every Tuesday starting April 4, 2023 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts!We are so excited to bring you this new series in the Curbsiders Family focusing on medical education. Molly Heublein, MD and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD are your hosts for the Curbsiders Teach- they are Clinician Educators with a passion for teaching. Whether you precept students, teach small groups, are involved in curricular design, or give CME lectures, we think you’ll find valuable skills. We have the pleasure of interviewing a variety of amazing experts in topics ranging from bedside teaching, feedback conversations, learner mental h

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