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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 health, and time-variable competency based medical education. We can’t wait to share their expertise with you!
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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 health, and time-variable competency based medical education. We can’t wait to share their expertise with you!
Website | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
Subscribe on Spotify
Send questions or suggestions to thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com
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#58 To Theory or Not to Theory: that is the (educational) question with Drs. Erick Hung and Jimmy Beck
Aug 2700:58:43Tap to summarizeJoin 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 Drs. Jimmy Beck and Erick Hung. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer, Writer, Graphics: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Editor: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD, Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd Reviewer: Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd Guest: Erick Hung, MD; Jimmy Beck, MD. Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice Definitions: What is educational theory? Can you be a great teacher without theory? Translating theory to practice: concrete examples Faculty development for busy clinicians Practical tips and low-barrier strategies Motivational theories and the “warm demander” Take home points Outro
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#57 Clinician Educator Essentials: Practical Tips to Jumpstart your Teaching
Aug 1300:41:16Tap to summarizeFeeling 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 DNP, FNP-C, CNE shares her best advice, biggest surprises, and go-to strategies for making teaching efficient, meaningful, and fun. Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can use tomorrow.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer, Writer, Graphics: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Editor: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Guest: Elizabeth Gatewood, DNP, FNP-C, CNE, FAANP, FAAN Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice Challenges to clinical teaching Establishing a learning climate/orienting a learner Goals and Feedback Teaching clinical reasoning/One Minute Preceptor Debriefing Teaching on the fly Focusing on Pearls Setting expectations Take home points Outro
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#56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson
Jul 3001:05:21Tap to summarizeGet 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 shame. Whether you’re planning your first M&M or rethinking your program’s approach, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer CME: Molly Heublein MD Hosts, editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Script, show notes, infographics: Karishma Patel MD Technical Support: Podpaste Guest: John Erickson MD, Matthew Clark DO Theme Music: MorsyMusic Show Segments Intro, guest bio 7:23 Reflecting on mistakes in medicine 12:50 Background on M&M conferences 13:24: Case from Kashlack Memorial 14:19 Benefits of M&M conferences 20:18 Creating a culture of psychological safety 25:23 Planning M&M conferences, coaching residents on planning M&M conferences 31:40 M&M curriculum for residents 41:17 Quality improvement tools and frameworks 45:05 Navigating difficult conversations 48:30 Structure of M&M 52:23 Turning M&M learning points into systemic change 57:43 Takeaways Outros
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#55 Make your (Educational) Dreams Come True with Goals and Objectives With Dr. Noriko Anderson
Jul 1600:57:28Tap to summarizeDream 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 process. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer, Script, Cover Art, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Show notes, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Charlotte Chaiklin MD Hosts, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Technical Support: Podpaste Peer Reviewer: Keith Scott Dickerson, MD, MS-BME Guests: Noriko Anderson, MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio, guest recommendations and favorite failure Picks of the week Case #1 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital Creating goals and objectives Bloom’s taxonomy Types of objectives Miller’s Pyramid Case #2 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital Talk with others and ask for help Take-home points Outro
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#54 Negotiation Skills from AIMW25 Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli
Jul 200:49:34Tap to summarizeJoin 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 power dynamics, this episode offers practical strategies to help clinician educators advocate effectively for their programs and learners. Don’t miss this energizing, insight-packed conversation that will level up your leadership game!Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer, Show notes, CME: Molly Heublein MD Script: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Cover Art, Infographic: Rebecca Garber MD Hosts, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Technical Support: Podpaste Peer Reviewer: Keith Scott Dickerson MD, MS-BME Guests: Thomas Ciesielski MD. Gopal Yadavalli MD FACP Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine AIMW25 reflections Introduction to Negotiation Preparation Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument Interests and Positions Distributive and Integrative Negotiation BATNA and ZOPA Preparing for the meeting In the meeting itself How to get better Outro
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#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
Jun 1801:09:47Tap to summarizeCome 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 non-verbal cues—helps build emotional intelligence and promotes respectful, productive dialogue. Adapting communication styles to different personality types and approaching high-stakes conversations with preparation, psychological safety, and clear follow-up can transform potential conflicts into opportunities for breakthrough.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer, Script, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Show notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Rebecca Garber MD Hosts, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Technical Support: Podpaste Guests: Julie Byington C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson C-TAGME, and Samatha Ankireddy MD and Laura Thompson MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Reflections on AIMW25 conference Exploring the Crucial Conversation Framework Learning how to maintain psychological safety Using tools like the Mint HR Smalley Trent Personality Test to gain personality awareness Tailoring communication styles based on personality for more productive dialogue and reduced conflict Skill for being an active listener Take home points Outro
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#52: Glass Half Full: Best Practices for Teaching with an Anti-Deficit Framework with Dr. Chavon M. Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd
Jun 401:00:48Tap to summarizeIn 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 creating supportive and psychologically safe learning environments and how shifting to an anti-deficit framework in medical education can empower learners, promote a growth mindset, and reduce feelings of imposter syndrome. Dr. Onumah also highlights practical strategies and resources for educators to employ an anti-deficit framework when working with learners.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Hosts, editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Script, show notes, infographics: Karishma Patel MD Technical Support: Podpaste Guest: Chavon Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd, FACP Theme Music: MorsyMusic Show Segments Intro, guest bio Advice and emotional well-being in healthcare 9:04 The anti-deficit approach in medical education Case from Kashlack Memorial 14:52 Deficit vs anti-deficit perspectives 17:47 Role of faculty in supporting students 20:48 Broader implications of anti-deficit frameworks 36:51 Understanding imposter syndrome and stereotype threat 43:34 Fostering a growth mindset in education 44:12 Creating psychological safety for learners 50:29 Institutional strategies for anti-deficit approaches 55:09: Practical resources for educators 1:00:03 Takeaways Outros
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#51 From Bored to Board Ready: Reimagining Conference Didactics to Engage Learners from AIMW25 with Dr Rebecca Garber and Dr Beth Ward
May 2800:56:09Tap to summarizeReady 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 ideas like Pecha Kucha, gamification, and interdisciplinary learning that will energize your teaching toolkit and re-engage your learners!Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME | Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer, Show Notes, CME: Molly Heublein, MD Script, Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Infographic, Cover Art: Charlotte Chaiklin MD Technical Support: Podpaste Peer Reviewer: Charlotte Chaiklin MD Guests: Dr. Rebecca Garber, Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Ward Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Reflections on AIMW25 conference Why it is so hard to get learners to come to conference Why does it matter? Structural changes to improve conference attendance Techniques to improve conference delivery Take home points Outro
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#50 From Words to Wisdom: Teaching Communication with Real-time Feedback and Frameworks with Dr. Rene Claxton and Dr. Robert Arnold
May 14, 202500:58:42Tap to summarizeIn 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 discuss frameworks for sharing communication feedback in a positive, improvement-focused light. This episode will help you understand how to improve learners’ communication skills as well as your own.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comShow Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Favorite failure Case from Kashlack Memorial 12:00 Challenges of feedback conversations on communication 15:05 Framing feedback 20:33 Debriefing the communication encounter 25:30 Educator’s role during the encounter 34:55 Preparing the learner / pre-briefing the communication encounter 39:14 Communication frameworks to teach learners Strategies to teach/give feedback on communication in time-limited settings 47:13 AI in communication teaching Take home points Plugs (Vital Talk, Teach Like a Champion) Outro Credits Producer: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Script, show notes: Karishma Patel MD Technical Support: Podpaste Peer Reviewer: Jessica Erickson, MD Guests: Dr. Rene Claxton and Dr. Robert Arnold Theme Music: MorsyMusic
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#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
May 7, 202501:04:39Tap to summarizeGet 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 episode is packed with insights every health professions educator can use. Recorded live in New Orleans, it brings the highlights—and the heart—of the conference straight to your ears.Sorry no CME for this one!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producers, Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD Show notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein, MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Guests: Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Sarah Vick, Jen Spicer, and Chavon Onumah Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic
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