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 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.

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Credits

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