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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 Drs. Jimmy Beck and Erick Hung.  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube  [email protected] Credits 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

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 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  [email protected] Credits 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

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 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  [email protected] Credits 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

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 process.   Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon |  CME!| Youtube  [email protected] Credits 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

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 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  [email protected] Credits 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

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 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  [email protected] Credits 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

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. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube  [email protected] 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

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 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  [email protected] Credits 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

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 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  [email protected] Show 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 

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 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  [email protected] Credits 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 

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 clinical skills you are already comfortable with from sharing difficult news with patients.  These techniques will help guide your learners to success! Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube  [email protected] Credits Producer, Script, Show Notes, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Hosts, Editors, Cover Art, Infographics: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD    Guests: Dr. Reeni Abraham, MD; Dr. Liz Petersen, MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic 

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  [email protected] 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  [email protected] 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  [email protected] 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