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A student and a clinical supervisor engage in a conversation in a hospital setting, discussing patient care and medical procedures.

#73 Does first impression ‘matter’? And does it matter if I think about it?

Episode host: Linda Snell. Next time you, as a clinical supervisor, rate a learner’s performance in a clinical setting, think about your first impressions of the learner. Do those impressions […]

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November 19, 2024

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A futuristic scene of a medical trainee walking a glowing pathway, with holographic icons for competencies like 'clinical skills' and 'patient communication' lighting up as they pass. Mentor figures guide the way, set against a backdrop of fading traditional time markers, symbolizing the flexible, innovative journey of competency-based education.

#72 – Is this program competency-based?

Episode host: Jason R. Frank. In this episode, Jason is tackling a big question in health education: what does it really mean for a program to be “competency-based”? With Competency-Based […]

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November 12, 2024

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three individuals standing side by side, all with their arms crossed. They appear to be professionals—two of them are wearing what seems to be medical attire (scrubs and a white coat), while the person on the right is dressed more formally, possibly in business attire. The backdrop is a striking yellow and orange combination, giving a bold and dramatic tone to the scene.

#70 Live Fast and Die-Hard: Finding Heroic Career Paths in Training Stories

Episode host: Jason R. Frank. This week, Jason’s paper dives into how health professionals find their career paths. Learn about die-hards, negotiators, migrants, and how Jon almost joined the clergy. […]

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October 22, 2024

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. A doctor and a nurse weigh themselves on scales, with various medical symbols in the background, representing healthcare.

#69 – Three Years to MD: Does It Measure Up?

Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino. In this episode, we’re diving into the age-old question: is a three-year medical school program just as good as the traditional four-year track? The researchers compared […]

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October 15, 2024

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#68 – Medical educators are medical educators…right?

Episode host: Linda Snell. Clinician educators may have similar training content-wise, but the application of that training in widely varied contexts can lead to different outcomes in the stature, roles […]

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October 8, 2024

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A group of medical students standing in classroom and testing things on computers.

#67 – First we build the AI, then the AI builds us

Episode host: Lara Varpio. In this episode, Lara leads a conversation about AI and the current body of knowledge about AI that is growing rapidly in Medical Education. Everything you […]

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October 1, 2024

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#66 – Assess or Stress? Factors Influencing Assessors in LMICs

Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino. This episode dives into the rollercoaster ride of medical educators trying to grade students in diverse settings of the Global South, where intentions to assess are […]

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September 24, 2024

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#65 – Do we learn from mistakes? How?

Episode host: Linda Snell. The growth mindset, which involves learning from mistakes, is a crucial part of professional development for both trainees and seasoned practitioners. This episode explores how experienced […]

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September 17, 2024

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#64 – Learners Got Talent?

Episode host: Jason Frank. Can innate talent be distinguished from hard-earned skills? Over recent decades, much has been written about the learner in difficulty, but what about the exceptional learner? […]

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September 10, 2024

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#63 – You can’t handle my truth

Episode host: Lara Varpio. This episode, hosted by Lara Varpio, tackles the pressing issue of mental illness among physicians and trainees—a crisis that remains hidden due to fear and stigma. […]

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