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Teaching In Medicine

Teaching In Medicine

By Kathleen Timme

Educating health care professionals of tomorrow is one of the greatest joys in medicine. Join Dr. Kathleen Timme, an academic pediatric endocrinologist and educator as she interviews current and aspiring clinician-educators. Together, we will explore triumphs, struggles, and effective approaches in medical education. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the participants.
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Microaggressions in the Learning Environment with Dr. Reena Tam

Teaching In MedicineDec 28, 2020

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Part 2: Solving for "Why", Book Discussion with Author Tony Tsai
Jun 05, 202325:55
Part 1: Solving for "Why", Book Discussion with Author Tony Tsai
May 01, 202334:01
Effective and Educational Family Centered Rounds with Dr. Beth Vukin

Effective and Educational Family Centered Rounds with Dr. Beth Vukin

What are the barriers to an ideal rounding experience? How do you find time to teach on rounds with learners of different levels? How do you engage the patient and family? Welcome Dr. Beth Vukin, pediatric hospitalist, back to the podcast!

Apr 03, 202343:25
Virtual Teaching Tips with Dr. David Morton
Mar 06, 202350:28
Receiving Feedback Well with Dr. Kristin Vaughan

Receiving Feedback Well with Dr. Kristin Vaughan

Join Dr. Kristin Vaughan (pediatric hospitalist) and me as we discuss Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen. What are the three kinds of feedback?  What are feedback triggers?  What are some practical tips for being a great receiver of feedback?

Feb 06, 202343:03
Breastfeeding in Academic Medicine Part 2: Attending Perspective

Breastfeeding in Academic Medicine Part 2: Attending Perspective

Join me and co-host Dr. Margaux Miller as we discuss breastfeeding in academic medicine with two attending physicians, Dr. Katie Gradick (Pediatric Palliative Care) and Dr. Cali Johnson (Vascular Surgery). What challenges have they faced in balancing patient care and breastfeeding their infants? In what ways have they found support in the work environment? What are their hopes for the future of breastfeeding in academic medicine?

Check out Dr. Margaux Miller’s podcast, Bundle of Hers:

https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/bundleofhers/

Nov 07, 202241:06
Breastfeeding in Academic Medicine Part 1: Trainee Perspective

Breastfeeding in Academic Medicine Part 1: Trainee Perspective

Join me and co-host Dr. Margaux Miller as we discuss breastfeeding in academic medicine with two amazing trainees, Arielle Melen MS2 and Dr. Cece Robinson PGY4. Was breastfeeding what they expected? How did they prepare to go back to school/training? What challenges have they faced? In what ways have attendings and peers provided support?

Oct 03, 202250:37
Mentorship Part 5: Coaching with Sarah Burton, Certified Coach
Sep 05, 202227:08
Mentorship Part 4: A Guide for Mentees with Dr. Harriet Hopf

Mentorship Part 4: A Guide for Mentees with Dr. Harriet Hopf

How do you find the right mentor? How should you prepare before meeting with your mentor?  How is sponsorship key for success? How do we address inequities in how mentorship is offered? Check out the fourth part in this series with Dr. Harriet Hopf, Executive Director of Faculty Development and Academic Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology and Co-Director of the Utah Coaching and Advancement Network.

Additional Resources:

UCAN: https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty-dev/programs/coaching-program

  • Manuel SP, Poorsattar SP. Mentoring up: Twelve tips for successfully employing a mentee-driven approach to mentoring relationships. Med Teach. 2021; 43:384-387.
  • Zerzan JT, Hess R, Schur E, Phillips RS, Rigotti N. Making the most of mentors: A guide for mentees. Acad Med. 2009;84(1):140-144.
  • Kow CS et al. A systematic scoping review of ethical issues in mentoring in medical schools. BMC Medical Education (2020) 20:246.
  • Straus SE, Johnson MO, Marquez C, Feldman MD. Characteristics of successful and failed mentoring relationships: A qualitative study across two academic health centers. Acad Med. 2013;88(1):82-89.
  • Hastings LJ, Kane C. Distinguishing Mentoring, Coaching, and Advising for Leadership Development. New Directions for Student Leadership. 2018;158:9-22.
Aug 01, 202225:45
Mentorship Part 3: A Guide for Mentors with Dr. Harriet Hopf

Mentorship Part 3: A Guide for Mentors with Dr. Harriet Hopf

What skills and techniques are important for mentors, coaches, advisors, and sponsors when supporting mentees? What are coaching skills? What are the costs and benefits of being a mentor? Check out the third part in this series with Dr. Harriet Hopf, Executive Director of Faculty Development and Academic Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology and Co-Director of the Utah Coaching and Advancement Network.

Additional Resources:

UCAN: https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty-dev/programs/coaching-program

  • Manuel SP, Poorsattar SP. Mentoring up: Twelve tips for successfully employing a mentee-driven approach to mentoring relationships. Med Teach. 2021; 43:384-387.


  • Zerzan JT, Hess R, Schur E, Phillips RS, Rigotti N. Making the most of mentors: A guide for mentees. Acad Med. 2009;84(1):140-144.


  • Kow CS et al. A systematic scoping review of ethical issues in mentoring in medical schools. BMC Medical Education (2020) 20:246.


  • Straus SE, Johnson MO, Marquez C, Feldman MD. Characteristics of successful and failed mentoring relationships: A qualitative study across two academic health centers. Acad Med. 2013;88(1):82-89.


  • Hastings LJ, Kane C. Distinguishing Mentoring, Coaching, and Advising for Leadership Development. New Directions for Student Leadership. 2018;158:9-22.
Jul 04, 202227:11
Mentorship Part 2: Captain your MentorSHIP with Dr. Megan Fix

Mentorship Part 2: Captain your MentorSHIP with Dr. Megan Fix

What is the difference between mentorship, coaching, sponsorship, and advising? What are some of the benefits for the trainee and educator? What are the best ways to find a coach or mentor? What qualities should you look for? What does it mean to manage up? Check out the second part of our series on Mentorship with Dr. Megan Fix, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.

Check out these resources:

Make the most of mentors: a guide for mentees, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19116494/

https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2019-09/coaching-medical-education-faculty-handbook.pdf

Jun 06, 202234:14
Mentorship Part 1: The Importance of Relationships and Caring in Education with Tony Tsai, MBA

Mentorship Part 1: The Importance of Relationships and Caring in Education with Tony Tsai, MBA

We are kicking off a series on mentorship and other professional relationships in medical education! Tony Tsai received his MBA from Columbia Business School and is the Director of Career and Leadership Development at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Join us as we explore the importance of caring and relationships in education. What challenges do learners face in the current environment? What types of professional relationships can help learners succeed? How can mentors demonstrate care for their learners?

Also, check out Mr. Tsai’s book “Solving for WHY”.

https://www.amazon.com/Solving-Why-Antonius-Tsai/dp/1543938108

May 02, 202245:57
Psychology of Simulation with Dr. Jared Henricksen

Psychology of Simulation with Dr. Jared Henricksen

Let's explore the psychology of simulation with Dr. Jared Henricksen, critical care physician and Medical Director of the Intermountain Healthcare Simulation Consortium.  How can we promote psychological safety in the simulation learning environment? What is known about the stress that simulation participants experience? Is all stress bad? What are best practices for simulation facilitators and participants?

Apr 04, 202241:55
Podcasting Behind the Scenes: An interview of Dr. Kathleen Timme by guest host Dr. Beth Vukin

Podcasting Behind the Scenes: An interview of Dr. Kathleen Timme by guest host Dr. Beth Vukin

Have you ever wondered why I started this podcast? In this episode, Dr. Beth Vukin interviews me on the process of making a podcast! How is an episode created? How do I come up with topics? What are the highs and lows of podcasting? Check out the final episode of this season!

Dec 06, 202123:27
De-Escalation Curriculum with Drs. Beth Vukin and Madeline Rippstein

De-Escalation Curriculum with Drs. Beth Vukin and Madeline Rippstein

Have you ever been in a tense encounter with patients or their caregivers?  What are some techniques to de-escalate the situation? How are Drs. Vukin and Rippstein developing a curriculum to equip residents with the necessary skills for de-escalation?  What was their needs assessment?  How do you ask a good QI question?

Nov 15, 202144:28
Social Media and Medical Education with Dr. Karishma Sriram
Nov 01, 202131:16
Meet the Educator: Associate Program Director and Clinic Director Dr. Joni Hemond

Meet the Educator: Associate Program Director and Clinic Director Dr. Joni Hemond

Meet Dr. Joni Hemond.  She is a general pediatrician, Associate Program Director, South Main Clinic Director, and author!  What is a typical week like for her in these roles?  What are the greatest challenges and joys?  How does she teach in the busy clinical setting?  What inspired her to write two books?  Join me and guest co-host Dr. Kim Stowers as we explore these topics and more.

Learn more about Dr. Hemond and check out her writing here: https://www.jonianne.com/

Oct 18, 202145:33
Leadership in Medical Education with Dr. Bruce Herman Part 2

Leadership in Medical Education with Dr. Bruce Herman Part 2

Join me, and co-host Dr. Kim Stowers, as we explore the joys and challenges of leadership in medical education. This is Part 2 of a two part episode with Dr. Bruce Herman, Residency Program Director and Vice Chair of the Education Enterprise in Pediatrics at the University of Utah. What has recruitment been like during Covid-19? What is the role of Vice Chair of Education? How does he fit personal wellness into his busy schedule?

Oct 04, 202124:33
Leadership in Medical Education with Dr. Bruce Herman Part 1

Leadership in Medical Education with Dr. Bruce Herman Part 1

Dr. Bruce Herman is the Residency Program Director and Vice Chair for the Education Enterprise in Pediatrics at the University of Utah.  Join me, and co-host Dr. Kim Stowers, as we explore the joys and challenges of leadership in medical education.  What was his first leadership role in med ed? What is a 'typical' day like as a Residency Program Director?  What are the changes and innovations that he has implemented in these roles?

Sep 20, 202124:55
Supporting Students through Key Transitions in Medical School with Dr. Kathy Moore

Supporting Students through Key Transitions in Medical School with Dr. Kathy Moore

Dr. Kathy Moore is a Medical and Dental School Professor at the University of Utah with a PhD in molecular and cellular biology.  Join us as we discuss key transition points in medical education and how educators can support learners at these junctures.  How can we help ease the transition into medical school?  What are resources to support students who are struggling with transition into the clinical years?  How can you assist students who decide to apply to a different residency program than they originally intended to, or even leave medicine altogether?  Explore this advice and more with talented educator, Dr. Kathy Moore.

Sep 06, 202148:24
Education Research with Dr. Brigitte Smith

Education Research with Dr. Brigitte Smith

We are back with Dr. Brigitte Smith, vascular surgeon and grant-funded medical education researcher.  How did she decide to complete a Master of Health Professions Education degree? What are some of the education research projects that she is currently working on?  How did she obtain a grant for education research? What are her tips for success?

Aug 16, 202121:54
Meet the Educator: Vascular Surgery Program Director and Vice Chair of Education Dr. Brigitte Smith

Meet the Educator: Vascular Surgery Program Director and Vice Chair of Education Dr. Brigitte Smith

Meet Dr. Brigitte Smith, Program Director for the Vascular Surgery Fellowship and Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery. How did she decide to pursue a career in education? What was it like to become a leader in education shortly after her own training? What was it like to develop a longitudinal pathway at the School of Medicine? What are some of the joys and struggles of her leadership roles in education?

Aug 02, 202130:24
Meet the Educator: Students-as-Teachers Pathway Co-Director Dr. Pete Hannon

Meet the Educator: Students-as-Teachers Pathway Co-Director Dr. Pete Hannon

Let's discuss Dr. Hannon's path within medical education, including his roles in undergraduate and graduate medical education.  How did he get started in medical education? What was it like to create the Students-as-Teachers pathway?  How do you carve out a career you love?  What was it like to go back to fellowship mid-career?  Check out this fascinating interview with University of Utah neurologist and palliative care specialist Dr. Pete Hannon!

Jul 19, 202129:57
Make It Stick: Tips for Learning with Dr. David Morton
Jul 05, 202150:31
Microaggressions in the Learning Environment with Dr. Reena Tam
Dec 28, 202038:19
Procedural Teaching with Dr. Cheryl Yang
Dec 14, 202030:59
Giving Effective Feedback with Dr. Kim Stowers

Giving Effective Feedback with Dr. Kim Stowers

What are the biggest challenges to giving effective feedback?  What are some frameworks for giving quick and meaningful feedback? How can you troubleshoot when faced with barriers while giving feedback?  Join me as I discuss this and more with Dr. Kimberly Stowers, general pediatrician and outstanding clinician-educator!

Nov 30, 202027:53
Rural Healthcare and Educational Opportunities with Dr. Natalie Como

Rural Healthcare and Educational Opportunities with Dr. Natalie Como

Dr. Como is a Medicine and Pediatrics hospitalist physician who practices in rural Montana.  She is also developing an innovative Rural Training Track for Med-Peds residents.  How does she approach patient education and care in this setting?  What are the benefits to trainees of training and rotating at rural clinical sites?  How is Dr. Como and her team designing a unique rural residency track?  Check out this fascinating discussion with Dr. Como as we celebrate Utah Rural Health Week (Nov 16-20) and National Rural Health Day (Nov 19)!

Nov 16, 202032:09
Clinical and Bedside Teaching Tips with Dr. Parimal Deodhar

Clinical and Bedside Teaching Tips with Dr. Parimal Deodhar

How can you effectively teach at the patient's bedside?  How do you create a safe learning environment in the clinical setting?  What are some frameworks and approaches for teaching trainees in patient care settings? How can you prepare for clinical teaching?  Join me as I discuss this and more with Pediatric Hospitalist Dr. Parimal Deodhar.

Nov 02, 202037:43
Small Group Teaching Techniques with Dr. Jonathan Sawicki
Oct 19, 202046:11
Health Literacy and Teaching Patients with Jean Shipman

Health Literacy and Teaching Patients with Jean Shipman

What is health literacy and why is it important to consider when teaching patients?  How can we effectively educate and communicate with patients? How is Covid-19 impacting health literacy?  Check out my interview with Ms. Jean Shipman, a librarian emerita and former President of the Medical Library Association.

Additional Resources:

- Health Literacy in Action Conference https://hlia-harcconf.org/

- North Carolina Program for Health Literacy. (2014). The teach-back method. Retrieved from http://www.nchealthliteracy.org/toolkit/tool5.pdf

- UNC-CH Assessment tool list: https://hsl.lib.unc.edu/health-literacy/assessing-health-literacy/

- HHS Plain Language checklists  - https://www.plainlanguage.gov/resources/checklists/

- CDC - Everyday Words for Public Health Communication https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/everydaywords/

- The Health Literacy Data Map, http://healthliteracymap.unc.edu/

- Searchable map of health literacy estimates for the entire United States http://bit.ly/271301r

- Health Literacy Importance(from U.S. Dept. Health & Human Services)  https://health.gov/news/201912/hhs-leaders-highlight-importance-health-literacy

- Health Literacy Online (from health.gov) at http://health.gov/healthliteracyonline/  Works through an online form to create content.

- Health Literacy Studies:  Assessing  Materials (Harvard School of Public Health)  at http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/assessing-and-developing-materials/

- Health Literacy Studies at Harvard: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy/

- CE health literacy modules for physicians, nurses, therapists, counselors, and all health practitioners providing direct or indirect patient care: https://healthliteracy.osu.edu/modules

Oct 05, 202042:33
Creating a Pandemic Medicine Elective with Drs. Farber and Donohue

Creating a Pandemic Medicine Elective with Drs. Farber and Donohue

Part 2 of my interview with University of Maryland hospitalists, Drs. Farber and Donohue.  How did they create a virtual elective on quality improvement during the Covid-19 pandemic?  What deliverables did their learners have each week?  What are their tips for quickly launching a new curriculum during this time?  Be sure to check out Part 1 if you haven't already.

Sep 21, 202019:36
Teaching on a Covid-19 Unit with Drs. Farber and Donohue

Teaching on a Covid-19 Unit with Drs. Farber and Donohue

Drs. Farber and Donohue are hospitalists at the University of Maryland, taking care of adult patients with Covid-19 in a biocontainment unit.  How do they facilitate safe involvement of residents and fellows in clinical care?  How has their approach to clinical teaching changed?  What lessons have they learned about providing effective education to trainees during this time?  Check out Part 1 of my interview with this dynamic duo!

Sep 07, 202028:50
Reflection before Retirement with Dr. Brad Poss, DIO and Chief Medical Education Officer Part 2

Reflection before Retirement with Dr. Brad Poss, DIO and Chief Medical Education Officer Part 2

Dr. Brad Poss is a pediatric critical care physician who has held some of the highest leadership positions in medical education including Program Director, Chair of Department of Pediatrics, Designated Institutional Official(DIO)/Associate Dean of GME, and Chief Medical Education Officer.  He also served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years.  What changes does he foresee in medical education moving forward? What early experiences set him up for future success?  How does someone get started down the path towards medical education leadership? This is Part 2 of a two-part series as Dr. Poss reflects before retirement.

Aug 24, 202025:50
Reflection before Retirement with Dr. Brad Poss, DIO and Chief Medical Education Officer Part 1

Reflection before Retirement with Dr. Brad Poss, DIO and Chief Medical Education Officer Part 1

Dr. Brad Poss is a pediatric critical care physician who has held some of the highest leadership positions in medical education including Program Director, Chair of Department of Pediatrics, Designated Institutional Official(DIO)/Associate Dean of GME, and Chief Medical Education Officer.  He also served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years.  What lessons did he learn from his first leadership position?  What were his responsibilities as DIO?  What are his recommendations for correcting the path when you've taken on too much?  This is Part 1 of a two-part series as Dr. Poss reflects before retirement.

Aug 10, 202035:23
Memorization and Study Techniques with Chase DiMarco Part 2
Jul 27, 202020:33
Memorization and Study Techniques with Chase DiMarco Part 1
Jul 13, 202027:19
Clinical Teaching during Covid-19 with Dr. Ryan Murphy

Clinical Teaching during Covid-19 with Dr. Ryan Murphy

Meet Dr. Ryan Murphy, an internal medicine hospitalist, as he reflects on clinical teaching practices during the pandemic.  In what capacity should medical students and residents be involved in the care of patients with Covid-19?  How will he change his approach to bedside teaching?  What impact has the pandemic had on the longitudinal course he leads at the medical school?  And what does he mean by, "don't blame the learner"?  Listen here to find out.

Jun 29, 202033:56
Meet the Educator: Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellow, Dr. Jonathan Sawicki

Meet the Educator: Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellow, Dr. Jonathan Sawicki

Meet Dr. Jonathan Sawicki, a medicine-pediatrics trained PHM fellow with a longstanding passion for teaching. What early experiences sparked Dr. Sawicki’s interest in education? What sets apart this award-winning educator? What was it like transitioning from the Northeast to Utah? How has be been able to individualize his training in Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the University of Utah? What Master’s degree is he pursuing during training? Listen here to find out.

Jun 15, 202046:04
Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment with Dr. Amy Cowan Part 2
Jun 01, 202019:43
Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment with Dr. Amy Cowan Part 1
May 18, 202026:53
Journal Club: Role of Medical Students during Covid-19

Journal Club: Role of Medical Students during Covid-19

Let's discuss a recent article from the Annals of Internal Medicine, "The Role of Medical Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic".  Ryan Carlisle (2nd-year medical student) and I will review this article and other recent publications on this topic.  Should medical students be allowed in the clinical setting during a pandemic?  What clinical activities, if any, are appropriate for medical students to perform?  How has Ryan's medical education been impacted?  In what ways have his fellow medical students pitched in during this time of need?  Listen here to find out.  As always, the opinions are our own and do not represent opinions of affiliated institutions. 

Miller D, Pierson L, Doernberg S. The Role of Medical Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2020. DOI: 10.7326/M20-1281.

May 04, 202035:16
Meet the Educator: Clerkship Director, Dr. Brian Good Part 2

Meet the Educator: Clerkship Director, Dr. Brian Good Part 2

Let's continue our conversation with Dr. Brian Good, Clerkship Director in Pediatrics at the University of Utah.  What are the greatest joys and challenges in his role as Clerkship Director?  What is the EPAC (Education in Pediatrics Across the Continuum) study?  How did Dr. Good teach local health promoters in Guatemala? Listen here to find out. This episode is part two of a two-part "Meet the Educator" interview.  Go back and listen to part one if you haven't already.

Apr 20, 202022:55
Meet the Educator: Clerkship Director, Dr. Brian Good Part 1

Meet the Educator: Clerkship Director, Dr. Brian Good Part 1

Meet Dr. Brian Good, Clerkship Director in Pediatrics at the University of Utah.  What was it like to attend medical school in Ireland? Why did he come back to academia after working in the community?  What unique opportunities exist for his clerkship students?  This episode is part one of a two-part "Meet the Educator" interview.

Apr 06, 202022:59
Meet the Educator: Chief Resident, Dr. Wade Harrison

Meet the Educator: Chief Resident, Dr. Wade Harrison

Meet Dr. Wade Harrison, a chief resident in pediatrics at the University of Utah. How does he approach teaching as a chief? What has it been like to transition to the attending role? What is he looking for when interviewing residency program applicants? What was it like to teach a course in Switzerland?  Listen here to find out. 


Mar 23, 202034:11
Meet the Educator: Chief Resident, Dr. Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith

Meet the Educator: Chief Resident, Dr. Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith

Meet Dr. Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith, a chief resident in pediatrics at the University of Utah. What was medical school like for her in Michigan? How did she learn to teach as a resident?  What are her teaching responsibilities as chief? What was the medical education system like during her global health experiences in Kenya and Rwanda?  Listen here to find out.

Mar 09, 202029:26
Meet the Educator: Associate Dean of Admissions, Dr. Benjamin Chan Part 2

Meet the Educator: Associate Dean of Admissions, Dr. Benjamin Chan Part 2

Meet Dr. Benjamin Chan, a child psychiatrist and Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Utah School of Medicine.  What is it like to be the Dean of Admissions?  How did he decide to pursue a Master of Education degree?  Listen here to find out. This episode is part two of a two-part "Meet the Educator" interview.  Go back and listen to part one if you haven't already.

Feb 23, 202023:36
Meet the Educator: Associate Dean of Admissions, Dr. Benjamin Chan Part 1

Meet the Educator: Associate Dean of Admissions, Dr. Benjamin Chan Part 1

Meet Dr. Benjamin Chan, a child psychiatrist and Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Utah School of Medicine.  What early opportunities led him down the path to medical school administration?  How does the medical school involve rural preceptors and communities in the education process?  Listen here to find out. This episode is part one of a two-part "Meet the Educator" interview.

Feb 23, 202019:42