MedEd Thread: An Education Institute Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cleveland Clinic Education Institute
MedEd Thread explores the latest innovations in medical education and amplifies the tremendous work of our educators across the Cleveland Clinic enterprise.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. David Harris, Associate Program Director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Katie Neuendorf, Program Director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, and Dr. Nivaas Thanoo, Chief Resident with the Internal Medicine Residency Program, who describe the transformative power of using improvisational theater principles to improve physician/patient communication, build teams and improve physician confidence.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Cecile Ferrando, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Reproductive Biology, who explores the need for creating a psychologically safe and inclusive space for transgender and all patients. She offers strategies and language clinicians can use when caring for transgender patients.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Cecile Ferrando, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Reproductive Biology, who describes the importance of creating inclusive healthcare spaces for patients and caregivers. Dr. Ferrando shares strategies, such as speaking up, to create a future of healthcare inclusivity.
In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Pugel, Senior Learning Partner, and Ja’Net Colbert, Project Manager, within the Cleveland Clinic Mandel Global Leadership and Learning Institute. Find out how the institute’s Mentoring Resource Center helps caregivers develop professionally, create connections, build a network and, ultimately, improve quality of patient care.
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking collaboration between Cleveland Clinic and IBM by speaking with Brandon Musarra, Project Manager and Strategy & Operations Lead for the Discovery Accelerator. Brandon describes the transformative potential of the Discovery Accelerator program to revolutionize healthcare through cutting-edge technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Join Dr. Michael Nelson, Medical Director for the Center for Youth and College Education at Cleveland Clinic, as he discusses Connected Career Rounds, a free virtual program that introduces middle and high school students from across the country to healthcare careers. In this episode, Dr. Nelson talks about the program's structure and outreach, while outlining future plans to expand the audience and develop a health professions career video library. Educators are invited to tune into Connected Career Rounds, generally held every other Tuesday at 1 p.m. Learn more and register for free.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Marvin Natowicz, faculty lead for the Disability Action Group, and Samantha Stallkamp Tidd, a fifth-year medical student who serves as the student lead of the Disability Action Group at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. They explore the group’s efforts to embed disability-related content into the medical program curriculum and foster a disability-sensitive mindset among students, with hopes of creating a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Timothy Gilligan, DEI Officer for GME and Vice Chair for Education at the Taussig Cancer Institute, who discusses attracting diversity in GME training programs. Dr. Gilligan talks about an evidence-based interview guide developed by the GME Recruitment Instrument Task Force (GRIT) and shares the diversity outcomes of programs that have used the guide.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stacey Jolly, Director of Career Advising at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. From mentorship programs and residency preparation techniques to the continuous evolution of a student's curriculum vitae, discover how Dr. Jolly and her team enhance matching success and empower students to navigate diverse career paths in the medical field.
In this episode, we talk with Wendy Green, PhD., Associate Professor at Cleveland State University, who explores the Master of Education in Health Professions Education (MEHPE) degree program, a collaboration between Cleveland Clinic and the Cleveland State University Levin College of Public Affairs and Education designed for health professionals who have current roles and responsibilities in education. Join us as we explore the diverse areas and skills covered by the MEHPE program, delve into evidence-based teaching methods, and discuss its crucial role in addressing social determinants of health. Discover how this program goes beyond, with a glimpse into the potential impact of a PhD in Health Professions Education on patient care and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Anna Shapiro-Krew, Associate Program Director for Cleveland Clinic’s Consult-liaison Psychiatry Fellowship and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, who describes the seriousness of delirium in patients and the effort being put forth to educate caregivers to deliver standardized delirium care. Discover the critical role of the Delirium Council in standardizing approaches across specialties, breaking down barriers and empowering families to actively contribute to the behavioral interventions crucial to delirium management.
In this episode, we talk with Devin Patterson, Program Manager in the Education Institute’s Center for Youth and College Education (CYCE), who describes the Student Pathways Pipeline Expansion. Discover how this six-week initiative not only exposes high school juniors and seniors to diverse healthcare careers, but also cultivates essential acquisition skills, fuels the talent pipeline and fosters a sense of Cleveland Clinic culture.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Rendell Ashton, Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Dr. Richard Wardrop III, Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, who explore leadership pathways in GME, how leaders are identified and how critical leadership skills are developed in trainees.
Join us in this episode of MedEd Thread where we speak with Janice Bianco, Director of Visa and Immigration Services at the Cleveland Clinic, and delve into the growing importance of international trainees, the opportunities they seek, and the need for reform in current US Immigration Laws, shedding light on how they shape the future of healthcare in the United States.
In this episode, we talk with Andrew Guenther, Director of Military Education, and Naval Chief Petty Officer Joe Stanco, a preceptor with the Cleveland Clinic’s Independent Duty Corpsman training program. The program allows Independent Duty Corpsman to build their field care skills through rotations in such areas as the emergency department and medical and surgical intensive care units. This is part two of a two-part series.
In this episode, we talk with Andrew Guenther, Director of Military Education, who describes the Cleveland Clinic's initiatives to support both active and retired military personnel. Through various training programs, active military personnel can hone their medical skills, and military veterans can embark on a new career in healthcare. Guenther also discusses the Cleveland Clinic’s Military Veteran Employee Resource Group and its positive impact on its members and the community. This is part one of a two-part series.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Robert Wilson, Neurology Clerkship Director and Chair of Physician Advisors at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, who discusses the critical impact of student advising and coaching during medical school and how the novel use of evidence-based portfolios, instead of traditional grades, encourages reflective practice and better reflects how students will be assessed when they become physicians.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jason Lambrese, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at CWRU, and Saloni Lad, a fourth-year medical student at the Lerner College who is involved with the LGBTQ+ Curriculum Review Action Group. Dr. Lambrese and Saloni discuss the group’s progressive efforts toward integrating LGBTQ+ topics across the curriculum and enhancing clinical preparedness in delivering LGBTQ+ competent care.
In this episode, we talk with Nicole Fennell, Administrative Director for the Center for Youth and College Education (CYCE), and Michael Nelson, Medical Director for the Center for Youth and College Education (CYCE), who discuss the transformative efforts of CYCE, addressing pressing healthcare staffing challenges through immersive learning experiences, diverse programs, and a dynamic speaker's bureau. Explore how CYCE plays a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare landscape by not only attracting and nurturing talent, but also through their inventive approaches to education and community involvement.
In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of medical education alongside esteemed guests Nichole Brown, MSN, RN, CHSE-A, ABD, PhD, Simulation Education Specialist and Jessica Rinard, Simulation Operations Specialist, within the Simulation and Advanced Skills Center. Join us as they unveil the pivotal role that virtual reality plays in shaping the future of medical education.
In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of medical education alongside esteemed guests Eduardo Mireles, MD, Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit and Medical Director of the Simulation and Advanced Skills Center, and Nichole Brown, MSN, RN, CHSE-A, ABD, PhD, Simulation Education Specialist within the Simulation and Advanced Skills Center. Join us as they unveil the pivotal role that simulation plays in shaping the future of medical education.
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Michelle Kraft, MLS, Director of Library Services, Cleveland Clinic; Jon Bonezzi, MBA, Director of Technical and Educational Resources, Cleveland Clinic; and Dr. Neil Mehta, Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, who delve into ChatGPT and its pros and cons with respect to medical education, and medical and scientific publishing. They address concerns raised by the medical library community, guidelines for responsible usage in research papers and the broader implications of AI advancement. Join them as they debate the idea of a moratorium on advanced training for AI and its potential threats to and opportunities for academic medical centers.
In this episode, we talk with Michelle Kraft, MLS, Director of Library Services, Cleveland Clinic; Jon Bonezzi, MBA, Director of Technical and Educational Resources, Cleveland Clinic; and Dr. Neil Mehta, Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, who delve into ChatGPT and its pros and cons with respect to medical education, and medical and scientific publishing. They address concerns raised by the medical library community, guidelines for responsible usage in research papers and the broader implications of AI advancement. Join them as they debate the idea of a moratorium on advanced training for AI and its potential threats to and opportunities for academic medical centers.
In this episode, we continue our talk with Scott Euype, the Director of Education, Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy at Cleveland Clinic, Debra Kangisser, PA-C, the Director of Education for PA Services, and Mari Knettle, DPT, EdD, Medical Director of the Center for Health Professions Education who describe HPE preceptor development and tips on how to navigate the role of a preceptor. They discuss preparing for a student, how to foster a positive learning environment, goal setting, and how to integrate school-provided material into clinical teaching activities.
In this episode, we talk with Scott Euype, PT, DPT, Director of Education, Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy at Cleveland Clinic; Debra Kangisser, PA-C, Director of Education for PA Services; and Mari Knettle, DPT, EdD, Medical Director of the Center for Health Professions Education, who discuss health professions education preceptor development and share tips on how to navigate the role of a preceptor. They discuss how to foster a positive learning environment, goal setting and how to integrate school-provided material into clinical teaching activities.
In this episode, we talk with Rachel King, JD, Director of Educational Equity and Title IX Coordinator, who addresses the elements of Cleveland Clinic's Title IX program and the ways in which Title IX in an academic medical setting differs from Title IX in higher education settings. Rachel explains her role as a Title IX Coordinator and how she works to address sex discrimination and sexual harassment in educational programs.
In this episode, we talk with internal medicine chief resident Ruth Bell, DO, MS, President of the House Staff Association, who discusses the importance of having a diverse training program and how diversity positively affects patient care. Dr. Bell shares strategies that residency candidates can use to find programs with strong DEI cultures as well as the strides that Cleveland Clinic is making to create and maintain a diverse, equitable and inclusive space for all.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christine Warren, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University (CCLCM), and Dr. Cory Chevalier, Director of Wellness for CCLCM, about student wellness within medical education. Drs. Warren and Chevalier define wellness and discuss the importance of caring for mental health, ways in which to support students, how to identify signs of burnout, bouncing back after failure and much more.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jeremy Weleff, who founded the Homelessness Initiative during his residency with the goal of providing the best possible healthcare and advocacy for those experiencing homelessness. Dr. Weleff dives into how the initiative evolved, the tremendous impact it's made and how collaborations with local organizations have helped to sustain and advance the effort.
In this episode, we talk with Rachel King, Director of Educational Equity at Cleveland Clinic, about disability accommodations in medical education. Rachel shares her thoughts on inclusivity in medical spaces, misperceptions about accommodations (including service dogs) and guidance for students and faculty.
In this episode, we talk with Katherine Burke, Director of the Medical Humanities at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, who discusses how medical humanities can be integrated into the continuum of medical education, why it enhances the student experience and the major misconceptions about medical humanities.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Steven Kawczak, Co-Medical Director of the Center for Continuing Education and Director of the Educators Collaborative here at Cleveland Clinic, who discusses the thinking behind forming the Educators Collaborative and shares best practices, how one defines a community of practice and the importance of making connections and becoming involved in a professional community.
In this episode, we talk with Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine students Anthony Onuzuruike and Maeve Pascoe, who describe how their medical school education has been amplified and enhanced with the addition of external humanities projects.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lisa Baszynski, Associate Chief Nursing Officer of Nursing Education and Professional Development, who delves into how Nursing Education is addressing the ongoing nursing workforce crisis, the benefits of working as a nurse at Cleveland Clinic and the many nursing education programs that the organization offers.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Monica Yepes-Rios, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Students at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, who describes the ongoing work by faculty and students to, among other things, implement DEI into the curriculum, recruit diverse faculty, address microaggressions and empower medical students to learn about health disparities, structural racism and race essentialism.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jeremy Lipman, DIO and Director of GME, and family medicine resident Peris Kibera about Dr. Kibera's project aimed at promoting healthy eating, with the goal of positively impacting chronic disease markers in patients with chronic disease.
In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Weleff, DO, who discusses practical approaches for addressing resident burnout and provides insight into what residents can do personally to combat burnout.
In this episode, we talk with Michael Nelson, PhD, Medical Director of the Center for Youth and College Education at Cleveland Clinic, who discusses learner motivation in a digital world and technologies instructors can use to help motivate learners.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christine Warren, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University (CCLCM), and Associate Professor of Dermatology, and Dr. Robert Wilson, Chair of Physician Advisors at CCLCM, Director of the Neurology Clerkship, and Director of the Autonomic Center in the Neuromuscular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. Drs. Warren and Wilson discuss burnout, the "invisible student," empathy and career regret and changes in medical students. They also provide avenues that students and faculty alike can take to acknowledge medical student mistreatment and improve the learning environment.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Eduardo Mireles, Medical Director of the Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skills Center, and Dr. Cecile Foshee, Director of the Office of Interprofessional Learning, and the Master of Education in Health Professions Education program, who describe the tremendous impact medical education, specifically simulation training and interprofessional learning, has on improving quality and patient safety in healthcare.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jamie Stoller, Chairman of the Education Institute, who talks about using strategic initiatives and a global education strategy to grow education at a large academic medical center.