Come on the adventure with Drs. Ray Bignall and Lauren Phinney as we discuss the highlights from the first day of the AIMW26 Conference, the Opening Plenary, and the mesmerizing educational sessions. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Youtube [email protected] Producer, Writer, Graphics: Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd  Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd  Editors:  Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd, and Molly Heublein MD Reviewer: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Guests:  O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN and Lauren Phinney, MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic  Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Experience at AIMW26 thus far The five lessons of mentorship Mentorship is a network The importance of sharing and reflecting on mentee stories Different avenues to set up mentor relationships Bridging the generational gap in academic medicine Best practices for generative AI and LLMS The hidden tax of volunteerism in medical education

Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming medical education with insights from Drs. Eric Burnett (Columbia) and Alexander Glaser (Pennsylvania Hospital, UPenn), recorded live at AIMW26. This episode breaks down practical ways educators are using AI- from feedback tools and clinical reasoning support to EHR integration- while tackling real concerns like deskilling, bias, and academic integrity. Walk away with actionable frameworks and strategies to help learners use AI effectively, ethically, and in a way that actually improves their skills.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube [email protected] Producer, Show Notes, CME: Molly Heublein MD Script: Mike Cheng MD Infographic/ Cover Art: ChatGPT and Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Mike Cheng MD, Molly Heublein MD    Editor:  Era Kryzhanovskaya MD Guests: Eric Burnett MD, Alexander Glaser MD Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic  Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice Benefits of AI Risks of AI Institutional Policies and Guidelines around using AI in MedEd Frameworks for Assessing AI Use Practical Considerations and Future Directions How to get started with AI as an Educator Balancing Climate/societal Concerns Outro

Join us as we journey through how to best improve our teaching and learning environments for Gen Z learners with guests from 3 different workshops at AIMW26 related to the topic. You will walk away with practical tips to enhance teaching, learning, and mentoring with Mrs. Deena Segal and Drs. Elle Newcome and Sanjay A. Patel. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | CME!| Youtube [email protected] Producer, Writer, Graphics: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd  Editor:  Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD Guest: Mrs. Deena Segal, Drs. Elle Newcome and Sanjay Patel  Technical support: Podpaste Theme Music: MorsyMusic 

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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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