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The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) welcomes APGO-member co-hosts and their featured guests as they discuss relevant and timely topics that impact educators in ob-gyn clerkships and residency programs, through a lens of social justice and advocacy. Season One of Modern MedEd is hosted by Chris Morosky, MD, and co-hosted by Fei Cai, MD, Leslie Hardy Hood, MD, and Renee Morales, MD. This season of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. 

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  1. EPISODE 1

    S2 An Entirely Pass/Fail Curriculum

    Episode 1: An Entirely Pass/Fail Curriculum Guest: Dr. Elise Everett Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai Overview In Episode 1 of Season 2 for Modern MedEd, Chris and Fei breakdown a powerful interview with Dr. Elise Everett from the UVM Larner College of Medicine covering the controversial topic of an entirely pass/fail clerkship curriculum. The conversation explores the inadequacies of traditional assessment systems in medical education, emphasizing the need to move toward more equitable, formative, and growth-oriented approaches. It makes a case for assessment practices that prioritize learning, collaboration, and the development of a growth mindset. By shifting the focus from summative evaluations to formative assessments, educators can foster intrinsic motivation, support student development, and use assessment data to empower learners.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pass-Fail Grading in Medical Education 02:36 The Shift to Pass-Fail Grading During COVID-19 04:11 Understanding the Impact of Grading Systems 08:14 The Role of Bias in Grading and Assessment 10:25 Reframing Grades as Developmental Tools 12:07 Inequities in Clerkship Grading 14:01 Competencies vs. Academic Metrics in Residency Selection 16:46 Implementing Effective Assessment Systems 24:14 Building a Supportive Team for Change 28:27 Challenging Misconceptions About Pass-Fail Grading Show Notes Dr. Elise Everett https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/bios/profile/elise-everett Dr. Christopher Morosky https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher Dr. Fei Cai https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md References Highest and Lowest Physician Salaries by Specialty: 2025, Healthgrades  The Core Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for Entering Residency, AAMC  Iyer AA, et. al. Medical School Grading – Is “Good Enough” Good Enough?, N Engl J Med 2025;392:1254-1257, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp2415777  Financial Support  Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

    33 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    S2 Curating Your Conversations – Oxytocin Isn’t Just for Labor

    Episode 2: Curating Your Conversations: Oxytocin Isn’t Just for Labor Guest: María Escobar-Bordyn Co-Host: Dr. Renee Morales Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky Overview In Episode 2 of Season 2 for Modern MedEd, Chris and Renee explore the insights from their conversation with Maria Escobar-Bordyn, exploring the art and science of communication in medical education. They discuss the importance of understanding cortisol- and oxytocin-driven biochemical responses, and the significance of self-regulation and co-regulation in fostering trust for effective communication. They also discuss the impact of power dynamics, tips for making connections in a virtual environment, and the use of feedback to guide growth without triggering defensiveness in conversations.  María recommends pausing to reflect on your own intentions before difficult conversationsas a tool to help you regulate your own emotional responses.  María's insights on empathy, connection, and the importance of acknowledging mistakes are highlighted as essential skills for educators and healthcare professionals. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Medical Conversations 01:14  María's Background and Early Lessons 03:21 The Chemistry of Conversations 05:56 Self-Regulation in Communication 10:41 Recognizing Dysregulation 13:42 Co-Regulation and Power Dynamics 18:52 Building Trust Through Acknowledgment 20:52 Navigating Difficult Conversations 22:41 Feedback and Growth 25:40 Zoom Interviews and Connection 28:30 Myths of Empathy and Fear 30:43 Intentions and Emotional Baselines 34:04 Language and Trust in Conversations Guests and Hosts María Escobar-Bordyn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaescobarbordyn/ https://creatingwe.com/https://www.we-iq.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/creating-we-institute/ Dr. Renee Morales Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS Medical Group at Old Dominion University Dr. Christopher Morosky https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher References Glaser, J. E. (2016).Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results. Routledge. Financial Support  Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

    39 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    S2 Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 1

    Episode 3: Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 1  Guest: Dr. Alison Edelman  Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai  Co-Host: Dr. Huma Farid  Overview  In Episode 3 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd – the first episode in a two-part series on reproductive health education post-Dobbs – Huma and Fei unpack a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Alison Edelman on the future of reproductive health education in a rapidly changing legal landscape. The episode explores how recent legal shifts are reshaping medical training, from gaps in clinical exposure to new pressures on transparency in ob-gyn clerkship and residency curricula. Dr. Edelman discusses the administrative and legal complexities educators now face, even in permissive states, and highlights innovative strategies—such as cross-state partnerships, “orphan programs,” and simulation-based learning—to ensure trainees receive comprehensive education. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proactive communication, adaptability, and advocacy to support learners and safeguard the future of reproductive health education giving learners the knowledge they need about contraception, pregnancy, consent, fertility, and overall wellbeing.  Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Reproductive Health Education Post-Dobbs  01:21 Why Dobbs Changed Medical Education — Not Just Care Delivery  02:43 Introducing Dr. Alison Edelman and the Oregon Training Context  04:11 Permissive vs. Restrictive States: How Geography Shapes Training  05:37 Transparency in Ob-Gyn Clerkship and Residency Training After Dobbs  06:42 Navigating Administrative and Legal Confusion as an Educator  08:06 Teaching when you “Can’t Say the Word Abortion”: Realities in Restrictive States  09:55 Creative Training Models: Sister Sites and “Orphan Programs”  11:11 Knowledge-Based Training When Clinical Exposure Is Limited  12:36 The Role – and Limits – of Simulation in Procedural Education  15:33 Balancing Roles: Clinician, Educator, Advocate, and Leader  18:07 Keeping Curricula Current Amid Rapid Legal Change  19:58 Sharing the Burden: Department-Wide Communication and Culture  21:23 Conscientious Objection, Professionalism, and Patient Care  24:23 Key Takeaways and Looking Ahead to Part 2  Guests and Hosts  Dr. Alison Edelman  https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/alison-edelman-md-mph   Dr. Fei Cai  https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md  Dr. Huma Farid  https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/huma-farid-md    https://findadoc.bidmc.org/details/2026/huma-farid-obstetrics__gynecology-miltonReferences   References  Patient-Centered Abortion Care Education Curriculum  https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/creog/curriculum-resources/patient-centered-abortion-care-education-curriculum  Innovating Education in Reproductive Health  https://www.innovating-education.org/   The College of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare  https://www.cosrh.org/   Financial Support   Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possibl

    27 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    S2 Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 2

    Episode 4: Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 2  Guest: Dr. Valerie French  Co-Host: Dr. Huma Farid  Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky  Overview  In Episode 4 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd, Huma sits down with Chris to reflect on his discussion with Dr. Valerie French about innovations in contraception and the importance of comprehensive reproductive health education in the post-Dobbs era. They explore recent advancements in contraceptive methods, including the evolution of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), and the role of telehealth in improving access to care. The conversation also highlights the need for medical education that covers more than contraception efficacy, including but not limited to teaching the importance of the patient’s perspective on contraception, patient autonomy, shared decision-making, disparities in cost and access at pharmacies, as well as recognizing one’s own biases when discussing contraception with patients. Ultimately, they emphasize the complexity of contraceptive care education and the need to stay nimble and up to date.  Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Innovations in Contraception  02:55 Recent Contraceptive Innovations  05:57 Addressing Pain Management in IUD Insertion  08:50 Barriers to Accessing Contraceptive Methods  12:02 Evolution of LARC Access and Same-Day Placement  15:07 Telehealth and Contraceptive Care  18:12 Personalized Care and Shared Decision Making  20:57 Teaching Contraceptive Care Effectively  23:52 Disparities in Access to Contraception  27:12 Future Innovations in Contraception  29:53 Emergency Contraception and Systemic Changes  33:01 The Intersection of Contraception and Patient Care  Guests and Hosts  Dr. Valerie French  https://findadoctor.kansashealthsystem.com/provider/valerie-a-french/2305452   Dr. Huma Farid  https://findadoc.bidmc.org/details/2026/huma-farid-obstetrics__gynecology-miltonReferences   Dr. Christopher Morosky  https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher   References  Wu J, Trahair E, Happ M, Swartz J. TikTok, #IUD, and User Experience With Intrauterine Devices Reported on Social Media. Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Jan 1;141(1):215-217. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005027. Epub 2022 Dec 5. PMID: 36473194; PMCID: PMC9892286.  Dehlendorf C, Krajewski C, Borrero S. Contraceptive counseling: best practices to ensure quality communication and enable effective contraceptive use. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Dec;57(4):659-73. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000059. PMID: 25264697; PMCID: PMC4216627.  French VA, Mattingly TL, Rangel AV, Shelton AU. Availability of ulipristal acetate: A secret shopper survey of pharmacies in a metropolitan area on emergency contraception. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2019 Nov-Dec;59(6):832-835. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2019.06.018. Epub 2019 Jul 26. PMID: 31358378.  Financial Support   Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

    39 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    S2 Anti-Racist Medical Education

    Episode 5: Anti-Racist Medical Education  Guest: Dr. Priya Garg  Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai  Co-Host: Dr. Ashley Comfort  Overview  In Episode 5 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd, Dr. Fei Cai and Dr. Ashley Comfort discuss the implementation of an anti-racist medical education curriculum with Dr. Priya Garg. They explore the motivations behind the curriculum, the importance of student buy-in and participation, and the challenges of faculty engagement. Dr. Garg shares insights on how to infuse anti-racism into various medical disciplines, the significance of community involvement, and the need for accountability in measuring the impact of these changes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration among students, faculty, and leadership in creating a more equitable medical education system.  Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Anti-Racist Medical Education  01:24 Dr. Priya Garg's Role and Vision  02:20 Student-Led Initiatives and Motivations  04:18 Curriculum Redesign for Equity  06:26 Faculty Engagement and Collaboration  08:11 Themes of Change in Medical Education  12:25 Community Response and Transparency  13:41 Surprises in the Journey  16:00 Measuring Impact and Accountability  18:09 Addressing Structural Racism in Curriculum  20:06 Integrating Anti-Racism into Medical Science  21:24 Emotional Labor in Anti-Racist Work  23:01 Building a Supportive Community  25:01 Looking Forward: The Future of Diversity in Medicine  27:10 Parting Thoughts and Hope for Change  Guests and Hosts  Dr. Priya Garg  Priya Garg | Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine  Dr. Fei Cai  https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md  Dr. Ashley Comfort  Dr. Ashley Comfort, MD - Oula  References  Green KA, Wolinsky R, Parnell SJ, Del Campo D, Nathan AS, Garg PS, Kaplan SE, Dasgupta S. Deconstructing Racism, Hierarchy, and Power in Medical Education: Guiding Principles on Inclusive Curriculum Design. Acad Med. 2022 Jun 1;97(6):804-811. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000004531. Epub 2021 Nov 23. PMID: 34817407.  Nathan AS, Del Campo D, Garg PS. Where are we now? Evaluating the one year impact of an anti-racism curriculum review. Med Teach. 2025 Jan;47(1):58-63. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2024.2316852. Epub 2024 Feb 21. PMID: 38382447.  Garg PS, Barber A. Developing Antiracism Metrics: Steps Forward to Drive Change in Medical Education. Acad Pediatr. 2023 Nov-Dec;23(8):1522-1523. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.08.001. Epub 2023 Aug 10. PMID: 37572977.  Financial Support   Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

    33 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    S2 Environmental Justice as Part of a Medical School Curriculum

    Episode 6: Environmental Justice as Part of Medical School Curriculum Guest: Dr. Sarena Hayer Guest: Dr. Santosh Pandipati Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky Overview In Episode 6 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd, this podcast discusses the critical intersection of environmental justice and ob-gyn practice, emphasizing the importance of understanding environmental factors that affect maternal and fetal health. The conversation covers the definition of environmental justice, its historical context, and its relevance in medical education. The speakers highlight the need for awareness of social determinants of health, the communities disproportionately affected by environmental issues, and the integration of environmental justice into medical curricula. They also discuss advocacy efforts beyond clinical settings and the importance of ongoing research in this field. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Environmental Justice 01:02 Defining Environmental Justice 05:17 Importance of Environmental Justice in OB-GYN Education 12:17 Communities Affected by Environmental Justice 15:35 Integrating Environmental Justice into Medical Curriculum 23:19 Beyond the Clinical Encounter 28:47 Research Areas in Environmental Justice 34:11 Key Takeaways for Educators Guests and Hosts Dr. Sarena Hayer Sarena Hayer, MD | Cedars-Sinai - Obstetrics & Gynecology | Cedars-Sinai Dr. Santosh Pandipati  Dr. Santosh Pandipati, M.D. | Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology | Sutter Health Dr. Fei Cai https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md Dr. Christopher Morosky https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher  References Crenshaw, K. (2015). On Intersectionality: Essential Writings (New Press). ISBN 9781595587046. Eckelman MJ, Sherman J. Environmental Impacts of the U.S. Health Care System and Effects on Public Health. PLoS One. 2016 Jun 9;11(6):e0157014. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157014. PMID: 27280706; PMCID: PMC4900601. Financial Support  Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

    24 min

  7. 04/12/2025

    S2 Trailer

    Season Two of Modern MedEd will focus on deep dives into trending topics in medical education. Listen in to meet our APGO-member co-hosts and hear what they're excited about for Season Two. Host:  Chris Morosky, MD Co-Hosts: Fei Cai, MD Renee Morales, MD Ashley Comfort, MD Huma Farid, MD

    3 min
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The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) welcomes APGO-member co-hosts and their featured guests as they discuss relevant and timely topics that impact educators in ob-gyn clerkships and residency programs, through a lens of social justice and advocacy. Season One of Modern MedEd is hosted by Chris Morosky, MD, and co-hosted by Fei Cai, MD, Leslie Hardy Hood, MD, and Renee Morales, MD. This season of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. 

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