The Curbsiders Teach

The Curbsiders Teach

Curbsiders Teach is THE internal medicine podcast for all things medical education. We use expert interviews to inspire the next generation of medical educators by providing listeners with teaching pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and a learning objective-based dosing of Edutainment (medical education, made entertaining). Season 3 of this weekly mini-series will air every Tuesday starting April 4, 2023 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! We are so excited to bring you this new series in the Curbsiders Family focusing on medical education. Molly Heublein, MD and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD are your hosts for the Curbsiders Teach- they are Clinician Educators with a passion for teaching. Whether you precept students, teach small groups, are involved in curricular design, or give CME lectures, we think you’ll find valuable skills. We have the pleasure of interviewing a variety of amazing experts in topics ranging from bedside teaching, feedback conversations, learner mental health, and time-variable competency based medical education. We can’t wait to share their expertise with you! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Send questions or suggestions to thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com

  1. #56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson

    30/07/2025

    #56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson

    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  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Credits 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

    1h 5m
  2. #54 Negotiation Skills from AIMW25 Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli

    02/07/2025

    #54 Negotiation Skills from AIMW25 Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli

    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  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Credits 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

    50 min
  3. #53 Adjusting During Crucial Conversations Based on Personality and Psychological Safety  with guests: Julie Byington, C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson, C-TAGME, and Samatha Ankireddy, MD and Laura Thompson, MD

    18/06/2025

    #53 Adjusting During Crucial Conversations Based on Personality and Psychological Safety with guests: Julie Byington, C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson, C-TAGME, and Samatha Ankireddy, MD and Laura Thompson, MD

    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  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Credits 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

    1h 10m
  4. #52: Glass Half Full: Best Practices for Teaching with an Anti-Deficit Framework  with Dr. Chavon M. Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd

    04/06/2025

    #52: Glass Half Full: Best Practices for Teaching with an Anti-Deficit Framework with Dr. Chavon M. Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd

    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  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com Credits 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

    1h 1m

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Curbsiders Teach is THE internal medicine podcast for all things medical education. We use expert interviews to inspire the next generation of medical educators by providing listeners with teaching pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and a learning objective-based dosing of Edutainment (medical education, made entertaining). Season 3 of this weekly mini-series will air every Tuesday starting April 4, 2023 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! We are so excited to bring you this new series in the Curbsiders Family focusing on medical education. Molly Heublein, MD and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD are your hosts for the Curbsiders Teach- they are Clinician Educators with a passion for teaching. Whether you precept students, teach small groups, are involved in curricular design, or give CME lectures, we think you’ll find valuable skills. We have the pleasure of interviewing a variety of amazing experts in topics ranging from bedside teaching, feedback conversations, learner mental health, and time-variable competency based medical education. We can’t wait to share their expertise with you! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon | Free CME!| Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Send questions or suggestions to thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com