KeyLIME+

your host Adam Szulewski
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KeyLIME+ is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Adam Szulewski and features in-depth interviews with authors and experts as they explore what we think we know about medical education and where we're going as a field.

  1. 2D AGO

    [34] KeyLIME+ live at ICRE Part 2: Building Trust, Fostering Growth, and Strengthening Connection with AI in Medical Education

    In this second half of our special two-part episode of KeyLIME+, recorded live in Quebec City at the International Conference on Residency Education, Adam is joined by resident co-host Dr. Rory Clarke and guests Drs. Kimberly Lomis and Martin Pusic to explore how AI is transforming medical education. They discuss how AI is reshaping trust, connection, and growth in residency education, including its potential to enhance personal connections, mentorship, and personalized learning. Along the way, they share practical strategies educators can use to strike the right balance between innovation and human-centredness.  Length of episode:  42:24  Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca      Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

    41 min

  2. JAN 20

    [33] KeyLIME+ live at ICRE Part 1: Building Trust, Fostering Growth, and Strengthening Connection with AI in Medical Education

    In this first half of our special two-part episode of KeyLIME+, recorded live in Quebec City at the International Conference on Residency Education, Adam is joined by resident co-host Dr. Rory Clarke and guests Drs. Kimberly Lomis and Martin Pusic to explore how AI is transforming medical education. They discuss how AI is reshaping trust, connection, and growth in residency education, including its potential to enhance personal connections, mentorship, and personalized learning. Along the way, they share practical strategies educators can use to strike the right balance between innovation and human-centredness.    Length of episode:  30:46    Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca      Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

    31 min

  3. JAN 6

    [32] Designing Learning That Learns: The Promise of Precision Medical Education

    In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam speaks with Dr. Sanjay Desai to explore the concept of precision education in medical training. They discuss how data and technology can personalize medical education, making it more efficient and tailored to individual learner needs. Sanjay emphasizes the importance of using data to assess learner performance and the need for a shift in power towards learners, allowing them greater agency in their education. The conversation also touches on the foundational principles of precision education, the challenges of implementing these innovations, and the balance between fostering innovation and ensuring trust in medical education.   Length of episode:  35:28  Contact    Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca      Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

    36 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    [31] AI Literacy for Medical Educators: Building Smarter Learning

    On this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam sits down with Terry Soleas to unpack how AI is changing medical education. Together, they explore why AI literacy is essential for healthcare professionals and how understanding the technology can help us harness its benefits while avoiding its pitfalls. The conversation dives into the tension between innovation and skill atrophy, the importance of human oversight, and the evolving role of educators in an AI-driven world. From practical "yes" and "no" zones for AI use to strategies for keeping curricula agile, Terry offers insights into how we can prepare for a future where AI is everywhere.  Length of episode:  36:18  Contact    Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca      Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

    36 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    [30] Less Tech, More Training: Simplifying Simulation for Busy Healthcare Teams

    In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam, along with co-host Greta Askin, delve into the novel area of Visually Enhanced Mental Simulation (VEMS) with guest Vic Brazil. They discuss how VEMS differs from traditional high-fidelity simulations, emphasizing its simplicity, flexibility, and effectiveness in engaging healthcare teams. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork, communication, and cognitive load in simulation training. They review practical applications and some tips about how educators might integrate VEMS into their own teaching.    Length of episode: 43.17       Contact   Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca    Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

    43 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    [29] Building resilience and leadership across the frontlines: what medicine can learn from firefighting

    In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam sits down with David Morkal, a retired fire chief from the New York Fire Department. They explore David's unique journey from a background in theater to leading teams in high-pressure firefighting situations. The discussion delves into leadership lessons learned from David's experience working during 9/11, the importance of mentorship, coping with trauma, and the evolution of peer support programs within the fire service. David offers thoughtful insights on the value of experience, empathy, and the need for ongoing connections between generations in both firefighting and medicine.   Length of episode: 36:48  Contact   Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca     Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

    37 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    [28] Cookies, Charisma & Bias: Exploring the Hidden Consequences and Impact of Teaching Evaluations

    In this episode, Adam (and resident guest co-host Mario Corrado) speak with Dr. Lynfa Stroud about the complexities of teaching evaluations in medical education. They discuss some of the biases that influence evaluations, the unintended consequences that can arise, and the delicate power dynamics between learners and educators. Their conversation underscores the need for a more nuanced, supportive approach to assessing teaching quality - one that moves beyond student ratings to foster genuine growth and development in medical education.  Length of episode: 48:34  Resources to check out   How Teacher Evaluations Broke the University "We give them all A's, and they give us all fives." By Rose Horowitch  https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/09/teacher-evaluations-grade-inflation/684185/    The Doctor Fox Lecture: A Paradigm of Educational Seduction Donald H. Naftulin, M.D., John E. Ware, Jr., and Frank A. Donnelly https://romanfrigg.org/wp-content/uploads/links/Dr_Fox_Lecture.pdf    Stroebe, W. (2020). Student Evaluations of Teaching Encourages Poor Teaching and Contributes to Grade Inflation: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 42(4), 276–294. https://doi.org/10.1080/01973533.2020.1756817  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01973533.2020.1756817    Contact   Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca     Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

    49 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    [27] Assessment under the influence

    On this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam speaks with Charlotte van Sassen about the subtle ways that knowledge of patient outcomes can influence how supervisors assess clinical reasoning. Their conversation uncovers the impact of outcome bias on feedback and evaluation in medical education, exploring the challenges this presents for fairness and learning. They also discuss strategies to recognize and address these biases, aiming to improve how we support trainee development in complex clinical environments.   Length of episode :  30:52     Resources to check out:    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40479526/  van Sassen C, Mamede S, van den Broek W, Bindels P, Zwaan L. Does Knowledge of Clinical Case Outcome Influence Supervisor Evaluation of Resident Clinical Reasoning? Acad Med. 2025 Jun 6  Zwaan L, Monteiro S, Sherbino J, et al Is bias in the eye of the beholder? A vignette study to assess recognition of cognitive biases in clinical case workupsBMJ Quality & Safety 2017;26:104-110. https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/26/2/104.abstract  Caplan RA, Posner KL, Cheney FW. Effect of Outcome on Physician Judgments of Appropriateness of Care. JAMA. 1991;265(15):1957–1960. doi:10.1001/jama https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/385633  Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca      Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski

    31 min
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KeyLIME+ is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Adam Szulewski and features in-depth interviews with authors and experts as they explore what we think we know about medical education and where we're going as a field.

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  • Creator
    your host Adam Szulewski
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2016 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    KeyLIME+

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