URM JAM

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URM JAM

Our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, will address the real and perceived barriers faced by historically Underrepresented in Medicine residents when considering a career in academic family medicine, and provide practical tips and personal advice on topics like leadership, scholarly activity, CVs, mentorship, and more. This podcast is brought to you by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.

  1. 10/03/2022

    Episode 24: Finding a Career Pathway in Academic Medicine - Live Q&A with Residents

    You can have a career in academic medicine! During this series finale, our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, answered questions from a panel of residents about careers in academic medicine. Every person’s pathway to a career in academic medicine is unique. Our hosts share advice on balancing academic and clinical medicine within the same role, while maintaining your unique passions and leadership interests. Drs Iroku-Malize and Hodge also give pointers on how...

    34 min

  2. 09/14/2022

    Episode 23: Finding a Path To Academic Family Medicine with Maili Velez-Dalla Tor, MD, FAAFP

    Maili Velez-Dalla Tor, MD, FAAFP, describes how her avid podcast listening coupled with her desire to provide convenient professional development for learners and early-career faculty led to the creation of the URM JAM Podcast through her work as the STFM URM Faculty Pipeline Work Group Leader. Dr Velez-Dalla Tor shares her experiences with overcoming imposter syndrome throughout her career path and seeing why representation matters. She expresses her passion for addressing the barriers URM s...

    27 min

  3. 08/26/2022

    Episode 22: The Power of Mentorship with Byron Jasper, MD, MPH

    Byron Jasper, MD, MPH, shares the attributes found in successful mentorship relationships, while providing advice and encouragement to those seeking to act as mentors. Mentorship thrives on authenticity and mutual respect while providing support in the next steps of a career & professional journey. Dr Jasper offers guidance for students and residents who desire a mentor-mentee relationship to help them advance in their career.Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send feedback ...

    36 min

  4. 08/12/2022

    Episode 21: The Goals of STFM’s URM Initiative with Judy Washington, MD, FAAFP and Edgar Figueroa, MD, MPH, FAAFP

    On this episode of the URM JAM podcast, Judy Washington, MD, FAAFP and Edgar Figueroa, MD, MPH, FAAFP, share the history and goals of STFM’s Underrepresented in Medicine (URM) Initiative and its Oversight Committee & Work Groups. Since the fall of 2019, the members of the URM Initiative have been able to create and offer scholarships, webinars, mentorship programs, a leadership course, and a podcast series. Drs Washington and Figueroa share ways they have seen their stories represented in...

    28 min

  5. 07/28/2022

    Episode 20: Creating an Effective Medical Curriculum with Alice Fornari, EdD, RD

    Alice Fornari, EdD, RD, discusses the circular, six-step process for curriculum writing with our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP. Dr Fornari explains the principles used to make learner-focused curriculum decisions as well as considerations for effectively implementing curriculum in-person or online. She also shares her tips for how to use social media to search for helpful educational resources. Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send fe...

    46 min

  6. 07/14/2022

    Episode 19: Cultivating Health Literacy Skills in Academic Medicine with Benjamin Franklin Simmons III, MD

    Benjamin Franklin Simmons III, MD, discusses the importance of training learners to effectively communicate with their patients about their diagnosis and care plans. He discusses the power of the teach-back method and asking open-ended questions to facilitate health literacy and improve the quality of health care. Dr Simmons also addresses training learners to navigate the challenges of telemedicine and language barriers while instilling the importance of building rapport and trust with their...

    31 min

  7. 06/30/2022

    Episode 18: Be Prepared to Step Into Leadership Opportunities with Dr Tricia Elliott, MD, FAAFP

    Tricia Elliott, MD, describes the skills that students, residents, and faculty need in order to grow their career, including continually updating their CV, participating in active listening, and forming a network of coaches, mentors, and sponsors. She describes various leadership and career options within academic leadership and encourages students and residents to be prepared for opportunities that will come their way.Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send feedback to urmjampo...

    35 min

  8. 06/17/2022

    Episode 17: Know Your Worth During Contract Negotiations with Kendall Campbell, MD

    Kendall Campbell, MD, breaks down the importance of thoughtful contract negotiations when planning the next steps in your academic career. He describes how to gain clarity on whether a particular job at a specific institution will contribute to your advancement and career growth as a faculty member. Dr Campbell and our hosts discuss key components to consider during contract negotiations and share helpful questions to ask during the interview process. Please fill out this brief, two-minute su...

    26 min
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Our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, will address the real and perceived barriers faced by historically Underrepresented in Medicine residents when considering a career in academic family medicine, and provide practical tips and personal advice on topics like leadership, scholarly activity, CVs, mentorship, and more. This podcast is brought to you by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.

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  • Creator
    STFM
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 URM JAM
  • Show Website
    URM JAM

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