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Come share insights from AIMW25 with Julie Byington [https://x.com/julieb_ctagme] C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N80U5MKFqC4&feature=youtu.be] C-TAGME, Samatha Ankireddy [https://med.psu.edu/departments-faculty/directory/samatha-ankireddy]MD, and Laura Thompson [https://med.psu.edu/departments-faculty/directory/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 [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]! Website [https://thecurbsiders.com/teach] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecurbsidersteach/] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/CurbsidersTeach] | Subscribe [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curbsiders-teach/id1592945955]| Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/curbsiders] | Free CME! [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]| Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCurbsidersTeach]  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com [thecurbsiders@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

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chavon Onumah [https://gwdocs.com/profile/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 [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]! Website [https://thecurbsiders.com/teach] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecurbsidersteach/] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/CurbsidersTeach] | Subscribe [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curbsiders-teach/id1592945955]| Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/curbsiders] | CME! [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]| Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCurbsidersTeach]  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com [thecurbsiders@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

Ready to revive your learner conferences?  This powerhouse episode of Curbsiders Teach brings together Dr. Rebecca Garber [https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/medicine/education/internal-medicine-residency-program/program-directors/chief-residents/] and Dr. Beth Ward [https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/elizabeth-a.-ward] at AIMW25 [https://im.org/aimw25/home] to share high-yield, practical strategies for transforming didactic sessions into dynamic, must-attend learning experiences. Tune in for inspiring ideas like Pecha Kucha, gamification, and interdisciplinary learning that will energize your teaching toolkit and re-engage your learners! Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]! Website [https://thecurbsiders.com/teach] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecurbsidersteach/] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/CurbsidersTeach] | Subscribe [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curbsiders-teach/id1592945955]| Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/curbsiders] | CME [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCurbsidersTeach]  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com [thecurbsiders@gmail.com] Credits * Producer, Show Notes, CME: Molly Heublein, MD * Script, Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD * Infographic, Cover Art: Charlotte Chaiklin MD * Technical Support: Podpaste * Peer Reviewer: Charlotte Chaiklin MD * Guests: Dr. Rebecca Garber,  Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Ward * Technical support: Podpaste * Theme Music: MorsyMusic  Show Segments * Intro, disclaimer, guest bio * Guest one-liner/ Reflections on AIMW25 conference * Why it is so hard to get learners to come to conference * Why does it matter? * Structural changes to improve conference attendance * Techniques to improve conference delivery * Take home points * Outro

In this episode, Dr. Claxton and Dr. Arnold from “Vital Talk” and share their expertise around providing feedback on communication, best practices for preparing learners for difficult conversations, how to best support trainees as the conversation is unfolding, and strategies for debriefing.  We discuss frameworks for sharing communication feedback in a positive, improvement-focused light.  This episode will help you understand how to improve learners’ communication skills as well as your own. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]! Website [https://thecurbsiders.com/teach] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecurbsidersteach/] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/CurbsidersTeach] | Subscribe [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curbsiders-teach/id1592945955]| Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/curbsiders] | Free CME! [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]| Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCurbsidersTeach]  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com [thecurbsiders@gmail.com] Show Segments * Intro, disclaimer, guest bio * Guest one-liner/ Favorite failure * Case from Kashlack Memorial * 12:00 Challenges of feedback conversations on communication * 15:05 Framing feedback * 20:33 Debriefing the communication encounter * 25:30 Educator’s role during the encounter   * 34:55 Preparing the learner / pre-briefing the communication encounter * 39:14 Communication frameworks to teach learners * Strategies to teach/give feedback on communication in time-limited settings * 47:13 AI in communication teaching * Take home points * Plugs (Vital Talk, Teach Like a Champion) * Outro Credits * Producer: Molly Heublein MD * Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD * Script, show notes: Karishma Patel MD * Technical Support: Podpaste * Peer Reviewer: Jessica Erickson, MD * Guests: Dr. Rene Claxton and Dr. Robert Arnold * Theme Music: MorsyMusic

Get inspired by this high-energy recap of AIMW25, where Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick share the most practice-changing pearls from Academic Internal Medicine Week. From rethinking feedback to boosting board pass rates and advancing ambulatory education, this episode is packed with insights every health professions educator can use. Recorded live in New Orleans, it brings the highlights—and the heart—of the conference straight to your ears. Sorry no CME for this one! Website [https://thecurbsiders.com/teach] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecurbsidersteach/] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/CurbsidersTeach] | Subscribe [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curbsiders-teach/id1592945955]| Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/curbsiders] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCurbsidersTeach]  thecurbsidersteach@gmail.com [thecurbsiders@gmail.com] Credits * Producers, Hosts:  Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD * Show notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein, MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD * Guests: Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Sarah Vick, Jen Spicer, and Chavon Onumah * Technical support: Podpaste * Theme Music: MorsyMusic