The Art of Delegating: A Delicate Balance for Leaders

Immersion with Intention

What does it take to move immersive learning from “cool idea” to institutional transformation? In this episode, leaders from Auburn University share how their AUX initiative combines disciplined project management, strategic seed funding, and cross-functional talent teams to design immersive learning experiences that improve learning outcomes. This conversation explores how investing in people, not just technology, reshapes teaching, learning, and innovation.  Dr. Asim Ali, Executive Director of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning.  Alycia Baggett Chastang, Senior IT Project Manager in Office of Information Technology.  AUX Immersive Learning Experiences: https://aub.ie/aux-info [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faub.ie%2Faux-info&data=05%7C02%7Ccreative.services%40med.fsu.edu%7C6d1fbeadcdec49d640ae08de8e680ab2%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639104774691248602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8j0wuZkv0hfalNoV%2B3N0jykT2KxJ6GBPw8XflGV5yfA%3D&reserved=0]   Biggio Center: https://biggio.auburn.edu [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbiggio.auburn.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccreative.services%40med.fsu.edu%7C6d1fbeadcdec49d640ae08de8e680ab2%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639104774691306321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vA0xU3SRkjnrOJJBRNpYI3ywR7ofjyEH%2F5CfkB6nRhE%3D&reserved=0]

Developing the Next Generation of Physician Changemakers

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Austin, emergency physician, educator, and Program Director, discusses her research on developing physician changemakers. Drawing from her master’s thesis in Health Professions Education, she explores the characteristics of physicians who successfully drive systems-level change while sustaining meaning in their work. The conversation highlights the balance between individual courage and organizational support, and why loving both the people and the process is essential for transformation in healthcare. Listeners will walk away with practical insights for faculty development, leadership growth, and building cultures that foster innovation rather than burnout. For Episode Resources and learning how to find Dr. Austin's book, "Revitalized: A Guidebook to Following Your Healing Heartline", visit Andrea Austin, M.D.'s website [https://www.andreaaustinmd.com/]. https://www.andreaaustinmd.com/ [https://www.andreaaustinmd.com/]

The Art of Delegating: A Delicate Balance for Leaders

Guest:  Joshua D. Hartzell, M.D., MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA Colonel (Retired), MC, US Army; Staff, Infectious Diseases Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; Deputy Chair and Professor, Department of Health Professions Education Uniformed Services University Notes/Links: "A Prescription for Care in Healthcare Leadership [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPrescription-Caring-Healthcare-Leadership-Compassion%2Fdp%2FB0DSQ4276K%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fcrid%3D2U5USOX93ITAW%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5QXNnbGmludeKZcDeAlmmPVVH_8J8L7pv2CU2Vg2U14.wjengjiGgEUf25_oiB5YaXwzCb2PEIRzaHB6EQKI7os%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Da%2Bprescription%2Bfor%2Bcaring%2Bin%2Bhealthcare%2Bleadership%26qid%3D1760618487%26sprefix%3Da%2Bprewscription%2Bfor%2Bcaring%2Bin%2Bhealthcare%2B%252Caps%252C94%26sr%3D8-1&data=05%7C02%7Ceduardo.miyar%40med.fsu.edu%7C54f04d095d3442722d6c08de0cb19e8d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638962154172282542%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VWYvSPtN%2FF%2B3LqNSL7qhSwxkoCRl%2BjV5IdlaExGoYno%3D&reserved=0]" by Joshua D. Hartzell, M.D. “Management Time: Who’s Got the Monkey? [https://hbr.org/1999/11/management-time-whos-got-the-monkey]” by William Oncken, Jr. and Donald L. Wass

A Learner's Perspective on Feedback and Teaching

Johmarx Patton, MD, MHI, Founder of NeoToltecha Citizen Science Institute, shares his perspective on feedback given to students during his time as a medical student at the University of Michigan.

Bridging University Research to Community Impact

The guest for this episode, Dr. Nicole Patton Terry, Director of Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University, discusses how research can go beyond discovery of new knowledge to connecting with the community and its stakeholders to make a positive impact.