The Curbsiders Teach

#58 To Theory or Not to Theory: that is the (educational) question with Drs. Erick Hung and Jimmy Beck

Join us as we take a journey through the land of educational theory, conceptual frameworks, and how to apply both of them in classroom and clinical teaching as health professions educators. You will walk away with practical tips and tricks about the use of theory to enhance your teaching with Drs. Jimmy Beck [https://www.seattlechildrens.org/directory/jimmy-brant-beck/] and Erick Hung [https://meded.ucsf.edu/people/erick-hung].  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, Writer, Graphics: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD * Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD    * Editor:  Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD, Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd * Reviewer: Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd * Guest: Erick Hung, MD; Jimmy Beck, MD.  * Technical support: Podpaste * Theme Music: MorsyMusic  Show Segments * Intro, disclaimer, guest bio * Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice * Definitions: What is educational theory? * Can you be a great teacher without theory? * Translating theory to practice: concrete examples * Faculty development for busy clinicians * Practical tips and low-barrier strategies * Motivational theories and the “warm demander” * Take home points * Outro

#57 Clinician Educator Essentials: Practical Tips to Jumpstart your Teaching

Feeling overwhelmed by clinical teaching? In this episode of The Curbsiders Teach, we dive into the essentials every new educator should know—from setting expectations and building a positive learning climate to dropping high-value teaching pearls on the fly. Our expert guest Elizabeth Gatewood DNP, FNP-C, CNE [https://profiles.ucsf.edu/elizabeth.gatewood] shares her best advice, biggest surprises, and go-to strategies for making teaching efficient, meaningful, and fun. Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can use tomorrow. 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, Writer, Graphics: Molly Heublein MD * Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD    * Editor:  Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD * Guest: Elizabeth Gatewood, DNP, FNP-C, CNE, FAANP, FAAN * Technical support: Podpaste * Theme Music: MorsyMusic  Show Segments * Intro, disclaimer, guest bio * Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice * Challenges to clinical teaching * Establishing a learning climate/orienting a learner * Goals and Feedback * Teaching clinical reasoning/One Minute Preceptor * Debriefing * Teaching on the fly * Focusing on Pearls * Setting expectations * Take home points * Outro

#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 [https://www.mainehealth.org/providers/john-e-erickson-md] and Matthew Clark [https://www.mainehealth.org/providers/matthew-clark-do] 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 [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 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

#55 Make your (Educational) Dreams Come True with Goals and Objectives With Dr. Noriko Anderson

Dream big, teach smarter! In this episode, Dr. Noriko Anderson [https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/noriko-tei-boyd-anderson] breaks down how to turn educational dreams into reality using clear goals and purposeful objectives. Learn how frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy and Miller’s Pyramid can bring structure, clarity, and joy to your curriculum development process.   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, Script, Cover Art, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD * Show notes, CME:  Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Charlotte Chaiklin MD  * Hosts, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD    * Technical Support: Podpaste * Peer Reviewer: Keith Scott Dickerson, MD, MS-BME * Guests: Noriko Anderson, MD * Technical support: Podpaste * Theme Music: MorsyMusic  Show Segments * Intro, disclaimer, guest bio, guest recommendations and favorite failure  * Picks of the week * Case #1 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital  * Creating goals and objectives  * Bloom’s taxonomy  * Types of objectives  * Miller’s Pyramid * Case #2 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital  * Talk with others and ask for help  * Take-home points * Outro

#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 [https://generalmedicinegeriatrics.wustl.edu/people/ciesielski/] (Washington University in St. Louis) and Dr. Gopal Yadavalli (@BMC_ID, Boston University [https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/profile/gopala-yadavalli/]) as they break down the art and science of negotiation, straight from AIMW25 [https://im.org/aimw25/schedule/full-schedule]! 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 [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, 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