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[26] The Lasting Impact of Clinical Learning Environments: Why Where You Train Matters in Medicine

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Release Date: 10/14/2025

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

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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 ...

[27] Assessment under the influence

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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...

[26] The Lasting Impact of Clinical Learning Environments: Why Where You Train Matters in Medicine

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This episode of KeyLIME+ delves into the complexities of clinical learning environments in medical education. Adam and guest co-host Danielle Chang speak with Jena Hall about the dynamic nature of these environments, their impact on patient outcomes, and the importance of adapting to external societal influences. They discuss the challenges of physician burnout, the role of social media, and the integration of AI in medical training. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional adaptability in educational practices to foster a supportive and effective learning atmosphere for the...

[25] AI Reporting Reform: Raising the Bar for Transparency of Large Language Model use in Medical Education Research

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In today’s show, Adam chats with Gustavo Patino to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence in medical education publishing. They explore the need for transparency in AI model reporting, issues related to predictive accuracy, and the potential biases that can arise in AI applications. The conversation emphasizes the growing need for clear reporting guidelines in the use of AI in health professions education research and reviews some practical strategies to achieve this goal. Length of Episode: 31:04 Contact us:    Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski...

[24] Embracing Complexity: Fostering Adaptive Expertise in Medical Education

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On this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam speaks with Maria Mylopoulos to explore the concept of adaptive expertise in medical education. They discuss theories of expertise development, the importance of fostering adaptive expertise, and the need for a shift in educational practices to better prepare physicians for the complexities and uncertainties of modern healthcare. They review the differences between routine and adaptive expertise, as well as strategies for promoting productive struggle and variation in learning environments. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of embracing uncertainty as...

[23] M&M rounds 2.0

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On this episode, Adam and guest resident co-host Amit Chopra speak with emergency physician and trauma team leader Andrew Petrosoniak about the evolution of M&M rounds in healthcare and his vision for M&M rounds 2.0. They talk about the importance of shifting away from individual blame to a systems-oriented approach in case analysis. The conversation explores the exciting potential of integrating video review into M&M rounds and the potential to start capitalizing on this technology for performance coaching, just like athletes have done for decades.  Length of ...

Summer Rewind #4

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[12] Avoid the trap of false growth mindset This episode was first released on February 18, 2025. Description: - In this episode, Adam discusses the complexities of growth mindset in medical education with guests Milad Memari and Katie Gavinski. They explore the differences between growth and fixed mindsets, the dangers of misapplying mindset theory, and the trap of false growth mindset. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for educators to promote a growth mindset among learners, the challenges of assessment in medical training, and the need for systemic changes informed by...

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Length of episode : 39:45

Resources to check out:

Nordquist J, Silva S, Caverzagie K, Hall J. Clinical learning environments: Updates. Med Teach. 2025 Jun;47(6):911-917. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39901697/

Asch DA, Nicholson S, Srinivas S, et al. Evaluating obstetrical residency programs using patient outcomes. JAMA. 2009;302(12):1277–1283. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.1356

Thoma B, Karwowska A, Samson L, Labine N, Waters H, Giuliani M, Chan TM, Atkinson A, Constantin E, Hall AK, Gomez-Garibello C, Fowler N, Tourian L, Frank J, Anderson R, Snell L, Van Melle E. Emerging concepts in the CanMEDS physician competency framework. Can Med Educ J. 2023 Mar 21;14(1):4-12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36998506/

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