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[4] A former federal Canadian Minister of Health’s prescription for a healthier Canada

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

Release Date: 10/29/2024

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

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

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

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

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

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

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

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

[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...

Summer Rewind #3

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[2] Listening to podcasts while you exercise is an exercise in futility: fact or fiction? This episode was first released on October 1, 2024. Description : - Adam and guest resident co-host, Dr. Victoria Turnbull, interview Dr. Michael Gottlieb about a recent paper of his that should be relevant to anyone who listens to podcasts for learning. The paper looked at immediate and delayed recall of podcast content of residents listening to podcasts during aerobic exercise and at rest. We also discuss multitasking, cognitive load, and the way our brains make...

Summer Rewind #2

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

[9] Debunking myths in education with Dr. Paul Kirschner This episode was first released on January 7, 2025. Description: - In this episode, Adam and Dr. Paul Kirschner discuss some of the biggest myths in education—like multitasking, learning styles, and the belief that Googling can replace knowledge. They dive into what sets experts apart from novices and explore how certain ‘desirable difficulties’—those useful challenges in learning —actually improve long-term retention, even if they’re tough to...

Summer Rewind #1

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

[1] Does the pursuit of excellence in medicine conflict with the pursuit of well-being? This is Episode #1 which was first released on 17, 2024. Description: - Adam invites Dr. Lisa Rosenbaum to discuss her recent publication in the NEJM titled Being Well while Doing Well — Distinguishing Necessary from Unnecessary Discomfort in Training. This thought-provoking paper is the 3rd in a series of 4 essays in the NEJM by Dr. Rosenbaum.  It’s a social commentary on recent cultural and societal changes and their impact on medical education. We...

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Adam invites Dr. Jane Philpott (the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University and former federal Minister of Health) to discuss the changes she’s seen in medical education over her career thus far. Jane also talks about where she sees the field of medical education (as well as Canadian healthcare in general) moving forward in the coming years.

  Length of Episode: 35 minutes 

 Resources to check out :

Dr. Philpott’s book

  Health for All : A Doctor's Prescription for a Healthier Canada, Publisher McClelland & Stewart, 2024. https://healthsci.queensu.ca/stories/blog/introducing-health-all 

Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski 

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