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[15] Getting feedback and coaching right

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

Release Date: 04/01/2025

[17] Retour à l’essentiel – La théorie de la charge cognitive en formation médicale

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

Dans cet épisode, le Dr André Tricot, psychologue spécialisé en formation et chercheur, se joint à Adam pour explorer en profondeur la théorie de la charge cognitive. Ils discutent des répercussions de cette théorie sur l’enseignement et l’apprentissage de différents groupes d’âge dans des contextes variés, dont celui de la formation médicale en particulier. Ils se penchent aussi sur des stratégies pour optimiser l’apprentissage, sur le rôle essentiel de l’attention ainsi que sur l’incidence de la surcharge et de la « sous-charge » cognitives sur le...

[16] From inoculation to exposure: A new approach to teaching stress management in simulation

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

Description Adam and guest co-host Charlotte Alexander speak with physician and applied anthropologist, Dr. Eve Purdy about the nuances of team stress management in simulation training. The conversation highlights the importance of getting stress management training right during high-pressure simulations. Adam, Charlotte and Eve explore how teams can better manage stress through well-designed authentic scenarios that avoid trickery as well as the importance of recognizing and naming stress in both professional and personal contexts so that we can perform at our best. Length of...

[15] Getting feedback and coaching right

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam (along with co-host Dr. Victor Do) delve into the critical role of feedback and coaching in medical education with guest Dr. Adelle Atkinson. They explore the distinctions between feedback and coaching, the significance of low-stakes assessment, and the impact of the learning environment on learner outcomes. The conversation emphasizes the need for strong relationships between supervisors and learners, the idea of psychological safety, and the importance of providing actionable feedback to foster growth and competence in medical training. Length of...

[14] Exploring cognitive load in the workplace: A new tool for medical educators

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam and resident guest co-host Dr. Kim Vella, chat with Dr. Sarah Blissett about her recent paper on cognitive load theory in medical education. The conversation explores the development of the Workplace Cognitive Load Tool, which measures how various workplace characteristics impact cognitive load and learning for medical trainees. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding cognitive load in the chaotic environment of medical training, the factors that enhance or impede learning, and practical strategies for educators to optimize the learning...

[13] The art of advocacy in medical education: making trouble the ‘right way’

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

In this episode of KeyLIME+, Adam and resident guest co-host Adom Bondzi-Simpson engage in a thoughtful discussion with Dr. Chris Watling about the nuances of public advocacy in the fields of medicine and law. They explore the differences in how physicians and lawyers approach advocacy, the challenges faced by physicians in public advocacy, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The conversation highlights the evolving role of advocacy in medical education and the professional identity of physicians, emphasizing the need for a collective professional responsibility in...

[12] Avoid the trap of false growth mindset

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

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 mindset theory to support learner development. Length of Episode: 45:09 Resources to...

[11] Challenging the status quo of CBME in Canada

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In this episode of KeyLIME+, host Adam Szulewski and guest resident co-host Brij Karmur speak with Dr. Mary Ott to explore the complexities around both the theory and the implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) in Canada. They discuss the disconnects between the intended and enacted curriculum, the assessment burden on residents, and the need for adaptive responses to improve learner development. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities for CBME 2.0. Mary also shares some of the struggles she’s experienced getting work published that challenges the...

[10] How learning happens at one of the busiest air ambulance services in the world

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In this episode, Dr. Tom Hurst, Medical Director of London HEMS and consultant in critical care at King’s College Hospital, joins Adam to discuss the unique challenges and operations of London HEMS—a leading helicopter EMS service known for its rapid, high-acuity trauma response in London, England. Their conversation highlights the real-world application of medical education principles in a high-pressure clinical environment, exploring how lessons from this setting can inform more traditional medical education contexts. Tom emphasizes the pivotal role of teamwork, particularly the...

[9] Debunking myths in education with Dr. Paul Kirschner

KeyLIME+ (Key Lessons and Innovations in Medical Education)

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 stomach. Length of Episode: 52:41 Resources to check out: Paul’s 3 recent books: ...

[8] Is applying to med school like playing the lottery?

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In this episode we discuss the new admissions policy at the school of medicine at Queen’s University, which now features a lottery system as part of its process. Adam speaks to the assistant dean of admissions, Dr. Peggy DeJong, about this change, which represents a first for Canadian medical schools.   Length of Episode 28:33  Resources to check out : Contact us:   Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski

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Length of Episode: 43:03

Resources to check out:

Atkinson A, Watling CJ, Brand PLP. Feedback and coaching. Eur J Pediatr. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34021400/

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