Co-host Janelle and guest Jeremy Amayo, Assistant Professor and Pulmonary/Critical Care PA discuss innovative, evidence based bedside teaching.

In this Aiwaves & Educators episode, co-host Adrian and guest Arrianna Planney, PhD student and researcher, talk human geography (what is it?!), health policy, thinking about clinical accommodations, PhDs and earl grey tea! There's a lot going on, so make sure you don't miss any of it!

Janelle and Shaun discuss the recent AAPA 2019 conference in Denver through the lens of a medical educator. In considering educational theory, what presentations were intriguing, what could be improved, and what is that one topic we want to see delivered for next year. 

Kris welcomes special guest Rachel DeWitt, MS PA-C, Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy PA Program to discuss all things Active Learning. They discuss her recent article in the Journal of PA Education about "Preparing for Active Learning in the Didactic Classroom".

Shaun, Janelle, Kris, and Adrian share their insights on team building activities, resources for self-identifying your personality and strengths, and incorporating reflective practice into your role as an educator.

Kris discusses the 12 Rules of Academia, written by Robert Sternberg, Professor of Human Development at Cornell with over 40 years experience in higher education. This episode offers great advice for educators at any career stage.

Adrian welcomes special guest Dr. Tim Wood, Director of the Center for Academic and Professional Enhancement at Western University in Pomona, CA to discuss Evidence Based Teaching and "real world" applications in the classroom.

Janelle and Shaun discuss strategies for achieving success and overcoming some of the challenges facing new educators upon transitioning into academia. 

Making the move from clinical practice into the world of academia can be daunting, difficult, and downright intimidating. Shaun and Janelle discuss common challenges for new faculty members as well as the complexities and responsibilities that can occur in this new environment.

Kris, Adrian, Janelle, and Shaun introduce the podcast by discussing the mission of Airwaves and Educators. The hosts provide their backgrounds and their "hook" into medical teaching as well the discuss the use of technology and social media in education and networking.