Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast

Join Lynn Robbins, as she engages with Dr. April Zehm from the Medical College of Wisconsin to discuss a vital initiative: the Aquifer Palliative Care Project. We delve into the urgent need for a standardized palliative care curriculum in health professions education, aiming to bridge the existing gaps in training. Dr. Zehm outlines the project's goals, which include developing an online course that fosters essential skills in symptom management and serious illness communication. As modern medicine sees an increase in patients living with complex illnesses, this episode highlights the importance of equipping all clinicians with foundational palliative care knowledge. Tune in to learn about the project’s strategies and the impact of palliative care on patient-centered healthcare.

Find the full show notes here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-April-Zehm.pdf

In Episode 14 of the Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast, join Lynne Robins, MD, as she engages with Dr. Katherine Chretien, a prominent author and student affairs dean at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. We explore the transformative power of student voices in medical education. Dr. Chretien shares her insights on how collaborating with students enriches her work, including her recent book, "I Wish I Read This Book Before Medical School," which addresses key challenges faced by medical students. We also delve into her impactful projects at Aquifer that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting the essential role students play in shaping educational practices. Tune in to discover the invaluable contributions of student perspectives in enhancing health professions education.

Full show notes available here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Kathy-Chretien.pdf

In this episode of the Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast, host Lynn Robbins engages with Dr. Jeff Manko to explore the innovative WISE-OnCall program developed at New York University. This online learning course, designed to prepare medical learners for clinical practice, integrates symptom-based modules with simulation training. Dr. Manko shares insights on how these modules cover essential chief complaints and provide learners with a structured approach to differential diagnosis, enhancing their confidence as they transition into residency. Tune in to discover how you can effectively implement WISE-OnCall in your own educational programs and elevate your students' clinical readiness. For more resources and information, visit aquifer.org.

Find the full show notes here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Jeff-Manko.pdf

Guest: Amit Pahwa, MD, Director, Internal Medicine Sub-Internship, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Editor-in-Chief, Aquifer Foundations of Telemedicine<

Description:​ In this episode, Dr. Amit Pahwa discusses the development of Aquifer’s new Foundations of Telemedicine course, which is freely available to all teachers and students. Dr. Pahwa talks about the genesis of the courses, how to integrate the courses into your curriculum, how the cases fit different needs of students, and how faculty members can use the cases in their instruction. Due to the rise in the use of telemedicine across all disciplines, these courses are of great importance to all medical professions students. The cases align with the AAMC’s Competencies for Telemedicine.

Full show notes can be found here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Amit-Pahwa.pdf

In this episode of the Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast, Lynn Robbins engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Leah Sheridan about the innovative concept of integrated illness scripts. Designed to enhance cognitive integration, these scripts bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice. Dr. Sheridan shares her expertise on how educators can effectively implement these scripts in their teaching, providing practical examples for both pre-clinical and clinical learners. We explore the key components of integrated illness scripts, including their role in fostering deeper understanding among students and improving patient care. Join us as we delve into this valuable educational tool that connects scientific concepts with real-world clinical scenarios.

Full show notes available here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Leah-Sheridan.pdf

In this episode of the Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast, Dr. Lynne Robins sits down with Mary Stachowicz, assistant professor at California Baptist University, to explore how she effectively integrates Aquifer cases into her women’s health and behavioral medicine courses. Mary shares insights on utilizing these cases to meet PA accreditation standards, particularly around diversity and inclusion. We discuss the importance of addressing sensitive topics and how Aquifer's resources enable students to navigate complex patient interactions with empathy and professionalism. From tracking student progress to enhancing clinical reasoning, this conversation highlights innovative teaching strategies that prepare future healthcare providers for real-world challenges. Join us for an enlightening discussion that underscores the critical role of high-quality virtual patient cases in medical education.

Full show notes can be found here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/PDF%20Files/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Mary-Stahovich.pdf

Guest: Jaime Bowman MD, Clinical Education Director of Family Medicine, Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

Dr. Jaime Bowman shares how she supports students in need of remediation or targeted skills development through an individualized approach. She finds that Aquifer cases provide an ideal low-stakes environment for allowing learners to practice skills, try new things, and build confidence in an accessible and safe space. Dr. Bowman applies her framework to help students who need to catch up, advance their skills, return from family or personal leave, or take an alternative pathway through their education.

Full show notes can be found here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/PDF%20Files/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Jaime-Bowman-v2.pdf

Guest: Dolapo Babalola MD, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Director, Family Medicine and Rural Health Clerkship, and Director, Family Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education at Morehouse School of Medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Dolapo Babalola shares her tips about how to run interactive group sessions that promote engagement with Aquifer cases and enhance students’ clinical reasoning skills. Before creating her model of facilitated case-based sessions, which incorporates role play and group learning, Dr. Babalola got complaints from students that Aquifer cases were just busy work. Now students in her family medicine clerkship report finding value in learning how to solve clinical problems collaboratively with peers. Clerkship directors have also commented on the high level of skill that students who have completed the family medicine clerkship bring to subsequent clinical experiences.

Full show notes can be found here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Dolapo-Babalola.pdf

In this episode of the Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast, Lynne Robbins engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Valerie Lang about Aquifer's Clinical Decision-Making Exam. As the academic director of Clinical Decision-Making Assessment, Dr. Lang shares her expertise on how this innovative exam evaluates medical students' clinical reasoning and decision-making skills through a series of realistic patient cases. We explore the exam's validation study, its correlation with traditional assessments like the NBME-SHELF exam, and its unique Key Features approach. Dr. Lang also discusses how various programs are incorporating the exam to enhance student learning and assessment. Join us to discover how this tool is reshaping clinical education and supporting the development of future healthcare providers. Don't forget to check the show notes for additional resources!

Find the full show notes here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Val-Lang.pdf

Guest: Sherilyn Smith, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine and Chief Academic Officer, Aquifer.

Description:​ ​ In this episode, Dr. Sherilyn Smith shares tips for how to think of Aquifer cases in your curriculum as standardized patients, using them as the basis for active learning sessions, and how this paradigm shift can accelerate the development of clinical reasoning skills with pre-clinical and clinical medical students.

Full show notes can be found here: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Sherilyn-Smith.pdf