Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast

Guest: Michael Dell, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chair for Education at Case Western Reserve University SOM and a pediatrician at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Aquifer Pediatrics - Senior Director

Dr. Dell is an enthusiastic proponent of using virtual cases across the continuum of medical education, including with advanced learners like residents and interns. In this episode, Dr. Dell describes how he incorporates cases into his Residents as Teachers Curriculum, replacing lectures with noon conferences. In their flipped classroom model, residents run the conference like rounds leading a discussion about an Aquifer case framed as the ‘virtual patient you admitted the night before’ and incorporating rich what- if and compare and contrast scenarios. Dr. Dell also shares a successful collaboration with residents to create a case-based orientation curriculum for acting interns that eased their transition to the hospital setting. The curriculum included instruction about essential content as well as practical tips on how to get things done in the hospital.

Full show notes can be found at: https://242251047.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242251047/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Mike-Dell.pdf

Guest: Traci Marquis-Eydman, Associate Professor & Director of the Maine Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship | Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

​In this episode Dr. Traci Marquis-Eydman describes the benefits of using a hybrid approach to orienting students as they begin their clinical learning phase. The transition to clinical learning is always challenging, as students must not only shift to applying knowledge in busy clinical settings, but they must also develop as professionals, thinking and acting as vital and responsible healthcare team members. When COVID learning disruptions exacerbated the challenges of this transition by limiting student and faculty ability to interact face-to-face, Traci developed a hybrid orientation that incorporated online delivery of essential content using Aquifer cases and optimization of in-person time for team building and learning sessions requiring face-to-face interaction and participation. On completion of the course students rated the course positively, felt more prepared for the wards and clinical reasoning, and got to know faculty and staff more than in previous years.

Full show notes can be found here: https://aquifer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Aquifer-Show-Notes-Traci-Marquis-Eydman.pdf

In this episode of the Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast, Dr. Lynne Robins sits down with Dr. Kirsten Nackers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to explore the transformative impact of facilitated discussions and role-playing using Aquifer's virtual patient cases. We delve into how Dr. Nackers adapted her curriculum during COVID, integrating standardized cases to enhance active learning and meet program goals. With a focus on sensitive topics like abuse and mandated reporting, she shares innovative strategies to engage students in meaningful discussions. Join us as we uncover practical insights into case-based learning that can elevate clinical education and prepare future healthcare professionals for real-world challenges.

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

In this episode of the Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast, Dr. Lynne Robins dive into the innovative methods Dr. Rhonda Murad employs to teach and assess SOAP note skills among pre-clinical medical students. As an internist and associate professor at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Murad shares her experiences overcoming the challenges of varied clinical settings by utilizing Aquifer's virtual patient cases. We discuss how these resources standardize learning and evaluation, ensuring all students receive consistent patient data, regardless of their diverse preceptorships. Join us as we explore how this approach not only enhances student learning but also alleviates some of the pressures faced by faculty, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. Tune in for valuable insights on fostering clinical reasoning and effective documentation skills.

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

In this episode of the Aquifer Educator Connection Podcast, Dr. Lynne Robins sits down with Cindy Lord, an associate professor and founding director of the PA Program at Case Western Reserve University. Together, we explore the innovative approach of teleprecepting, which emerged as a vital tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cindy shares her experiences in implementing this program for PA students, emphasizing how Aquifer's virtual patient cases can enrich the teleprecepting experience. We discuss the practical steps to start teleprecepting, the importance of tailoring cases to student needs, and the positive feedback from both students and preceptors. Join us as we uncover how teleprecepting can enhance clinical education and provide meaningful learning experiences for future health professionals.

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