MedEd Thread

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Donajah Bragg, Administrative Intern with Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Youth & College Education, who discusses Cleveland Clinic’s Louis Stokes High School Summer Internship Program, a transformative experience for Northeast Ohio students interested in healthcare careers. Donajah shares her personal journey through the program, highlighting the skills gained, challenges overcome and the impact of mentorship on her career path. This episode explores the program's focus on clinical and nonclinical workforce readiness and scholarship opportunities, and how it prepares students for college and future employment.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Devin Patterson, Program Manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Adult Pathways Program within our Center for Youth & College Education. The Adult Pathways Program is designed to help adults discover and pursue healthcare careers. Devin discusses the program's structure, including skills training, apprenticeships and direct-to-employment pathways. The episode also covers eligibility requirements, financial incentives and future expansion plans for the program.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Kim Gifford, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Pediatric Residency Program, and Dr. Tim Gilligan, DEI Officer for Graduate Medical Education and Vice Chair for Education at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute, who explore the role of perceived identity in both the feedback giver and receiver as well as the importance of dialogue in feedback conversations.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Stacey Jolly, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Career Advising, who explores the vital role of self-honesty and its integration into the medical school curriculum. Dr. Jolly sheds light on how the concept of self-honesty influences student reflection, vulnerability and growth, which is particularly important within the problem-based learning environment, where it's important to be honest about when we know something and when we don't. The conversation also touches on how embracing a growth mindset and high ethical standards can enhance both personal development and professional integrity.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Stacey Jolly, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Career Advising, who discusses the prevalence of mental health issues among medical students and strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout. She also addresses the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, the importance of seeking help and the role of support systems in maintaining student well-being.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Stacey Jolly, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Career Advising, who delves into the challenges of maintaining balance in medical education and strategies that can be used to help. Additionally, she discusses the impact of social media on student expectations; the importance of time management and teamwork; and how to create a balance between personal and professional life.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Akshay Sharma, Chief Resident of Epilepsy Surgery, and Derrick Obiri-Yeboa, a recent graduate of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, who dive into "Brainstormers," a pioneering educational program designed to ignite local high school students' interest in the neurosciences. Join them as they discuss the program's mission, impact and future.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Carol Burke, Director of the Center for Colon Polyps & Cancer Prevention, and Dr. Natalie Farha, a Gastroenterology fellow, who explore the critical work of overcoming imposter phenomenon and microaggressions. Drs. Burke and Farha describe their initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture within the field of Gastroenterology.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. William Albabish, Director of Anatomy at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, as well as two Lerner College of Medicine students, Marcel Jean-Pierre and Patrick Potoczak, who navigate the debate surrounding the use of real bodies versus virtual models for teaching human anatomy and refining surgical skills. Through personal experiences, expert insights and considerations of ethical and emotional challenges, this episode explores the evolving landscape of anatomy education and its implications for medical training.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. William Albabish, Director of Anatomy at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, who explains the crucial role of the Cleveland Clinic Body Donation Program for teaching human anatomy and shaping surgical training. Dr. Albabish shares personal anecdotes and dispels common misconceptions about body donation, emphasizing the importance of body donations to medical education and the lasting legacy donors leave behind.