Episode 4: Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 2 

Guest: Dr. Valerie French 

Co-Host: Dr. Huma Farid 

Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky 

Overview 

In Episode 4 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd, Huma sits down with Chris to reflect on his discussion with Dr. Valerie French about innovations in contraception and the importance of comprehensive reproductive health education in the post-Dobbs era. They explore recent advancements in contraceptive methods, including the evolution of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), and the role of telehealth in improving access to care. The conversation also highlights the need for medical education that covers more than contraception efficacy, including but not limited to teaching the importance of the patient’s perspective on contraception, patient autonomy, shared decision-making, disparities in cost and access at pharmacies, as well as recognizing one’s own biases when discussing contraception with patients. Ultimately, they emphasize the complexity of contraceptive care education and the need to stay nimble and up to date. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Innovations in Contraception 

02:55 Recent Contraceptive Innovations 

05:57 Addressing Pain Management in IUD Insertion 

08:50 Barriers to Accessing Contraceptive Methods 

12:02 Evolution of LARC Access and Same-Day Placement 

15:07 Telehealth and Contraceptive Care 

18:12 Personalized Care and Shared Decision Making 

20:57 Teaching Contraceptive Care Effectively 

23:52 Disparities in Access to Contraception 

27:12 Future Innovations in Contraception 

29:53 Emergency Contraception and Systemic Changes 

33:01 The Intersection of Contraception and Patient Care 

Guests and Hosts 

Dr. Valerie French 

https://findadoctor.kansashealthsystem.com/provider/valerie-a-french/2305452  

Dr. Huma Farid 

https://findadoc.bidmc.org/details/2026/huma-farid-obstetrics__gynecology-miltonReferences  

Dr. Christopher Morosky 

https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher  

References 

Wu J, Trahair E, Happ M, Swartz J. TikTok, #IUD, and User Experience With Intrauterine Devices Reported on Social Media. Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Jan 1;141(1):215-217. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005027. Epub 2022 Dec 5. PMID: 36473194; PMCID: PMC9892286. 

Dehlendorf C, Krajewski C, Borrero S. Contraceptive counseling: best practices to ensure quality communication and enable effective contraceptive use. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Dec;57(4):659-73. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000059. PMID: 25264697; PMCID: PMC4216627. 

French VA, Mattingly TL, Rangel AV, Shelton AU. Availability of ulipristal acetate: A secret shopper survey of pharmacies in a metropolitan area on emergency contraception. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2019 Nov-Dec;59(6):832-835. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2019.06.018. Epub 2019 Jul 26. PMID: 31358378. 

Financial Support  

Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical. 

Episode 3: Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 1 

Guest: Dr. Alison Edelman 

Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai 

Co-Host: Dr. Huma Farid 

Overview 

In Episode 3 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd – the first episode in a two-part series on reproductive health education post-Dobbs – Huma and Fei unpack a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Alison Edelman on the future of reproductive health education in a rapidly changing legal landscape. The episode explores how recent legal shifts are reshaping medical training, from gaps in clinical exposure to new pressures on transparency in ob-gyn clerkship and residency curricula. Dr. Edelman discusses the administrative and legal complexities educators now face, even in permissive states, and highlights innovative strategies—such as cross-state partnerships, “orphan programs,” and simulation-based learning—to ensure trainees receive comprehensive education. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proactive communication, adaptability, and advocacy to support learners and safeguard the future of reproductive health education giving learners the knowledge they need about contraception, pregnancy, consent, fertility, and overall wellbeing. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Reproductive Health Education Post-Dobbs 

01:21 Why Dobbs Changed Medical Education — Not Just Care Delivery 

02:43 Introducing Dr. Alison Edelman and the Oregon Training Context 

04:11 Permissive vs. Restrictive States: How Geography Shapes Training 

05:37 Transparency in Ob-Gyn Clerkship and Residency Training After Dobbs 

06:42 Navigating Administrative and Legal Confusion as an Educator 

08:06 Teaching when you “Can’t Say the Word Abortion”: Realities in Restrictive States 

09:55 Creative Training Models: Sister Sites and “Orphan Programs” 

11:11 Knowledge-Based Training When Clinical Exposure Is Limited 

12:36 The Role – and Limits – of Simulation in Procedural Education 

15:33 Balancing Roles: Clinician, Educator, Advocate, and Leader 

18:07 Keeping Curricula Current Amid Rapid Legal Change 

19:58 Sharing the Burden: Department-Wide Communication and Culture 

21:23 Conscientious Objection, Professionalism, and Patient Care 

24:23 Key Takeaways and Looking Ahead to Part 2 

Guests and Hosts 

Dr. Alison Edelman 

https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/alison-edelman-md-mph  

Dr. Fei Cai 

https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md 

Dr. Huma Farid 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/huma-farid-md   

https://findadoc.bidmc.org/details/2026/huma-farid-obstetrics__gynecology-miltonReferences  

References 

Patient-Centered Abortion Care Education Curriculum 

https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/creog/curriculum-resources/patient-centered-abortion-care-education-curriculum 

Innovating Education in Reproductive Health 

https://www.innovating-education.org/  

The College of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare 

https://www.cosrh.org/  

Financial Support  

Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possibl

Episode 2: Curating Your Conversations: Oxytocin Isn’t Just for Labor

Guest: María Escobar-Bordyn

Co-Host: Dr. Renee Morales

Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky

Overview

In Episode 2 of Season 2 for Modern MedEd, Chris and Renee explore the insights from their conversation with Maria Escobar-Bordyn, exploring the art and science of communication in medical education. They discuss the importance of understanding cortisol- and oxytocin-driven biochemical responses, and the significance of self-regulation and co-regulation in fostering trust for effective communication. They also discuss the impact of power dynamics, tips for making connections in a virtual environment, and the use of feedback to guide growth without triggering defensiveness in conversations.  María recommends pausing to reflect on your own intentions before difficult conversationsas a tool to help you regulate your own emotional responses.  María's insights on empathy, connection, and the importance of acknowledging mistakes are highlighted as essential skills for educators and healthcare professionals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Medical Conversations

01:14  María's Background and Early Lessons

03:21 The Chemistry of Conversations

05:56 Self-Regulation in Communication

10:41 Recognizing Dysregulation

13:42 Co-Regulation and Power Dynamics

18:52 Building Trust Through Acknowledgment

20:52 Navigating Difficult Conversations

22:41 Feedback and Growth

25:40 Zoom Interviews and Connection

28:30 Myths of Empathy and Fear

30:43 Intentions and Emotional Baselines

34:04 Language and Trust in Conversations

Guests and Hosts

María Escobar-Bordyn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaescobarbordyn/

https://creatingwe.com/https://www.we-iq.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/creating-we-institute/

Dr. Renee Morales

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS Medical Group at Old Dominion University

Dr. Christopher Morosky

https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher

References

Glaser, J. E. (2016).Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results. Routledge.

Financial Support 

Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

Episode 1: An Entirely Pass/Fail Curriculum

Guest: Dr. Elise Everett

Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky

Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai

Overview

In Episode 1 of Season 2 for Modern MedEd, Chris and Fei breakdown a powerful interview with Dr. Elise Everett from the UVM Larner College of Medicine covering the controversial topic of an entirely pass/fail clerkship curriculum. The conversation explores the inadequacies of traditional assessment systems in medical education, emphasizing the need to move toward more equitable, formative, and growth-oriented approaches. It makes a case for assessment practices that prioritize learning, collaboration, and the development of a growth mindset. By shifting the focus from summative evaluations to formative assessments, educators can foster intrinsic motivation, support student development, and use assessment data to empower learners. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pass-Fail Grading in Medical Education

02:36 The Shift to Pass-Fail Grading During COVID-19

04:11 Understanding the Impact of Grading Systems

08:14 The Role of Bias in Grading and Assessment

10:25 Reframing Grades as Developmental Tools

12:07 Inequities in Clerkship Grading

14:01 Competencies vs. Academic Metrics in Residency Selection

16:46 Implementing Effective Assessment Systems

24:14 Building a Supportive Team for Change

28:27 Challenging Misconceptions About Pass-Fail Grading

Show Notes

Dr. Elise Everett

https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/bios/profile/elise-everett

Dr. Christopher Morosky

https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher

Dr. Fei Cai

https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md

References

Highest and Lowest Physician Salaries by Specialty: 2025, Healthgrades 

The Core Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for Entering Residency, AAMC 

Iyer AA, et. al. Medical School Grading – Is “Good Enough” Good Enough?, N Engl J Med 2025;392:1254-1257, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp2415777 

Financial Support 

Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

Season Two of Modern MedEd will focus on deep dives into trending topics in medical education.

Listen in to meet our APGO-member co-hosts and hear what they're excited about for Season Two.

Host: 
Chris Morosky, MD

Co-Hosts:
Fei Cai, MD
Renee Morales, MD

Ashley Comfort, MD
Huma Farid, MD
  

Host: Christopher Morosky, MD, MS
Co-host: Fei Cai, MD
Guest: Sharlay K. Butler, MD, MPH

Overview

Join the Modern MedEd hosts as they explore the topic of microaggressions in the clinical learning environment. Dr. Fei Cai reviews key excerpts from her interview with special guest Dr. Sharlay Butler. What are microaggressions, and how do we recognize them when they occur?  How are microaggressions contributing to inequities in the field of reproductive healthcare, and is there evidence that microaggressions are directly impacting our students and learners? And, what resources are recommended for interrupting and resolving microaggressions, and ultimately promoting accountability and positive, long-term changes to our medical education systems and institutions?

Show Notes

Dr. Sharlay Butler:
https://physiciandirectory.brighamandwomens.org/details/15365/sharlay-butler-obstetrics_gynecology-boston

Dr. Fei Cai:
https://creogsovercoffee.com/about-us
https://twitter.com/fei_cai_md

Dr. Christopher Morosky:
UConn Health
https://twitter.com/cmmorosky 

References:

Anderson N et al. The Association of Microaggressions with Depressive Symptoms and Institutional Satisfaction Among a National Cohort of Medical Students. J Gen Intern Med. 2022 Feb;37(2):298-307. doi: 10.1007/s11606-021-06786-6.

Ackerman-Barger K et al. Microaggressions, school satisfaction and depression: A national survey of nursing students. Nurs Outlook. 2022 May-Jun;70(3):496-505.

Hoi KK et al. Gender Microaggressions During Virtual Residency Interviews and Impact on Ranking of Programs During the Residency Match. J Grad Med Educ. 2022 Aug;14(4):398-402.

Host: Christopher Morosky, MD, MS
Co-host: Leslie Hardy Hood, MD
Guest: Jamie L. North Ware, MD, FACOG

Overview

Join the Modern MedEd hosts as they explore the transition of the USMLE Step 1 exam to a pass/fail outcome. Dr. Leslie Hardy Hood reviews key excerpts from her interview with special guest Dr. Jamie North Ware. What is the purpose of the Step 1 exam, and why did the score reporting system recently change?  How are learners and educators adapting, and how do the changes potentially impact curriculum design for medical students? And, without numerical scores acting as a differentiator for academic performance, how can students demonstrate their competence and individual talents as they look ahead to the residency application process?

Show Notes

Dr. Jamie North Ware:
https://meharrymedicalgroup.com/provider/jamie-l-ware-m-d-facog/

Dr. Leslie Hardy Hood:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-hardy-hood-18849211b/

Dr. Christopher Morosky:
UConn Health
https://twitter.com/cmmorosky 

Additional Resources:

USMLE Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail Only Score Reporting

The Step 1 exam is going pass/fail. Now what?

Summary Report and Preliminary Recommendations from the Invitational Conference on USMLE Scoring, March 2019

Host: Christopher Morosky, MD, MS
Co-host: Renee Morales, MD
Guest: Louis N. Pangaro, MD, MACP

Overview
Join the Modern MedEd hosts as they explore the topic of clerkship grading. Dr. Renee Morales reviews key excerpts from her interview with special guest Dr. Louis N. Pangaro. What is the RIME framework, and how can educators successfully employ this tool in their evaluation of learners?  How do we define criterion referenced versus normative referenced grading, and what are the potential advantages and disadvantages of each method? And, what administrative actions can we take within our programs and institutions to promote a more fair and equitable grading process?

Disclosures
Dr. Louis N. Pangaro’s opinions are his own, and do not represent the opinions of his academic institution or the Department of Defense. Dr. Pangaro had no relevant financial disclosures for the purpose of this discussion.

Show Notes

Dr. Louis N. Pangaro:
Professor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD

Dr. Renee Morales:
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Dr. Christopher Morosky:
UConn Health
https://twitter.com/cmmorosky 

References:
For more resources on RIME, check out Dr. Pangaro’s annotated bibliography of related papers

Dr. Pangaro’s Google Scholar Link

This season of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals.  

Host: Christopher Morosky, MD, MS
Co-host: Leslie Hardy Hood, MD
Guest: Laura Minikel, MD

Overview
Join the Modern MedEd hosts as they explore how holistic review can help to reduce the impact of implicit bias in the residency application process. Dr. Leslie Hardy Hood reviews key excerpts from her interview with special guest Dr. Laura Minikel. What does implicit bias look like in letters of recommendation, and how can letter writers and application reviewers recognize and address their own biases? How does holistic review work, and how can a program train and prepare application reviewers on this method? And, how can a holistic review process enacted at an institutional level help to advance equity in women’s healthcare for patients and providers? 

Show Notes

Dr. Laura Minikel

Dr. Leslie Hardy Hood

Dr. Christopher Morosky
https://twitter.com/cmmorosky 

References:
University of Arizona: Best Practices: Reduce Unconscious Bias
Unconscious Bias Training: UCSF
Gender Bias Calculator: Letters of Recommendation
Dr. Melanie Tervalon: Cultural Humility
Dr. Jann Murray-García: Cultural Humility

Host: Christopher Morosky, MD, MS

Co-host: Renee Morales, MD

Guest: Linda Street, MD

Overview

Join the Modern MedEd hosts as they explore the topic of Rethinking in medical education. Dr. Renee Morales reviews key excerpts from her interview with special guest Dr. Linda Street. What is Rethinking, and how do we begin to understand and practice this skill? How can Rethinking help clinicians address burnout and stress, challenges that are increasingly impacting medical professionals? And, how can we use Rethinking skills to improve the general culture of medical education and negotiate more healthy, sustainable career conditions that promote equity and diversity in medicine?

Show Notes

Dr. Linda Street:

Simply Street MD 

Simply Worth It on Apple Podcasts

Dr. Renee Morales:

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Dr. Christopher Morosky:

UConn Health

https://twitter.com/cmmorosky  

References:

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA 

Adam Grant, PhD