Teaching In Medicine

Check out Part 2 of this book discussion and interview with Mr. Tony Tsai, Director of Career and and Leadership Development at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is the author of Solving for "Why": A Guide to Creating Meaning, Community, and Purpose in Your Higher Education Experience. What are some ways to connect to something greater than ourselves? How do we balance the many domains of life? What creative projects are up next for Mr. Tony Tsai?

https://www.amazon.com/Solving-Why-Antonius-Tsai/dp/1543938108

https://antoniustsai.com/

Check out Part 1 of this book discussion and interview with Mr. Tony Tsai, Director of Career and and Leadership Development at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is the author of Solving for "Why": A Guide to Creating Meaning, Community, and Purpose in Your Higher Education Experience. What inspired him to write this book? What is the early career coaching program? How can we stay connected to meaning on the tough days?

https://www.amazon.com/Solving-Why-Antonius-Tsai/dp/1543938108

https://antoniustsai.com/

What are the barriers to an ideal rounding experience? How do you find time to teach on rounds with learners of different levels? How do you engage the patient and family? Welcome Dr. Beth Vukin, pediatric hospitalist, back to the podcast!

Dr. David Morton is a Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah School of Medicine.  He completed advanced training on teaching in the virtual environment through the Harvard Macy Institute.  In this episode, we explore best practices for teaching virtually. How do you overcome the challenges? What are novel ways to adapt classroom teaching for the virtual environment? How do you keep learners engaged?

Check out the products that we discussed in the episode:

https://explaineverything.com/

https://info.flip.com/

https://www.powtoon.com/

Check out Dr. Morton's website: thenotedanatomist.com to see his educational videos and books.

Join Dr. Kristin Vaughan (pediatric hospitalist) and me as we discuss Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen. What are the three kinds of feedback?  What are feedback triggers?  What are some practical tips for being a great receiver of feedback?

Join me and co-host Dr. Margaux Miller as we discuss breastfeeding in academic medicine with two attending physicians, Dr. Katie Gradick (Pediatric Palliative Care) and Dr. Cali Johnson (Vascular Surgery). What challenges have they faced in balancing patient care and breastfeeding their infants? In what ways have they found support in the work environment? What are their hopes for the future of breastfeeding in academic medicine?

Check out Dr. Margaux Miller’s podcast, Bundle of Hers:

https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/bundleofhers/

Join me and co-host Dr. Margaux Miller as we discuss breastfeeding in academic medicine with two amazing trainees, Arielle Melen MS2 and Dr. Cece Robinson PGY4. Was breastfeeding what they expected? How did they prepare to go back to school/training? What challenges have they faced? In what ways have attendings and peers provided support?

Meet Sarah Burton, a certified coach for the Utah Coaching and Advancement Network. What does it mean to be a coach? What are some coaching skills? How can coaching bridge the gap between faculty and staff?

Check out these resources to learn more:

https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/education/svp-office/programs/coaching-program

https://foundationoficf.org/

How do you find the right mentor? How should you prepare before meeting with your mentor?  How is sponsorship key for success? How do we address inequities in how mentorship is offered? Check out the fourth part in this series with Dr. Harriet Hopf, Executive Director of Faculty Development and Academic Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology and Co-Director of the Utah Coaching and Advancement Network.

Additional Resources:

UCAN: https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty-dev/programs/coaching-program

What skills and techniques are important for mentors, coaches, advisors, and sponsors when supporting mentees? What are coaching skills? What are the costs and benefits of being a mentor? Check out the third part in this series with Dr. Harriet Hopf, Executive Director of Faculty Development and Academic Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology and Co-Director of the Utah Coaching and Advancement Network.

Additional Resources:

UCAN: https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty-dev/programs/coaching-program