"We are all learning and we are all teaching." – Dr. Lori Connors

What makes a great medical educator—and how do you actually become one? On this episode, Dr. Mariam Hanna is joined by Dr. Lori Connors, an allergist, seasoned teacher, and newly appointed Associate Dean of Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education at Dalhousie University. 

They explore the journey to becoming a great medical educator, how competency by design is reshaping training, and how to support the next generation of learners.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How Dr. Connors’ path to teaching began with a strong mentor (and a family full of educators)
  
  
• The evolution of medical education: from informal teaching to formal training, portfolios, and competence committees
  
  
• Why observation and feedback—good feedback—are key to coaching for change
  
  
• How residency programs are adapting to incorporate wellness, fatigue risk management, and cultural competence
  
  
• The case for moving beyond shame-based “pimping” toward safer, more effective ways of questioning and challenging learners
  
  
• Strategies to meet different learning styles and generations—plus why podcasts and other media are a growing part of the mix
  
  
• Challenges facing medical educators today, from limited clinic space to a changing educational landscape

Whether you're shaping the next generation or figuring out your own place in it, this episode offers practical insights and a reminder that great educators never stop learning themselves.

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