The Curbsiders Teach

By The Curbsiders Teach

Curbsiders Teach is THE internal medicine podcast for all things medical education. We use expert interviews to inspire the next generation of medical educators by providing listeners with teaching pe... more

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July 16, 2026#62 Planning for Longevity and Meaning: Early Career Planning for Clinician Educators from AIMW26 with guests Drs. Tina Phan and Elisa Sottile
Transitioning from residency to academic medicine can feel exciting, overwhelming, and full of hidden expectations. In this episode, our esteemed guest Drs. Tina Phan and Elisa Sottile share practical strategies for building sustainable careers as clinician educators. They discuss using Ikigai to identify meaningful work, Schlossberg's Transition Theory to navigate career transitions, the importance of mentorship networks, recognizing the hidden curriculum of academic medicine, and applying job crafting to rediscover purpose at work and prevent burnout. Whether you're just beginning your career or reassessing your current role, this episode provides practical frameworks for building a long, meaningful, and flourishing career.
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Credits
Producers: Molly Heublein MD, Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd, and Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Show notes & Infographics: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
Hosts: Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd and Molly Heublein MD
Editor: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd, Molly Heublein MD
Peer Reviewer: Keith Dickerson, MD
Guests: Dr. Tina Phan, Dr. Elisa Sottile
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guests one-liner/ passion outside of medicine
Guests’s highlights of AIMW26 and motivations to present their workshops
Using Ikigai
Schlossberg's Transition Theory to navigate career transitions
Importance of Mentorship networks
Recognizing the hidden curriculum of academic medicine
Applying job crafting to rediscover purpose and prevent burnout
Outro
...more
1h 3min
June 25, 2026#61 AIMW26 Recap #1: Pearls and (Educational) Practice Changing Knowledge from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Conference - With Guests Drs. Ray Bignall and Lauren Phinney
Come on the adventure with Drs. Ray Bignall and Lauren Phinney as we discuss the highlights from the first day of the AIMW26 Conference, the Opening Plenary, and the mesmerizing educational sessions.
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Credits
Producer, Writer, Graphics: Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd
Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd
Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd, and Molly Heublein MD
Reviewer: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Guests: O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN and Lauren Phinney, MD
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Experience at AIMW26 thus far
The five lessons of mentorship
Mentorship is a network
The importance of sharing and reflecting on mentee stories
Different avenues to set up mentor relationships
Bridging the generational gap in academic medicine
Best practices for generative AI and LLMS
The hidden tax of volunteerism in medical education
...more
59min
June 11, 2026#60 Teaching in the AI Era: Updates from AIMW26 - With Drs Eric Burnett and Alexander Glaser
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming medical education with insights from Drs. Eric Burnett (Columbia) and Alexander Glaser (Pennsylvania Hospital, UPenn), recorded live at AIMW26. This episode breaks down practical ways educators are using AI- from feedback tools and clinical reasoning support to EHR integration- while tackling real concerns like deskilling, bias, and academic integrity. Walk away with actionable frameworks and strategies to help learners use AI effectively, ethically, and in a way that actually improves their skills.
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Credits
Producer, Show Notes, CME: Molly Heublein MD
Script: Mike Cheng MD
Infographic/ Cover Art: ChatGPT and Molly Heublein MD
Hosts: Mike Cheng MD, Molly Heublein MD
Editor: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Guests: Eric Burnett MD, Alexander Glaser MD
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice
Benefits of AI
Risks of AI
Institutional Policies and Guidelines around using AI in MedEd
Frameworks for Assessing AI Use
Practical Considerations and Future Directions
How to get started with AI as an Educator
Balancing Climate/societal Concerns
Outro
...more
58min
May 28, 2026#59 Connecting on a Human Level: teaching and working with Gen Z learners
Join us as we journey through how to best improve our teaching and learning environments for Gen Z learners with guests from 3 different workshops at AIMW26 related to the topic. You will walk away with practical tips to enhance teaching, learning, and mentoring with Mrs. Deena Segal and Drs. Elle Newcome and Sanjay A. Patel.
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Credits
Producer, Writer, Graphics: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd
Editor: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Guest: Mrs. Deena Segal, Drs. Elle Newcome and Sanjay Patel
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
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1h 13min
August 27, 2025#58 To Theory or Not to Theory: that is the (educational) question with Drs. Erick Hung and Jimmy Beck
Join us as we take a journey through the land of educational theory, conceptual frameworks, and how to apply both of them in classroom and clinical teaching as health professions educators. You will walk away with practical tips and tricks about the use of theory to enhance your teaching with Drs. Jimmy Beck and Erick Hung.

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Credits
Producer, Writer, Graphics: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Editor: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD, Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd
Reviewer: Mike KW Cheng, MD, MAEd
Guest: Erick Hung, MD; Jimmy Beck, MD.
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice
Definitions: What is educational theory?
Can you be a great teacher without theory?
Translating theory to practice: concrete examples
Faculty development for busy clinicians
Practical tips and low-barrier strategies
Motivational theories and the “warm demander”
Take home points
Outro
...more
59min
August 13, 2025#57 Clinician Educator Essentials: Practical Tips to Jumpstart your Teaching
Feeling overwhelmed by clinical teaching? In this episode of The Curbsiders Teach, we dive into the essentials every new educator should know—from setting expectations and building a positive learning climate to dropping high-value teaching pearls on the fly. Our expert guest Elizabeth Gatewood DNP, FNP-C, CNE shares her best advice, biggest surprises, and go-to strategies for making teaching efficient, meaningful, and fun. Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can use tomorrow.

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Credits
Producer, Writer, Graphics: Molly Heublein MD
Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Editor: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Guest: Elizabeth Gatewood, DNP, FNP-C, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner/ Best piece of advice
Challenges to clinical teaching
Establishing a learning climate/orienting a learner
Goals and Feedback
Teaching clinical reasoning/One Minute Preceptor
Debriefing
Teaching on the fly
Focusing on Pearls
Setting expectations
Take home points
Outro
...more
42min
July 30, 2025#56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson
Get ready to transform how you think about Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences! In this episode, Drs. John Erickson and Matthew Clark from Maine Medical Center share their powerful approach to coaching residents, fostering psychological safety, and using M&Ms as a springboard for growth—not shame. Whether you’re planning your first M&M or rethinking your program’s approach, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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Credits
Producer CME: Molly Heublein MD
Hosts, editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Script, show notes, infographics: Karishma Patel MD
Technical Support: Podpaste
Guest: John Erickson MD, Matthew Clark DO
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, guest bio
7:23 Reflecting on mistakes in medicine
12:50 Background on M&M conferences
13:24: Case from Kashlack Memorial
14:19 Benefits of M&M conferences
20:18 Creating a culture of psychological safety
25:23 Planning M&M conferences, coaching residents on planning M&M conferences
31:40 M&M curriculum for residents
41:17 Quality improvement tools and frameworks
45:05 Navigating difficult conversations
48:30 Structure of M&M
52:23 Turning M&M learning points into systemic change
57:43 Takeaways
Outros
...more
1h 6min
July 16, 2025#55 Make your (Educational) Dreams Come True with Goals and Objectives With Dr. Noriko Anderson
Dream big, teach smarter! In this episode, Dr. Noriko Anderson breaks down how to turn educational dreams into reality using clear goals and purposeful objectives. Learn how frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy and Miller’s Pyramid can bring structure, clarity, and joy to your curriculum development process.

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Credits
Producer, Script, Cover Art, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Show notes, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Charlotte Chaiklin MD
Hosts, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Technical Support: Podpaste
Peer Reviewer: Keith Scott Dickerson, MD, MS-BME
Guests: Noriko Anderson, MD
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio, guest recommendations and favorite failure
Picks of the week
Case #1 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital
Creating goals and objectives
Bloom’s taxonomy
Types of objectives
Miller’s Pyramid
Case #2 from Kashlak Memorial Hospital
Talk with others and ask for help
Take-home points
Outro
...more
58min
July 02, 2025#54 Negotiation Skills from AIMW25 Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli
Join esteemed guests Dr. Thomas Ciesielski (Washington University in St. Louis) and Dr. Gopal Yadavalli (@BMC_ID, Boston University) as they break down the art and science of negotiation, straight from AIMW25! From mastering the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument to navigating real-world power dynamics, this episode offers practical strategies to help clinician educators advocate effectively for their programs and learners. Don’t miss this energizing, insight-packed conversation that will level up your leadership game!

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Credits
Producer, Show notes, CME: Molly Heublein MD
Script: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Cover Art, Infographic: Rebecca Garber MD
Hosts, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Technical Support: Podpaste
Peer Reviewer: Keith Scott Dickerson MD, MS-BME
Guests: Thomas Ciesielski MD. Gopal Yadavalli MD FACP
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner/ Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine AIMW25 reflections
Introduction to Negotiation Preparation
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument
Interests and Positions
Distributive and Integrative Negotiation
BATNA and ZOPA
Preparing for the meeting
In the meeting itself
How to get better
Outro
...more
50min
June 18, 2025#53 Adjusting During Crucial Conversations Based on Personality and Psychological Safety with guests: Julie Byington, C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson, C-TAGME, and Samatha Ankireddy, MD and Laura Thompson, MD
Come share insights from AIMW25 with Julie Byington C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson C-TAGME, Samatha Ankireddy MD, and Laura Thompson MD on effective communication and navigating difficult conversations. Understanding our own emotions and personality traits—while being attentive to others’ verbal and non-verbal cues—helps build emotional intelligence and promotes respectful, productive dialogue. Adapting communication styles to different personality types and approaching high-stakes conversations with preparation, psychological safety, and clear follow-up can transform potential conflicts into opportunities for breakthrough.

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Credits
Producer, Script, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Show notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Rebecca Garber MD
Hosts, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Technical Support: Podpaste
Guests: Julie Byington C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson C-TAGME, and Samatha Ankireddy MD and Laura Thompson MD
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner/ Reflections on AIMW25 conference
Exploring the Crucial Conversation Framework
Learning how to maintain psychological safety
Using tools like the Mint HR Smalley Trent Personality Test to gain personality awareness
Tailoring communication styles based on personality for more productive dialogue and reduced conflict
Skill for being an active listener
Take home points
Outro
...more
1h 10min

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