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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
50 min
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
1 hr 10 min
June 04, 2025#52: Glass Half Full: Best Practices for Teaching with an Anti-Deficit Framework with Dr. Chavon M. Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chavon Onumah to explore the anti-deficit approach in medical education, emphasizing the importance of recognizing strengths in our learners rather than focusing on perceived shortcomings. We discuss the importance of emotional well-being in healthcare and creating supportive and psychologically safe learning environments and how shifting to an anti-deficit framework in medical education can empower learners, promote a growth mindset, and reduce feelings of imposter syndrome. Dr. Onumah also highlights practical strategies and resources for educators to employ an anti-deficit framework when working with learners.

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Credits
Producer: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD,
Hosts, editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Script, show notes, infographics: Karishma Patel MD
Technical Support: Podpaste
Guest: Chavon Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd, FACP
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, guest bio
Advice and emotional well-being in healthcare
9:04 The anti-deficit approach in medical education
Case from Kashlack Memorial
14:52 Deficit vs anti-deficit perspectives
17:47 Role of faculty in supporting students
20:48 Broader implications of anti-deficit frameworks
36:51 Understanding imposter syndrome and stereotype threat
43:34 Fostering a growth mindset in education
44:12 Creating psychological safety for learners
50:29 Institutional strategies for anti-deficit approaches
55:09: Practical resources for educators
1:00:03 Takeaways
Outros
1 hr 1 min
May 28, 2025#51 From Bored to Board Ready: Reimagining Conference Didactics to Engage Learners from AIMW25 with Dr Rebecca Garber and Dr Beth Ward
Ready to revive your learner conferences? This powerhouse episode of Curbsiders Teach brings together Dr. Rebecca Garber and Dr. Beth Ward at AIMW25 to share high-yield, practical strategies for transforming didactic sessions into dynamic, must-attend learning experiences. Tune in for inspiring ideas like Pecha Kucha, gamification, and interdisciplinary learning that will energize your teaching toolkit and re-engage your learners!

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Credits
Producer, Show Notes, CME: Molly Heublein, MD
Script, Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Infographic, Cover Art: Charlotte Chaiklin MD
Technical Support: Podpaste
Peer Reviewer: Charlotte Chaiklin MD
Guests: Dr. Rebecca Garber, Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Ward
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner/ Reflections on AIMW25 conference
Why it is so hard to get learners to come to conference
Why does it matter?
Structural changes to improve conference attendance
Techniques to improve conference delivery
Take home points
Outro
57 min
May 14, 2025#50 From Words to Wisdom: Teaching Communication with Real-time Feedback and Frameworks with Dr. Rene Claxton and Dr. Robert Arnold
In this episode, Dr. Claxton and Dr. Arnold from “Vital Talk” and share their expertise around providing feedback on communication, best practices for preparing learners for difficult conversations, how to best support trainees as the conversation is unfolding, and strategies for debriefing. We discuss frameworks for sharing communication feedback in a positive, improvement-focused light. This episode will help you understand how to improve learners’ communication skills as well as your own.

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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner/ Favorite failure
Case from Kashlack Memorial
12:00 Challenges of feedback conversations on communication
15:05 Framing feedback
20:33 Debriefing the communication encounter
25:30 Educator’s role during the encounter
34:55 Preparing the learner / pre-briefing the communication encounter
39:14 Communication frameworks to teach learners
Strategies to teach/give feedback on communication in time-limited settings
47:13 AI in communication teaching
Take home points
Plugs (Vital Talk, Teach Like a Champion)
Outro
Credits
Producer: Molly Heublein MD
Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Script, show notes: Karishma Patel MD
Technical Support: Podpaste
Peer Reviewer: Jessica Erickson, MD
Guests: Dr. Rene Claxton and Dr. Robert Arnold
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
59 min
May 07, 2025#49 AIMW25 Recap: Pearls and (Educational) Practice Changing Knowledge from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine with guests Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick
Get inspired by this high-energy recap of AIMW25, where Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick share the most practice-changing pearls from Academic Internal Medicine Week. From rethinking feedback to boosting board pass rates and advancing ambulatory education, this episode is packed with insights every health professions educator can use. Recorded live in New Orleans, it brings the highlights—and the heart—of the conference straight to your ears.

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Credits
Producers, Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Show notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein, MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD
Guests: Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Sarah Vick, Jen Spicer, and Chavon Onumah
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
1 hr 5 min
April 30, 2025#48 Channeling the Afterglow, not the Aftermath: Tips from AIMW25 for Navigating during and after Feedback Conversations with Drs. Reeni Abraham and Liz Petersen
Join us as we discuss best practices for the feedback conversation and the post-feedback period, with Dr. Liz Petersen and Dr. Reeni Abraham that we had the opportunity to sit down with in person at the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine’s AIMW25. REMAP your feedback conversation by using clinical skills you are already comfortable with from sharing difficult news with patients. These techniques will help guide your learners to success!

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Credits
Producer, Script, Show Notes, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Hosts, Editors, Cover Art, Infographics: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Guests: Dr. Reeni Abraham, MD; Dr. Liz Petersen, MD
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
1 hr
August 07, 2024#47 Leveraging Mission to Recruit and Retain a Diverse Workforce With Erica N. Johnson, MD, FACP, FIDSA
Join us as Dr. Erica Johnson, Program Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, shares her experiences and best practices for recruitment and retention of a diverse medical workforce. Following the residency’s mission to reflect and serve the broader community guided her to build a residency program that stresses the importance of understanding the history of Baltimore and building trust within that community. You’ll hear tips to help diverse trainees thrive in a ``training program and be inspired to reflect on how to improve recruitment and retention practices in medical education.

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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer
01:08 Guest bio
02:10 Getting to Know Dr. Erica Johnson
05:50 Picks of the Week
08:23 Case from Kashlak
09:50 Recruitment to Reflect Community
12:40 Steward of the Mission: Dr. Johnson’s Approach to Recruitment at Bayview Hopkins
15:33 Defining Diversity
17:29 Opportunities for Improvement in Recruitment
21:05 Leadership team’s approach to highlighting mission and training setting
23:09 Resident Thriving
26:07 Individualized Mentorship
30:09 Holistic Review
32:45 Recruitment and Retention of Faculty
35:23 Importance and Examples of Pathway Programs
38:40 Selfless Service and Aligning Work with Mission
40:20 Importance of Program Director Community
42:48 Take Home Points
44:29 Outro
Credits
Producer, Show Notes, CME: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Infographic, Cover Art: Paige Spata MD
Reviewer: Keith Dickerson, MD
Hosts, Script, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Guest: Erica Johnson, MD
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
47 min
July 24, 2024#46 Mentoring 2.0: Best Practices for Mentoring across Differences With O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN
Join us as Dr Ray Bignall (@DrRayMD) delves into the transformative power of mentorship in career development. Learn to cultivate diverse mentor relationships, the importance of genuine connections, and navigating feedback across different identities. Whether you're a mentor or a mentee, this episode is packed with invaluable insights to help you thrive in your professional journey.

Forgive us for taking the opportunity to be mentored by Dr Bignall for the first 20 minutes, if you really want to jump ahead to the case, it starts at 21:33.

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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Advice- slowing down, taking time during training and beyond, saying “not right now”
14:33 Picks of the Week
21:33 Case from Kashlak
22:05 Dr Bignall’s Mentors
29:00 How Dr Bignall Approaches Mentorship/Coaching Trees
36:00 Mentoring across Identify Differences
48:15 Mentoring across Generational Differences
58:01 Helping Mentees Process Feedback
01:03:55 Continuous Improvement for Mentors
01:07:00 Take Home Points
Credits
Producer, show notes: Molly Heublein MD
Infographic, Cover Art: Paige Spata MD
Hosts, Script, Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Guest: O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
1 hr 16 min
July 10, 2024#45 Clinical Reasoning Remediation With Sarah Vick, MD
Join us as Dr Sarah Vick @SVickMD shares practical techniques and frameworks from her workshop at AIMW24 on helping diagnose and treat clinical reasoning gaps in your learners. We break down clinical reasoning into actionable steps; you’ll come away with helpful tips you can take back to clinic or wards next time you are teaching!

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Show Segments

0:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio, Picks of the Week
6:48 Case from Kashlack, Defining clinical reasoning
10:42 Pyramid Framework for assessing clinical reasoning skills
16:13 Systems 1 vs system 2 thinking
18:21 Problems with hypothesis generation- diagnosis and treatment
26:16 Problems with premature closure- diagnosis and treatment
28:31 React Framework
29:50 Problem Representation
31:50 IDEA Framework
35:52 Synthesis/Illness Scripts
40:36 Teaching clinical reasoning explicitly
42:54 When to escalate or pass on to next attending

Credits
Script: Era Kryzhanovska MD
Show Notes/CME/Infographic/Cover Art: Molly Heublein MD
Hosts/Editors: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Molly Heublein MD
Peer Reviewer: Amit Pahwa, MD
Guest: Sarah Vick MD
Technical support: Podpaste
Theme Music: MorsyMusic
55 min

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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 pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and a learning objective-based dosing of Edutainment (medical education, made entertaining). Season 3 of this weekly mini-series will air every Tuesday starting April 4, 2023 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts!