In this episode, Anju Visen-Singh and Jenna Downey explore strategies for engaging stakeholders, managing resistance to change, and educating admissions committees. The conversation emphasizes the need for a structured approach to change, the significance of understanding the human aspect of admissions processes, and the value of listening to feedback from various constituents. Jenna shares her experiences and insights on how to effectively implement holistic admissions practices, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered in the decision-making process.

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:38 - The importance of stakeholder engagement 03:40 - What are strategies that support stakeholder engagement? 08:34 - How to engage reluctant stakeholders 12:35 - How to approach admissions committees 15:22 - Takeaways

Speakers: Anju Visen-Singh VP, Product & Marketing at Acuity Insights

Jenna Downey Holistic Success Advisor at Acuity Insights

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In this episode, Anju Visen-Singh and Peggy Griffin discuss the importance of holistic admissions processes, particularly in nursing programs. They explore how the Casper test has transformed admissions by evaluating non-cognitive skills alongside academic metrics, leading to a more equitable selection process. The conversation highlights the positive impact on student engagement and the qualities sought in nursing candidates, such as empathy and compassion.

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:36 - Changing ideas around fairness 02:32 - What does fair admissions look like? 03:47 - Fair admissions in medical education 04:47 - What are the results of these admission changes? 05:45 - How long has this process been in place? 06:10 - What is the current process? 08:19 - Final thoughts

Speakers: Anju Visen-Singh VP, Product & Marketing at Acuity Insights

Peggy Griffin Assistant Registrar, Admissions at Dalhousie University

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In this episode, Anju Visen-Singh and Meegan Carlson discuss the concept of holistic success at Acuity Insights, emphasizing the importance of a supportive workplace culture, employee well-being, and the integration of personal and professional growth. They explore how Acuity's mission influences their approach to employee benefits, workplace flexibility, and an overall environment that fosters creativity and productivity.

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:39 - What holistic success means to me 02:45 - How does Acuity foster holistic success? 03:41 - Acuity's mission 06:55 - A more authentic work/life experience 09:25 - Final thoughts on Acuity and holistic success

Speakers: Anju Visen-Singh VP, Product & Marketing at Acuity Insights

Meegan Carlson Senior Director of People & Culture at Acuity Insights

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In this conversation, Kelly Dore and Muhammad Zafar Iqbal discuss competency-based education (CBE) in the context of medical education. They define CBE as an approach that focuses on graduate outcome abilities and is derived from societal needs. They highlight four main principles of CBE: focus on outcomes, emphasis on abilities, de-emphasis on time-based education, and promoting learner-centeredness.

Links: Managing curriculum change as you move towards CBE - https://acuityinsights.com/managing-curriculum-change-as-you-move-towards-cbe/ Getting started with CBE (Webinar) - https://acuityinsights.com/webinar/getting-started-with-cbe-using-one45-2/

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:53 - What is Competency-Based Education 04:18 - Core principles of CBME 10:22 - Key benefits of CBME 14:38 - Challenges of CBME 18:47 - Advice for programs pursuing CBME

Speakers: Dr. Kelly Dore Co-Founder & VP of Science and Innovation at Acuity Insights https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258/

Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Research Scientist at Acuity Insights https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-zafar-iqbal-8597576a/

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In this week's episode, Anju Visen-Singh and Dr. Kelly Dore discuss how to prepare students for a world shaped by AI. They emphasize the importance of developing durable skills such as adaptability, critical thinking, resiliency, communication, teamwork, and leadership. Anju and Dr. Dore also explore how to integrate AI literacy into curricula without overwhelming faculty and students, highlighting the need for structure and intentional use of AI.

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:17 - The skills needed for an AI-driven future 04:44 - Integrating AI literacy in programs 09:57 - Is AI more applicable to certain programs? 12:12 - The role of ethical training 16:10 - How can partnerships improve AI education? 19:35 - Advice on AI education

Links: Acuity's Ethical AI Framework | https://acuityinsights.com/ethical-ai-in-education/

Speakers: Dr. Kelly Dore Co-Founder/VP Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights

Anju Visen-Singh VP, Product & Marketing at Acuity Insights

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This week, Anju speaks with Anhphan Ly, Senior Director at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to discuss data, AI, and the future of healthcare education. The future of healthcare education lies in the use of data and AI to inform and improve student learning. AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare education by providing personalized feedback, simulating patient interactions, and suggesting educational improvements.

Timestamp of our conversation: 00:54 - The evolution of data in education 02:35 - How is AI being used to improve healthcare education? 04:51 - Balancing standardization and personalization 07:21 - How do these innovations impact students? 09:10 - How does AI impact educators? 11:42 - What trends will shape the future of healthcare education? 14:42 - The importance of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) 17:35 - Advice

Speakers: Anju Visen-Singh VP, Marketing and Product at Acuity Insights

Anhphan Ly Senior Director at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

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In this episode, Dr. Sunny Nakae, from California University of Science and Medicine, discusses how her medical school promotes inclusion through a holistic approach to education. The school focuses on integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the curriculum and creating a safe and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Nakae emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and offers a variety of programs and initiatives to enhance DEI efforts.

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:39 - Fostering inclusion at medical schools 09:08 - The role of medical schools in addressing social issues 17:06 - How do you measure success? 26:46 - What are the barriers to inclusion? 30:52 - What are the next steps? 33:15 - Advice

Speakers: Dr. Kelly Dore Co-Founder/VP Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights

Dr. Sunny Nakae Senior Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Partnership; Associate Professor of Medical Education at California University of Science and Medicine

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In this episode, Dr. Deborah Chang, Director of Curriculum Evaluation at UT Health San Antonio discusses how UT Health's School of Medicine is using large language models (LLMs) to improve their curriculum review process. Dr. Chang shares how AI has helped synthesize large amounts of data, providing detailed results and summaries to faculty members and committee members — in turn enhancing continuous quality improvement processes.

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:44 - What motivated the use of LLMs? 03:08 - What were the challenges prior to using LLMs? 05:08 - Were there any reservations about using LLMs? 06:57 - What was the methodology used? 10:33 - What was learned? 12:20 - Did you find other applications for LLMs? 13:59 - What are the benefits to using LLMs 14:45 - Advice for using LLMs

Links: Virtual Community | https://www.aamc.org/career-development/affinity-groups/gir/join-information-technology-academic-medicine-virtual-community

LSL Conference | https://web.cvent.com/event/99043fd8-771d-49ab-8823-802c2c916313/

Speakers: Anju Visen-Singh VP, Marketing and Product at Acuity Insights

Dr. Deborah Chang Director of Curriculum Evaluation, UT Health San Antonio

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In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Perry, Associate Academic Dean for Admissions, Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso sits down to talk about equitable education access. Dr. Perry discusses practical strategies for supporting applicants from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in the admissions process. She highlights the importance of addressing barriers to access in higher education, such as resource availability and social mobility.

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:25 - The current landscape of equitable access 03:15 - What are the key barriers to equitable access? 05:39 - Resources for students 08:26 - What to know when building new pathways 13:07 - Equitable access for rural applicants 16:20 - What is JAMP? 18:53 - Advice for listeners

Links: Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Services - https://www.tmdsas.com/index.html The American Medical College Application Services (AMCAS) - https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school-amcas/applying-medical-school-amcas Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) - https://www.texasjamp.org/index.html

Speakers: Anju Visen-Singh VP, Marketing and Product at Acuity Insights

Cynthia Perry Associate Academic Dean for Admissions, Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

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In this episode, Matt Holland, the CEO of Acuity Insights, shares insights into the skills employers look for when recruiting for roles at all levels. Matt discusses the shift in recruiting strategies at BCG, where they expanded their candidate pool beyond traditional business programs and MBA programs. Matt emphasizes the importance of both cognitive skills and soft skills, such as intellectual curiosity, persistence, coachability, and the ability to form relationships and influence others.

Timestamp of our conversation: 01:44 - What skills did you look for as a recruiter? 03:12 - Was it common to search for these skills? 04:32 - How do you find skills that are hard to see? 07:17 - Patterns in soft skill development 09:39 - Preparing candidates for practice 11:51 - Recommendations for business schools 15:37 - How does Casper help us see hard to see skills? 17:11 - Takeaways

Speakers: Dr. Kelly Dore Co-Founder/VP Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights

Matt Holland CEO at Acuity Insights

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