Welcome to a special Holiday Episode of the PAPERs Podcast! In this fun and festive episode, the hosts bring their quirkiest and most unconventional academic papers to the table, sharing surprising insights and plenty of laughs along the way. 

The hosts have scoured the academic universe to bring you the following: 

• How alcohol might just help you solve creative problems.
• Why eating chocolate could potentially make you a Nobel laureate.
• How side effects of placebos can enhance their perceived effectiveness.
• The surprising connection between video games and bronchoscopy skills.
• Why humor belongs in the classroom, straight from medical students' perspectives.
• Insights into how science progresses—one funeral at a time.
  
  
  You find episode notes and references at the episode webpage
  
  PAPERs Podcast are
  Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
  Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
  Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
  Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö
  
  Production of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet

#76 – A review on modern teaching and learning techniques in medical education

Are your students truly engaged? In this episode, the hosts dive into a micro-monograph that shakes up stale teaching techniques by showcasing fresh, student-centered methods that go way beyond the classic lecture snooze-fest. With plenty of laughs and a dash of nostalgia, they share their own teaching experiments, swapping old-school habits for bold, adaptable approaches to keep both educators and students on their toes in today’s fast-evolving medical world.

Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino.

Episode article:
Karkera S, Devendra N, Lakhani B, Manahan K, Geisler J. "A review on modern teaching and learning techniques in medical education". EIKI Journal of Effective Teaching Methods. 2024 Jan 26;2(1). 


You find episode notes and other resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.

PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

#75 - Hot for Teacher

Are we all insane?

Given all the contemporary challenges and frictions at work, why do we teach?

This episode unpacks the critical factors behind teacher motivation and delivers evidence-based strategies to inspire, recruit, and retain top educators in the health professions using Self Determination Theory.

Episode host: Jason R. Frank.

Episode article: Orsini, C., Imafuku, R., Jennings, B., Neufeld, A., Tricio, J., & Kusurkar, R. A. (2024). What influences clinical educators’ motivation to teach? A BEME systematic review and framework synthesis based on self-determination theory: BEME Review No. 90. Medical Teacher, 1–9.

You find episode notes and other resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.

PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

Feeling lost in the world of literature reviews?

Choosing the right type can be overwhelming, from systematic to scoping, realist to narrative. In this episode, Lara breaks it down with clarity. 
Learn how to navigate the objectivist–subjectivist continuum, align your review to your research goals, and uncover tools that make the process easier. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned researcher, this guide is your roadmap to impactful literature reviews.

Episode host: Lara Varpio.

You find episode notes and references at the episode webpage
PAPERs Podcast are
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet

Ever wondered how your first impressions as a clinical supervisor shape your evaluations? This episode uncovers the findings from a recent study on the role of first impressions in performance-based assessments. Learn how explicit and implicit biases can affect your judgment and what you can do to ensure fair and accurate evaluations. Don’t miss this essential discussion on improving your assessment practices!

Episode host: Linda Snell

You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.

Episode article:
Wood, T. J., Daniels, V. J., Pugh, D., Touchie, C., Halman, S., & Humphrey-Murto, S. (2024). Implicit versus explicit first impressions in performance-based assessment: Will raters overcome their first impressions when learner performance changes? Advances in Health Sciences Education, 29(4), 1155–1168.

PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

#72 - Is This Program Competency-based?

In this episode, Jason is tackling a big question in health education: what does it really mean for a program to be "competency-based"? With competency-based education (CBE) becoming a global standard in health professions, the episode breaks down what makes a program truly CBE, from focusing on outcomes and skill progression to using tailored learning experiences and programmatic assessments. 

Listeners get a clear guide to spotting whether a curriculum is competency-based and why this approach is reshaping training to ensure all graduates meet essential standards in their field.

Live Fast and Die-Hard: Finding Heroic Career Paths in Training Stories 

This week, Jason’s paper dives into how health professionals find their career paths. Learn about die-hards, negotiators, migrants, and how Jon almost joined the clergy. 

Episode host: Jason R. Frank

You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.


PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

#67 - UPDATED - In this episode, Lara leads a conversation about AI and the current body of knowledge about AI that is growing rapidly in Medical Education. Everything you need to know about AI in MedEd is in this paper! 

Don't miss out—listen now to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field! Plus, check out the detailed speaker notes for more insights.


Episode host: Lara Varpio.

You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.

Episode article:
Gordon, M., Daniel, M., Ajiboye, A., Uraiby, H., Xu, N. Y., Bartlett, R., Hanson, J., Haas, M., Spadafore, M., Grafton-Clarke, C., Gasiea, R. Y., Michie, C., Corral, J., Kwan, B., Dolmans, D., & Thammasitboon, S. (2024). A scoping review of artificial intelligence in medical education: BEME Guide No. 84. Medical Teacher, 46(4), 446–470.


PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell.
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg.
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson.
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö.

Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

Live Fast and Die-Hard: Finding Heroic Career Paths in Training Stories 

This week, Jason’s paper dives into how health professionals find their career paths. Learn about die-hards, negotiators, migrants, and how Jon almost joined the clergy. 

Episode host: Jason R. Frank

You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.

Episode article:Rozario, S. Y., Farlie, M. K., Sarkar, M., & Lazarus, M. D. (2024). The die‐hards , negotiators and migrants: Portraits of doctors’ career pathways through specialisation. Medical Education, 58(9), 1071–1085.





PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

#69 – Three Years to MD: Does It Measure Up? 

In this episode, we’re diving into the age-old question: is a three-year medical school program just as good as the traditional four-year track? The researchers compared the residency performance of graduates from both programs and found no significant differences, suggesting that you might not need that extra year after all—unless you’re really keen on more electives!


Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino.

You can find episode notes and resources at the Episode website

Episode article: Santen SA, Yingling S, Hogan SO, Vitto CM, Traba CM, Strano-Paul L, Robinson AN, Reboli AC, Leong SL, Jones BG, Gonzalez-Flores A. "Are They Prepared? Comparing Intern Milestone Performance of Accelerated 3-Year and 4-Year Medical Graduates" (Academic Medecine). 2023 Oct 16:10-97. 

PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

#68 - Clinician educators may have similar training content-wise, but the application of that training in widely varied contexts can lead to different outcomes in the stature, roles and recognition of educators. Faculty development initiatives should be co-developed and context sensitive.


Episode host: Linda Snell

You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.

Episode article:
Hu, W. C.-Y., Nguyen, V. A. T., Nguyen, N. T., & Stalmeijer, R. E. (2023). Becoming Agents of Change: Contextual Influences on Medical Educator Professionalization and Practice in a LMIC Context. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 35(3), 323–334.

PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet