The PAPERs Podcast

Farewell to an Era: The Final Episode of the Papers Podcast

Dear Listeners, After more than a decade of insightful discussions, laughter, and learning, we are both excited and a bit teary-eyed to bring you the final episode of the Papers Podcast. This isn't just an episode; it's a heartfelt celebration of our journey together. From our humble beginnings recording in hotel rooms to becoming a beloved source of knowledge and camaraderie in the medical education community, we've cherished every moment with you.

In this special farewell episode, join Jason, Jonathan, Lara, and Linda as they reflect on the incredible progress in our field, share personal anecdotes, and express their deepest gratitude to you, our loyal listeners. We've laughed, we've learned, and we've grown together, and now it's time to reminisce about the highlights and the friendships that have made this journey unforgettable.

Whether you've been with us from the start or joined us along the way, this episode is a tribute to you.

So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's take one last stroll down memory lane together. Thank you for being part of our story. We couldn't have done it without you.

With heartfelt thanks and warmest regards,

The Papers Podcast Team.

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.

This is a production from Karolinska Institutet.

How can we make assessments truly equitable? In this episode, Lara dives into a paper that explores fairness, inclusion, and justice as three distinct approaches to equity in assessment. Discover how these orientations can reshape our goals, strategies, and impact in education. This episode unpacks critical frameworks that empower educators to reflect on critically and reimagine assessment systems.

Episode host: Lara Varpio.

Episode article:Anderson, H. L. K., Govaerts, M., Abdulla, L., Balmer, D. F., Busari, J. O., & West, D. C. (2024). "Clarifying and expanding equity in assessment by considering three orientations: Fairness, inclusion and justice". Medical Education, Advance online publication.

You can find episode notes and other resources on 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

What happens when we set our hosts loose to pick their must-read list of 2024 from papers that didn’t make it into the episodes for all kinds of reasons? You get “Wrapping Papers,” a special year-end episode where Jason, Lara, Linda, and Jon share their favorites with you. 

This episode is a celebration of the scholarship that inspires us—and you. Tune in for lively discussions, shared insights, and a reminder of why this work matters so much.

You can find the papers, summary of the discussion and links 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

This is a production from Karolinska Institutet

Articles from this episode:

1. Varpio, L. (2024). Creating Effects in Your Writing—Tools to “Use” (or Not). Perspectives on Medical Education, 13(1).
2. Irlam, J., Reid, S., & Rother, H.-A. (2024). Education about planetary health and sustainable healthcare in low- and middle-income countries: Planetary Health Report Card assessment of perceptions at University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences. Education for Health, 37(1), Article 1.
3. Lingard, L. (2023). Metacommentary: Identifying and Mastering “Dear Reader” Moments. Perspectives on Medical Education, 12(1).
4. Norman, G., Pelaccia, T., Wyer, P., & Sherbino, J. (2024). Dual process models of clinical reasoning: The central role of knowledge in diagnostic expertise. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 30(5), 788–796.
5. Stalmeijer, R. E., Brown, M. E. L., & O’Brien, B. C. (2024). How to discuss transferability of qualitative research in health professions education. The Clinical Teacher, 21(6), e13762. https://doi.org/10.1111/tct.13762 
6. Lucas, H. C., Upperman, J. S., & Robinson, J. R. (2024). A systematic review of large language models and their implications in medical education. Medical Education, 58(11), 1276–1285.
7. Mokhachane, M., Wyatt, T., Kuper, A., Green-Thompson, L., & George, A. (2024). Graduates’ reflections on professionalism and identity: Intersections of race, gender, and activism. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 36(3), 312–322.
8. Ellaway, R. H., O’Brien, B. C., Sherbino, J., Maggio, L. A., Artino, A. R. J., Nimmon, L., Park, Y. S., Young, M., & Thomas, A. (2024). Is there a problem with evidence in health professions education? Academic Medicine, 99(8), 841.

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
  
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#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