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The Curbsiders Teach

The Curbsiders Teach

The Curbsiders Teach 63 Episodes Jul 16, 2026

The Curbsiders Teach is an internal medicine podcast focused on medical education. Hosted by Molly Heublein, MD and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD, it features expert interviews on topics like bedside teaching, feedback conversations, and learner mental health. The show aims to inspire medical educators with teaching pearls and practice-changing knowledge. New episodes air weekly on Tuesdays.

Episodes

#62 Planning for Longevity and Meaning: Early Career Planning for Clinician Educators from AIMW26 with guests Drs. Tina Phan and Elisa Sottile
#62 Planning for Longevity and Meaning: Early Career Planning for Clinician Educators from AIMW26 with guests Drs. Tina Phan and Elisa Sottile Jul 16, 2026 3769 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 impor
#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
#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 Jun 25, 2026 3484 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. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscribe | Patreon | Youtube thecurbsidersteach@gmail.comCredits Producer, Writer, Graphics: Mike KW Cheng MD, MAEd  Hosts: Era Kryzhanovskaya MD, Mike KW Cheng MD, M
#60 Teaching in the AI Era: Updates from AIMW26 - With Drs Eric Burnett and Alexander Glaser
#60 Teaching in the AI Era: Updates from AIMW26 - With Drs Eric Burnett and Alexander Glaser Jun 11, 2026 3429 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 int
#59 Connecting on a Human Level: teaching and working with Gen Z learners
#59 Connecting on a Human Level: teaching and working with Gen Z learners May 28, 2026 4366 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. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instag
#58 To Theory or Not to Theory: that is the (educational) question  with Drs. Erick Hung and Jimmy Beck
#58 To Theory or Not to Theory: that is the (educational) question with Drs. Erick Hung and Jimmy Beck Aug 27, 2025 3523 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. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram
#57 Clinician Educator Essentials: Practical Tips to Jumpstart your Teaching
#57 Clinician Educator Essentials: Practical Tips to Jumpstart your Teaching Aug 13, 2025 2476 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 eff
#56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson
#56 To Err is Human: Best Practices for Leading Morbidity and Mortality Conferences with Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. John Erickson Jul 30, 2025 3921 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
#55 Make your (Educational) Dreams Come True with Goals and Objectives With Dr. Noriko Anderson
#55 Make your (Educational) Dreams Come True with Goals and Objectives With Dr. Noriko Anderson Jul 16, 2025 3448 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.  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Subscr
#54 Negotiation Skills from AIMW25 Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli
#54 Negotiation Skills from AIMW25 Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli Jul 2, 2025 2974 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
#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
#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 Jun 18, 2025 4187 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
#52: Glass Half Full: Best Practices for Teaching with an Anti-Deficit Framework  with Dr. Chavon M. Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd
#52: Glass Half Full: Best Practices for Teaching with an Anti-Deficit Framework with Dr. Chavon M. Onumah, MD, MPH, MEd Jun 4, 2025 3648 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 fr
#51 From Bored to Board Ready: Reimagining Conference Didactics to Engage Learners from AIMW25  with Dr Rebecca Garber and Dr Beth Ward
#51 From Bored to Board Ready: Reimagining Conference Didactics to Engage Learners from AIMW25 with Dr Rebecca Garber and Dr Beth Ward May 28, 2025 3369 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

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