MedEd Thread

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Pamela Combs, Director of the Howley ASPIRE Program, and EJ Clark, Caregiver Support Specialist, who share how a visionary partnership between the Howley Foundation and Cleveland Clinic is transforming career pathways for high school students. Designed for juniors interested in nursing, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and sterile processi...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, Dr. Nicole Brown, Senior Education Simulation Specialist at Cleveland Clinic, explores the psychological phenomenon of inattention blindness—the tendency to overlook visible and important details when our attention is diverted. Drawing from her nursing background and recent research, Dr. Brown discusses how this phenomenon impacts clinical judgment, patient assessm...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, Dr. Eduardo Mireles, Kim Sherry, and Dr. Matt Olivero discuss how in-situ simulation is used at Cleveland Clinic to uncover hidden safety risks in real clinical settings. They explain how these simulations improve teamwork, empower caregivers to speak up, and help standardize best practices across the enterprise—all to enhance patient safety. Tune in to learn how s...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Jessica Donato, Graduate Medical Education Liaison for Safety, Quality, and Patient Experience at Cleveland Clinic, who shares how the institution is training the next generation of physicians to lead with safety, quality and compassion. Dr. Donato explores the essential role of psychological safety, systems-based thinking and interprofessional col...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Brian Mandell, Editor-in-Chief of the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, who discusses the evolving role of medical journal editors in an era of rapid research, digital transformation, and emerging technologies like AI. Dr. Mandell shares insights on managing peer review, maintaining editorial integrity, addressing predatory journals, and suppor...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Cecile Foshee, Director of the Office of Interprofessional Learning, and Ronna Romano, Senior Project Manager in Education at Cleveland Clinic, who share how a national educational initiative is helping healthcare professionals better understand and address the impact of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Foshee and Ronna...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Carl Tyler, Director of Geriatrics Education and Research in Cleveland Clinic’s Family Medicine Residency Program, who explores how we’re educating healthcare professionals to better serve patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Tyler shares insights into the historical marginalization of IDD populations, the resulting...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. James K. Stoller, Chief of Cleveland Clinic Education, who delves into the growing need for leadership development in academic medicine. Dr. Stoller discusses how this workshop is geared towards equipping future physician leaders with essential skills in communication, emotional intelligence and team collaboration — competencies that directly impac...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christine Moravec, Director of Research Education and Training at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute; Dr. Michael Nelson, Medical Director of the Center for Youth & College Education; and Nicole Fennell, Administrator of the Center for Youth & College Education. The guests explores the Discovery Accelerator, an innovative partnership between Clev...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Laura Lipold, Director of Primary Care for the Department of Family Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, who explores education around women’s unique healthcare needs and preventive measures. Drawing on her expertise and experiences at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Lipold discusses the unique healthcare needs of women across their lifespan and the importance of w...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Randeep Chahal and Christine DeNicola, both program managers with Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Youth & College Education, who explore Cleveland Clinic’s efforts to inspire interest in healthcare careers through formal programs such as student field trips and caregiver speakers. These initiatives give students hands-on experiences and insights into...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Rahul Damania, Director of Academic Advising at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, about the transformative role of technology-enhanced learning. Dr. Damania explores evidence-based strategies and tools that optimize learner attention, recall and engagement. He discusses the importance of metacognition a...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Rahul Damania, Director of Academic Advising at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Damania delves into effective strategies for tackling high-stakes exams such as the MCAT, step exams and medical board, and he highlights the psychological challenges of test-taking, value of formative assessments and...

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In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Toby Jones, a college administrative intern and former intern with Cleveland Clinic's Summer College Internship program. Toby shares his experiences in the program, which blends hands-on administrative work with exposure to healthcare education. Interns work closely with mentors to support Cleveland Clinic’s high school internship program, assist...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Carlos Herrera, an intern with Cleveland Clinic's Center for Youth & College Education, about the Discovery Accelerator Internship Program. This program offers college students hands-on experience with quantum computing, AI and healthcare research. Carlos shares his journey as a computer science student and his work in the program, which aims...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we speak with Carlos Herrera, an intern with Cleveland Clinic's Center for Youth & College Education, about the Advanced Technology Internship Program—a unique summer opportunity for Northeast Ohio high school students. Carlos highlights the program's specialized tracks, from AI to biomedical engineering, and explains how this paid internship provides...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Duaa Hammoda, Director of Service Excellence for Global Patient Services at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hammoda explores the unique challenges and strategies behind delivering culturally sensitive care to international patients. Learn how Cleveland Clinic is leading the way in enhancing global patient experiences through personalized care, operational ex...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Bud Isaacson, Executive Dean of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, about the vital role of health equity in medical education. Dr. Isaacson shares how CCLCM has integrated health equity into its mission and curriculum, addressing issues such as implicit bias; disparities in clinical care and research; and the importance of trust-build...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Michelle Kraft, Director of Library Services at Cleveland Clinic, about the rapidly evolving field of medical library science. Michelle discusses the shifting role of medical librarians, from information gatekeepers to enablers of research and education in a digital age. We explore key trends such as artificial intelligence, hospital mergers and the ch...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Laura Greenwald, Manager of Communications for Cleveland Clinic’s Education Institute. and Corey Feuer, Content Editor with the Education Institute, about the essential skill of receiving feedback with grace and reflection. While many are taught how to give feedback, few have learned how to effectively receive it. Drawing from a workshop developed at C...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Melvonna Williams, Program Manager for the Center for Youth & College Education’s Shadowing Program. The program offers students a unique opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare careers. Melvonna explains how this program provides immersive, real-life experiences for adults and high school and college students, enabling them to gain firsthan...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Donajah Bragg, Administrative Intern with Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Youth & College Education, who discusses Cleveland Clinic’s Louis Stokes High School Summer Internship Program, a transformative experience for Northeast Ohio students interested in healthcare careers. Donajah shares her personal journey through the program, highlighting the sk...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Devin Patterson, Program Manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Adult Pathways Program within our Center for Youth & College Education. The Adult Pathways Program is designed to help adults discover and pursue healthcare careers. Devin discusses the program's structure, including skills training, apprenticeships and direct-to-employment pathways. The...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Kim Gifford, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Pediatric Residency Program, and Dr. Tim Gilligan, DEI Officer for Graduate Medical Education and Vice Chair for Education at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute, who explore the role of perceived identity in both the feedback giver and receiver as well as the importance of dialogue in feedback co...