Faculty Feed

How do you prepare for one of the biggest transitions ofyour career? In this special episode of Faculty Feed, Dr. Jerry Rabalais reflects on research exploring how advanced career faculty prepare for retirement and professional transition. He shares insights from interviews with facultymembers, discusses the importance of intentional planning beyond finances, and explains why purpose, identity, an...

In this episode of Faculty Feed , Dr. Russ Farmer sits down with Jarrod Young, Executive Director of Academic Simulation at the University of Louisville, to explore how simulation-based education is transforming healthcare training, patient safety, and quality improvement. Jarrod discusses the growing role of simulation in creating psychologically safe learning environments where healthcare profes...

Dr. Staci Saner and Dr. Ashley Shelton sit down with Dr. Samantha Morris to explore the critical role of trauma-informed care in education—especially within healthcare and adult learning environments. They explore how trauma affects the brain and can keep learners in a “fight, flight, or freeze” state, limiting their ability to think and engage. It highlights three key pillars—safety, emotional re...

What if palliative care isn’t just about end-of-life—but about living better, longer? In this episode featuring Dr. Ashley Iles, we break down what palliative care really means, howit differs from hospice, and why it should be part of care much earlier than most people think. From improving quality of life to supporting patients and families through serious illness,this conversation highlights the...

What does effective leadership look like in academic nursingtoday? In this episode of Faculty Feed , Amanda Jo LeBlanc,PhD, Professor, Associate Dean of Research in the School of Nursing explores the dynamic intersection of nursing research, leadership, and mentorship. The conversation dives into the importance of psychological safety in leadership,the unique challenges faced by nurse scientists,...

Dr. Beth Case—Senior Manager for Accessibility andMultimedia Development at UofL’s Delphi Center—demystifies the newest ADA TitleII regulations and what they really mean for digital content in highereducation. Beth shares practical, actionable strategies for faculty, highlightsthe most common accessibility pitfalls, and offers clear steps to strengthencompliance and create more inclusive learning...

In this episode Dr. Staci Saner, Dr. Ashley Shelton and Dr. Laura Weingartner from the Office of Professional & Educational Development discuss the concept of psychological safety and its essential role in learning, leadership, and healthcare. It unpacks what psychological safety truly means, why it impacts engagement and outcomes, and how leaders and educators can intentionally create environ...

In this episode of Faculty Feed , we’re joined by Dr. Ashley Shelton, Senior Instructional Designer for Continuing Education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and Hannah Turner, a third-year UofL medical student. Together, they explore their research on educator identity—examining how clinicians grow into educators and what that evolution means for teaching and learning in the he...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Forrest Arnold and Dr. Russ Farmer to explore how the LIAM Program at UofL transforms mid-career faculty into impactful, compassionate leaders. They share how LIAM shaped their careers, strengthened their mentorship skills, and prepared them for challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll hear about the personal growth, professional development, and unexpect...

In this episode, Dr. Whitney Nash, Dean and Professor at theUniversity of Louisville School of Nursing, discusses the growing role of interprofessional education and simulation in healthcare training. The conversation explores the new simulation building at UofL, the integration of simulation across curricula, and how these experiences enhance studentconfidence and clinical readiness. Dr. Nash als...

This conversation explores the importance of interprofessional care in sports medicine, highlighting the collaborative efforts between healthcare providers and student athletes. Dr. Jen Daley and student athlete, Tague Davis discuss the roles of various support staff, the significance ofcommunication, and the unique experiences of student athletes navigating their health care. They emphasize the n...

Dr. Andreas Stamatis and Dr. Spencer Cavan explore the concepts of mental toughness and employee engagement, focusing on their definitions, applications, and the research conducted at UofL Health. The discussion highlights the importance of mental toughness in overcoming adversity and achieving goals, as well as the role of employee engagement in creating a meaningful work environment. The guests...

Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are everywhere ineducation—but are we really using them to their full potential? In this conversation, we unpack what makes MCQs powerful assessment tools (and what makes them fall flat). You’ll hear about: Whether you’re crafting exams, teaching in the healthprofessions, or just curious about how assessments shape education, this episode offers practical insights...

In this episode featuring Dr. Russ Farmer, the conversation centers on the value of narrative feedback in medical education as a more effective alternative to traditional numeric evaluations. Dr. Farmer discusses the distinction between formative and summative feedback, stressing that clear, specific, and actionable comments are essential for meaningful learner development. He outlines common chal...

Start with the end in mind—every great journey, recipe, or presentation begins by knowing where you're headed. Whether you're planning a road trip or designing a medical curriculum, defining your desired outcome is key. In this episode of Faculty Feed , Drs. Saner, Rabalais, and Weingartner explore Understanding by Design , a powerful “backward” approach to curriculum development. Discover...

We are re-airing this episode from 2024.   Listen in as Dr. BillCrump, Associate Dean for UofL’s principal satellite campus in Madisonville, describes how the unique longitudinal association with learners allows the faculty at that campus to track professional identity formation and the dreaded“empathy drop” that occurs early in their training. His research with family medicine residents has surfa...

We are re-airing this episode from 2023. If you have struggled with the chore of writing learning objectives for a presentation, a course, a workshop, this episode is the answer for you to lift the veil of mystery and reveal just why and how to do this well. Rise module on writing learning objectives Bloom's Taxonomy Do you have comments or questions about Faculty Feed? Contact us at FacFeed@louis...

We are re-airing this episode from 2023. Is our healthcare systemaccessible for people with disabilities or just compliant? This week we talkwith Dr. Priya Chandan, MD, MPH, who is Vice President of Healthcare Qualityand Analytics at Kramer Davis and Clinical Associate Professor in the Divisionof Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of LouisvilleSchool of Medicine; and Dr. Emil...

We are sharing this popular episode from last fall with Dr. Martin Huecker. Discover thetransformative power of stress in this enlightening episode featuring Dr. Martin Huecker from the University of Louisville’s Department of EmergencyMedicine. As a full professor, Wellness Director, and board-certified expert inIntegrative Health Medicine, Dr. Huecker delves into the often-misunderstoodconcept o...

Dr. Ashley Shelton,Senior Instructional Designer, discusses the concept of "AI and theillusion of fluency" in education, especially in medical and adultlearning contexts. She explains how fluency—defined by accuracy, speed, andexpression—does not necessarily equate to comprehension, and how learners canappear proficient while lacking deeper understanding. Dr. Shelton warns that AItools, while powe...

Dr. Michelle Rodems, Assistant Dean for Student Success at the University of Louisville Graduate School, discusses the importance of effective, intentional mentoring in graduate education. She highlights how mentoring—while a long-standing concept—still suffers from structural and communication gaps that can significantly impact student success. Dr. Rodems shares her own journey intomentoring supp...

This podcastexplores the concept of Radical Candor, based on Kim Scott’s 2017 book RadicalCandor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. Drs. Rabalais, Saner& Weingartner discuss how the framework, which balances caring personallyand challenging directly, is essential for effective feedback in medicaleducation. Through examples like Sheryl Sandberg’s direct but caring critiqueof Kim...

Dr. Josh Kurtz,Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Pediatric CardiologyFellowship at the University of Louisville, shares his insights on theintegration of generative AI in clinical education. Drawing from both hisclinical experience and educational leadership, Dr. Kurtz discusses the promiseand pitfalls of AI in medicine, emphasizing that while AI tools can enhancediagnostic thinking...

In this episode of Faculty Feed, the hosts tackle the complex challenges and implications of generative AI in education, especially in how faculty assess learner understanding. With AI tools becoming widely accessible and highly capable—even able to mimic student voices and synthesize personalized reflections—traditional assessments like essays and asynchronous writing tasks are increasingly unrel...

Dr. Whitney Nash, Dean of the University of LouisvilleSchool of Nursing, shares her inspiring journey in nursing education andleadership. A two-time alumna of UofL, Nash reflects on her early career, herreturn to the university, and her path to becoming Dean, driven by a passionfor innovation and collaboration. She discusses her pivotal role inestablishing nurse-led clinics, particularly the Kentu...