MedEd Thread

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Mikaela Baucco, Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Cleveland Clinic, about Communicating with Care, a program designed to strengthen professionalism, communication and teamwork across nursing teams. Mikaela discusses psychological safety, managing conflict, flattening hierarchy and practical communication strategies that empower caregivers...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Stormy Sweitzer,  PhD, MBA, MPH, PCC, Senior Program Manager in Cleveland Clinic's Office of Interprofessional Learning; Nichole Brown, PhD, MSN, RN, CHSE-A, Senior Education Specialist in the Simulation and Advanced Skills Center; and Maureen Washock, BSN, RN, CPN, CHSE , Simulation Education Specialist, about the use of generative AI to enhance...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. William Albabish, Director of Anatomy, and Dr. Andrea Di Sebastiano, Associate Director of Anatomy at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, about a novel fellowship designed to prepare PhD scientists from adjacent fields for careers in anatomy education. They discuss how immersive donor-based dissection, teaching, curriculum development, edu...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. William Albabish, Director of Anatomy, and Dr. Andrea Di Sebastiano, Associate Director of Anatomy at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, about a novel fellowship designed to prepare PhD scientists from adjacent fields for careers in anatomy education. They discuss how immersive donor-based dissection, teaching, curriculum development, edu...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Zenab Laiq, cardiologist and cardiac imaging specialist at Cleveland Clinic's Akron General Hospital, Dr. Samuel Wiles, pulmonary critical care physician and associate program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic's Akron General Hospital, and Dr. Vasu Gupta, internal medicine resident and chief resident...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Linda Gardner, Senior Director of Nursing Education and Professional Development at Cleveland Clinic, and Theresa Russo, Program Manager for Nursing Education, about Launchpad to Nursing Bootcamp, an innovative pipeline program designed to introduce middle and high school students to careers in nursing. They discuss how immersive, hands-on experien...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Loren Hackett, Medical Librarian at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, and Michelle Kraft, Director of Library Services for the Cleveland Clinic Health System, to discuss Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America by Kate Washington. Through the Hillcrest Book Club, they explore the emotional toll of caregiving, the challenges faced by families...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we speak with Loren Hackett, Medical Librarian at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, and Michelle Kraft, Director of Library Services for the Cleveland Clinic Health System, about the growing role of fiction-based book clubs in medical education. They discuss how shared reading and discussion can foster empathy, encourage reflection, promote wellness and create s...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Michelle Kraft, Director of Library Services, and Olivia Davis, Medical Librarian, about the growing impact of health misinformation on medical education and patient care. They discuss the differences between misinformation and disinformation, how social media and AI contribute to the spread of false information, and the risks posed by AI-generated “ha...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we speak with Brian Peacock, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Physician Assistant Studies at Wake Forest University, about using gamification to enhance interprofessional education. Brian explains a virtual escape room model that brings together multiple healthcare disciplines to build teamwork, improve communication and deepen understanding of roles and...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we speak with Dr. Jeremy Lipman, Director of Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official, Dr. Judith French, Educational Specialist and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of General Surgery, and Dr. Pooja Varman, General Surgery Resident and Surgical Education Research Fellow, about evolving approaches to resident and fellow selection. T...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Michael Simon, Enterprise Emergency Medical Services Education Manager, about how simulation‑based learning is advancing EMS education across Northeast Ohio. Michael describes Cleveland Clinic’s physician‑led, hands on simulation model, which replaces traditional lectures with high‑fidelity scenarios that build clinical skills, teamwork and real world...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Cecile Foshee, Director of the Office of Interprofessional Learning; Dr. Aanchal Kapoor, Critical Care Physician and Associate Director of the Office of Interprofessional Learning; and Dr. Sabine Iben, Neonatologist and Neonatal Fellowship Director, about how Cleveland Clinic’s BOOST program strengthens collaboration and trust within clinical teams...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Rick Rejeleene, Special Fellow for Artificial Intelligence and Education at Cleveland Clinic, about how AI is enhancing medical education through personalized learning, virtual patient simulations, automated assessment and streamlined administrative support. Dr. Rejeleene discusses the benefits these tools bring to both learners and faculty, the ri...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Brian Polian, Vice President for Athletics and National Engagement at John Carroll University and a veteran collegiate football coach, about working effectively with Generation Z learners. Drawing on decades of leadership and coaching experience, Brian explores the defining characteristics of Gen Z, common misconceptions and how relationships, authenti...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Stacey Algren, Associate Dean of Student Learning Environment at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, and Dr. Tim Lacy, Director of Student Learning Environment at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, about the persistent challenge of medical student mistreatment in academic medicine. Dr. Algren and Dr. Lacy share n...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Rachel King, J.D., Cleveland Clinic’s Director for Educational Integrity and Assistant Dean of Students for the School of Health Professions, about how conflict transformation can turn workplace tension into an opportunity for growth. Rachel shares why addressing conflict isn’t just about resolution—it’s about reshaping relationships, fostering underst...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Alison Reiheld, Professor of Philosophy and medical ethicist at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, about how anti-fat bias impacts patient care and clinical decision-making. Dr. Reiheld shares why assumptions about body size can lead to delayed treatment, missed diagnoses and diminished trust—and offers strategies to counter these biases t...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Ashley Reed, Assistant Director of Curriculum Services at the University of Michigan Medical School, about strategies that help students navigate the critical transition to medical school. Dr. Reed shares how her program leverages learning science, evidence-based study techniques, and even generative AI to empower students, normalize challenges, an...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Max Regester, a recent graduate who credits the gap year experience for his success in medical school and beyond and his mentor Dr. Anthony Griess, founder of a structured clinical gap year program. They share why gap years are gaining traction, how immersive programs provide patient care, research opportunities, and mentorship, and why these experienc...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Melissa Morse, Pediatric Clerkship Director and Assistant Professor at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, along with Dr. Dana Foradori Director of Cleveland Clinic's Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship and Associate Professor at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner College of Medicine of Case We...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Marissa Zhu, Director of Assessment at Wayne State University School of Medicine, to discuss the evolving challenges of preparing medical students for the USMLE Step 1 exam. With pass rates declining since the shift to pass/fail scoring, Dr. Zhu shares insights into how AI-powered tools like Stepwise can help bridge the gap between faculty-authored...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Shanell Hill and Michael Moreland, nursing professional development specialists at Cleveland Clinic, about the Howley Nurse Scholars Program. Designed to support high school students from underrepresented communities, the program offers immersive education, mentorship, and hands-on experiences that span from junior year through college graduation. Lear...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, Lenore Gregg, Certified Surgical Technologist, and Cora Barnes, Certified Sterile Processing Educator, share how the Howley ASPIRE Pathways Program is preparing high school students for careers in surgical technology, sterile processing, and respiratory therapy. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and paid workforce opportunities, students gain real-world experi...

In this episode of MedEd Thread, Dr. Tony Tizzano talks with Dr. Nicholas Libertin and Dr. Meana Gerges, enterprise physician advisors at Cleveland Clinic, about the evolving role of physician advisors in healthcare. They share how their work in utilization management, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance improves patient access, safety, and financial health. Tune in to learn how Clev...