MELA Moments

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Dara Farber about the critical importance of bedside teaching in the inpatient setting, emphasizing that effective clinical education significantly enhances the learning experience for medical students and residents. Throughout the episode, we explore practical strategies for maximizing learning during patient interactions. Dr. Farber shares her expertise in medic...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Laura Buchanan, an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, about teaching procedural skills. Dr. Buchanan gives us strategies to enhance the learning experience for medical trainees by emphasizing the necessity of breaking down complex tasks into manageable micro-steps and the importance of aligning instructional methods wi...

On this episode, Dr. Erin Giudice talks with Dr. Danny Baek about finding the teachable moment in the ambulatory setting. Dr. Baek is the Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of Maryland. As we delve into the intricacies of clinical teaching, we recognize that the ambulatory environment presents both unique challenges and rewarding opportunities for educato...

Today, we delve into the critical subject of narrative assessment, a pivotal component for those engaged in the evaluation of learners. This episode features Dr. Nidhi Goel, who helps us understand the significance of employing a structured evaluative framework to enhance the efficacy of narrative assessments. We explore the inadequacies of traditional assessment methods and the advantages of comp...

On this episode, our host, Dr. Erin Giudice, talks with Dr. Phil Dittmar about the critical significance of setting clear expectations for medical learners to enhance their educational experiences. They discuss the profound impact that well-articulated expectations have on learners’ performance, particularly in clinical settings. Dr. Dittmar emphasizes that these written guidelines not only demyst...

On this episode, our host, Dr. Erin Giudice, talks with Dr. Kate Donohue about how to give effective feedback to learners. They speak about the various challenges educators face when delivering feedback and elucidate strategies to surmount these obstacles, thereby fostering a growth-oriented environment. Dr. Donohue emphasizes the necessity of setting clear expectations as a precursor to meaningfu...