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Striking a Chord?
Previous studies have demonstrated that the arts and humanities in medicine can encourage flexibility, a willingness to sit with ambiguity, and an ability to maintain curiosity. Although fewer studies focus specifically on music, there are ways in which music can foster the skills we need in clinical reasoning.
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Zoom for Introverts
Virtual teaching has given me the opportunity to be thoughtful about engaging the whole group, not just the loudest, fastest responders. One strategy I found particularly effective as a learner during the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions is the “Zoom Waterfall”: ask a question, then ask all participants to type an answer in the chat box, but not hit send until instructed.
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Retooling the Facilitator Toolbox for Learning
MedEdPearls February 2022: Consider how thoughtful questioning and nonverbal communication can enhance your effectiveness as a facilitator in a flipped classroom.
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Just in Time Simulation for High Stakes Communication
The Harvard Macy Institute Podcast Season 3, Episode 2 features Laura Rock.
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Applying Educational Theories to Anatomy Teaching: Making Learning Active and Engaging in a Virtual Setting
Applying these well-established educational theories to day to day virtual teaching practice will make teaching evidence-based and fulfilling. Educators should take advantage of these virtual environment resources that effectively support our learners.
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Earthquakes of Thought as a Metaphor for Change Possibilities
MedEdPearls January 2022: How might Dr. Lara Varpio’s framework of "earthquakes of thought" guide your approach to change in medical and health professions education?
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Virtually Uninterrupted: Implementing a Virtual Geriatrics Curriculum for Residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this Harvard Macy Institute blog post, maintaining a core geriatrics education program while adhering to COVID-19 restrictions is discussed.
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Connecting Scholarship to Practice in Health Professions Education
The Harvard Macy Institute Podcast Season 3, Episode 1 features Lara Varpio and Subha Ramani.
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The Cognitive Load of COVID-19
How cognitive load theory (CLT) provides an educational framework based on cognitive psychology that can inform workplace teaching and learning during the pandemic is explored in this Harvard Macy Institute blog post.
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Universal Design for Learning in Health Professions Education
MedEdPearls December 2021: Dr. Karl Luke’s UDL framework removes learning barriers by offering flexibility through diverse methods of representation, action, expression, and engagement.