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The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine is the Proud Sponsor of Season Five of Curbsiders Teach

Curbsiders Teach is the internal medicine podcast for all things medical education. Expert interviews  inspire the next generation of medical educators by providing listeners with teaching pearls, practice-changing knowledge and a learning objective-based dosing of Edutainment.

AIMW EPISODES

July 2, 2025

Negotiation Skills from AIMW25

Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli! Join esteemed guests Dr. Thomas Ciesielski (Washington University in St. Louis) and Dr. Gopal Yadavalli (Boston University) as they break down the art and science of negotiation, straight from AIMW25! From mastering the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument to navigating real-world power dynamics, this episode offers practical strategies to help clinician educators advocate effectively for their programs and learners. Don’t miss this energizing, insight-packed conversation that will level up your leadership game!

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May 28, 2025

Adjusting During Crucial Conversations Based on Personality and Psychological Safety

Come share insights from AIMW25 with Julie Byington C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson C-TAGME, Samatha Ankireddy MD, and Laura Thompson MD on effective communication and navigating difficult conversations. Understanding our own emotions and personality traits—while being attentive to others’ verbal and non-verbal cues—helps build emotional intelligence and promotes respectful, productive dialogue. Adapting communication styles to different personality types and approaching high-stakes conversations with preparation, psychological safety, and clear follow-up can transform potential conflicts into opportunities for breakthrough.
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June 18, 2025

From Bored to Board Ready: Reimagining Conference Didactics to Engage Learners from AIMW25

Ready to revive your learner conferences?  This powerhouse episode of Curbsiders Teach brings together Dr. Rebecca Garber and Dr. Beth Ward at AIMW25 to share high-yield, practical strategies for transforming didactic sessions into dynamic, must-attend learning experiences. Tune in for inspiring ideas like Pecha Kucha, gamification, and interdisciplinary learning that will energize your teaching toolkit and re-engage your learners!

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May 7, 2025

AIMW25 Recap: Pearls and (Educational) Practice Changing Knowledge from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine

With guests Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick
Get inspired by this high-energy recap of AIMW25, where Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick share the most practice-changing pearls from Academic Internal Medicine Week. From rethinking feedback to boosting board pass rates and advancing ambulatory education, this episode is packed with insights every health professions educator can use. Recorded live in New Orleans, it brings the highlights—and the heart—of the conference straight to your ears.

April 30, 2025

Channeling the Afterglow, not the Aftermath: Tips from AIMW25 for Navigating during and after Feedback Conversations with Drs. Reeni Abraham and Liz Petersen

Join us as we discuss best practices for the feedback conversation and the post-feedback period, with Dr. Liz Petersen and Dr. Reeni Abraham that we had the opportunity to sit down with in person at the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine’s AIMW25.  REMAP your feedback conversation by using clinical skills you are already comfortable with from sharing difficult news with patients.  These techniques will help guide your learners to success!

CME may be available for this episode. Please click below for full details.

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May 29, 2024

Navigating Tough-to-Metabolize Feedback: Strategies and Key Concepts for Educational Leaders with Dana Sall MD, MeD and Allison DeKosky MD

Join us as we discuss responding as a leader when you receive hard to hear feedback with two new guests: Drs. Sall and DeKosky. We cover key points from their respective AIMW24 workshops: “Maintaining PD Wellness: What to Do When the Residents or Faculty are Mad at You,” and “From Whining to Winning: Transforming the Chronic Complainer into a Constructive Champion.”  

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May 22, 2024

Values Driven Leadership with Alliance Leader Dr. Lisa Willett

Be inspired by Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Leader, Lisa Willett MD, as we discuss her leadership journey, tips for early career leaders in health profession education, and wisdom to live by.  Push yourself to speak up confidently without arrogance, focus on your mission, and be humble while supporting your team.

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May 15, 2024

Live from AIMW24: Artificial Intelligence in Health Professions Education - with Dylan Fortman MD, Adam Rodman MD, and Laurah Turner PhD

This episode was recorded on-site at AIMW24 - watch the the video podcast here!

Learn from the experts about the fundamentals of using AI in health professions education! Drs. Dylan Fortman, Adam Rodman, and Laurah Turner sit down with us to discuss what these models are, concerns to look out for when using these models, and how to integrate them into your teaching. Challenge yourself to explore where AI can take health professions education in the near future!

May 9, 2024

Pearls from #AIMW24 with guests Carolyn Chan MD MHS, Shelly-Ann Fluker MD FACP, and Jen Olenik MD

Join us as we get to sit down in person with guests Carolyn Chan MD MHS, Shelly-Ann Fluker MD FACP, and Jen Olenik MD to discuss pearls from this amazing conference.  Listen in as we highlight innovative educational techniques, including gamification and other strategies to engage learners.  Pick up some juicy pearls from our favorite workshops on feedback literacy, reducing bias in didactics and assessment, remediation in clinical reasoning, and addressing professionalism with a growth mindset!

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