Airwaves and Educators Podcast
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsA medical education podcast with a unique focus on physician assistant education.
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#40: Inclusion Matters: Intentional Recruitment in the Post-Affirmative Action Era
February 22, 2024 20:54 - 26 minutes - 14 MBIf you want to develop an inclusive environment for students and faculty, intentional recruitment is the answer. Adrian and Dr. Murray talk about the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action and the partnerships Dr. Murray has started between HBCUs and state PA organizations in NC, GA and VA with future expansion to other states to improve diversity within the PA profession.
#39: Mentorship Matters: Guiding and Supporting Students along the PA Career Path.
February 22, 2024 19:42 - 35 minutes - 19.4 MBStudents and early career faculty benefit from support and thrive when they have a sense of community. When students achieve success programs, patients are the ultimate beneficiaries. Adrian is joined by Dr. Donna Murray to discuss the value of mentoring new faculty, applicants, and PA students as tools for increasing diversity in our profession.
#38- Podcasting for Modern Medical Education
March 20, 2023 17:42 - 28 minutes - 24.6 MBPodcasting has become an innovative medium for learning, professional development and disseminating knowledge within the medical community. Adrian, Janelle, Kris, and Shaun provide a recap of their recent PAEA presentation advocating for the use of podcasting in medical education. The team also outlines strategies for overcoming common barriers for starting a podcast.
#37- Twelve Tips for Fostering the Next Generation of Medical Teachers
September 19, 2022 17:22 - 45 minutes - 46.6 MBWhen we teach, we're not just teaching, but influencing whether our learners will someday choose to become clinician-teachers themselves. No pressure, eh? Kris and Janelle chat through Twelve Tips for Fostering the Next Generation of Medical Teachers from Medical Teacher to help inspire you to inspire the educators of the future!
#36- Financial Literacy & Wellness - Part III
August 31, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn part III, Adrian and Shaun put the "fun" in index funds by discussing the benefits and components of a written investment plan. These fiscally frugal wolves of Wall Street talk investing and provide 13 Take Home Points to empower you to improve your financial literacy.
#35- Financial Literacy & Wellness - Part II
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBAirwaves & Educators continues a 3-part series directed at improving financial literacy among healthcare professionals and students. The conversation in Part II focuses on principles of budgeting, the power of automation and avoiding lifestyle creep. Adrian & Shaun also talk shop on financial goal setting pertaining to paying down debt, buying a home, college savings and retirement.
#34- Financial Literacy & Wellness - Part I
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MBHow much does financial stress contribute to finding satisfaction with your work? Airwaves & Educators dedicates a 3-part series aimed at raising awareness for improving financial literacy among students and healthcare professionals. In this episode, Adrian & Shaun discuss the intersection of financial literacy, wellness and burnout and provide strategies for building good personal financial habits.
#33- Evidence, Equity, and Mythbusting in Admissions
April 18, 2022 17:30 - 42 minutes - 41.6 MBAdmissions may be the most impactful thing PA educators do – a single change, decision, or action by anyone involved in this process can trigger a butterfly effect with the potential to shape the future of our profession. It’s also an area with questions and misconceptions abound! Admissions leader April Stouder lends her expertise on the pandemic effect, evolving requirements, and addressing barriers to promote equity -- with a little mythbusting along the way!
#32- Navigating the Path to Promotion & Tenure
March 02, 2022 18:38 - 28 minutes - 52.8 MBThe promotion and tenure process can be a daunting task for early career educators. For this episode, we were lucky to have Dr. Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, who is a full professor and held numerous leadership positions at his universities and nationally. He will walk you through the intricacies of the process and get you (and your dossier) ready when the time comes for submission.
#31- Let's Talk Writing and Publishing
January 20, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBJanelle breaks down the importance of, and barriers to scholarship for PAs with writer, editor, speaker, educator, and critical care PA Harrison Reed. Harrison shares his inside knowledge on the writing and publishing process – from the hustle and motivation to crafting a vision bigger than the bigger picture – advice to all medical educators seeking scholarship.
#30- Negotiating for a Faculty Position
January 06, 2022 13:44 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBWe conclude our three-part series on applying, interviewing and negotiating a PA faculty position with Kris and Shaun providing strategies to help through the negotiation process.
#29- Simple Steps to Dramatically Improve Student Well-Being and Performance
November 29, 2021 18:30 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Stuart Slavin is the Senior Scholar for Well-Being at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and he’s also our guest for this episode of Airwaves and Educators. Dr. Slavin lead evidence-based initiatives at St. Louis University School of Medicine that resulted in decreased student anxiety and depression, improved academic performance, and increased sleep and time to engage in service…and it was inexpensive. How did he and his fellow educators do it? Can you do ...
#28- Interviewing for Jobs in Academia and PA Education
October 29, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 41.7 MBIn Part II of a three-part series on applying, interviewing and negotiating a PA faculty position, Janelle and Adrian discuss the interview process in academia. What to expect, What to ask, and How to SHINE!
#27- Hire Me Please! Applying for Jobs in Academia and PA Education
October 01, 2021 20:56 - 34 minutes - 43.2 MBShaun, Janelle, and Kris provide pearls and discuss strategies for applying to academic positions within PA programs at different universities. This is Part I of a three-part series focused on getting a new or different job in PA education.
#26- PA Education Daydreams
June 30, 2021 12:32 - 29 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Airwaves cohost Adrian Banning and educational expert Tim Wood daydream about neuroscience in the PA classroom, what they’d like to keep in education post-pandemic, how our professional identities might change, and what might be on the horizon as we all emerge from life in Covid times. Come daydream with us and see if you agree!
#25- PAEA Opiate Response Network Leader and Exhortationist Dr. Donna Murray
February 28, 2021 15:23 - 45 minutes - 29.4 MBDr. Donna Murray, Director of the PAEA Opiate Response Network and co-host Dr. Adrian Banning discuss the call to teach and Dr. Murray's role in combatting the opiate epidemic through education.
#24- Best Practices in Mentorship
January 21, 2021 18:47 - 37 minutes - 38.3 MBKris is joined by PA Educator Daytheon Sturges MPAS, PA-C to discuss best practices for making mentorship meaningful. In this episode you will learn how to identify, build and foster a mentor-mentee relationship.
#23- Medical Milestones and Millennials
December 03, 2020 15:46 - 40 minutes - 40.8 MBMillennial Educator Janelle and Gen "X-er" Shaun discuss the intersection of Competency Based Medical Education and the millennial learner. This episode will provide both instructional and assessment strategies to enhance learning and competency acquisition for today's PA student.
#22- Tips for Guiding New Grads
October 27, 2020 14:49 - 34 minutes - 35.1 MBAs PA educators, is anything more satisfying than watching a class graduate and transition from students to bright-eyed PA-Cs? The transition into a first (or any!) PA role can be fraught with opportunities to advocate for yourself and your profession as well as the possibility of missteps. In this episode, PA educators Dayna Jaynstein and Jeremy Amayo share how they guide students through interviewing and negotiating their first PA gigs. Listen in!
#21- What's Trending in Education Technology
September 23, 2020 08:42 - 32 minutes - 32.8 MBWhat's the hot education technology and what's coming next? We've brought in inaugural Airwaves & Educators guest, Dr. Tim Wood talks to chat about the tech he's using and what he thinks the future will hold. A little sneak peak. . . there might be robots! Tim Wood, DHSc, PA-C is an Associate Vice President at Western University and, Associate Professor Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)-Office of Mission Integration. He's also an instructional design and user experience c...
#20- Enthusiasm for Online Education
August 26, 2020 12:27 - 47 minutes - 46.3 MBAdrian is diving into online learning that's here to stay with an EXPERT in the arena, Dr. Karyn Holt. Dr. Holt is the Director of Educational Quality and Innovations at UNLV and has dedicated much of her career promoting quality online learning in the health professions. What's the secret to great online education and how do we ensure "no significant difference" from F2F (face-2-face)? Dr. Holt gently guides us through these topics with her infectious enthusiasm and love for medicine and me...
#19- Anti-racism - Part III
July 15, 2020 00:41 - 14 minutes - 16.5 MBPA Educators Kara Caruthers, Shani Fleming, Juanita Gardner, and Daytheon Sturges conclude discussions around racism in medicine and medical education. This is Part III of a three part episode.
#18- Anti-racism - Part II
July 15, 2020 00:40 - 31 minutes - 31.5 MBPA Educators Kara Caruthers, Shani Fleming, Juanita Gardner, and Daytheon Sturges continue discussion around racism in medicine and medical education. They share their experiences in the clinic and classroom and like good medical educators, hand out some homework. This is Part II of a three part episode.
#17- Anti-racism - Part I
June 30, 2020 12:14 - 40 minutes - 39.6 MBPA Educators Kara Caruthers, Shani Fleming, Juanita Gardner, and Daytheon Sturges discuss racism in medicine and medical education. They share their experiences in the clinic and classroom and like good medical educators, hand out some homework. This is Part I of a three part episode.
#16- COVID Conversations
May 14, 2020 15:49 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBKris, Adrian, Janelle, & Shaun discuss how each are navigating and overcoming challenges within their PA education programs due to COVID-19.
#15- PA Education Accreditation Standards Update - Part II
February 29, 2020 01:54 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBKris and Janelle share their personal interpretations of the new updates to the Accreditation Standards for PA Education. This is Part II of a two part episode.
#14- PA Education Accreditation Standards Update - Part I
January 31, 2020 13:56 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBKris and Janelle share their personal interpretations of the new updates to the Accreditation Standards for PA Education. This is Part I of a two part episode.
#13- Educate for All: Promoting Inclusivity in Medical Education
December 01, 2019 20:03 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBDr. Viji Sathy and Dr. Kelly Hogan from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and InclusifiED join cohost Janelle Bludorn to talk about their Chronicle of Higher Education article: "Want to Reach All of Your Students? Here’s How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive." Tune in to learn more about: 1. How medical educators can make their teaching more inclusive (hint: it includes structure) 2. Tools for inclusive education even when pressed for time 3. How to know if your inclus...
#12- Art and Medicine
October 30, 2019 19:36 - 27 minutes - 26 MBPAs work on interprofessional teams. This month on A&E, we are talking about an inteprofessional relationship that you can use in PA education- integrating arts and humanities into medical education. We are coming to you from the SECAC 2019 conference hosted by the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. SECAC is National non-profit organization devoted to education & research in visual arts. Our guests are Angela Dittmar, of the Southeast Center for Education in the Arts at The University o...
#11- Becoming an Effective Clinical Preceptor
September 21, 2019 20:02 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBShaun is joined by Director of Clinical Education Laura Gerstner MHA, MSHS, PA-C and Assistant Professor Ashley Nordan MPAP, PA-C of Campbell University to discuss strategies for integrating learners into busy clinical settings.
#10- See a Lot, Do a Lot, Teach Whenever Possible: Evidence-Based Clinical Education for the Modern World
August 29, 2019 17:57 - 39 minutes - 37.3 MBCo-host Janelle and guest Jeremy Amayo, Assistant Professor and Pulmonary/Critical Care PA discuss innovative, evidence based bedside teaching.
#9- Human Geography, Doctorates, Accommodations and Tea with Arrianna Planey! Oh My!
July 08, 2019 12:17 - 33 minutes - 32 MBIn this Aiwaves & Educators episode, co-host Adrian and guest Arrianna Planney, PhD student and researcher, talk human geography (what is it?!), health policy, thinking about clinical accommodations, PhDs and earl grey tea! There's a lot going on, so make sure you don't miss any of it!
#8- Through #MedED Eyes: An AAPA 2019 Recap
June 13, 2019 12:18 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJanelle and Shaun discuss the recent AAPA 2019 conference in Denver through the lens of a medical educator. In considering educational theory, what presentations were intriguing, what could be improved, and what is that one topic we want to see delivered for next year.
#7- Active Learning in PA Education
April 30, 2019 23:57 - 28 minutes - 26 MBKris welcomes special guest Rachel DeWitt, MS PA-C, Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy PA Program to discuss all things Active Learning. They discuss her recent article in the Journal of PA Education about "Preparing for Active Learning in the Didactic Classroom".
#6- Team Building
April 01, 2019 00:21 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBShaun, Janelle, Kris, and Adrian share their insights on team building activities, resources for self-identifying your personality and strengths, and incorporating reflective practice into your role as an educator.
#5- The 12 Rules for Academia
March 01, 2019 01:28 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBKris discusses the 12 Rules of Academia, written by Robert Sternberg, Professor of Human Development at Cornell with over 40 years experience in higher education. This episode offers great advice for educators at any career stage.
#4- Thriving in Academia Part 2: Evidence Based Teaching and What that Looks like in Real Life
February 01, 2019 01:39 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBAdrian welcomes special guest Dr. Tim Wood, Director of the Center for Academic and Professional Enhancement at Western University in Pomona, CA to discuss Evidence Based Teaching and "real world" applications in the classroom.
#3- Thriving in Academia: Skills & Resources
January 01, 2019 17:47 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MBJanelle and Shaun discuss strategies for achieving success and overcoming some of the challenges facing new educators upon transitioning into academia.
#2- Clinic to Classroom: Challenges & Complexities
January 01, 2019 16:57 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBMaking the move from clinical practice into the world of academia can be daunting, difficult, and downright intimidating. Shaun and Janelle discuss common challenges for new faculty members as well as the complexities and responsibilities that can occur in this new environment.
#1- What was your Hook?
December 21, 2018 14:12 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBKris, Adrian, Janelle, and Shaun introduce the podcast by discussing the mission of Airwaves and Educators. The hosts provide their backgrounds and their "hook" into medical teaching as well the discuss the use of technology and social media in education and networking.