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URM JAM

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, will address the real and perceived barriers faced by historically Underrepresented in Medicine residents when considering a career in academic family medicine, and provide practical tips and personal advice on topics like leadership, scholarly activity, CVs, mentorship, and more. This podcast is brought to you by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.

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Episodes

Episode 24: Finding a Career Pathway in Academic Medicine - Live Q&A with Residents

October 03, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

You can have a career in academic medicine! During this series finale, our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, answered questions from a panel of residents about careers in academic medicine. Every person’s pathway to a career in academic medicine is unique. Our hosts share advice on balancing academic and clinical medicine within the same role, while maintaining your unique passions and leadership interests. Drs Iroku-Malize and Hodge also give pointers on ho...

Episode 23: Finding a Path To Academic Family Medicine with Maili Velez-Dalla Tor, MD, FAAFP

September 14, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Maili Velez-Dalla Tor, MD, FAAFP, describes how her avid podcast listening coupled with her desire to provide convenient professional development for learners and early-career faculty led to the creation of the URM JAM Podcast through her work as the STFM URM Faculty Pipeline Work Group Leader. Dr Velez-Dalla Tor shares her experiences with overcoming imposter syndrome throughout her career path and seeing why representation matters. She expresses her passion for addressing the barriers URM ...

Episode 22: The Power of Mentorship with Byron Jasper, MD, MPH

August 26, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Byron Jasper, MD, MPH, shares the attributes found in successful mentorship relationships, while providing advice and encouragement to those seeking to act as mentors. Mentorship thrives on authenticity and mutual respect while providing support in the next steps of a career & professional journey. Dr Jasper offers guidance for students and residents who desire a mentor-mentee relationship to help them advance in their career. Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send feedback t...

Episode 21: The Goals of STFM’s URM Initiative with Judy Washington, MD, FAAFP and Edgar Figueroa, MD, MPH, FAAFP

August 12, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

On this episode of the URM JAM podcast, Judy Washington, MD, FAAFP and Edgar Figueroa, MD, MPH, FAAFP, share the history and goals of STFM’s Underrepresented in Medicine (URM) Initiative and its Oversight Committee & Work Groups. Since the fall of 2019, the members of the URM Initiative have been able to create and offer scholarships, webinars, mentorship programs, a leadership course, and a podcast series. Drs Washington and Figueroa share ways they have seen their stories represented in th...

Episode 20: Creating an Effective Medical Curriculum with Alice Fornari, EdD, RD

July 28, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Alice Fornari, EdD, RD, discusses the circular, six-step process for curriculum writing with our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP. Dr Fornari explains the principles used to make learner-focused curriculum decisions as well as considerations for effectively implementing curriculum in-person or online. She also shares her tips for how to use social media to search for helpful educational resources.  Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send feed...

Episode 19: Cultivating Health Literacy Skills in Academic Medicine with Benjamin Franklin Simmons III, MD

July 14, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Benjamin Franklin Simmons III, MD, discusses the importance of training learners to effectively communicate with their patients about their diagnosis and care plans. He discusses the power of the teach-back method and asking open-ended questions to facilitate health literacy and improve the quality of health care. Dr Simmons also addresses training learners to navigate the challenges of telemedicine and language barriers while instilling the importance of building rapport and trust with thei...

Episode 18: Be Prepared to Step Into Leadership Opportunities with Dr Tricia Elliott, MD, FAAFP

June 30, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Tricia Elliott, MD, describes the skills that students, residents, and faculty need in order to grow their career, including continually updating their CV, participating in active listening, and forming a network of coaches, mentors, and sponsors. She describes various leadership and career options within academic leadership and encourages students and residents to be prepared for opportunities that will come their way. Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send feedback to urmja...

Episode 17: Know Your Worth During Contract Negotiations with Kendall Campbell, MD

June 17, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Kendall Campbell, MD, breaks down the importance of thoughtful contract negotiations when planning the next steps in your academic career. He describes how to gain clarity on whether a particular job at a specific institution will contribute to your advancement and career growth as a faculty member. Dr Campbell and our hosts discuss key components to consider during contract negotiations and share helpful questions to ask during the interview process. Please fill out this brief, two-minute...

Episode 16: Serve Your Community through Family Medicine Advocacy with Jehni S. Robinson, MD, FAAFP

May 27, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

dvocacy can reconnect you to your core values and beliefs that bring meaning to your career in academic medicine. She discusses how advocacy is best done as a team sport as we take action to promote change. Dr Robinson shares the skills needed to advocate on any level and the benefits of working together on common goals with people of different viewpoints than your own. Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send feedback to [email protected] to help STFM improve our resourc...

Episode 15: Create Engaging Didactic Sessions with Cleveland Piggott, MD, MPH, FAAFP

May 13, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Dive into the art of didactics with Cleveland Piggott, MD, MPH, FAAFP, on this episode of the URM JAM podcast. Engaging learners during a lecture is a challenging but essential task. Dr Piggott shares his secrets on keeping learners engaged by focusing on audience interaction tools, small groups, and thoughtful discussion. He also provides strong advice for avoiding the common pitfalls of didactic presentations and making a compelling talk. Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or s...

Episode 14: Shaping Family Medicine through Scholarly Writing with José Rodriguez, MD

April 25, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

José Rodriguez, MD, shares how his willingness to say yes to strategic opportunities has shaped an academic career path that matches his passions and interests. He shares why family medicine is uniquely suited to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and act as leaders of change in academic medicine. For students and residents looking to develop their leadership path, scholarly publication is a key skill for shaping the future of academic family medicine. For those who are looking f...

Episode 13: How Family Medicine Can Address Implicit Bias and Microaggressions with Danielle Jones, PhD, MPH, and Ashley Bentley, MBA, CAE

April 15, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Danielle Jones, PhD, MPH, and Ashley Bentley, MBA, CAE, from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) speak with our hosts about the critical topics of implicit bias, microaggressions, and the hidden curriculum of medical school. These issues influence the learning experience and specialty choice for many medical students and residents. Allyship is key as is support for training on the existing implicit bias in the academic setting. Our guests provide some wonderful tools and tips fo...

Elevate Your Poster Presentations with Louise Jones, PhD, MEd

April 01, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Louise Jones, PhD, MEd spills the secrets of how to take a conference poster presentation from good to great. Dr Jones shares why she is immensely passionate about helping students, residents, and faculty “catch the research bug” and how poster presentations can be beneficial for those early in their academic career. She offers tips on getting started with presenting your research and using that research to participate in evidence-based medicine. Dr Jones also gives excellent advice for gain...

Episode 12: Elevate Your Poster Presentations With Louise Jones, PhD, MEd

April 01, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Louise Jones, PhD, MEd spills the secrets of how to take a conference poster presentation from good to great. Dr Jones shares why she is immensely passionate about helping students, residents, and faculty “catch the research bug” and how poster presentations can be beneficial for those early in their academic career. She offers tips on getting started with presenting your research and using that research to participate in evidence-based medicine. Dr Jones also gives excellent advice for gain...

Episode 11: Understanding the ACGME’S Role in Graduate Medical Education

March 18, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Learn how to take advantage of STFM’s many resources for students and residents in a journey to academic medicine. On this episode of the podcast, Dr Omari Hodge speaks with Emily Walters, STFM Director of Education and Special Projects, about how to take advantage of scholarships, online modules, and conference opportunities to gain valuable scholarly experience and build professional connections. Ms Walters leaves us with three helpful takeaways for anyone looking to boost their career to ...

Episode 10: Navigating STFM Resources for Academic Medicine with Emily Walters

March 03, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Learn how to take advantage of STFM’s many resources for students and residents on a journey to academic medicine. On this episode of the podcast, Dr Omari Hodge speaks with Emily Walters, STFM Director of Education and Special Projects, about how to take advantage of scholarships, online modules, and conference opportunities to gain valuable scholarly experience and build professional connections. Ms Walters leaves us with three helpful takeaways for anyone looking to boost their career to ...

Episode 9: The Power of Effective Feedback in Medical Education

February 17, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Feedback is a powerful tool in the educational process and a gift for the recipient. On this episode of URM JAM, our hosts break down the art of providing effective feedback to help guide and elevate students and residents to the next level. They discuss the merits of many different types and facets of feedback. When delivering that feedback, it's also key to be mindful of appropriate timing, setting, and needs of your recipient. Students and residents are encouraged to be proactive and seek...

Episode 9: The Power of Effective Feedback in Medical Education

February 17, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Feedback is a powerful tool in the educational process and a gift for the recipient. On this episode of URM JAM, our hosts break down the art of providing effective feedback to help guide and elevate students and residents to the next level. They discuss the merits of many different types and facets of feedback. When delivering that feedback, it's also key to be mindful of appropriate timing, setting, and needs of your recipient. Students and residents are encouraged to be proactive and seek...

Episode 8: Caring for Underserved Communities with Harry Strothers III, MD, MMM

February 04, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Our hosts are joined by Harry Strothers III, MD, MMM, who emphasizes the necessity for cultural humility in working with underserved communities to offer the best care possible. He shares details of how it's possible to care for the underserved and be deeply fulfilled in your career while also being responsible about your financial future. Our hosts and Dr Strothers encourage learners to plan ahead, take advantage of elective experiences, and surround themselves with people of similar vision...

Episode 7: Demystifying Graduate Medical Education with Riba Kelsey, MD, FAAFP

January 21, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

On this episode of the podcast, Riba Kelsey, MD, FAAFP shares her path to becoming the Program Director at Morehouse College FMR and the key skills for faculty supporting a residency program. Our hosts discuss understanding and applying ACGME requirements while maintaining creativity and innovation at a program. Dr Kelsey emphasizes the importance of being a lifelong learner and gives practical guidance for learners or physicians who want to get involved in academic medicine including precep...

Episode 6: The Minority Tax

January 04, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, share their thoughts on the Minority Tax. Host Bios Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, is the inaugural chair of family medicine at Northwell Health and professor and chair of family medicine for the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.  She is dual board certified in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine and holds a masters degree in public health policy and management as we...

Episode 6: Counteracting the Minority Tax for URM Faculty

January 04, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this episode of the URM JAM, our hosts address the minority and gratitude taxes for URM faculty, which can be defined as the disparity in responsibilities that affect minority faculty in the name of diversity and the obligation felt to future generations of students. They discuss the impact of these taxes on career choices, professional pursuits, and promotion for URM faculty. Our hosts share advice based on life experience and suggest ways for individuals and institutions to counteract t...

Episode 5: Scholarly Questions Make Us Better Doctors with John Delzell, MD, MSPH

December 07, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

John Delzell, MD, MSPH joins this episode of the podcast to share the importance of scholarly activity in strengthening residency programs and institutions. He shares his belief that asking clinical or quality improvement questions can drive us to be better doctors and provides some practical tips on how to find a starting place when answering a research question. Dr Delzell and our hosts share ways that students and residents can get involved in the research process. Please fill out this b...

Episode 4: Your Leadership Voice Is Important with Jeannette E. South-Paul, MD

November 18, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Jeannette E. South-Paul, MD, joined the URM JAM podcast to discuss ways to become a leader in academic medicine. She gave practical advice such as how and why you can start where you are to build your leadership experience and step forward into growing responsibilities. Our hosts also discussed how your leadership voice is always important, even when you're early in your career.   Show Notes: https://stfm.org/urmjamepisode4 Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send feedback to ...

Episode 1: Our Journeys to Academic Medicine

October 05, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, share their goals for the podcast and their personal paths on the road to academic medicine. We emphasized the many roads and paths to academic medicine, touch on the importance of starting somewhere in teaching, and being open to learning from others.  Show Notes: https://stfm.org/urmjamepisode1 Please fill out this brief, two-minute survey or send feedback to [email protected] to help STFM improve our resource...

Episode 3: Building Your Academic Portfolio and CV with Renee Crichlow, MD

October 05, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, were joined by Renee Crichlow, MD, a family medicine vice chair and advocacy and policy leader, to discuss ways for residents and students to prepare their academic portfolio and develop a scholarly CV. We touched on the qualities that leaders look for in the CV of a resident considering an academic career and what you can do to develop your skills. Show Notes: https://stfm.org/urmjamepisode3 Please fill out this br...

Episode 3: Building Your Academic Portfolio and CV with Renee Crichlow, MD

October 05, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, were joined by Renee Crichlow, MD, a family medicine vice chair and advocacy and policy leader, to discuss ways for residents and students to prepare their academic portfolio and develop a scholarly CV. We touched on the qualities that leaders look for in the CV of a resident considering an academic career and what you can do to develop your skills. Show Notes: https://stfm.org/urmjamepisode3 Please fill out this br...

Episode 2: An Inclusive Environment within Academics with Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, MD

October 05, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Our hosts, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, and Omari Hodge, MD, FAAFP, were joined by Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, MD, FAAFP, a leader in health equity and global health, to discuss how program directors can prepare residents and students for a potential academic career. We shared about the importance of an inviting, safe environment that's inviting for historically excluded learners and creates a mentorship space for them to see themselves as leaders and future faculty members.  Show Notes:...