In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Akshay Sharma, Chief Resident of Epilepsy Surgery, and Derrick Obiri-Yeboa, a recent graduate of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, who dive into "Brainstormers," a pioneering educational program designed to ignite local high school students' interest in the neurosciences. Join them as they discuss the program's mission, impact and future.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Carol Burke, Director of the Center for Colon Polyps & Cancer Prevention, and Dr. Natalie Farha, a Gastroenterology fellow, who explore the critical work of overcoming imposter phenomenon and microaggressions. Drs. Burke and Farha describe their initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture within the field of Gastroenterology.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. William Albabish, Director of Anatomy at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, as well as two Lerner College of Medicine students, Marcel Jean-Pierre and Patrick Potoczak, who navigate the debate surrounding the use of real bodies versus virtual models for teaching human anatomy and refining surgical skills. Through personal experiences, expert insights and considerations of ethical and emotional challenges, this episode explores the evolving landscape of anatomy education and its implications for medical training.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. William Albabish, Director of Anatomy at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, who explains the crucial role of the Cleveland Clinic Body Donation Program for teaching human anatomy and shaping surgical training. Dr. Albabish shares personal anecdotes and dispels common misconceptions about body donation, emphasizing the importance of body donations to medical education and the lasting legacy donors leave behind.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. David Harris, Associate Program Director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Katie Neuendorf, Program Director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, and Dr. Nivaas Thanoo, Chief Resident with the Internal Medicine Residency Program, who describe the transformative power of using improvisational theater principles to improve physician/patient communication, build teams and improve physician confidence.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Cecile Ferrando, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Reproductive Biology, who explores the need for creating a psychologically safe and inclusive space for transgender and all patients. She offers strategies and language clinicians can use when caring for transgender patients.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Cecile Ferrando, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Reproductive Biology, who describes the importance of creating inclusive healthcare spaces for patients and caregivers. Dr. Ferrando shares strategies, such as speaking up, to create a future of healthcare inclusivity.

In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Pugel, Senior Learning Partner, and Ja’Net Colbert, Project Manager, within the Cleveland Clinic Mandel Global Leadership and Learning Institute. Find out how the institute’s Mentoring Resource Center helps caregivers develop professionally, create connections, build a network and, ultimately, improve quality of patient care.